From Solitaire to Recreation Move – gaming has been a driving pressure of innovation at Microsoft for a long time. And for the reason that creation of Xbox over 20 years in the past, we’ve been innovating to convey the enjoyment of gaming to everybody, introducing new concepts and discovering extra methods to empower gamers and creators world wide.
As we get able to have a good time Microsoft’s fiftieth Anniversary on Friday, April 4, we honor the sport-altering recollections you’ve made, and the video games you’ve performed, over 5 a long time with us. This journey was solely made attainable by you – our gamers and builders world wide.
As a thanks for 50 years collectively we’re launching new dynamic backgrounds, profile themes, badges, and even a brand new Microsoft Solitaire theme, all out there now:
50th Anniversary Dynamic Background
Celebrate among the iconic characters which have been a part of our shared gaming story during the last 5 a long time – together with Grasp Chief, Marcus Fenix, Vault Boy, and many extra – introduced collectively with a brand new dynamic background.
Learn how to use Dynamic Backgrounds here.
Nostalgic Profile Themes
Go nostalgic with model new profile themes, together with three new Gamerpics that includes an previous Home windows cursor, a floppy disc and, in fact, Clippy. Match your Gamerpic with a brand new profile background to finish the look.
Learn how to replace your profile theme here.
50th Anniversary Badge
As a thanks for 50 years of experimenting, innovating, tinkering, and taking part in collectively, we’ve created a particular Microsoft fiftieth Anniversary badge which you can add to your Xbox profile.
Right here’s find out how to declare your badge:
- First, you need to be part of – or be an present member of – the Xbox Insider Program. See here for find out how to be part of.
- Launch the Xbox Insider Hub on console or PC (when you don’t have already got the app, search for it within the retailer).
- Choose ‘Previews’ on the left navigation menu.
- Click on ’fiftieth Anniversary Badge’ underneath the ‘Obtainable’ part.
- Be a part of the preview!
50th Anniversary Theme for Microsoft Solitaire
Celebrate with the sport that began a love of gaming for so many. Obtainable now for Home windows gadgets, the Microsoft 50th theme provides a customized background, deck type, and card backs to the sport.
Right here’s find out how to obtain and apply the theme:
- Open Microsoft Solitaire (or obtain from the Microsoft Retailer)
- Hit “Menu” within the high-left
- Navigate to “Themes”
- Click on “Microsoft 50th” to obtain and apply the theme
To be taught extra about Microsoft’s 50th Anniversary and how one can take part on the celebration, go to the 50th Anniversary website.