Why chat changed on Xbox One and how Microsoft plans to improve it
Here’s what you need to know for Saturday, Dec. 7
Xbox One users have expressed displeasure at the changes made to the party chat on the Xbox One. We spoke with Xbox Group Program Manager Jeff Henshaw, who told us that because Microsoft’s next-gen console can multitask, the changes the party chat were necessary. Henshaw said the feature will continue to evolve over time.
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