Xbox Avatar Editor App Launched by MicrosoftByNitish Singh-June 19, 2018.905 Last year, Microsoft teased its Xbox Avatar Editor App for users who want customizable avatars to get their hands on. The app was finally announced by Microsoft and will be available to users of Xbox Insider starting today and in the near future, other users will get access sometime. Xbox users already had access to Gamerpic icons but gain access to a host of customization options with the addition of animated avatars. Last year, Microsoft revealed that users of Xbox would have access to customizable avatars similar to the Mii avatar program of Nintendo. Today, the tech giant is finally releasing the much-awaited update for Xbox Insider users with everyone else set to get the app soon. Microsoft has yet to disclose a specific release date. Users of Xbox Insider will be able to access the app from noon Pdt on 19 June. Over the last year, the app has been hit by multiple delays and is finally becoming available to Xbox users. Just like the Xbox users of the Nintendo Mii system, they will be able to access a multitude of customization options including skin tones and more types of hairstyles. Microsoft said the app would offer full versatility and users will be able to mix and match accessories and colors to make their avatars appealing. Figure 2 Microsoft Image Courtesy The app has definitely taken cues from Microsoft’s own Sims games with wardrobe choices and menus for choosing the appearance. Once users have completed configuring their avatars, a Photobooth option becomes available which allows users to finalize their Gamerpics. Gamerpics ‘ default collection is quite vast, unless you’re in the mood to spend time making your custom avatars. Users can choose from the presets in the app, and customize them to their liking. Users need to have a Microsoft or Xbox account to access the Web App to access the Xbox Avatar Editor app. Microsoft has allowed users to demonstrate their innovation with the app, as users can create their own Gamerpics as well as mates. On your Xbox friends list, you can create custom Gamerpics for people and add special emotions and poses to them.