Microsoft is Testing Xbox Night Mode That Can Dim Your Screen and Add a Blue Light Filter

Taking a leaf from its Windows platform, Microsoft is planning to bring the Night Mode feature to its gaming consoles. As per the software giant, Night Mode will be first seeded to Xbox Insiders in Alpha Skip-Ahead ring via a software update. The feature will make the screen easier on the eyes during the night, especially when the lights in the room are turned off.

Xbox Night Mode features

Xbox Insiders running the latest update will be able to access the Night Mode in the Settings panel. The feature will allow users to dim their screens. Much like what has been seen on smartphones and Windows laptops, Xbox will offer a blue light filter that adds a yellow tint to the display. On top of that, there will be an option to dim the Xbox logo LED on the controller as well as the console.

The Verge’s Tom Warren reports that the Night Mode can be scheduled. You can set it to automatically turn on at sunset or create your own plan. Microsoft notes that it is yet to localize this feature, which means that it is only available in English.

In addition to this new feature, the latest build squashes a couple of known bugs. For starters, the error that used to cause apps from launching has been ironed out. The company has also addressed the Xbox Cloud Gaming-related bug that failed some titles to fire up.

How To Apply For The Xbox Insider Program

If you are planning to dip your toes into new features, here’s how to get started with the Xbox Insider Program.

1. Head over to Store on your Xbox.
2. Type ‘Insider’ in the search box.
3. Choose ‘Xbox Insider bundle’ and click Install.

The next part is to wait for Microsoft to send you an invite for the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring. This ring offers access to preview builds of future Xbox OS releases. Depending on your profile strength, you may or may not be invited to join the Alpha Skip Ahead ring.

Microsoft Xbox Series S, Series X Specifications

The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are the latest consoles from Microsoft’s camp. Both these machines are powered by AMD’s Zen 2 processor and AMD Radeon RDNA2 GPU. The Series X packs in 16GB of GDDR6 RAM, while the Xbox Series S settles for 10GB GDDR6 RAM. The Xbox Series X has 1TB storage, while the Xbox Series S has 512GB SSD. The storage space can be expanded on both consoles via Microsoft’s proprietary storage expansion port that is based on the PCIe 4.0 technology.

In terms of numbers, the Series S delivers 4 TFLOPS of computing power. The Series X, on the other hand, squeezes out three times more power with 12.15 TFLOPS. As a result, the Series X supports 4K gaming at up to 120FPS, while the Series S is capped at 1440p at 120FPS. You can view the complete list of Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S games that support 120fps gaming and the best TVs to connect to those consoles.

In India, the Xbox Series X is priced at ₹49,990 and Xbox Series S is pegged at ₹34,990.