With the new browser, GeForce Now and Google Stadia will both become available – with it, an Xbox Series console can essentially become a mini-PC at this rate.

Microsoft announced on its website that the next Xbox system software, which will launch on March 16, will bring some new functions, but the future was also mentioned by the Redmond-based company. With the new Microsoft Edge web browser, Google will enter the console market, as this browser is also based on Chromium technology (with Mozilla’s Firefox and its forks being the only exceptions). However, with it, Nvidia’s GeForce Now and Google’s Stadia will also become available on the consoles, and when Microsoft is ready with its browser-based Xbox Game Pass Ultimate cloud gaming (better known as xCloud), that will also be available.

xCloud will be interesting for two reasons: one, it will allow us to play PC games on Xbox, and two, if you have an Xbox One, you can still play Xbox Series X games with the help of the cloud. However, the new browser is only in alpha testing at the moment, so it might take some time before it becomes available to the public.

Here’s the full rundown of the March 16 firmware, which will be available for the Xbox One consoles, too: „Tailor Your Xbox Wireless Headset Experience on Your Console or PC – Fine-tune the audio controls for a customized audio experience, including equalizer settings, bass boost, auto-mute sensitivity, mic monitoring, and brightness of the mic’s mute light. Best of all, the headset can stay updated with the latest features via wireless updates from your console, ensuring you’ll have a premium audio experience that continues to evolve.

Backward Compatible Auto HDR and FPS Boost Settings – In February, Team Xbox announced backwards compatible games were getting even better with FPS Boost. The choice is incredibly important when it comes to choosing how you play your favourite games. So this March, we’re rolling out our new toggles for both FPS Boost and Auto HDR. In your game’s manage settings, you can choose your compatibility options and toggle on or off Auto HDR and FPS Boost. Once you restart the game, your selections will be applied – you can verify it by pressing the Xbox button and checking the indicators under the clock.

Achievements Are Coming Back to the Xbox app – Achievements are returning! We heard the fan feedback that our community wants achievements brought into the Xbox app on mobile. This month we’re testing various achievement experiences in the app, starting with a limited set of players and then rolling out to everyone. This first update will include a list of achievements in the app, an achievements details screen, and achievement unlocked notifications. We’ll also be releasing an additional update with popular features like leaderboards in the coming months.

A New Way to Manage Your Xbox Subscriptions – We’re bringing subscription management to the Xbox console to make it is easier for customers to see all their important plan information, including last charge, next charge, end date, and more. It also allows customers to update their credit card or other payment information, learn about all the different subscriptions available, and change plans. You’ll find all this in Settings under Account.

Managing Games Experience is Getting Better – We’ve improved the loading performance of the Manage screens in My games & apps. After purchasing a game in the Store with both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions, the Manage screen makes it more clear what parts of the bundle are best for your console if you select Choose what to install rather than just Install all,” Microsoft wrote.

The new firmware will be available from March 16. The new Xbox Wireless Headset will also launch on that day.

Source: WCCFTech