@Medic_Alert I was there. And a SEGA fan boy (only kid in my class with a megadrive.) I'm a wee 41yrs of age so seen a lot since my days of C64. Still amazing that 2 IPs that Sony had as exclusives back in the 90s have (through buy outs) come to be Xbox first party games. Just as they started to get the love again from gamers. I'm surprised Sony, MS or Nintendo hasn't bought SEGA yet. Still time and deep pockets...
Spyro and Crash Xbox first party games... The 90s part of my brain just had a melt down (but that could have been all the alcohol and clubbing I did back then...)
Was tempted to get this but still happy to potter about with my 8tb external for now. Have got £160 worth of rewards points I'm sitting on for some games next year.
I'm happy with them but I used to pay for gold in the days when all it covered was online play without anything extra. I like trying stuff I wouldn't usually buy as well. Have found some great games since they started GWG.
For all those who keep saying Games With Gold should stop. We now have a list of fresh backwards compatible games for them to pick through. Get ready for chicken little!
@Kezza I've had a reply to state that they are aware of the issue and are looking into it. My son got a slightly different reply saying they could see he had done the punch card and would look into it. Will see what happens.
Anyone else having issues with the top 10 reward not tracking so not getting the monthly? Second time I've had this. Will give it till Sunday and contact customer services again.
Strangers wrath is still one of my favourite games. The oddworld universe always looked great but the game play of the originals (I still have odyssey and exedus Ps1 games) hasn't aged well.
@Lester_Bang have done a few from my phone. My laptop is a potato so struggles with anything other than browsing. Streaming to console will make such a difference. Can clear some of the regular reward point games from my HDD if they stream as well which is a bonus.
I'm happy swapping between external and internal at the moment. Sadly as this gen gets more mature that's not going to be an option. Hopefully by that time we will have more options.
@thatCFguy Thanks will give it a go when I'm off work Sunday. @MaccaMUFC of course we all donate the points... My points went to the Beermonkey Wonderlands fund.😐
Seeing the Jerry rigged SSD reported on, would love someone to just come up with a nice caddy to do the same job. Have an 8tb external I swap between but honestly would love the option to expand a bit cheaper.
@Bdbrady I would be up for a group. Sadly I struggle to get time after work as usually shattered when finish. By the time I've showered, eaten and spent time with the family it's bed. Have my son all over weekend when my wife works so it's possibly only a quick game with him on a family friendly title. Did get a good session Borderlands 3 for the first time in just over a year the other night but paid for it the next day. Main reason I love having a switch as well so I can at least grab a quick game here and there on the go or in bed.
So stuck... Would love to have it. Having an elderly dog that doesn't give 2 s**ts about what it walks into now a days makes wired controllers redundant for me. My SNES mini got sent flying across the room last time I had it out due to a cat in the tree outside and my dog clocking it.
@FraserG part of me is a bit wary of the price point of it as well. Least I know if it is nothing special when it goes on sale it will be nice and cheap. @Originut The original film is one of my all time favourite horrors. The sequel is one of my all time favourite action films. The third one is okay in its directors cut. The rest are for me just films I occasionally torture myself with to be a completionist. The games have not helped at all apart from recent Isolation. Even that made me want to be a colonial marine and blast the xenomorph (a dead space with aliens is all I want really.)
I have this on game pass and game pass for 3 years. Still bought it at that price! Sucker for ultra cheap games. At least if I ever stop game pass (unless a MASSIVE price hike happens not going to happen) I will have this digitally.
@FatalBubbles Still no joy here. Will keep trying today when I get chance. Still waiting for MS customer support to sort 2500 worth of points that I can't claim (monthly bonus can't track due to top 10 reward not tracking for me.)
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Re: Activision Blizzard Games Will Come To Xbox Game Pass As Part Of Acquisition
@Medic_Alert I was there. And a SEGA fan boy (only kid in my class with a megadrive.) I'm a wee 41yrs of age so seen a lot since my days of C64. Still amazing that 2 IPs that Sony had as exclusives back in the 90s have (through buy outs) come to be Xbox first party games. Just as they started to get the love again from gamers. I'm surprised Sony, MS or Nintendo hasn't bought SEGA yet. Still time and deep pockets...
Re: Activision Blizzard Games Will Come To Xbox Game Pass As Part Of Acquisition
Spyro and Crash Xbox first party games... The 90s part of my brain just had a melt down (but that could have been all the alcohol and clubbing I did back then...)
Re: PSA: Xbox Is Trialling A New Way To Earn 100s Of Daily Microsoft Rewards Points
I'm uk and have had this for a while. I'm able to do log in and Microsoft jewl points. Yet to attempt the PC points.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/9dgvXUNKfW1ou4zW7
Re: Microsoft Rewards: Earn 500 Easy Points With This New 'Resolutions' Xbox Challenge
@AdamCorela You my friend are a legend. Took a couple of minutes! Now do I mention this to my son or make him work for it...
Re: Metacritic Reveals The 10 Worst Video Games Of 2021
@SteveButler2210 I enjoyed 12 minutes till the twist and they just lost me. Such a shame as really interesting premise.
Re: Microsoft Has Discounted The Xbox Series X|S 1TB Storage Card In The UK
Was tempted to get this but still happy to potter about with my 8tb external for now. Have got £160 worth of rewards points I'm sitting on for some games next year.
Re: IGN Criticises CrossfireX Campaign's 'Tired Tropes' And 'Boring Gameplay'
I trust Easy Allies. IGN... Not so much.
Re: Deals: Xbox Countdown Sale 2021 Now Live, 700+ Games Discounted
Mad Max is an absolute bargain. Those with a Series X honestly buy it. First game that I actually noticed a big difference at 120fps.
Re: How To Complete All Xbox Game Pass Quests In 2021
Disney one isn't tracking for me. May be one of the few I might not do if I have to play it again...
Re: Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For December 2021
I'm happy with them but I used to pay for gold in the days when all it covered was online play without anything extra. I like trying stuff I wouldn't usually buy as well. Have found some great games since they started GWG.
Re: How To Claim 2500 Bonus Microsoft Rewards Points On Xbox In November
@Kezza I got my email this morning with points. My son's still waiting for his. Glad I'm sorted but my son is miffed 😄
Re: Ten Of The Best Backwards Compatible Games From Xbox's 20th Anniversary Celebration
For all those who keep saying Games With Gold should stop. We now have a list of fresh backwards compatible games for them to pick through. Get ready for chicken little!
Re: Random: 20 Years Ago, This Xbox Ad Was Banned From British Television
I remember this advert. Absolutely classic.
Re: Max Payne 3 Is The Latest Game Rumoured For Xbox Backwards Compatibility
This has been sat on my self waiting...
Re: How To Claim 2500 Bonus Microsoft Rewards Points On Xbox In November
@Kezza I've had a reply to state that they are aware of the issue and are looking into it. My son got a slightly different reply saying they could see he had done the punch card and would look into it. Will see what happens.
Re: How To Claim 2500 Bonus Microsoft Rewards Points On Xbox In November
@Kezza My son has also got the same issue now. Did his achievement last night and not tracked. Be 2 customer service claims this time.
Re: How To Claim 2500 Bonus Microsoft Rewards Points On Xbox In November
Anyone else having issues with the top 10 reward not tracking so not getting the monthly? Second time I've had this. Will give it till Sunday and contact customer services again.
Re: Bethesda Reveals Upgrade Prices For Skyrim Anniversary Edition
I read that but got a bit lost... Read edition, edition, edition, edition.
Edition.
Re: Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition Debuts On Xbox This November
Strangers wrath is still one of my favourite games. The oddworld universe always looked great but the game play of the originals (I still have odyssey and exedus Ps1 games) hasn't aged well.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Enjoying Back 4 Blood On Xbox Game Pass?
Enjoying it. Hopefully a couple of patches down the line may iron out some of its flaws. Still L4D 2 with all dlc is a better game imo.
Re: Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League & Gotham Knights Debut New Story Trailers
Need gameplay footage. Like what I've seen in these trailers for story though but means nothing without seeing them in action.
Re: Back 4 Blood Devs And KFC Engage In A Spicy War On Social Media
@AJM59 Pure genius! I would buy that.
Re: Poll: How Often Do You Plan To Use Xbox Cloud Gaming On Console?
@Lester_Bang have done a few from my phone. My laptop is a potato so struggles with anything other than browsing. Streaming to console will make such a difference. Can clear some of the regular reward point games from my HDD if they stream as well which is a bonus.
Re: Poll: How Often Do You Plan To Use Xbox Cloud Gaming On Console?
If I can use it for my reward points instead of down loading that God awful hunting game again I'm happy.
Re: Xbox 20th Anniversary Special Edition Controller Arrives This November
I don't need it. No. Don't need it...
(Checks reward point total.)
Pre ordered... Balls l!
Re: An Xbox Series X|S SSD Storage Adapter Could Save You Money
I'm happy swapping between external and internal at the moment. Sadly as this gen gets more mature that's not going to be an option. Hopefully by that time we will have more options.
Re: Here Are The Release Times For Back 4 Blood On Xbox Game Pass
Can't wait. Due a week off at the end of this month so will hit this big time.
Re: How To Claim 2500 Bonus Microsoft Rewards Points On Xbox In October
@thatCFguy Thanks will give it a go when I'm off work Sunday.
@MaccaMUFC of course we all donate the points... My points went to the Beermonkey Wonderlands fund.😐
Re: How To Claim 2500 Bonus Microsoft Rewards Points On Xbox In October
Are we able to do the FIFA punch card via the trial like previous ones?
Re: Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For October 2021
Code Veronica... A month after I bought it. Balls!
Re: Roundup: Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy Is Sounding Promising In Early Previews
Games Beat... It's not a movie tie in game... 🤔
Re: Rumour: Xbox Is Getting A Cheaper 500GB Series X|S Expansion Card
Seeing the Jerry rigged SSD reported on, would love someone to just come up with a nice caddy to do the same job. Have an 8tb external I swap between but honestly would love the option to expand a bit cheaper.
Re: Aragami 2 Devs Warn Of Multiplayer Performance Issues On Xbox One
@Bdbrady I would be up for a group. Sadly I struggle to get time after work as usually shattered when finish. By the time I've showered, eaten and spent time with the family it's bed. Have my son all over weekend when my wife works so it's possibly only a quick game with him on a family friendly title. Did get a good session Borderlands 3 for the first time in just over a year the other night but paid for it the next day. Main reason I love having a switch as well so I can at least grab a quick game here and there on the go or in bed.
Re: Influencers Are Being Sent Mysterious Crash Bandicoot Gifts For The Series' 25th Anniversary
What does it mean? That influencers are leaches who get free stuff.
Re: Alan Wake Remastered Looks Set To Arrive This October For Xbox
Depends on how "Remastered" it is. Love the original. I have an unused code for it as well I got with Quantum Break.
Re: Hyperkin Is Bringing Back The Original Xbox Duke Controller
So stuck... Would love to have it. Having an elderly dog that doesn't give 2 s**ts about what it walks into now a days makes wired controllers redundant for me. My SNES mini got sent flying across the room last time I had it out due to a cat in the tree outside and my dog clocking it.
Re: Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For September 2021
Nice!! Very happy.
Re: Review: Aliens: Fireteam Elite - A Survival Shooter That's All About The Action
Got a 7. Happy with that. May wait for a discount still though.
Re: These Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 24-27)
@PhhhCough I liked World war Z. Did get it for £7 in a sale though. Love L4D so anything similar Im good. Still will wait for review. 7+ is a bonus.
Re: These Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 24-27)
@FraserG part of me is a bit wary of the price point of it as well. Least I know if it is nothing special when it goes on sale it will be nice and cheap.
@Originut The original film is one of my all time favourite horrors. The sequel is one of my all time favourite action films. The third one is okay in its directors cut. The rest are for me just films I occasionally torture myself with to be a completionist. The games have not helped at all apart from recent Isolation. Even that made me want to be a colonial marine and blast the xenomorph (a dead space with aliens is all I want really.)
Re: These Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 24-27)
Waiting for a review of Aliens. Been burned to much by the franchise film and game to put money down.
Re: Deals: The Original Psychonauts Is Ridiculously Cheap Right Now On Xbox
I have this on game pass and game pass for 3 years. Still bought it at that price! Sucker for ultra cheap games. At least if I ever stop game pass (unless a MASSIVE price hike happens not going to happen) I will have this digitally.
Re: Xbox Unveils New Stereo Headset, Launching This September
My son has snagged my turtle beach head set so I might get a pair of these.
Re: PSA: Xbox Game Pass Quests Have Been Having Issues This Week
Yeah noticed 3 reward finally tracked this morning. Happy days.
Re: GTA Remastered Trilogy Reportedly Heading To Xbox This Fall
Would get these for switch (as reported by Nintendo life.) A Bully remaster on the other hand!
Re: How To Complete All Xbox Game Pass Quests In 2021
@FatalBubbles Still no joy here. Will keep trying today when I get chance. Still waiting for MS customer support to sort 2500 worth of points that I can't claim (monthly bonus can't track due to top 10 reward not tracking for me.)
Re: How To Complete All Xbox Game Pass Quests In 2021
@FatalBubbles My daily and gang beasts isn't tracking today. Glitchy as hell again.
Re: Take-Two Working On Three Unannounced Remasters, Some ‘Almost Certainly’ GTA
Hasn't bully remake/sequel rumours been bouncing around for years? I would bloody love it!
Re: Hands On: Back 4 Blood Is Left 4 Dead 3 In All But Name
Enjoying it so far. I still play L4D.
In the words of Take That.
Want you back, want you back
I want you back 4 blood!
Sorry...
Re: Crunchyroll Is Giving Away Three Free Months of Xbox Game Pass For PC
How much does this convert to ultimate?