BANJO

In no particular order

Hellblade 2
Forza Motorsport
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Resident Evil 4
Street fighter 6
Goldeneye 007
Starfield
Redfall
Kirbys Return to Dreamland Deluxe

@Banjo- Yes, the new studios seem to be having development issues.
Unfortunately I think it will continue into 2023 with only the latter half of the year things picking up release wise..
The Perfect Dark reboot should at least be good when it's finished (Hopefully).
Although I expect it will release at least a year later than planned..

@Banjo- Yes, Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled really is the best alternative to Mario Kart out there. The graphics also are as you say a step up from the Switch version. I also got Crash 4 and the Spyro Trilogy in the digital sale even though I own them on Switch.
While the Switch versions are good considering the hardware (solid ports technically) the Xbox versions really shine graphically in comparison.
At this point I probably will no longer get any further Switch ports if the games on Xbox I will just get it there instead.
Switch purchases going forwards are now just for the exclusive Nintendo games and the odd exclusive third party game..
Kirby, Zelda, Fire Emblem and Metroid 4 if it ever sees the light of day for me in 2023 on Switch, plus the Mario Kart dlc.
Just looking for Microsoft to get it's act together with it's exclusives now for 2023.
Next year they need to step it up a notch...

Picked up Grip Digital Deluxe for just over £6, it's a solid racer and well worth it.

@Banjo- Sonic Team Racing is a very solid game. I played it on Switch (not quite as pretty Admittedly as on Xbox) but a very solid racer nonetheless. However, I think Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled possibly has the edge..
I have just got it on Xbox after playing it on Switch and it's possibly the best alternative to Mario Kart in my view.

Merry Christmas everyone!!

Mario Kart 8 for the new tracks on Switch and some High On Life on my Series S...
Retro wise perhaps some Columns (Mega Drive) as it's been added to the Switch Online Expansion service..

@ParsnipHero Exactly, it's outselling the Series X currently. Alot of people have being buying them....
It will have to be supported for a long while as it's currently the best selling console Microsoft have...🙂

@jordan1992 Yes, extended till 2025 end as it stands, now just under the 3 years..

@FatalBubbles I just extended my subscription to Gamepass for 3 years just last week.. 🤣
So I'm all in, now just hoping things improve.
It's good that alot if fans are complaining about Microsofts output.
Hopefully it pushes them to raise their game..
2023 needs to be a year that we finally see the fruits for all these dev acquisitions take effect. (It's about time 😏)

@Chaudy Same here. Star Wars then this..

@PROPS I have, I played it to death on the Dreamcast with the official Sega Dreamcast wheel probably for 50+ hours. That game was certainly something special... A highly underrated racer.

It's a very solid game. Graphics and the handling of the cars is spot on. The only downside for me is it could do with abit more variety in the environments.. Easily an 8/10.

Not Race with Ryan... 🤣
Surely not..

I got a Series S during Black Friday from Amazon for £189 plus an extra controller for £35 before they went back up to £55..
Along with extending my Gamepass Ultimate subscription to into 2025 I'm all set..
Just need some noteworthy exclusive games now to release in 2023...

I will download Bladed Fury, but it's another poor month unfortunately....

High on Life looks promising.....

Picked up a Series S for £189 and an additional white controller for £35 from Amazon. £224.00 total, minus the gift vouchers balance left me with £148.00 to pay. Not bad.... 👍

@Dezzy70 True, as you say Microsoft won't care. The bigger picture for them is the ecosystem of systems.. Just a shame it hinders the Series X reaching it's full potential..

@Dezzy70 Yes, that's certainly the worry, having to cater to the Series S seems to be restricting the Series X. Problem is, it will only get worse. If it's such an issue now, 2+ years down the line it will only be a bigger problem..
Bizarre position for Microsoft to be in, the Series S sales wise has done them proud, but going forwards it will likely hamper game development for Series X.

This isn't a good situation. The Series S like others have said is actually less powerful than the One X in quite a few areas. Many older backwards compatible games actually run better on the One X...
The Series S really needed to be a bit more powerful, it may have sold well but it's holding back this generation unfortunately.

My bet is that the game has been made to run on Xbox One and PS4 even though those versions were canned late in the development cycle... So we are getting a game released only on current gen yet still held back by last gen...
I think after canning the last gen versions they haven't reworked the game one jot to run solely on PS5 and Series S/X as it would take more time/money etc...

No, I don't think Microsoft will follow. Series X sales are slipping here in the UK, plenty of stock on shelves now, also the same for many other countries too. I would keep the same price and advertise in markets where the stock is sitting on shelves to try to capitalise on this..
But will Microsoft do this?? Probably not.

@Stoned_Patrol It's certainly a fun shooter, and as you say super cheap. It's a solid remake of the Saturn original. Not perfect but at that price it's really a must buy.

Got Panzer on Switch, but at this price I've just got it on Xbox too... Really is a must have.

Regarding Switch it may not be a PS5 or Xbox Series X but it's worked out the gate and continues to do so. 110+ Million sales, and still the number 1 seller worldwide on a weekly basis..
The proof is in the basic numbers, undeniable massive and profitable success..
For those who argue with stock problems for PS5/Xbox Series X etc... That's not Nintendos problem, it's Sonys and Microsofts problem.
Certainly intrigued for Nintendos next console..

@Dezzy70 The slow down is very real certainly. What with (finally) increased supply means all of a sudden stock is sitting on shelves. Switch games physically continue to perform above expectations generally. It's longevity is amazing.
As you say Microsoft have no exclusive momentum, which is true.
As for messing it up however, Microsoft have the deepest pockets so if they see a vision they want they can make it happen... The ball is in their court, it just depends how much they care..

@uptownsoul Demand in the UK has certainly now lessened to the supply of stock available.
I think it's because of a few things, it's summer so people are out alot more doing other things than gaming. Cost of living crisis certainly plays a part. Game delays and a increased supply of stock mean the stock has now caught up with the demand.
I know someone who works in Game, he said they have 45+ Series X in stock. They are selling roughly 3/4 a day but are due some more next week. So stock is plentiful but the demand is waning..
Also a worrying thing he said is that as third party games physically sell poorly on Xbox due to many being on Gamepass they were looking at reducing the shelf space for physical Xbox games...

Good to hear that sales are up, but there is plenty of stock. Game sent me an email this morning stating 2 free months of Gamepass Ultimate free with every Series X or S purchase... That means they have stock they need to shift if they are adding in for free the Gamepass..
I think sales are certainly slowing..
It's not a good sign that they are adding in free extras but good if your still wanting to get a Series X

I'm fine with that. The fact the game just generally looks rough and quite boring is more of an issue with me at this point...

I certainly miss PGR, a remaster of the last game PGR 4 I would buy day 1....

Hyped for this, very impressed by the first. This looks to be shaping up nicely.

The game seemed too big and bland for it's own good from what I saw. Along with a choppy framerate.. 😔
I'm sounding really negative here, but I really was not impressed.

2023 forwards looks good, plenty coming in the pipeline. Problem is, 2022 is lacking, the good stuff seems to be a way off still.
Unfortunately it's taking Microsoft too long to fire on all cylinders this generation.
Overall, only a C from me.

@Banjo- Certainly more than ready.
Those project dream videos are great, I made sure to watch them all... 👍

Lots of solid games at some really cheap prices.. Very tempting but the backlog says no 🤣

TNMT: Shredder's Revenge I was looking at picking up regardless, so to have this day one on Gamespass is great 👍
Redout 2 also interests me, I have the first with all the DLC and have put many hours in.
So providing the sequel is good I'll likely get it.

@Banjo- Not long till we find out, we can but hope. A remaster double pack for a late 2022 release with a new game also announced would be ideal.

Get Rare/Playtonic together as you say with some help from the Crash/Spyro guys at Activision to help make them.

That would be the dream 😄

A remaster of the first two would be amazing, or another entry like the first would be great.
🤞

Tempted by Doom 64 physical, even though I have it digitally on both Switch, Xbox and the original N64 Cartridge🤣

It's a gradual switch across to Series X/S.
The pandemic has slowed the transition with development times and stock shortages.
However, It's happening, I think the road map for Xbox One will be roughly like this from now on:
2022 (from now)
Majority of games released on both gens with odd the Series X/S exclusive.
2023
Many Series X/S exclusive games released but still a solid amount of Xbox One versions of games also released on established Series games but seriously taping off near 2023 end to a trickle.
2024
Very few Xbox One games released bar Sports titles/Movie tie ins etc. (5 -10 all year)
2025
Xbox One gets It's last Fifa equivalent and a Just Dance Game 🤣 (2 - 3 games all year)

What will keep Xbox One more relevant regardless is the Cloud option.
Providing you have relatively good Internet many next gen only games will work fine on Xbox One.
This could mean it's feisably possible to go through the whole of next gen or current gen on a base Xbox One just fine, especially if you are only a very casual gamer...

@Grail_Quest Yes, bring back Gex. I really enjoyed both Enter the Gecko and Deep Cover Gecko on the N64.. They only got average review scores but both titles had a good 20-25 hours of play each from me.... Great games 👍

If Microsoft had planned to increase the price of Gamepass Ultimate they can safely put that thought to bed in my view....

No Redfall and Starfield in 2022 = No Gampass Ultimate price increase.

Otherwise they will be receiving headlines such as "forever delays games but increases prices"...

Not a good look 🤣

The upcoming presentation as I said when it was first mentioned needs more than flashy trailers.
Put simply, we need solid release dates..
The generation at 18 months in needs release dates at this point, let's see if they can deliver.

I hope this strong backlash will stir Microsoft into action.. Phil apparently says he's heard the feedback, only time will tell.

@Savage_Joe Indeed, even for free it's not worth the time downloading.. Such a shame 😂

Would be great to see Microsoft nab them but I agree, they seem to have more than enough on their plate with the ActivisionBlizzard acquisition...

Oh, not Balan Wonderworld, I've only heard good things about it. Might have to pick it up 🤣

@PhileasFragg Yes, there is that. Ubisoft has very little that appeals to me. I would likely use that route, just purchase the odd Ubisoft game on a steep sale..

A remake of this would go down a treat...

I missed out, should have been quicker...

Looking forward to this, however need more than fancy footage at this point. This generation is 18 months in, solid release dates are now required..