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.
If they hadn't forced Kinect I think it would still be going strong. People like having a choice. The Xbox One was over priced after they removed the Kinect requirement. At times it feels like they are doing everything they can to kill the Xbox brand.
@themightyant any new franchise that Bungie makes will be a Playstation exclusive. Bungie is the best at making first person shooters and that is what Sony bought them for.
@themightyant you could make that argument about every studio and game. If they weren't acquired by whoever that their games would have eventually released on their competitor's console and every other device.
I miss the days when consoles launched with that one must have title that you always went back to play. Nintendo had Mario, Sega had Sonic, the OG Xbox had Halo but the last couple generations haven't really had any must have launch titles that you would always go back to play. I hope Starfield is that title for Xbox. Xbox needs a big successful blockbuster that gives people a reason to buy Xbox.
@Magabro they need to do a better job of managing their release dates. Xbox management seems incompetent. Their No 1 IP Halo was delayed at launch, released a year later with none of the features promised. Xbox fans are not the problem incompetent Xbox management is the problem.
@Stocksy I just read a little while ago that GPU does hurt game sales so who knows how long it will be around if that is true. A company can't keep putting money in to a product that isn't producing a profit. GPU can't just break even it has to start paying for itself and then some just to keep shareholders happy.
@UltimateOtaku91 if that is the case they need to release on Series X than Series S when it is ready. I want a AAA Xbox 1st party title to pay sometime this generation. This Nov will be 3 years it has been out and all we have is a bunch of indies.
Some of the people being let go could be underperforming and a distraction to the team. Getting rid of a few people can actually boost performance if they were not pulling their fair share. Every company does this from time to time.
Sony needs to have a one price scheme like Xbox has. Xbox Game Pass is simple and straightforward Sony's tiered subscription model is more complicated then it needs to be.
They should ditch gold and offer free online play. I think that would attract more people to their platform, I had a PS3 because it offered free online play.
@evan23 I've had it over a year and the only game I've played is Halo Infinite. I'm really disappointed with the service and tired of every game I want to play being delayed.
I'm more disappointed in Xbox this generation than the last one. They should never give a release date unless they know for sure it will release then. All of the studios they have bought and not a single game released from any of them to show for it. Starfield is 2 years past the first date they gave. It will probably get delayed again next year. You can't take any of their talking heads serious anymore.
@TheSilverFalcon my One X will not play the new 4k blurays so I have to use my PS5 or Series X. I kept my One X to take the load off my newer consoles. It seems to be a common problem with the One X.
Left 4 Dead was a game that really stand out for me on the 360. I had hours of endless fun and great conversations with most of the people I met playing it.
@Spazmonic I bought several refurbished 360's back in the day and they are still going strong. I had the ethernet plug to burn out on 1 and they replaced it right away, only took about 10 days to ship it off and get another. When my 4 kids lived at home I had a 360 in each of their rooms so being able to by them at a discount was a big plus.
Some of those games for the PS3 I own digitally but I can't play them unless I subscribe to their top tier service. It doesn't come close to being a GamePass competitor until you can play all the games you already own without paying a fee to do so.
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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.
Re: Report: Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Reassures Employees Following UK ActiBlizz Decision
@Rmg0731 who did they waste it on? I haven't been following the draft this year.
Re: The Division 2 Dev Explains Why A Current-Gen Upgrade Is 'Unlikely'
@grumpypotato I agree.
Re: Talking Point: Next Month, It'll Be 10 Years Since The Xbox One Reveal Event
If they hadn't forced Kinect I think it would still be going strong. People like having a choice. The Xbox One was over priced after they removed the Kinect requirement. At times it feels like they are doing everything they can to kill the Xbox brand.
Re: Starfield Dev Talks Sci-Fi Inspirations Including Star Wars, Aliens & More
I wish they would release a playable demo for this game. A short mission or explorable area.
Re: Group Of 'Gamers' Who Tried To Sue Microsoft Faced With Dismissal In Court
@themightyant any new franchise that Bungie makes will be a Playstation exclusive. Bungie is the best at making first person shooters and that is what Sony bought them for.
Re: Sony Has 'Sufficient' Time To Develop Call Of Duty Alternatives, Says Microsoft
@dimi Medal of Honor Allied Assault was my favorite one.
Re: Sony Has 'Sufficient' Time To Develop Call Of Duty Alternatives, Says Microsoft
@Kaloudz Killzone was a pretty good franchise but it just doesn't do very well for some reason.
Re: Group Of 'Gamers' Who Tried To Sue Microsoft Faced With Dismissal In Court
@themightyant I think this is going to be a good thing and spur competition.
Re: Group Of 'Gamers' Who Tried To Sue Microsoft Faced With Dismissal In Court
@themightyant you could make that argument about every studio and game. If they weren't acquired by whoever that their games would have eventually released on their competitor's console and every other device.
Re: Group Of 'Gamers' Who Tried To Sue Microsoft Faced With Dismissal In Court
@themightyant Starfield is not an established franchise, for all they know Starfield will flop. Why waste money bringing it to other consoles.
Re: Six Things We're Hoping For From Bethesda's Starfield Direct Showcase
I miss the days when consoles launched with that one must have title that you always went back to play. Nintendo had Mario, Sega had Sonic, the OG Xbox had Halo but the last couple generations haven't really had any must have launch titles that you would always go back to play. I hope Starfield is that title for Xbox. Xbox needs a big successful blockbuster that gives people a reason to buy Xbox.
Re: Microsoft Offers ActiBlizz Remedies To EU, Deadline Pushed Back Yet Again
@Kaloudz Sony exaggerated the harm if any it would have on consoles.
Re: Resident Evil 4 Remake Looks Even More Impressive In Side-By-Side Comparison
@Ralizah I didn't know the first Resident Evil had a remake.
Re: Pick One: Which Is Your Favourite Halo Game?
Halo CE just has a certain magic to it that I still enjoy playing.
Re: Starfield Is Launching On Xbox This September, Developer Direct Arriving In June
@Magabro they need to do a better job of managing their release dates. Xbox management seems incompetent. Their No 1 IP Halo was delayed at launch, released a year later with none of the features promised. Xbox fans are not the problem incompetent Xbox management is the problem.
Re: The Team Behind Xbox Exclusive Shoulder Of Giants 'Wants' To Be Included With Game Pass
@Stocksy I just read a little while ago that GPU does hurt game sales so who knows how long it will be around if that is true. A company can't keep putting money in to a product that isn't producing a profit. GPU can't just break even it has to start paying for itself and then some just to keep shareholders happy.
Re: Xbox's Forza Motorsport 'Probably' Delayed Into Second Half Of 2023
@UltimateOtaku91 if that is the case they need to release on Series X than Series S when it is ready. I want a AAA Xbox 1st party title to pay sometime this generation. This Nov will be 3 years it has been out and all we have is a bunch of indies.
Re: Microsoft Confirms Plans For 10,000 Layoffs Across The Company
Some of the people being let go could be underperforming and a distraction to the team. Getting rid of a few people can actually boost performance if they were not pulling their fair share. Every company does this from time to time.
Re: Sony Reveals Xbox Game Pass Has 29 Million Subscribers, Admits New PS Plus Tiers 'Substantially' Behind
Sony needs to have a one price scheme like Xbox has. Xbox Game Pass is simple and straightforward Sony's tiered subscription model is more complicated then it needs to be.
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Favourite Thing About Xbox Series X|S After Two Years?
Game boost and 60 fps for most games. I've gotten so use to playing at 60 fps that 30 fps gives me s headache.
Re: 343 Industries: 'Bigger Things To Come' For Halo Infinite In 2023
They need to start adding some campaign content. They definitely need to add different environments to the game.
Re: Google Stadia Is Shutting Down, Which Is Good News For Xbox
@AverageGamer MS has bailed on things too.
Re: Halo Infinite Local Campaign Co-Op Has Been Cancelled
343 has destroyed Halo. They must be the most dysfunctional developer in Microsoft's portfolio.
Re: Talking Point: Will Microsoft Replace Xbox 360 Games With Gold?
They should ditch gold and offer free online play. I think that would attract more people to their platform, I had a PS3 because it offered free online play.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Is Hurting Right Now, But Larger Forces Are At Play
@evan23 I've had it over a year and the only game I've played is Halo Infinite. I'm really disappointed with the service and tired of every game I want to play being delayed.
Re: Xbox To Host Gamescom 2022 Livestream Later This Month
I'm more disappointed in Xbox this generation than the last one. They should never give a release date unless they know for sure it will release then. All of the studios they have bought and not a single game released from any of them to show for it. Starfield is 2 years past the first date they gave. It will probably get delayed again next year. You can't take any of their talking heads serious anymore.
Re: Talking Point: How Often Do You Use Your Xbox To Watch TV In 2022?
@TheSilverFalcon my One X will not play the new 4k blurays so I have to use my PS5 or Series X. I kept my One X to take the load off my newer consoles. It seems to be a common problem with the One X.
Re: Talking Point: How Often Do You Use Your Xbox To Watch TV In 2022?
@el_pieablo why do you need a license to watch over the air tv?
Re: Talking Point: How Often Do You Use Your Xbox To Watch TV In 2022?
If I'm watching a bluray I'll use it but for Streaming I use my Roku Ultimate.
Re: Former Xbox Boss Talks Building The 'Innovative' Xbox 360 Console
Left 4 Dead was a game that really stand out for me on the 360. I had hours of endless fun and great conversations with most of the people I met playing it.
Re: Microsoft Store Offering Refurbished Xbox Series X Consoles At A Reduced Price
@Spazmonic I bought several refurbished 360's back in the day and they are still going strong. I had the ethernet plug to burn out on 1 and they replaced it right away, only took about 10 days to ship it off and get another. When my 4 kids lived at home I had a 360 in each of their rooms so being able to by them at a discount was a big plus.
Re: Bethesda Hires 'Fallout: London' Modder As Associate Level Designer
I would play it. The thought of running around London sounds like a good time.
Re: Xbox Boss Praises God Of War Producer Following Dramatic 24 Hours
@Dezzy70 HFW ran really well for me and I enjoyed it alot.
Re: PlayStation's Xbox Game Pass Competitor Goes Live Today In The US
Some of those games for the PS3 I own digitally but I can't play them unless I subscribe to their top tier service. It doesn't come close to being a GamePass competitor until you can play all the games you already own without paying a fee to do so.
Re: Bethesda Shares An Extensive First Look At Starfield Gameplay
Is this a online game?