The Xbox August Update is here and with it, perhaps the biggest news is that the Xbox Streaming app is coming to more Fire TV devices. That means more people can access the wonderful world of Xbox Cloud Gaming.
It was the Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd gen) and Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd gen), but now it’s available on the previous versions of those devices, in addition to the Fire TV Cube (3rd gen). Expanding the availability of cloud gaming is never a bad thing. However, there is the usual caveat of requiring a Game Pass subscription here.
Xbox is also ramping up Discord integration, which is welcome news. Xbox consoles will now let people know when a friend is playing, chatting, or streaming, making it easy to jump into a voice chat or watch that stream. This can all be done right from the console, without having to use the Discord app on PC or mobile.
As stated above, users can now watch Discord streams directly from Xbox consoles – or stream their gameplay directly to Discord – which is a nice add-on.
The update also allows users to customize downloads, allowing users to download only what they need to play the game and save crucial hard drive space. Someone should address this with the Call of Duty team.
Finally, there are additional customization options for the controller. Toggle Hold will be available on the Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and Xbox Adaptive Controller. When Toggle is enabled, it sends a series of consecutive inputs, just like the classic “turbo” buttons, but without the need to hold down the button. This sounds like a great way to skip mini-games that require you to “press this button a million times.”
This update is rolling out now and should reach all users by the end of the week. It applies to Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
