The rollout of Windows 10 continues apace, and next on the list of devices to get the operating system is the Xbox One. What this means is that the console will gain what has been dubbed the "new Xbox One experience" (or NXOE) that Preview Program members already have access to.
Microsoft's Phil Spencer has revealed that the update will be made available to Xbox One users on 12 November, so there's just over a fortnight to wait. NXOE brings not just a new look and Cortana (eventually), but also backwards compatibility with Xbox 360 games.
Backwards compatibility does not mean that the entire Xbox 360 back catalogue will suddenly become playable, but at launch there will be support for over one hundred titles -- and more will be added as time goes on. Anyone who has taken a look at the Xbox One app for Windows 10 already has a pretty good idea of what to expect from the update.
Major Nelson tweeted about the good news:
Xbox fans mark your calendars: @XboxP3 just revealed new Xbox One experience & back compat start launching Nov. 12 for all Xbox One owners
— Larry Hryb (@majornelson) October 27, 2015
Just as with Windows 10 for PCs, concerns have been voiced that there are still a number of issues with the update so close to launch.