No issues at all yet and using quick resume feature. Being honest most of these game issues I never get. The main ones I did get were starfield crashes back in the day.
I think of course Halo and Gears and maybe a few surprises. Some Fable game play and maybe a mention of FH6 first DLC. And of course the PS5 release date. Maybe a small game shadow drop.
Most interesting will be the multi platform stance.
My partners son has a PS5 Pro, last night he rang me as he wanted an Xbox as well, I said why, he replied he had been playing FH6 round his girlfriends on her brothers series x.
After a few minutes, I remembered it was coming to PS5, so of course he is now going to wait.
He is 25 and works and would have a good person to get into the Xbox ecosystem system.
XBOX exclusive games sell consoles and a console sale could sell a game pass, and you missed one last night, well it would have been purchased today, but there you go. UK 🇬🇧
Totally a smart idea and agree from a business strategy, especially if it launches day and date on PS5. There could be a good few million sales on the PS5 especially if it does as well as FH5. And launching away from GTA6 especially on PS5 is the right thing to do. Also PS5 is getting Halo day and date and probably FH6 in September and COD October. It’s a clever business move.
I voted about the same, if exclusives don’t change then not much will really change overall. She has been a good PR so far, but it will be seen through if much doesn’t really change in time.
I agree with most on here XBOX and especially the Xbox360 was built on amazing exclusivity and second and third party exclusives. Also Xbox studio AAA bangers being exclusive.
However I don’t think they will go back to exclusives as I can’t see the new Helix selling enough to enable enough of a return on invest for exclusive XBOX games.
With the xbox360 they sold about 85 million and game development was cheaper then and the Xbox console user base was high.
Price is so important, look at the PS5 sales slump last month, will be interesting to see May sale numbers.
I think they are going to need to change something or next generation could be the biggest flop in history. Don’t forget we will probably also have cross generation most of next generation and diminishing returns will be higher as well.
@Millionski Same as me 60FPS only Just imagine through the GTA6 PS6 or Helix version pure smooth 60FPS, more details and far better ray tracing. And every bug gone and improvements all made. Seems a better bet to wait for next generation GTA6.
@Broosh I think they need a show case like Sony and XBOX. Second half of the year seems quiet for the big N and a good showcase with some big N AAA games would do them good. Switch 2 seems a bit light yep Yoshi, Starfox and Splatoon raiders are filler games to me and not big Nintendo AAA games.
@MrStark I think you are right, with the costs as they are now and who now’s what the PS6 will cost and the continuing diminishing returns of each generation. And probably cross generation games that may go on all next generation.
It’s is up to Xbox now, they can go exclusive on Xbox consoles, PC, Cloud and game-pass.
Advertise and promote Xbox consoles and be happy that they have Xbox consoles, PC, Cloud, game pass etc.
Always said it, it’s all about the games and FH6 is a great start this year, but I think that is going to PS, so not a good start if you go on the above XBOX strategy, especially as it is a very liked franchise and is current top rated on Meta this year.
Do it XBOX, pull the plug on the PS version and start being a XBOX business and promote your console etc. Also Halo and Gears.
Have it downloaded with GPU. It’s so tempting but at £50 I will hold until Tuesday. The UK has a bank holiday next weekend and have taken the Friday as holiday. So a sweet 4 days to play next weekend.
Still going through Pragmata and maybe some Doom Dark Ages. Trying to resist early access with Forza Horizon 6. It’s tough when it’s downloaded and ready to go 🤣
@Fiendish-Beaver If I get gears of war e day on series x through GPU. When Helix arrives would I then be playing the Helix enhanced version in Helix PC mode? So I would be playing the PC version.
@Fiendish-Beaver @Millionski For me even the normal Xbox controller is better for me. It’s all about hands and personal preference. The thumb sticks diagonally across and the triggers I prefer to other controllers bundled with consoles.
@Fiendish-Beaver I think you summed it up perfectly. Additionally I’m sure console world belongs to Sony and Nintendo now and moving forward, even if you include Helix as a console, 10 million sold max is about right.
@themightyant If profits are high then you could lower price and make less profit. But if you sell more because of the lower price you could still make the same amount of profit, overall.
I know it’s me, but all these firms are doing people big time. Not just gaming all the firms, food and petrol, the lot.
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Re: Xbox's CCO Might Have Just Revealed The First-Party Order For Late 2026
That order all makes sense and suits me.
Re: Rayman Legends Retold Set To Release This October, Along With A Free Origins Remaster
Not sure there really is a need for this legends release or remake.
Plays great as it is. Waste of time.
Re: 'Lost 255 Hours Of Progress' - Forza Horizon 6 Players Warn Of Xbox & PC Saving Issue
No issues at all yet and using quick resume feature.
Being honest most of these game issues I never get.
The main ones I did get were starfield crashes back in the day.
Re: 'My Favourite We've Ever Done' - Xbox Employee Hypes Up Gears Of War: E-Day Direct
Just bring it on.
Re: Our Final Predictions For The 2026 Xbox Games Showcase
@Kloppo
He can play it on my series x until he gets it on Pro I guess.
Re: Opinion: Forza Horizon 6 Has Changed My Mind About Quick Resume On Xbox Series X|S
@Kiltedhaggis
Well it seems to do it for me and the games I mentioned.
Re: Opinion: Forza Horizon 6 Has Changed My Mind About Quick Resume On Xbox Series X|S
QR never seems to let me down and being using it with FH6.
I jump from FH6 to Pragmata to Doom in seconds exactly where I left off.
And soon to be adding Halo and AC black flag remake.
Five games back and forth in seconds exactly where I left off.
Series X a feature for gamers and should be kept going forward with Helix.
Makes PS5 and Switch 2 look a bit old fashioned 🤣
Re: Our Final Predictions For The 2026 Xbox Games Showcase
I think of course Halo and Gears and maybe a few surprises.
Some Fable game play and maybe a mention of FH6 first DLC. And of course the PS5 release date.
Maybe a small game shadow drop.
Most interesting will be the multi platform stance.
My partners son has a PS5 Pro, last night he rang me as he wanted an Xbox as well, I said why, he replied he had been playing FH6 round his girlfriends on her brothers series x.
After a few minutes, I remembered it was coming to PS5, so of course he is now going to wait.
He is 25 and works and would have a good person to get into the Xbox ecosystem system.
XBOX exclusive games sell consoles and a console sale could sell a game pass, and you missed one last night, well it would have been purchased today, but there you go.
UK 🇬🇧
Re: Xbox Delays Fable To February 2027, And It's Basically Because Of GTA 6
Totally a smart idea and agree from a business strategy, especially if it launches day and date on PS5. There could be a good few million sales on the PS5 especially if it does as well as FH5.
And launching away from GTA6 especially on PS5 is the right thing to do.
Also PS5 is getting Halo day and date and probably FH6 in September and COD October.
It’s a clever business move.
Re: Xbox Is Gaining Momentum With US Gamers, As Highlighted In New YouGov Report
I voted about the same, if exclusives don’t change then not much will really change overall.
She has been a good PR so far, but it will be seen through if much doesn’t really change in time.
Re: 'We Are Building A Stronger Xbox' - Asha Sharma Updates Employees On Progress In 2026
I agree with most on here XBOX and especially the Xbox360 was built on amazing exclusivity and second and third party exclusives.
Also Xbox studio AAA bangers being exclusive.
However I don’t think they will go back to exclusives as I can’t see the new Helix selling enough to enable enough of a return on invest for exclusive XBOX games.
With the xbox360 they sold about 85 million and game development was cheaper then and the Xbox console user base was high.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Think We'll See PS6 & Project Helix In Action This Summer?
Not chance of seeing either of them.
Price is so important, look at the PS5 sales slump last month, will be interesting to see May sale numbers.
I think they are going to need to change something or next generation could be the biggest flop in history.
Don’t forget we will probably also have cross generation most of next generation and diminishing returns will be higher as well.
Re: 007 First Light Xbox Frame Rates Revealed, Including Series S
@Skinny-Pete
I used to do that last gen but not this gen.
Re: 007 First Light Xbox Frame Rates Revealed, Including Series S
Anything 30fps is absolutely dire to me no matter what the console is or make etc.
I will never touch a 30fps game now.
Re: Poll: So, Is Forza Horizon 6 Your Favourite Game Of 2026 So Far?
Well it’s top on Meta 91 score wise for the year so far, what could beat it.
I think maybe only GTA6
I think say Fable and wolverine will be high 80’s.
If Nintendo shock us with a big AAA this year like a new Mario 3d then, that may beat it. Mario Odyssey is at 97.
Re: Fable Gets Rated In Multiple Regions Ahead Of 2026 Xbox Release
@Millionski
Same as me 60FPS only
Just imagine through the GTA6 PS6 or Helix version pure smooth 60FPS, more details and far better ray tracing.
And every bug gone and improvements all made.
Seems a better bet to wait for next generation GTA6.
Re: Fable Gets Rated In Multiple Regions Ahead Of 2026 Xbox Release
@Millionski
I may be wrong but I think the game may only be 30fps on base consoles.
I’m sure I read that in here.
Maybe Pro can get 60FPS if true.
Re: Sony's Summer State Of Play Takes Place Within A Week Of The Xbox Games Showcase 2026
@Broosh
I think they need a show case like Sony and XBOX.
Second half of the year seems quiet for the big N and a good showcase with some big N AAA games would do them good.
Switch 2 seems a bit light yep Yoshi, Starfox and Splatoon raiders are filler games to me and not big Nintendo AAA games.
Re: Sony's Summer State Of Play Takes Place Within A Week Of The Xbox Games Showcase 2026
Yep it’s a great start to June.
PS then XBOX.
Hello Nintendo, cough cough 🤣
Re: Forza Horizon 6 Smashes Concurrent Player Record For Xbox Game Studios On Steam
It’s all about the games XBOX.
Makes a big hitter and a banger and this is what you get.
Well done Playground games.
Re: Digital Foundry Labels Sony's PS5 Exclusivity Pivot As A 'Defensive Move Against Project Helix'
@GlasgowGuy
That is one attack strategy that maybe Sony have not thought of.
Make a PC HYBRID that plays all PS games old and new and the PC part plays PC games and of course can have gamepass as well.
Fight fire with fire.
Re: Digital Foundry Labels Sony's PS5 Exclusivity Pivot As A 'Defensive Move Against Project Helix'
@MrStark
I think you are right, with the costs as they are now and who now’s what the PS6 will cost and the continuing diminishing returns of each generation.
And probably cross generation games that may go on all next generation.
Next generation is gonna be a hard sell.
Re: Digital Foundry Labels Sony's PS5 Exclusivity Pivot As A 'Defensive Move Against Project Helix'
It’s is up to Xbox now, they can go exclusive on Xbox consoles, PC, Cloud and game-pass.
Advertise and promote Xbox consoles and be happy that they have Xbox consoles, PC, Cloud, game pass etc.
Always said it, it’s all about the games and FH6 is a great start this year, but I think that is going to PS, so not a good start if you go on the above XBOX strategy, especially as it is a very liked franchise and is current top rated on Meta this year.
Do it XBOX, pull the plug on the PS version and start being a XBOX business and promote your console etc.
Also Halo and Gears.
Re: Digital Foundry Labels Sony's PS5 Exclusivity Pivot As A 'Defensive Move Against Project Helix'
Yep it is a strategic business decision by Sony and that’s what businesses do.
Over to you XBOX, what you gonna when Hulkamania runs wild in you.
Re: Xbox Execs Congratulate Forza Horizon 6 Dev On 'Exceptionally Rare' Success
@Balaam_
What they should do with the Playground games magic recipe is share it with the other Xbox studios.
In terms of strategy and structure etc.
Re: Xbox Takes #1 Spot In Metacritic's Top 10 Video Games Of 2026 So Far
Great to see an Xbox studio game at the top FH6 after 5 months into the year.
Would be good to see Halo and gears in the top 10 or even 5 as well by the end of the year.
That would be a great year for Xbox studios.
Re: 'Xbox Or XBOX?' - Asha Sharma Hints At Rebrand Based On Poll Results
All capital letters for me, also it’s the only way I can write
Re: Five Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In June 2026 So Far
@ILuvGames
I forgot about the car packs and future dlc.
One of my favourites was FH4 Lego expansion tracks etc. Just took a fun different approach.
Re: Five Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In June 2026 So Far
@ILuvGames
I’m hanging it out until Tuesday to play when it releases, resisting the temptation of early access.
Glad you are really enjoying FH6.
Re: Talking Point: So, Did You Cave And Buy Early Access For Forza Horizon 6?
Have it downloaded with GPU.
It’s so tempting but at £50 I will hold until Tuesday.
The UK has a bank holiday next weekend and have taken the Friday as holiday.
So a sweet 4 days to play next weekend.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 16-17)
@Kezelpaso
Well as you have the same name as my son
I will HOLD 🤣
Re: Five Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In June 2026 So Far
After FH6 in May my next and of course paid for will be AC Black flag re synced in July.
Then assuming here.
Halo GPU
Gears E Day GPU
Then go from there.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 16-17)
Still going through Pragmata and maybe some Doom Dark Ages.
Trying to resist early access with Forza Horizon 6. It’s tough when it’s downloaded and ready to go 🤣
Re: Forza Horizon 6 Is Immensely Popular Already, Even In Early Access
Nice to see an Xbox studio game the top of Meta for 2026 after 5 months gone.
Wonder if Gears E day will be there as well.
Re: Two New Xbox Controllers Have Leaked, Seemingly Including The Elite Series 3
@Fiendish-Beaver
If I get gears of war e day on series x through GPU.
When Helix arrives would I then be playing the Helix enhanced version in Helix PC mode? So I would be playing the PC version.
Re: Two New Xbox Controllers Have Leaked, Seemingly Including The Elite Series 3
@Fiendish-Beaver @Millionski
For me even the normal Xbox controller is better for me.
It’s all about hands and personal preference.
The thumb sticks diagonally across and the triggers I prefer to other controllers bundled with consoles.
Each hand to its own 🤣
Re: Two New Xbox Controllers Have Leaked, Seemingly Including The Elite Series 3
Have an elite 2, best controller.
Will be getting the elite 3, thank god they left the thumb sticks in the same angled formation.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Forza Horizon 6
If there is one Xbox studio that knows AAA critically acclaimed game making its Playground games.
Congratulations 🥳
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Forza Horizon 6
Well I said meta of 93 on here a while ago.
So I’m close 🤣
Re: Poll: Which Is Your Favourite Forza Horizon Game To Date?
Absolutely FH4 I’m UK which helped.
Was nice to drive on the left side of the road to start with 🤣
FH6 is in Japan so should be left side of road and steering wheel on the right.
Same as UK 🇬🇧
Just seemed the most together one out of them all.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 9-10)
Me pre load FH6 has just got a 7gb update.
Re: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 11-15)
Only one out of all those games and so many of them I will be playing and ever will play.
FORZA HORIZON 6.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 9-10)
@Shinato2024
Really this weekend 🤣
I wish.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 9-10)
@datamonkey
It’s a great game for what it is, been enjoying thank you.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 9-10)
Was think of playing FH 4 or 5.
But no, will save myself for FH6 go in fresh.
Getting early Access vibes now 🤣
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 9-10)
Pragmata slowly getting there 100%
Also downloaded Farcry 6, fancied ago as we not anything like this for a while.
Seems refreshing after so long.
Re: Talking Point: Amidst PS6 Uncertainty, Do You Think Xbox Has Project Helix All Figured Out?
@Fiendish-Beaver
I think you summed it up perfectly.
Additionally I’m sure console world belongs to Sony and Nintendo now and moving forward, even if you include Helix as a console, 10 million sold max is about right.
Re: Talking Point: Amidst PS6 Uncertainty, Do You Think Xbox Has Project Helix All Figured Out?
@themightyant
If profits are high then you could lower price and make less profit. But if you sell more because of the lower price you could still make the same amount of profit, overall.
I know it’s me, but all these firms are doing people big time. Not just gaming all the firms, food and petrol, the lot.
Re: Talking Point: Amidst PS6 Uncertainty, Do You Think Xbox Has Project Helix All Figured Out?
@themightyant
I was hoping they would be ready and help bring the shortages down along with the price a bit.
I get very cynical and believe there is a lot of profiteering going on.
You see food and fuel prices go up and 3 months later company profits are massive.
The same in the gaming world and electronics market.
Re: Talking Point: Amidst PS6 Uncertainty, Do You Think Xbox Has Project Helix All Figured Out?
Didn’t the USA start building a massive chip factory after the Covid chip situation.
Must be ready by now.