Xbox One just got a new system update that focuses on download speeds

If you've fired up your Xbox One at any point today, chances are you were met with a system software update. But just in case you haven't, guess what? You've got a system update waiting for you! Surprise!

The update is version 10.0.14393.2152 (rs1_xbox_rel_1610 161208-1218) fre and focuses on download speed for apps and games. Here are the details per the Xbox Support website:

Performance and general improvements

Download performance

We’ve made several optimizations to game and app downloads on Xbox One:

• Customers with high-speed connections (greater than 100Mbps) should experience up to 80% faster download speeds.
• Customers with connections less than 100Mbps should experience more consistent performance that is up to 40% faster than before.
• Additional optimizations have also made background downloads more resilient to intermittent connectivity issues.

Download speeds will be influenced by network contention within the home and at the ISP level. Download speeds will also be impacted when games are running on the console as system resources are prioritized for gameplay over background downloads. For more information, visit Troubleshoot slow game or app downloads on Xbox One.

Wireless controller

• Firmware update to improve performance.

Background Music

• General performance improvements for added reliability and consistent experiences across steaming music apps.

Miscellaneous

• General stability and performance improvements.

So there you have it; connectivity is a big thing with this update. And for those who have discovered that high-speed internet connections don't necessarily equal faster download speeds, this new update should help to rectify that by a lot.

Source: Xbox Support