xbox We've updated the Games Store with a new sorting feature for searching our large catalog. These new options make it easy for players to find what they're looking for, what's currently popular with other players, and find the best deals on Xbox.
Xbox is going through a tumultuous time right now, with changes in Xbox leadership and questions about the future of the console family. Some have expressed concern that the Xbox console itself may disappear due to Xbox's streaming game service, but this has been countered by new CEO Asha Sharma, who has said that Xbox consoles will remain the company's focus.
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New sorting options added to Microsoft Store
Xbox has quietly added some new options to sort through all the available games gamers might like. Perhaps one of the most popular is the Discount Sort option, which allows players to view discounted games starting with the best-selling games. The best Xbox deals tend to receive little fanfare, but this sorting option helps ensure players don't miss out, especially on lesser-known titles or games with limited discounts. Players can also sort games by base price from low to high or high to low. Lastly, Xbox has added a new sorting option that allows users to see which games players want the most. This can help users find popular and interesting games that other players are enjoying or are excited about.
User reaction to these changes has been largely positive, with many Xbox users expressing how excited they are to finally be able to sort and filter their Xbox games the way they want. But players are also taking the opportunity to point out that the Microsoft Store is still missing some of its competitors' options. For example, gamers have requested a Steam-like wishlist sorting feature, while others have requested the ability to filter DLC when viewing available stores on PSN. The latter seems particularly reasonable. That's because gamers typically don't buy DLC until they decide to pick up the base game. Fans have noted that this is especially problematic when viewing the game for sale. This is because DLC is often discounted along with matching games, which can lead to tons of DLC that are difficult to uninstall. Unfortunately, the new sorting options don't solve this problem.
At this time, it is unclear whether further improvements will be made to the Microsoft Store. However, Xbox has recently shared some information about its future and seems to be trying to reassure players of its quality and continued existence. The new Xbox CEO recently revealed that one of his goals for the future is a “return to Xbox,” starting with the hardware, and that he'll have some announcements soon. Additionally, Xbox's new CCO stated that Xbox will remain a first-party publisher with a focus on developing games for Xbox. The latest step to improve the store could be one of many efforts on Xbox's part to improve player experience and company input.
If so, gaming as a whole is likely to experience a turbulent future, and Xbox may not be able to avoid it either. High demand for hardware from AI companies could lead to increased component prices and problems with future consoles. Nintendo has already stated that a price increase for the Switch 2 is not out of the question due to potential increased manufacturing costs, and Steam's new hardware is seemingly uncertain as Valve attempts to navigate a fluctuating market and component costs. The new Xbox looks good on paper, but only time will tell if Xbox can overcome these issues.
