Microsoft will remove the Optimized for Series X logo from the game box cover

With the next generation of consoles, Microsoft demonstrates its focus on forward/backward compatibility of all Xbox products while maintaining the prominence of Xbox Series X. It does this through the “Optimized for” logo. Series X” (optimized for Series X) on the game box cover. However, after receiving mixed opinions from fans, this logo was removed.

The “Optimized for Series X” logo, in the words of Microsoft, “is a certification for games that can take full advantage of the hardware power of Series X.” These games show “nearly zero load times thanks to Xbox Velocity Architecture, polished graphics with hardware-accelerated DirectX raytracing with custom GPUs, and stable framerates up to 120fps.”

In theory, this logo should help gamers identify which games will give a better experience on Xbox Series X. However, the logo used in reality is not only oversized but also an eyesore to many fans.

Microsoft listened to feedback as the logo is now not only redesigned, but also placed on the back cover of the box instead of the front cover. With the complete digitization of the game experience, an unsightly logo on the cover of a game box isn’t necessarily a big deal. On the other hand, a large part of the reason many gamers still buy game discs with the box is because of the aesthetics of the accompanying box. Therefore, the fact that Microsoft changed the cover design to be neater is a very positive sign that they are willing to change to serve the legitimate needs of gamers.

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