Xbox Fans Demand the Return of Beloved Snap Feature for Series X/S!

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Summary

  • Many Xbox fans dearly miss the Xbox One’s Snap feature, which allowed users to pin a second app to either side of the screen while playing games.
  • Xbox Snap was removed from Xbox One consoles in 2017, with several fans now requesting a comeback for the feature on Series X/S.
  • Unfortunately, Microsoft doesn’t seem to have any plans to bring back Xbox Snap.

A significant number of Xbox enthusiasts have been vocal about their desire to see the return of the Xbox Quick Resume on the latest Series X/S consoles, as it was eliminated from the Xbox One in 2017. To this day, conversations about the functionality of Quick Resume continue to resurface online.

On Xbox One, a feature named Snap enabled users to keep a secondary app, such as YouTube or a web browser, open alongside their game on the side of the screen while playing. Regrettably, this Snap feature was discontinued from Xbox One consoles in 2017 during an attempt to enhance system efficiency, since it might have consumed some RAM when used. Microsoft justified removing Xbox Snap by stating that it was necessary to release console resources, but many Xbox enthusiasts lamented the loss as it had been a helpful resource for multitasking.

Moving forward to the present day, Snap is a cherished Xbox One feature that’s fondly recalled by many. In Xbox communities, fans have been praising Snap for years, and a fresh conversation about it emerged on Reddit, initiated by user Joshrelates who lamented its absence and reminisced about using it extensively while playing games like Grand Theft Auto. This sparked a flurry of responses from other nostalgic Xbox users who missed the feature and appreciated the convenience of keeping guides, maps, or even TV shows open while gaming on their consoles. They also shared creative uses for Xbox Snap, such as in resource-intensive games where they could stream content while mining or farming resources.

Xbox Snap Could Be Very Useful on Series X/S, Fans Reckon

Many people found Xbox Snap useful for streaming because it kept chat windows visible without covering the main gaming screen. However, not everyone was aware of this feature since some stated they had never heard of Xbox Snap before. One user highlighted its potential usefulness by comparing it to having a YouTube picture-in-picture mode or watching a friend’s gameplay while cooperatively playing a single-player game. It’s worth noting that the PS5 offers a similar functionality, allowing players to view a party member’s gameplay while they play their own game. Additionally, patents from Sony suggest that the PS5 might soon enhance its picture-in-picture capabilities in the near future.

Microsoft has not hinted at developing Xbox Snap for the Series X/S, according to Xbox engineering lead Eden Marie’s statement on Twitter in 2022. In other words, there are currently no plans to resurrect the Snap mode, despite its potential compatibility with the improved RAM capacities of the Xbox Series X/S.

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2025-02-25 23:10