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Especially when an ad covers a custom background or removes room for more practical features.

This is especially frustrating if you were a fan of Xbox during the Xbox 360 generation.

A close up photograph of an Xbox Series X console with the physical power button highlighted

By default, the Xbox Series X|S dashboard features seven main sections, with an option to add more.

Still, the answer to a dashboard issue shouldn’t be to remove or limit an in-built feature.

Therefore, a further issue with the Xbox Series X|S dashboard is a restrictive and awkwardly orientated options display.

A screenshot of the home screen for an Xbox Series X with an ad for Call of Duty Modern Warfare II highlighted

Unfortunately, customizing your tiles and hiding game art is still restrictive and does little to alleviate issues.

A screenshot of an Xbox Series X home screen using a custom background in the form of achievement art

A screenshot of the Xbox Series X home screen layout highlighting the page for Friends and Community Updates

A screenshot of the home screen for an Xbox Series X with game art enabled

A screenshot of the My Games and Apps tile customization options for Xbox Series X

A screenshot of the Xbox Game Pass section of the home screen for Xbox Series X

A screenshot of the My Games and Apps section of an Xbox Series X with the dedicated Xbox Game Pass section highlighted

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