They need to hire a really good advertising agency to promote Xbox. I think they can still revive the brand but it is going to take spending money to do it. When Helix releases they need decent 1st party titles to launch with it.
Whacked! It was playable on the 360 but I don't think it is on Series or the One generation of consoles. My kids loved the game and still play it on the 360.
@kmtrain83 Zune and Windows Phone were excellent devices. I would love if they still made windows phone. I still use my Zune late at night when everyone is in bed and I want to crank out some tunes.
Sometimes a outsider come in can be a good thing especially if they have good management skills, loving games does not make you a good at management. Xbox has been mismanaged for years. She must have done something right in the AI department to even be considered for the job. Only time will tell hopefully she can get the teams focused, streamline the creative process and deliver good games. Most of the studios don't seem able to keep their focus.
You never know she might turn Xbox around. We went years without hardly any aaa exclusive games. Things have gotten bad under Phil's tenure. The Xbox teams seem to lack focus hopefully she can turn that around.
@JumpingJackson I think we need more people like him in the industry. He had big ambitious dreams for games and he truly believed even if he didn't deliver.
Picked mine up at Target with Halo CE and Silent Hill 2. Landing on the ring was amazing the first time. For whatever reason I thought we would be landing on the planet when I realized I was on the ring I was blown away by the concept. I mainly got the Xbox because of the reviews for Silent Hill 2. They said it looked much better on Xbox and it had a extra section.
I'm looking forward to Halo CE sometime this year. Hopefully they will show off a Fallout 3 or NV remake. FH6 will not doubt be excellent. My only complaint about MS is they have had a really slow out put the past few years until recently.
@BacklogBrad I liked the E3 way better too. Another thing I dislike is showing a game that is multiple years down the road before it is released if it gets released at all.
@rhyno_888 it will let you eventually. I bought the digital copy when it went on sale for 15 bucks about 10 years ago even though I had it on disc. My son always takes off with my games so I usually end up buying a digital copy when they get low enough in price.
@OldGamer999 I agree with that but I will be playing Undead Nightmare. I've had it since release and after all these years I have never got around to playing it. It runs pretty good and looks much nicer too.
If you already have the game with all the dlc which version do you buy to get all the creation club content? Hopefully you don't have to buy it all over again.
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Re: 'Keep The Feedback Coming' - Xbox Boss Says New Console Features Were Built Two Weeks Ago
@Fiendish-Beaver same here.
Re: Microsoft's 'This Is An Xbox' Post Taken Down As Fans Wonder If The Controversial Ad Is No More
They need to hire a really good advertising agency to promote Xbox. I think they can still revive the brand but it is going to take spending money to do it. When Helix releases they need decent 1st party titles to launch with it.
Re: Xbox Fan Shares Project Helix UI Concept, This Time Based On The 360 NXE Dashboard
I liked the final Xbox 360 dashboard. It really showed off the themes nicely. I liked how it did your friends list.
Re: Feature: 30 Xbox Series X|S Games To Look Forward To In March-December 2026
Looking forward to Forza and Halo.
Re: Fortnite Price Hikes Are Coming, And They'll Affect Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
@Fiendish-Beaver i agree
Re: Xbox Superfan Shares Blades Dashboard Concept For 'Project Helix' Console
@RadioHedgeFund so did I. I turn the 360 on ever once in awhile and wish the Series X had the same.
Re: The 10 Most Wanted Backwards Compatibility Games According To 'Xbox Game Preservation'
Whacked! It was playable on the 360 but I don't think it is on Series or the One generation of consoles. My kids loved the game and still play it on the 360.
Re: Xbox Head Doubles Down On The Importance Of Console, Says It's A 'Reference Experience'
Drop the price of Series X and make online play free. If that doesn't boost sales they need to give up on hardware.
Re: Xbox Won't Back Away From First-Party And Become 'Just A Publisher', Insists EVP Matt Booty
@kmtrain83 Zune and Windows Phone were excellent devices. I would love if they still made windows phone. I still use my Zune late at night when everyone is in bed and I want to crank out some tunes.
Re: Review: Resident Evil Requiem (Xbox) - Capcom Delivers A Masterful Mix Of Action & Horror
Looking forward to playing this Friday. I need to stack up on drinks and snacks.
Re: 'Return To Our Roots' - Xbox CEO Reiterates Her Goals For The Future
Get rid of the paywall for online gameplay should be the first thing.
Re: 'We Have Good Reasons To Believe In What's Ahead', Insists New Xbox Chief Content Officer
Sometimes a outsider come in can be a good thing especially if they have good management skills, loving games does not make you a good at management. Xbox has been mismanaged for years. She must have done something right in the AI department to even be considered for the job. Only time will tell hopefully she can get the teams focused, streamline the creative process and deliver good games. Most of the studios don't seem able to keep their focus.
Re: New Xbox Boss Makes Official Statement As She Takes Over From Phil Spencer
You never know she might turn Xbox around. We went years without hardly any aaa exclusive games. Things have gotten bad under Phil's tenure. The Xbox teams seem to lack focus hopefully she can turn that around.
Re: Poll: As Things Stand, Will You Be Buying GTA 6 On Xbox This November?
I'm more a Red Dead fan I never cared for the GTA series.
Re: Sony Is Hosting A Huge State Of Play This Week, Do You Think We'll Get Any Big Xbox Reveals?
@CallMeDuraSouka I'm a Horizon fan and I think it looks terrible. I hate the art style they are using for it.
Re: Beast Of Reincarnation Continues To Impress, Releases On Xbox Game Pass In Summer 2026
Looks pretty good. I'll be trying it out on GamePass when it releases.
Re: Fable Showcases Stunning Gameplay Deep Dive, Arrives On Xbox, PC & PS5 Later This Year
@fatpunkslim play anywhere is a big plus to buy on Xbox.
Re: Roundup: Here's What Was Revealed At The Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Showcase
I was hoping for a couple of playable demos to tide us over.
Re: Gears Of War: E-Day Will Be Packed With 'Heart & Emotion', Set In A Single War-Ravaged City
@Fiendish-Beaver time becomes the most important thing you have as you get older.
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade 2026's Xbox Developer Direct?
I thought it was pretty good. Looking forward to FH6 and Fable.
Re: Gears Of War: E-Day Will Be Packed With 'Heart & Emotion', Set In A Single War-Ravaged City
@Fiendish-Beaver same here. I'll be 73 in 10 years.
Re: Xbox Developer Direct 2026: Event Date, Start Times & What To Expect From The Showcase
@JumpingJackson I think we need more people like him in the industry. He had big ambitious dreams for games and he truly believed even if he didn't deliver.
Re: Ubisoft's Retrofuture Far Cry Game Has Always Deserved 60FPS, And It's Almost Here
I got it but have never played it but i might now.
Re: Talking Point: As Xbox Celebrates 25 Years, What's Your First Ever Xbox Memory?
Picked mine up at Target with Halo CE and Silent Hill 2. Landing on the ring was amazing the first time. For whatever reason I thought we would be landing on the planet when I realized I was on the ring I was blown away by the concept. I mainly got the Xbox because of the reviews for Silent Hill 2. They said it looked much better on Xbox and it had a extra section.
Re: Is It Worth Buying An Xbox One In 2026?
@ATaco how does the Steam Deck compare to the Series X graphics wise?
Re: Phil Spencer Reveals 'Xbox 25' Logo And Shares Video Message Ahead Of Developer Direct
@LordDieALot same here only I got my first one at Target.
Re: Xbox Reporter Teases What Might Be Shown At Developer Direct, Including A Potential Surprise
I'm looking forward to Halo CE sometime this year. Hopefully they will show off a Fallout 3 or NV remake. FH6 will not doubt be excellent. My only complaint about MS is they have had a really slow out put the past few years until recently.
Re: Happy New Year!
Happy New Years and I hope everyone has the free time to game. The best to everyone.
Re: Xbox Gives 'Huge Shoutout' To Obsidian For Their Multiple First-Party Releases In 2025
The deserve it. All of those games were top notch. You could tell by the look and quality a lot of passion was put into those games.
Re: The Top 10 Xbox Game Pass Titles Of 2025, As Determined By Your Votes
Some of the games aren't games I would play but I'm glad to see all the variety of choice we have with GamePass. Oblivion Remastered was my number 1.
Re: The Top 10 Xbox Game Pass Titles Of 2025, As Determined By Your Votes
@Tasuki I felt the same way about it.
Re: The First Gaming Showcase Of 2026 Has Been Revealed, And It's As Soon As Next Week
@BacklogBrad I liked the E3 way better too. Another thing I dislike is showing a game that is multiple years down the road before it is released if it gets released at all.
Re: Bethesda Wants To Do More Shadow Drops Following Hi-Fi RUSH & Oblivion Remastered
@Shinato2024 I agree. I put a lot of time in it myself. I'm looking forward to their next big update.
Re: Exodus Is Giving Us A Mix Of Mass Effect And Starfield Vibes, Hitting Xbox In 2027
Looks Amazing.
Re: Capcom Debuts Resident Evil Requiem Leon Gameplay, Dual Protagonists Confirmed
It looks pretty good. I might have to pick it up.
Re: Xbox Winter Demo Fest Now Live, 30+ Games Available To Play For Free
I want a Halo Campaign Evolved demo. I had so much fun with the original Silent Cartographer demo back in the day.
Re: Talking Point: Four Years On, Did Halo Infinite Ever Live Up To Expectations?
There was not enough variety in the game just one big biome and a promise of campaign dlc that never came.
Re: Red Dead Redemption's Free Upgrade Is Finally Rolling Out For Xbox Series X|S
@rhyno_888 I hope you got it all sorted out and you are playing now.
Re: Talking Point: Have You Received The Free Upgrade For Red Dead Redemption On Xbox?
I got it yesterday and it is running with no problems.
Re: Red Dead Redemption's Free Upgrade Is Finally Rolling Out For Xbox Series X|S
@rhyno_888 it will let you eventually. I bought the digital copy when it went on sale for 15 bucks about 10 years ago even though I had it on disc. My son always takes off with my games so I usually end up buying a digital copy when they get low enough in price.
Re: Red Dead Redemption's Free Upgrade Is Finally Rolling Out For Xbox Series X|S
@OldGamer999 I agree with that but I will be playing Undead Nightmare. I've had it since release and after all these years I have never got around to playing it. It runs pretty good and looks much nicer too.
Re: PSA: Red Dead Redemption For Xbox Series X|S Is Part Of The $7.99 GTA+ Subscription
The update is working on the PS5. I wonder what the problem is with Xbox.
Re: Microsoft Rewards Is Allowing You To 'Double Your Points' Until Early December
@Kieduss sometimes it just pops up. I search legitimate places, people and things. It still pops up randomly ever now and then.
Re: Microsoft Rewards Is Allowing You To 'Double Your Points' Until Early December
I haven't been able to find the tab to unlock double points.
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Think Of Silent Hill 2 On Xbox So Far?
It is a nice addition to Xbox picked it up for half off.
Re: When Will The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2025 Be Revealed?
@OldGamer999 it wouldn't surprise me if they raised the price of their consoles. They seem to be pricing them out of reach for a lot of families.
Re: Three Big Fixes Coming To Fallout 4 Next Week, Mod Storage To Increase By 50x On Xbox Soon
I like all they've done with fallout 4. Nice to see the game supported this long after release. It is not my favorite fallout but I did like it alot.
Re: Fallout 4: Anniversary Upgrade Launches For $40, 'Creations Bundle' Also Available For $20
If you already have the game with all the dlc which version do you buy to get all the creation club content? Hopefully you don't have to buy it all over again.
Re: Halo Co-Creator 'Absolutely Loves' What Xbox Is Doing With The Campaign Evolved Remake
I'm looking forward to playing it. I've liked the changes shown so far.
Re: Xbox Details All Of The New Content Packed Into Its Halo: Campaign Evolved Remake
@Sol4ris landing on the ring for the first time was a great experience. It took me a few seconds to realize that I had actually landed on the ring.