Playing games with party chat visible

With the old XB1 interface that has just been replaced it used to be easy to snap the party app to the side of the screen and then change focus to the game and play the game with the party app visible the whole time. This could be really useful when in a party with people whose voices you don't know because you can see the gamertag of the person talking.

With the new XB1 interface they've changed how it works and it seems that the party app is now an overlay which disappears when you are not focusing it any more.

Is there any way to have the party app visible while continuing to play the game as there was before?

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Best Answer

Unfortunately, I don't think that this is possible any longer. If you look at the list of all apps that can be snapped (very bottom of the new guide), Party isn't listed.

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Can people in game chat hear you in party chat?

In-game chat is enabled. You cannot hear the audio from the party, and the party cannot hear your voice. To switch to party audio, select [Party Settings] > [Chat Audio]. Add or invite players to your party.

How can I hear game chat and party chat at the same time?

I think you might be able to use an xbox companion app on another device to create or join a friend's party, and then plug in and slip an earphone under your headset so you can be in the party chat on one device and then in the in-game chat on your xbox.

Can other people hear party chat Xbox?

Party chat is more private, where as ingame chat everyone in that session or within proximity of you will hear your voice, and you can hear their voices. For me game chat, absolutely. It helps also other players with no headset!

Is Xbox party chat private?

Private chat Your friend can be playing the same game as you, playing a different game, watching a movie, or listening to music. You can have up to four private chats going on at the same time: During an Xbox Live multiplayer game, in addition to your public in-game communication. While hosting an Xbox Live party.

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