Xbox is getting an update update to help improve updates, here's how it works

Xbox is developing a system that will let let you pre-download major patches and updates to existing games ahead of their general availability. Here's how it works.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-is-getting-an-update-update-to-help-improve-updates-heres-how-it-works

Created 1y | May 14, 2024, 12:30:06 AM


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