@Vaako007 there are a lot of complaints about the bluray drive in the Series X and One X. The PS5 has a bluray player that is leaps and bounds better than the one Xbox has. After reading thru some forums I decided to see how the bluray players performed in my Series X and One X and they are not able to read most of my 4k blurays. The One S that I have had since release day reads everything perfectly. There is a problem either software or hardware the MS needs to address but for the most part they have choose to ignore the complaints. I had never used the bluray player for watching movies in any of my Xboxes until I decided to check and see if they had that problem.
@TerryTrowbridge I've been trying to start the first bounty for the Trackers Alliance since it has been out but can't find the guy anywhere in Akila City. But I haven't had any problems with Shattered Space.
Crashing after leaving the Pillar of Autumn, I looked up and realized I was on a actual Halo. The Final Run section in Halo was pretty cool too. Great times.
All the complaints tells them that people saw the ad and that is all the matters when it comes to advertising. We will be seeing much more advertising in the future.
The first thing MS needs is a proper name for the next console. The casual consumer doesn't even know which Xbox console is which because of the confusing names. Call it Xbox 6 and be done with it. My nephew bought a Xbox One X thinking he had the latest and greatest console only to realize he was still behind a generation when he couldn't play Starfield. The average consumer is confused about what they are buying and will just get a PS6.
@Blofse Dreamcast had a great line up of games the first couple of years. The Daytona remake that had several new tracks beside the original 3 was awesome. Sega GT, Shenmue, Blue Stinger, Carrier, RE Code Veronica are just a few that comes to mind.
My last preorder was Fallout 4. The launch parties were a lot of fun back in the day my 2 sons would always come with me. They are grown and out of the house now living on their own.
When you consider the bad press the Xbox brand has gotten since 2013 it is actually doing pretty good, most brands would have disappeared never to be heard from again. As long as people are talking about it there is always a chance it can get back to it's glory days.
I bought 3 Series X consoles thru the All Access Program here in the US. One for myself and my 2 sons. It is a pretty good way to get one if money is a little tight.
I doubt if I'll ever be able to finish the game cause being in my 60s my hands aren't as nimble as they use to be but I have enjoyed what little I got to play of it.
It would be nice to see some groups of npcs trying to survive on their own, trying to escape, and coming out of their shelters to warn or assist you with the dangers. The world feels empty in it's current state unless you are on a mission.
OG Xbox, I wanted to play Silent Hill 2 on Xbox because it had a extra character and level that wasn't on the PS2 plus the reviews said it looked much better on Xbox. Picked up Halo with it as well.
I've been playing at 40fps with visuals on and my son thought I was playing at 60fps. I think all games should have a 40 fps option. The maps are very detailed they put alot of thought and effort into this uodate.
They are probably going to combine a few of those teams into existing studios. They will probably try and cut down the time it takes to make a game. Taking 6 years or more to make a game doesn't seem sustainable for the long term health of the gaming industry.
Other than the fact that it seems to run better I don't see a difference in the two versions. After the update I deleted my game and just downloaded the series x version cause I thought I was running the wrong version.
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Re: Roundup: The Previews Are In For Indiana Jones And The Great Circle
I'll be playing for sure.
Re: The Thing: Remastered Gets New Trailer Ahead Of 2024 Xbox Release
Loved the game back in the day but it is a little short by today's standards
Re: Xbox Series X Teardown Shows New 2024 Models Are More Efficient
@Vaako007 there are a lot of complaints about the bluray drive in the Series X and One X. The PS5 has a bluray player that is leaps and bounds better than the one Xbox has. After reading thru some forums I decided to see how the bluray players performed in my Series X and One X and they are not able to read most of my 4k blurays. The One S that I have had since release day reads everything perfectly. There is a problem either software or hardware the MS needs to address but for the most part they have choose to ignore the complaints. I had never used the bluray player for watching movies in any of my Xboxes until I decided to check and see if they had that problem.
Re: Review: Starfield Shattered Space (Xbox) - Bethesda Fumbles A Big Chance To Reignite Starfield's Thrusters
@Krazee5255 same here
Re: Pure Xbox Game Club October 2024: The Evil Within 2
I'm gonna have to give it a try, I've never played the Evil Within or it's sequel.
Re: Starfield Shattered Space DLC: Release Date, Release Times, Price & Upgrade Details
@TerryTrowbridge I've been trying to start the first bounty for the Trackers Alliance since it has been out but can't find the guy anywhere in Akila City. But I haven't had any problems with Shattered Space.
Re: Xbox 360 Classic Halo 3: ODST Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary
I had a great time playing this with my son when it first came out. It is one of my favorites.
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Fondest Memories Of The Original Xbox?
Crashing after leaving the Pillar of Autumn, I looked up and realized I was on a actual Halo. The Final Run section in Halo was pretty cool too. Great times.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Title 'Stalker 2' Runs At 60FPS On Series X
Yes that is good news. I can play a game at 30fps but 60fps is so much easier on the eyes and it is a better experience at 60fps.
Re: Xbox Attracts Controversy Over New McDonald's Ad On The Dashboard
All the complaints tells them that people saw the ad and that is all the matters when it comes to advertising. We will be seeing much more advertising in the future.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Think This Generation Will Be A Short One?
@Meehanuk_1987 I agree.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Think This Generation Will Be A Short One?
The first thing MS needs is a proper name for the next console. The casual consumer doesn't even know which Xbox console is which because of the confusing names. Call it Xbox 6 and be done with it. My nephew bought a Xbox One X thinking he had the latest and greatest console only to realize he was still behind a generation when he couldn't play Starfield. The average consumer is confused about what they are buying and will just get a PS6.
Re: Two Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In August 2024 So Far
@Blofse Dreamcast had a great line up of games the first couple of years. The Daytona remake that had several new tracks beside the original 3 was awesome. Sega GT, Shenmue, Blue Stinger, Carrier, RE Code Veronica are just a few that comes to mind.
Re: Talking Point: If You Had To Limit Yourself To Three Xbox Games, What Would They Be?
Halo MCC, Fallout and Starfield.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Ever Pre-Order Xbox Games Anymore?
My last preorder was Fallout 4. The launch parties were a lot of fun back in the day my 2 sons would always come with me. They are grown and out of the house now living on their own.
Re: Soapbox: I Miss The Type Of Pick-Up-And-Play Games We Got On Original Xbox
I played the demo back in the day it came with the Official Xbox magazine disc. It had a couple of tracks if I remember correctly. Nice for a demo.
Re: Xbox Suffers 'Major Outage' As Servers Go Down For Most Players
Haven't been able to connect all day.
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Favourite Xbox Expansion Of All Time?
Fallout 3 I think it was called Point Lookout.
Re: Gallery: Here's A First Look At The Thing: Remastered For Xbox One & Series X|S
It was a good game but could be really hard in a few places.
Re: New Starfield Mods Allow Xbox Series S Version To Reach 120FPS
I hate that graphic mods or mods that actually improve gameplay disable achievements. That is why I never use them.
Re: Former Xbox Exec 'Major Nelson' Announces Next Move In Gaming
When you consider the bad press the Xbox brand has gotten since 2013 it is actually doing pretty good, most brands would have disappeared never to be heard from again. As long as people are talking about it there is always a chance it can get back to it's glory days.
Re: Reaction: Xbox's 2024 Showcase Felt Like A Throwback To The 360 Era, In The Best Way Possible
Great showcase with something for everyone. Just like the good ole days.
Re: Bethesda Unveils Official Trailer For Starfield's Shattered Space DLC
@BIG3 same here.
Re: Remember Xbox All Access? Major UK Retailer Is Abandoning The Program This Month
I bought 3 Series X consoles thru the All Access Program here in the US. One for myself and my 2 sons. It is a pretty good way to get one if money is a little tight.
Re: Xbox Appears To Be Changing The Box Art For New Physical Releases
I like the new design.
Re: Arkane Austin Devs Post Heartfelt Messages As Final Update Arrives For Redfall
Redfall was my go to game last summer. I had a great time with it.
Re: Redfall's Final Update Is Now Live On Xbox & PC, Here Are The Patch Notes
I enjoyed the game alot.
Re: Gaming Showcases In June 2024: Your Complete Guide To Every Xbox Event
@BIG3 my wife and I do the samething.
Re: Rumour: Rocksteady Founders Sign New Studio Game Deal With Xbox
If more deals like this had been made over the past 10 years Xbox would have probably had a much larger customer base.
Re: Hellblade 2 Developer Ninja Theory Thanks Fans For 'Incredible Response'
I doubt if I'll ever be able to finish the game cause being in my 60s my hands aren't as nimble as they use to be but I have enjoyed what little I got to play of it.
Re: Talking Point: Is There Anything Specific You Want To See In Redfall's Final Update?
It would be nice to see some groups of npcs trying to survive on their own, trying to escape, and coming out of their shelters to warn or assist you with the dangers. The world feels empty in it's current state unless you are on a mission.
Re: Ninja Theory Audio Director Explains Why Headphones Are So Important In Hellblade 2
I've been playing on a 5.2.2 dolby atmos system. The sound effects are very good in this game.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 18-19)
@Duck_Farmer you should play Days Gone now, I thought it was one of the best games last gen.
Re: Talking Point: What Convinced You To Pick Xbox In The First Place?
OG Xbox, I wanted to play Silent Hill 2 on Xbox because it had a extra character and level that wasn't on the PS2 plus the reviews said it looked much better on Xbox. Picked up Halo with it as well.
Re: Bethesda Announces Plans For The Final Redfall Update On Xbox & PC
@Deljo yes it does have a proper story mode.
Re: Bethesda Announces Plans For The Final Redfall Update On Xbox & PC
@trev666 I played it solo too. I really enjoyed the game. 7 out of 10 is what I would give it.
Re: Starfield Comparison Shows Differences Between 30FPS & 60FPS Modes On Xbox Series X
@Banjo- same here.
Re: Starfield's New Xbox Update Is Getting Fantastic Feedback So Far
I've been playing at 40fps with visuals on and my son thought I was playing at 60fps. I think all games should have a 40 fps option. The maps are very detailed they put alot of thought and effort into this uodate.
Re: Hi-Fi RUSH Is Getting One Final Patch As Tango Gameworks Thanks Fans For Support
@rustyduck I enjoyed Redfall too.
Re: Talking Point: 10 Years On, Have You Ever Played The Elder Scrolls Online?
I played it for a few days when it released but it was just a to cartoony for me to really get into.
Re: Fallout 4's New Next-Gen Update Is Getting Much Better Feedback On Xbox
@LoquaciousB same here.
Re: Recent Studio Closures Tied To 'Long Term' Health Of The Business, Claims Xbox President
They are probably going to combine a few of those teams into existing studios. They will probably try and cut down the time it takes to make a game. Taking 6 years or more to make a game doesn't seem sustainable for the long term health of the gaming industry.
Re: Redfall DLC Cancelled As Developer Arkane Austin Gets Closed Down By Xbox
@Romans12 same here. I had a great time with the game.
Re: Talking Point: How Often Do You Pick 'Quality' Over 'Performance' Modes On Xbox Series X|S?
I usually compare the 2 and pick what feels best. Some games are fine at 30fps others not so much.
Re: Fallout 4 Comparison Reveals How Similar The Xbox One & Next-Gen Versions Look
Other than the fact that it seems to run better I don't see a difference in the two versions. After the update I deleted my game and just downloaded the series x version cause I thought I was running the wrong version.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of The Fallout TV Show's First Season?
I thought it was very good.
Re: Here's What's Included In The Xbox April 2024 Update
@ChopperCampbell thank. I have never tried cross play and figured voice chat across the systems would work the same.
Re: Here's What's Included In The Xbox April 2024 Update
What is the point of Discord when Xbox has had voice chat for years? I've never used it to so what are the benefits to using Discord?
Re: Xbox Could Be 'Gearing Up' For Call Of Duty Back Catalogue Announcement
@Weapon_Wheel same here
Re: Xbox Establishes New Team Dedicated To 'Game Preservation And Forward Compatibility'
@Beetlebum91 it is a pretty good squad based shooter.