I'm sure some of those games could be patched to allow you to play them offline. The Crew is a good example. The Crew is a good game to play alone even though it is a online game.
@ApostateMage my son bought that game when it first came out. It didn't look like a game I would like but a couple years later I put it in and didn't stop playing until I unlocked every achievement. Mass Effect is a great game.
BC on Xbox is a big plus among other features. The movie store is nice with all the latest titles, we can play CDs, and we get the exclusives day one with Game Pass.
@Total_Weirdo I saw Xbox advert the other day on Netflix and that was the first one I had seen in years. I have the cheap Netflix plan that has commercials.
I got the OG to play Silent Hill 2 after reading it was better looking on Xbox and had extra playable levels and another character you could play. I picked Halo up when I made my purchase. I was 38 and had just gotten out of the hospital, I had a heart attack and was told I would need complete bedrest for a few months. Halo really helped kill the boredom and Silent Hill 2 looked amazing. Everyone else I knew had Playstation 2 and after seeing Silent Hill 2 on it I knew I made the right decision. My kids became diehard Xbox fans after playing Halo MP together.
Even apps like Netflix ran better on XBL than they did on PSN. PSN was horrible and it wasn't until years after they started charging for it did you see improvements. It still had stability issues after the PS4 came out. I didn't like paying for XBL but it was the better experience over PSN for years. I personally think they both should offer online play and voice chat for free but that will never happen.
@Lightning720 I don't see the problem either. Some people might want GamePass but not online play because they don't play online and want to save a little money. I can't remember the last time I played online, i might switch to GamePass console myself.
@ZuneTattooGuy Sony's first party titles all pretty much look and play the same. I enjoyed the Last of Us, Days Gone and Horizon's story's but they are in alot of ways just clones of each other.
I just want the Fallout 4 nextgen update to come out before Starfield does. If they can't get it released before Starfield I doubt if many people will have the time to enjoy it.
The game has problems but I have enjoyed what I've played of it. The game has great atmosphere to set the stage with. They do have alot of bugs to fix. The game reminds me of Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines, it was buggy as could be but I had a good time with it.
Hopefully they don't go crazy and censor every little thing. I had a friend get banned for a gamertag that was created randomly by Xbox. He used that same gamertag for over 5 years.
Being able to share your games with 10 people on your friends list would have been really nice. Xbox had lots of nice ideas for the Xbox that got axed along with everything else.
I've enjoyed my time with it so far. I've played it about 12 hours so far. I like the atmosphere of the game and there is room for improvement. It isn't the worst game I've ever played.
@PROPS I have both the Series X and PS5 and I've only played 3 games this generation. It feels like everything I start playing it is something I've already played. I get pretty bored with pretty much everything out for that very reason.
@Sebatrox they could dump Xbox hardware and just be a software company. Make deals with TV manufacturers to put Xbox GamePass on them, Nintendo and Sony. No one ever thought back in the day that they would see Sonic on Nintendo or Playstation.
It sounds like they are going to be throwing in towel like SEGA did and just develop software. I hope that is not the case but I wouldn't be surprised I've invested in several things just for MS to abandon them.
The Series X must be hard to develop games for. It is supposed to be the superior console but can't seem to match what the PS5 does. I don't think any of their AAA first party games have released in such bad states. I played Spiderman and Horizon Forbidden West on their release day and they ran really well and looked amazing. Something is lacking within the studios that MS owns.
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Re: A Bunch Of Xbox Games Are Closing Their Servers In 2024
I'm sure some of those games could be patched to allow you to play them offline. The Crew is a good example. The Crew is a good game to play alone even though it is a online game.
Re: It's Official, Destiny 2's Next Expansion Has Been Delayed
@Kaloudz same here
Re: Elden Ring Dev Undergoing 'Large-Scale Recruitment' For Future Projects
@CenturianShark If your hands are like mine they aren't as nimble as they use to be. I'm 60.
Re: Cities: Skylines 2 Receives Good Reviews, But Dev Warns Of Performance Issues At Launch
I'll be playing when it lands on Xbox.
Re: Talking Point: Which Xbox Game Would You Love To Play Again For The First Time?
Halo Combat Evolved.
Re: Starfield Is A Solid Day One Experience On Xbox, According To Digital Foundry
@Jey887 I enjoyed the start of the game and have enjoyed it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 26-27)
When Dusk Falls
Re: Talking Point: Have You Ever Bought An Xbox For One Specific Game?
@ApostateMage my son bought that game when it first came out. It didn't look like a game I would like but a couple years later I put it in and didn't stop playing until I unlocked every achievement. Mass Effect is a great game.
Re: Talking Point: Have You Ever Bought An Xbox For One Specific Game?
Silent Hill 2 on the OG Xbox, Forza 2 on the Xbox One, Halo on the Series X.
Re: Phil Spencer 'Would Love To Find Solutions' For Xbox 360 Games Being Delisted In 2024
@Dbzilla1217 I misread what he said.
Re: Phil Spencer 'Would Love To Find Solutions' For Xbox 360 Games Being Delisted In 2024
@Master_Cthulhu70 you can pick up a used copy on disc. They are still out there. I picked up a extra copy of 1 & 2 a few months back.
Re: Pick One: Which Franchise Do You Prefer, Red Dead Or GTA?
Red Dead I don't like anything about the GTA series.
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Favourite Xbox Live Memory?
Playing Halo 2 online and Left 4 Dead. Great times and a lot of fun.
Re: Bethesda Exec Urges Patience In Response To Restless Starfield & Fallout Fans
I didn't take his comment as rude but I did take it as very confident. I do hope that confidence is warranted. I have high hopes for Starfield.
Re: Reaction: Red Dead Redemption PS4 Port Highlights How Amazing Xbox Backwards Compatibility Is
BC on Xbox is a big plus among other features. The movie store is nice with all the latest titles, we can play CDs, and we get the exclusives day one with Game Pass.
Re: Reaction: Red Dead Redemption PS4 Port Highlights How Amazing Xbox Backwards Compatibility Is
@PartyMarty I need to play it as well.
Re: Xbox Gaming Revenue Up 1% YoY In Latest Earnings Report
@Total_Weirdo I saw Xbox advert the other day on Netflix and that was the first one I had seen in years. I have the cheap Netflix plan that has commercials.
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Earliest Xbox Memories?
I got the OG to play Silent Hill 2 after reading it was better looking on Xbox and had extra playable levels and another character you could play. I picked Halo up when I made my purchase. I was 38 and had just gotten out of the hospital, I had a heart attack and was told I would need complete bedrest for a few months. Halo really helped kill the boredom and Silent Hill 2 looked amazing. Everyone else I knew had Playstation 2 and after seeing Silent Hill 2 on it I knew I made the right decision. My kids became diehard Xbox fans after playing Halo MP together.
Re: Reaction: Game Pass Core Marks The End Of Xbox's Most Influential Product
Even apps like Netflix ran better on XBL than they did on PSN. PSN was horrible and it wasn't until years after they started charging for it did you see improvements. It still had stability issues after the PS4 came out. I didn't like paying for XBL but it was the better experience over PSN for years. I personally think they both should offer online play and voice chat for free but that will never happen.
Re: Reaction: Game Pass Core Marks The End Of Xbox's Most Influential Product
@GamingFan4Lyf PSN on the PS3 was unstable at best and unplayable at worse. PSN improved alot after they started charging for it.
Re: Xbox's New Game Pass Tiers Are Causing Confusion Around Online Multiplayer
@Lightning720 I don't see the problem either. Some people might want GamePass but not online play because they don't play online and want to save a little money. I can't remember the last time I played online, i might switch to GamePass console myself.
Re: Todd Howard Says Xbox's Support On Starfield Has Been 'Incredible'
I'm looking forward to it and expect it to be pretty good.
Re: IO Interactive's New 'Project Fantasy' Game Might Be An Xbox Exclusive
@Sol4ris Playstation wasn't even out in 91.
Re: IO Interactive's New 'Project Fantasy' Game Might Be An Xbox Exclusive
@ZuneTattooGuy Sony's first party titles all pretty much look and play the same. I enjoyed the Last of Us, Days Gone and Horizon's story's but they are in alot of ways just clones of each other.
Re: Halo Infinite Multiplayer Adds Raytraced Sun Shadows On Xbox Series X|S
@BigBadMoose I was thinking the samething.
Re: Talking Point: What Else Do You Expect To See From Xbox Before The End Of 2023?
I just want the Fallout 4 nextgen update to come out before Starfield does. If they can't get it released before Starfield I doubt if many people will have the time to enjoy it.
Re: Poll: What Score Do You Think You'll Be Giving Starfield In September?
I was hoping they would release a playable demo.
Re: Poll: What Score Do You Think You'll Be Giving Starfield In September?
@Zoidpilot4 I've been wanting a pure scifi game for years and I hope this one lives up to expectations.
Re: Redfall Dev Had 'Tunnel Vision' During Development, Says Xbox Game Studios Boss
The game has problems but I have enjoyed what I've played of it. The game has great atmosphere to set the stage with. They do have alot of bugs to fix. The game reminds me of Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines, it was buggy as could be but I had a good time with it.
Re: Starfield Will Run At 4K / 30FPS On Xbox Series X, 1440p / 30FPS On Series S
@Suda52 Xbox cut their own throat with that statement and they deserve the criticism for over hyping the Series X.
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Xbox Games Showcase 2023?
I was hoping for information on the Fallout 4 nextgen update to hold us over until Starfield comes out.
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Xbox Games Showcase 2023?
They need to deliver on the games now.
Re: Poll: How High Are Your Expectations For Sunday's Xbox Showcase?
The show will not mean much if they don't start releasing some good games.
Re: Starfield Fans Advised To 'Bring An Extra Pair Of Underwear' For This Week's Xbox Event
@Pilotking95 I was thinking the samething about the nextgen update.
Re: Our Predictions For The 2023 Xbox Games Showcase
@Fiendish-Beaver I just turned 60 in March and feel the same way.
Re: Our Predictions For The 2023 Xbox Games Showcase
@xMightyMatt14x I watched them awhile back and I think they all are pretty good. Looking forward to the new movie and the game.
Re: Capcom Is Asking Resident Evil Fans What Remake They Want Next
@NintendoByNature I agree. It is hard to play them.
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Plans For The Xbox Games Showcase 2023?
I use to watch the E3 Xbox event with my kids but they have all grown up and moved out so I'll be watching alone.
Re: Talking Point: What 'Dream' Reveal Would You Like To See At The Xbox Games Showcase 2023?
I'm just hoping they manage the Series X upgrade for Fallout 4 sometime this summer.
Re: Random: Remember When Don Mattrick Told Us All To Buy An Xbox 360 In 2013?
@Tharsman I thought it was a nice trade off for having to be always online.
Re: A Plague Tale: Requiem's 60FPS Mode Is 'Watertight', But Major Cutbacks Were Needed On Xbox Series X
@Nenoeil I agree 40 fps works great on a tv that supports 120hz
Re: Phil Spencer Issues Mini-Statement As Xbox Unveils Latest Safety Report
Hopefully they don't go crazy and censor every little thing. I had a friend get banned for a gamertag that was created randomly by Xbox. He used that same gamertag for over 5 years.
Re: Random: Remember When Don Mattrick Told Us All To Buy An Xbox 360 In 2013?
Being able to share your games with 10 people on your friends list would have been really nice. Xbox had lots of nice ideas for the Xbox that got axed along with everything else.
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Think Of Redfall So Far?
I've enjoyed my time with it so far. I've played it about 12 hours so far. I like the atmosphere of the game and there is room for improvement. It isn't the worst game I've ever played.
Re: Microsoft Reckons It 'Lost The Worst Generation To Lose' With Xbox One
@PROPS I have both the Series X and PS5 and I've only played 3 games this generation. It feels like everything I start playing it is something I've already played. I get pretty bored with pretty much everything out for that very reason.
Re: Microsoft Reckons It 'Lost The Worst Generation To Lose' With Xbox One
@Sebatrox they could dump Xbox hardware and just be a software company. Make deals with TV manufacturers to put Xbox GamePass on them, Nintendo and Sony. No one ever thought back in the day that they would see Sonic on Nintendo or Playstation.
Re: Microsoft Reckons It 'Lost The Worst Generation To Lose' With Xbox One
It sounds like they are going to be throwing in towel like SEGA did and just develop software. I hope that is not the case but I wouldn't be surprised I've invested in several things just for MS to abandon them.
Re: Bethesda Will Show 'Tons Of New Gameplay' At Starfield Direct Next Month
@TakeItEasy you can easily tell the difference between 30fps and 60fps on a TV.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think Of Redfall On Xbox Game Pass
@TheSimulator I'm sure he is playing something on the PS5 and not even concerned with Xbox.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think Of Redfall On Xbox Game Pass
The Series X must be hard to develop games for. It is supposed to be the superior console but can't seem to match what the PS5 does. I don't think any of their AAA first party games have released in such bad states. I played Spiderman and Horizon Forbidden West on their release day and they ran really well and looked amazing. Something is lacking within the studios that MS owns.