Talking Point: A Month Later, What Do You Think Of The New Xbox Game Hubs?

In the middle of June, Xbox at long last expanded its new Game Hubs to the general public following months of Insider trials, and right away social timelines and Pure Xbox comment sections filled with pleas for instructions on how to disable the feature.

In fact, feedback over at Pure Xbox skewed sharply negative, with a striking 61 % of responders (drawn from 1,263 ballots) declaring they “aren’t keen” on the Xbox Game Hubs and feel the screens “get in the way”.

The previous poll has since shut, yet the final tally remains visible underneath:

If you’re unfamiliar, Xbox Game Hubs are pictured above—new stat panes that pop up when you select an Xbox title, offering extra details on achievements as well as purchasable DLC.

The idea is to deliver a handy snapshot of whatever you’re launching, yet plainly the launch hasn’t landed the way Team Xbox anticipated—and that means further refinements are expected throughout 2025.

Given that four weeks have passed and any growing pains should feel less jarring, how do these hubs sit with you now? Hate remains an option—we’ve posted directions for switching them off here—but note pressing X lets you skip straight past whenever you boot something from your “Recently Played” tiles.

We’re reviving the survey for another run—you’ll spot an updated poll beneath:

All told, what’s your current stance on Xbox Game Hubs? Fire away in the replies below.