‘What Do You Want Added?’ - Xbox Engineer Requests Ideas For New Console Features
Xbox engineer Bill Ridmann has launched a public appeal for community ideas on new console features, underscoring Microsoft’s commitment to incorporating player feedback into its platform strategy. Ridmann, who has been part of Team Xbox since 2015, announced that the team is actively “rocking and rolling on bringing new Xbox console features” and solicited suggestions directly from the gaming community.
The initiative arrives amid a broader push by Xbox to strengthen community engagement. Just recently, Xbox implemented multiple improvements to its achievements system, while Xbox boss Asha Sharma announced the formation of a dedicated team tasked with gathering and responding to fan feedback—signaling an organizational commitment to player-driven development.
Community responses have been enthusiastic, with several feature requests gaining particular traction. Among the most popular suggestions are achievements for original Xbox games, restoration of Netflix Party Mode functionality, expansion of the backwards compatibility catalog, and HDR support for the Xbox dashboard interface. These requests reveal a community interested in both preserving nostalgic features from earlier Xbox generations and modern quality-of-life improvements that streamline the user experience. The variety of responses demonstrates active engagement from Xbox’s player base and points to specific areas where fans believe the platform could be enhanced.