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Coming Soon: New Features For The “Share” Button On The Xbox Controller

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- Updated: 9th Feb 2022, 11:11 IST
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    Nine new mapping options in Share Button

Xbox will update the share button on the Xbox controller soon to perform additional functions beyond simply sharing images. As a result of Microsoft’s ongoing testing with Insiders, a new remapping functionality is now available. In time, this will be available to all users.

In the Alpha or Alpha Skip Ahead Alpha rings, if you’re an Insider tester, you should be able to download the Xbox controller firmware that contains the remapping of the Share button. By adding this, you may add new functions to the Share button, such as sending a message, searching for content, and pausing and resuming playback of media files.

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There will be a total of nine enhancements to the share button. In addition, the remap may get customise to perform an action with a single button press or a double touch or hold on the device to make things even more flexible. As a result, you have the option of setting the button to do three different things at once. Each of these actions has a single choice.

Nine new mapping options in Share Button

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There are nine new mapping options for the Xbox 360 controller’s share button. Even the most basic controllers maybe seem more sophisticated by remapping their settings. Xbox wireless controller owners will soon be able to use this feature.

The following choices are available for remapping the share button after you’ve updated to the latest firmware. In the Xbox guide, access your fast settings and switch between night mode and colour filters, narrator, and magnifier. You may also send a message or search for anything in the Xbox guide.

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Make sure to keep in mind that these alternatives may all be assigned one button push. That’s what now enables you to take a snapshot while playing a game and send it to a friend. You may maintain that option, but you can remap any of the nine new choices to a double-tap or button hold instead if you choose.

The new Xbox wireless controllers with the share button will be able to use this feature. This includes the built-in Microsoft controller and third-party options like the SCUF Instinct and Instinct Pro.



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Highlights of the Story

  • Xbox is now allowing you to remap the Share Button on your controller.
  • Currently, the Share button allows you to capture a screenshot by touching it or a video clip by holding it down for a short period.
  • When it comes to taking screenshots and videos, it’s possible to remap the Share button instead of clicking the Xbox guide button and pressing Y or X.