Poll: Will You Be Picking Up An Xbox Series X This November?

Lol. No matter how quote-unquote ‘pro-consumer’ Xbox is, people understand that there’s no reason to shell out big bucks for a new console when there are literally no exclusives.

Of course its disappointing to lose Halo as a Launch title but I will still buy a Series X at Launch for ALL the other games releasing, games in my backlog that will be enhanced/improved etc.

I wasn't buying a Series X for Halo anyway - I could of played Halo on my XB1X if that was the deciding factor - albeit without some benefits the Series X may have offered.

I think there's no need for me, I will get the ps5 on launch but thanks to the Xcloud I can play most of the games on my Samsung note 20 when it comes so no need to get one as I can always hook my phone up to the tv aswell to play big screen, hopefully most of xbox X first party titles come to game pass

@ArmenianJedi13 Literally no Exclusives?? ALL of Xbox Studio's prove you wrong!! At the very least, there is a LOT of Console Exclusives and some games that will only release on Series X - like Scorn, the Medium etc.

Whether you count the fact they are on PC too or not, you still need an Xbox Account, MS Windows PC and still part of the Xbox ecosystem as Xbox is ALL of Microsofts Gaming Division with the 'Console' being just 1 part of that

Halo Infinite was never the reason for me to get Series X at launch given it's also on XB1. What decides whether I get Series X at launch is how well the backwards compatibility works out.

I'll be getting the cheaper one as long as I can play all games on my standard peasant HD TV. Also to see if Skyrim is more stable with mods.

I will still get the XBOX Series X in november. Even playing XBOX ONE games on it will be an improvement over my current ONE S, and those exclusive games... well we'll get there when they come.

Halo: Infinite wasn't going to be XSX exclusive anyway.

I will not be getting a Series S. Since, like the ONE S, it will be a very limiting experience.

My primary goal is to play Cyberpunk and Valhalla at the best quality possible while still playing them on a console, so hell yes I’m getting a Series X day one.

I wasn’t planning on getting series x at launch because I Don’t know when I’ll want to
Get it

I am a little conflicted. On one hand, I don't really mind that Halo Infinite was delayed, but on the other hand, I am struggling to find a game that is the definition of "Why you need an Xbox Series X at launch". Unless better frames/graphics for games you already own is good enough for some of the people that are interested in the system for launch day. I am about 50/50 at the moment. I know buying one at launch will pay dividends in the long run.

Didn't they say Xbox has over 60 brand new games coming at launch? 1 less now but still 1000's of games playable at launch with many playing and/or looking better...

Harsh as it sounds I don't see the point at buying on release now. There's wasn't much to begin with (same for both MS and Sony at launch). Its clear Covid has taken its toll, but there's nothing for me to lose by delaying my purchase of a Series X till summer 2021 when there's more available. I'm still Series X over Sony but this is not good at all.....

I'm very happy with my Xbox One X, it's the best console I've ever had but I have someone that wants to buy it so if I sell it I'll buy its successor in November. My problem would be living without them for weeks or months LOL.

I will probably not buy Series X at launch. Halo has nothing to do with my decision, it's more because I planned on waiting, anyway.

I’ll still be getting one for the same reason mentioned a couple other times here. Backwards compatibility combined with “its time”. I never upgraded to the one x and I have a 4K tv now. I need to move forward while also upgrading all the games I go back to. Plus I’m pumped for the difference an ssd will make. And I’m pumped for the game’s coming next year so might as well use my big holiday purchase on this.

Free GOLD will still lure me in and make Sea of Thieves free to play.

On one hand I think at least they have the balls to delay Halo and it should be a better product for it.
The series x should be the best console to play multi platform games. But then again there’s not to much info when some of the games will get the series x update.
I’m not shore and maybe someone can tell me. Is even the new assassin creed series x proper update coming on release date?
It’s very strange release this year for both new generation consoles. Both camps hardly seem that ready, maybe Covid I’m not sure.
I’m still undecided it’s the most confusing next generation release for both camps I have ever witnessed since gaming in the 80’s that’s for sure.

Xbox better open their wallets and get back to being first for DLC or buy some exclusives like a new soul caliber. Anything at this point.

@ArmenianJedi13

Well then why would I get a PS5 then? Lol

The Series X is way more powerful than the PS5, so since both systems have very little to no 1st party games at launch, why not get the console with more power & better services? And no I don’t count Spider-Man DLC as a full game. 🙄

Sony has shown me NOTHING & no reason to even buy a PS5, much less at launch. Go Bugsnax (the next Push Square Sony “exclusive to get rated a perfect score)! Lol.

To me, it’s not even close.

I currently have a PS3 and a Wii so I was upgrading this year no matter what. Started off 100% getting a PS5 but now I'm getting the series x. I'm waiting for boxing day as per my normal plan, got a controller and game pass in the meantime so I'm playing on the PC for now.

Overall I'm glad they delayed Halo so they can get a proper product out. I have more than enough games to play as it is.

@KelticDevil They haven't even shown Spider-Man "next-gen" spin-off/DLC gameplay yet. As you said, if proper first-party games are delayed then the more powerful console for third-party games, free remasters and full backwards compatibility is the logical choice.

I'm definitely disappointed that Halo won't be there at launch, But i am definitely getting still getting a Series X on day 1..

@DavLFC Well, what can be expected from a Sony and PushSquare fanboy trolling on an Xbox website 😆?

For question 1, I choose Answer D (which doesn't exist) - "No, but I will be getting one later."

@Dpullam 'I am struggling to find a game that is the definition of "Why you need an Xbox Series X at launch"'

I think, at the moment, that would be The Medium. It is the only game that actually makes use of all the tech in the XSX, from horse power to ssd loading speeds. Only thing is it looks to have some very experimental gameplay that might not be for everyone.

That's so lame.. And absolutely no idea why the head of Xbox (Phil Spencer) has been so confident of late..

Having said that, not convinced by any of the PS5 launch titles, either.. :-/

Day 1, nothing is going to change that unless I'm dead.

I will still get the XSX as soon as I can. 343 should not have to go through “crunch” just to try to please some impatient, spoiled gamers.

They just need to get the game right and keep the team healthy.

I still havent decided yet. I just need one game announcement to know if that game is rerurning, Killer instinct.
If that happens, then it will be xbox X, this generation.

@Tharsman I completely agree with that outlook. Since Halo Infinite was delayed, that is the only one for me, that comes to mind. Not quite a must have for me, but definitely worth a look for fans of the genre.

Q) Will You Be Buying An Xbox Series X This November?

A) Before I answer this, I will say that I feel you should have split the price and Series S answers into 2 separate answers. Price is a concern for me but I have no interest in a Series S.

Anyway, as for my answer, I will most likely get a Series X depending on if I have the money for it; which is in part due to how much work I get this year and the price of the system... as well as depending on if I'll be able to get into a store around the time. It's a little hard to plan ahead with 'events' going on in this year.

Q) Has Halo Infinite's Delay Changed Your Mind?

A) Nope; it looked neat and had potential as a fun co-op game but was never a huge factor in my purchasing decision.

Currently, I plan to pick up an Xbox Series X alongside Yakuza: Like A Dragon. I may also purchase either Forza Horizon 4 or Dirt 5 (leaning towards Forza currently) around the same time, based on the launch window games I know of so far.

I'm still planning on upgrading my One X to a Series X day one, because the very first reason that drives me in is the backward compatibility.
No joke.

And I'm not only talking of my collection of Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One games (which I'm very happy to be able to cary on).

There's a LOT of Xbox One games that I've not even tried yet. (for exemple, Gears 4, 5, Forza Horizon 4 and Ori 2 come to my mind). And I know I'll be able to play the best versions of theses games on Series X.

Oh, and Cyberpunk, of course.

@Thretosix True.

@Bobobiwan Same here, backwards compatibility was the reason why I got an Xbox One and will be the reason why I get a Series X. That doesn't mean that I won't play new games as I did on Xbox One.

There will be new games to play in those two months as well, The Medium, Assassin's Creed, Cyberpunk... But to be honest, I'm more excited to see how current-gen heavy games perform flawlessly on Series X such as Monster Hunter World or The Witcher 3 GOTY Edition both in quality mode. I stopped playing the former waiting for Series X to iron frame rate out and I still haven't played the latter.

Xbox seem to think that offering players a way to play their games without the need to buy the new console will mean more people will jump to Xbox.
If anything it will free up €500~ someone might have put aside for an xbox console and is now putting towards a new PS5. They're not losing access to Xbox content and will now have a Playstation console to play on too. If I want to play Halo, I don't need a new console. So why buy one?

I'll probably wait a couple years for the series X slim edition. I am in no rush to jump into next gen.

Much like the Xbox One , I will also be skipping this console as well due to having access to the same games on PC.

@blockfight Because a gaming PC that achieves 60 FPS at 4K costs a fortune and not everyone loves the streaming idea. That's why people will buy Series X. That and the backwards compatible games.

@Thretosix Yep, Xbox is the best gaming ecosystem at the moment 😁.

@BlueOcean Backwards compatible is all well and good but if there is nothing coming out on Series X that isn't already going to be available on the Xbox One then backwards compatible doesn't really become an issue for another 18 months or so. If I want to play Halo, I can still play it on my current Xbox One. No need to drop a load of money on a new console. So that money I might have spent if I did have to buy the new Xbox at launch can now be spent elsewhere. Potentially on a new PS5.

@blockfight It depends on if you want to play games best or are happy with current-gen performance and graphics. If you are considering PS5 you're probably interested in next-gen graphics so Series X would still make sense. None of them will have a must-have first-party game in 2020 but third-party games are important and those will run better on Series X: Cyberpunk, Assassin's Creed Valhalla...

Good point. I've only been an early adopter for one or 2 consoles in my life so for me it's not a huge deal. But for others, it is important to have the best framerate and graphics. This will affect those people. For me and many like me, we just want to play the games and aren't too worried about these things.
I play mostly on Switch and Stadia these days. And when I play on Stadia I have performance set to either 720p or 1080p.

Assuming the console is $500 (maybe without Halo we'll get the "we're sorry we're not open yet discount"), a PC GPU upgrade would cost $400-500, so it's somewhat justifiable to upgrade to the highest end unit for enhanced BC like it's a PC upgrade. But as a console, there's not too much to justify it.

Depends on price, availability, what the S is, what Sony's doing, etc. Also might depend on how exactly xCloud unfolds. My internet could handle it just fine, and it would be quite a cost savings if they could also stream my library, and stream it to X1X. It doesn't sound like that's in the plans atm though.

Absolutely picking one up at launch. I'm fortunate enough to be able to get both Series X and PS5, and while I have concerns regarding both, I've never been able to resist a new console.

Lmfao, what incentive do I have to get a Series X when all the exclusives I’m interested in are coming to PC as well?! No, I’ll be playing Halo, Forza, Gears, Hellblade 2, Fable etc. with much better performance and visual enhancements. 12 Teraflops on Series X ain’t sh— compared to my 128 Teraflops (2080 Ti/ Ryzen 3900X). 😂 I have no need to get a PS5 until early/mid next year also.

It's possible. One thing is for sure, the delay for Halo Infinite doesn't make a difference for me as I wasn't that interested in it in the first place. I've kind of grown tired of the series and was more looking forward to new Series X franchises/games like The Medium.