I think Xbox should just switch tactics. Idk what they are planning or even doing anymore. Adopt a blue ocean model and give me something my PlayStation can't, just like how Nintendo does. I don't need a second playstation in my living room, but if you offer me something they don't then I'm all ears. But for the last decade the Xbox brand has been identical to playstations but green and more expensive.
I mean I didn't want one before but not I really don't want one. I think the very last Xbox anything I buy might be that handheld and I'll just use that for anything Xbox moving forward.
As someone who has not purchased an Xbox since the 360 and has no PC or steam deck this is actually a very enticing device for me. I can't get the best of all worlds on one device and even play my PlayStation games on it as well. Still going to wait to hear the price but if the cheaper model is on par with a steam deck I think I would rather have this just cuz of how it has handles
With an the delays and no gameplay I'm getting less excited for this game each day. Graphically it looks incredible and I'm excited to go back to vice City but besides that these two trailers have done nothing for me. I don't really find the two main characters all that interesting I never even remember their names, the girl seems like the generic girl boss and the guy just seems really bland to me at far. Neither of them give off the fun vibes the other main characters have and the humor is severely lacking in my opinion. IDK until I see gameplay I'm just not really convinced by any of these trailers that this is anything besides pretty graphics as of right now which I already knew was going to be the case.
As someone who has not bought an Xbox since the 360 I will probably pick one of these up. I have a black and white one and I can get this one in transparent green.
I actually really miss the og style Xbox came out of the gate with and wish they would return to it in some fashion. I know that'll never happen but Sony is already kinda doing everything he described and so is steam. Nintendo does it's own thing and that's what keeps them going, Xbox started like that and it only lasted 2 consoles before it just came an alternate PlayStation option. Personally I think if it leaned into being the place where you're cool older brother plays but your mom won't let you play with him is what made it really cool when I was young and it first came around.
I think the best bet is to just make two versions one with, one without. What's the point of forcing people to do something if they don't want to. Xbox is hurting enough as it is they can't really afford to be picky
@TheEstablishment I think the comparison is fair they are making similar business decisions accept they have an unlimited bank account. Also don't call people kiddo if you don't know how old they are it makes you come off like a supreme douche.
I was really hoping for underground. 3 and 4 are great but 3 is much better 4 was kinda meh for me. A full remake of underground with the online modes would be awesome.
I would of played this game like I do smash and Nick all stars if they just made it a regular game. Free to play model doesn't really work with this kinda game and made it a big turn off after playing it for about a month and realizing I would have to play for hours just to get stuff
I don't have a current gen Xbox but I plan on getting one down the line eventually, I got laid off recently so maybe when I finally get a new job and get back on my feet I'll grab one, but the one thing I did notice Xbox doing that I do like is how they partnered up with 3rd party companies to make the duke and the duchess even tho they are wired and with 8bitdo to make a cheaper variant of the modern controller with an exclusive M30 for Xbox. It just not be a mini console or anything but it is something Nintendo did and I wish playstation would as well, they dropped the 30th anniversary ones but they are the same classic grey as the 20th for the PS4. I'm not complaining I love the OG colour but it would be cool to get updated versions of the old playstation controllers, or at least make the old ones compatible with new hardware, at the very least at least some classic colour themes on the controllers. That's a place Xbox has them beat I even often hear people joking Xbox has more variants of it's controller than they do games for the console
If they launched it with a console of some kind I would be interested but right now I have ps5, switch and I'm looking into getting a new pc and then I would get game pass to essentially have an Xbox again because I haven't since the 360. But there are way to many streaming services I don't think people realise how much they drain your savings when they all stack up monthly. Unless they can offer these things for less than 10 dollars a month someone in my income bracket is better off just getting the games I want at this point it's less expensive than having 5-10 different streaming services. I only have 4 and it already seems like a lot
I can't wait for this game idk why everyone in this comment section is hating it. I grew up with games like this one and it's a shame Xbox gamers won't be able to try it out with a physical edition. So least you can get digital if you still want. For everyone saying there's no interest in it, give it a chance it's a really great platformer
If only they put as much attention into making exclusive games instead of exclusive hardware. They keep making more Xbox consoles but they don't give me a reason to buy it
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Re: Seven Things We Miss About The Xbox 360 Era In 2025
Wow has it really been that long since I've bought an xbox
Re: Phil Spencer Was Asked About Xbox's 'Unusual Strategy' In 2019, And The Answers Are Still Relevant Six Years Later
I've seen this somewhere before....
Re: Sarah Bond Insists Hardware Is 'Absolutely Core' To Xbox, Teases Powerful Next-Gen Console
I think Xbox should just switch tactics. Idk what they are planning or even doing anymore. Adopt a blue ocean model and give me something my PlayStation can't, just like how Nintendo does. I don't need a second playstation in my living room, but if you offer me something they don't then I'm all ears. But for the last decade the Xbox brand has been identical to playstations but green and more expensive.
Re: Microsoft Announces New Price Increases For Xbox Series X|S In The US
I mean I didn't want one before but not I really don't want one. I think the very last Xbox anything I buy might be that handheld and I'll just use that for anything Xbox moving forward.
Re: Microsoft Explains Target Audiences For ROG Xbox Ally And ROG Xbox Ally X
I actually want one of these I just need to get a job first.
Re: ROG Xbox Ally Handheld: Release Date, Price, Features & Everything We Know So Far
As someone who has not purchased an Xbox since the 360 and has no PC or steam deck this is actually a very enticing device for me. I can't get the best of all worlds on one device and even play my PlayStation games on it as well. Still going to wait to hear the price but if the cheaper model is on par with a steam deck I think I would rather have this just cuz of how it has handles
Re: Talking Point: Will You Be Buying The 2025 Xbox Handheld From ASUS?
Perhaps. I would need to actually see it and what it can do.
Re: Opinion: Nothing Will Come Close To GTA 6 As An Xbox Series X|S Showpiece
With an the delays and no gameplay I'm getting less excited for this game each day. Graphically it looks incredible and I'm excited to go back to vice City but besides that these two trailers have done nothing for me. I don't really find the two main characters all that interesting I never even remember their names, the girl seems like the generic girl boss and the guy just seems really bland to me at far. Neither of them give off the fun vibes the other main characters have and the humor is severely lacking in my opinion. IDK until I see gameplay I'm just not really convinced by any of these trailers that this is anything besides pretty graphics as of right now which I already knew was going to be the case.
Re: Talking Point: Would You Still Buy An Xbox At Microsoft's 2025 Prices?
Not a chance. I already thought it was too expensive for it's old price
Re: Xbox Fan Shares Immaculate '360 Launch Team' Memorabilia From 2005
Why would you want sell something so awesome
Re: Retro Fighters Returns With A Brand-New Wireless Xbox 360 Controller In 2025
As someone who has not bought an Xbox since the 360 I will probably pick one of these up. I have a black and white one and I can get this one in transparent green.
Re: Croc Remastered Is Now On Xbox, And The Reviews Are Divided Over It
Expecting a nearly 30 year old game to play like a game made that is moronic
Re: Rumour: Halo's Leap To Other Platforms Might Be More Limited Than Expected
My guess is some sort of halo free to play game.
Re: OG Xbox Creator Shares His Thoughts On The State Of The Brand In 2025
I actually really miss the og style Xbox came out of the gate with and wish they would return to it in some fashion. I know that'll never happen but Sony is already kinda doing everything he described and so is steam. Nintendo does it's own thing and that's what keeps them going, Xbox started like that and it only lasted 2 consoles before it just came an alternate PlayStation option. Personally I think if it leaned into being the place where you're cool older brother plays but your mom won't let you play with him is what made it really cool when I was young and it first came around.
Re: Talking Point: Will Any Next-Gen Xbox Have A Disc Drive?
I think the best bet is to just make two versions one with, one without. What's the point of forcing people to do something if they don't want to. Xbox is hurting enough as it is they can't really afford to be picky
Re: Xbox's New Strategy Is 'Right' For The Business And Needs To Be Embraced, Says Former Exec
@TheEstablishment I think the comparison is fair they are making similar business decisions accept they have an unlimited bank account. Also don't call people kiddo if you don't know how old they are it makes you come off like a supreme douche.
Re: Rumour: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Remaster To Shadow Drop At Xbox Games Showcase 2025
I was really hoping for underground. 3 and 4 are great but 3 is much better 4 was kinda meh for me. A full remake of underground with the online modes would be awesome.
Re: Xbox's New Strategy Is 'Right' For The Business And Needs To Be Embraced, Says Former Exec
I really wish they would not do that.... Oh well
Re: Xbox's New Strategy Is 'Right' For The Business And Needs To Be Embraced, Says Former Exec
@TheEstablishment totally just ask sega
Re: MultiVersus Is Shutting Down, Less Than A Year Since Its Relaunch
I would of played this game like I do smash and Nick all stars if they just made it a regular game. Free to play model doesn't really work with this kinda game and made it a big turn off after playing it for about a month and realizing I would have to play for hours just to get stuff
Re: Rumour: Xbox Series S Could Have Big Impact On The Nintendo Switch 2
If the rumors are true about the next Nintendo console the next Pokemon game better not be a total piece of ***** like the last 2 or 3 have been
Re: Soapbox: Xbox Should Start Embracing Its Past A Whole Lot More
I don't have a current gen Xbox but I plan on getting one down the line eventually, I got laid off recently so maybe when I finally get a new job and get back on my feet I'll grab one, but the one thing I did notice Xbox doing that I do like is how they partnered up with 3rd party companies to make the duke and the duchess even tho they are wired and with 8bitdo to make a cheaper variant of the modern controller with an exclusive M30 for Xbox. It just not be a mini console or anything but it is something Nintendo did and I wish playstation would as well, they dropped the 30th anniversary ones but they are the same classic grey as the 20th for the PS4. I'm not complaining I love the OG colour but it would be cool to get updated versions of the old playstation controllers, or at least make the old ones compatible with new hardware, at the very least at least some classic colour themes on the controllers. That's a place Xbox has them beat I even often hear people joking Xbox has more variants of it's controller than they do games for the console
Re: SEGA Is Reportedly Considering Its Own Gaming Subscription Service
If they launched it with a console of some kind I would be interested but right now I have ps5, switch and I'm looking into getting a new pc and then I would get game pass to essentially have an Xbox again because I haven't since the 360. But there are way to many streaming services I don't think people realise how much they drain your savings when they all stack up monthly. Unless they can offer these things for less than 10 dollars a month someone in my income bracket is better off just getting the games I want at this point it's less expensive than having 5-10 different streaming services. I only have 4 and it already seems like a lot
Re: Croc Developer Insists There's 'Almost No Demand' For A Physical Xbox Version
I can't wait for this game idk why everyone in this comment section is hating it. I grew up with games like this one and it's a shame Xbox gamers won't be able to try it out with a physical edition. So least you can get digital if you still want. For everyone saying there's no interest in it, give it a chance it's a really great platformer
Re: Seven Additions Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (December 4)
Don't sleep on CTR I prefer it to Mario kart, always have. If this is the first time you can get it I highly recommend it
Re: Xbox Legend Major Nelson Shares Fun Fact About The Halo Series X's 'Celestial Design'
If only they put as much attention into making exclusive games instead of exclusive hardware. They keep making more Xbox consoles but they don't give me a reason to buy it
Re: Microsoft's New Xbox Series X And S Consoles Are Available Starting Today
I wish I had a reason to buy an Xbox. But they just won't give me a reason to do it.