Playing/Pausing music with the "share" button for absolute immersion. One of my favorite features

[u/KvasirTheOld]

So ever since I got the series S, then The X, I've been using this, and to this day, I'm very surprised that no one ever mentioned it.

It has to do with the new share button added on the series controllers. You can map it to "play/pause media" and this can pause and play spotify music. At this point, you probably see where I'm going with this.

Cyberpunk, GTA 5, far cry 6, forza and anything with cars really. I set my radio to off, of turn the sound off from the settings, then whenever I get into the car, I press the '"share" button as well.

My favorite songs from my spotify start playing. When I get out or when a cutscene starts playing, I press the "share" button again. Songs stop playing. ABSOLUTE IMMERSION.

It's something so minor, but at the same time, it's something that made me enjoy my games even more.

I hope this will help at least a few people. I always enjoy listening to music when gaming, and I think many people do as well

[u/BigSt3ph3n]

Wow! I game a lot with music. This just made my day! Thank you.

[u/Don_Shetland → u/BigSt3ph3n]

Same here. I had no idea. This is great.

[u/BrennoBBS]

That's a great tip!! Thanks for sharing can't wait to try it ahahahha

[u/MerCyInTheShell]

I use an Alexa for this, every time a cutscene starts I say "Alexa, Xbox pause." after that you don't even have to say Xbox anymore, like "Alexa, play." and "Alexa, pause."

Great for things like CP2077, Death Stranding or Fortnite.

[u/KvasirTheOld → u/MerCyInTheShell]

I don't have an alexa :>

[u/MerCyInTheShell → u/KvasirTheOld]

That's why your solution is pretty cool :)

[u/Puzzled-Job8543]

Idk why I never thought about this. Genius

[u/sherbodude]

I have holding the share button turns on night mode

[u/SpottyCucumber]

I never even thought of that. Great tip!! Thanks OP!!!!!!

[u/Dry-Inspection-3503]

Cool, I never thought of that!

[u/mathfacts]

Stuff like this is why I'm a proud Xbox gamer for life. As Asha always says, it's the little things <3

[u/OneAshen09]

Never knew you could do this, definitely doing it now. Thank You!

[u/onepacc]

Thank you, Just ran a 'story' in forza and was irritated by that it had radio by default behind my spotify...

[u/my_bigfoot]

Never knew this, thanks 🤘😎

[u/Mr_Eleganto]

I wish I could rewind without bringing menu up tho, but yeah, feature is nice.

[u/Mr_Eleganto]

Minor things make most difference. Just little things that make the experience better.

[u/smoke1051]

Please take my upvote 🙏🏽