Xbox One users will be happy to hear the Microsoft has released their next system software update for the console.
The system update fixes plenty of problems with the console, but the biggest update is the improvement to the download speeds. The update will be able to download up to 80% faster if your bandwidth supports it.
You can read the full patch notes below:
OS version: 10.0.14393.2152 (rs1_xbox_rel_1610 161208-1218) fre
Release date
12/14/2016
Performance and general improvements
Download performanceWe’ve made several optimizations to game and app downloads on Xbox One:
○ Customers with high-speed connections (greater than 100Mbps) should experience up to 80% faster download speeds.
○ Customers with connections less than 100Mbps should experience more consistent performance that is up to 40% faster than before.
○ Additional optimizations have also made background downloads more resilient to intermittent connectivity issues.
Download speeds will be influenced by network contention within the home and at the ISP level. Download speeds will also be impacted when games are running on the console as system resources are prioritized for gameplay over background downloads. For more information, visit Troubleshoot slow game or app downloads on Xbox One.
Wireless controller
○ Firmware update to improve performance.
Background Music
○ General performance improvements for added reliability and consistent experiences across streaming music apps.
Miscellaneous
○ General stability and performance improvements.
The improved download speeds will help Xbox One users download games much faster, and it comes at the best time as it is the holiday season. Plus there are always new games being added to the backward compatibility list. The latest titles are the Bioshock series — Bioshock 1, Bioshock 2, and Bioshock Infinite.
Check out the full list of backward compatible games right here.