Lack of local co-op games on xbox is the main issue. Love a gaming night with friends. Nintendo smashes xbox out of the water. Big games like the last few Halo's it's a big miss. But online is the way gaming is going. Shame
The queuing is terrible. 10+ minutes most the time unless I try early morning or after midnight. The performance once in is not bad. Even Forza horizon 5 was playable (graphics downgraded a bit)
Loving it. Old Amiga and c64 games. Plus the arcade titles. In most cases completely lag free( 1 game in 5 hours play). Love the giant slayer challenges too. Improvements to the front end and the search functions going forward would be nice
I've played NeuroVoider on Switch. It's a playable twin stick shooter with some cool upgrade mechanics you can break. Worth some achievement hunting. Radiant Silvergun is an old school top down shooter. If you like this style of game you probably already got this one as its a classic. If these games were on gamepass no-one would complain.
I did the the 4Gb update and couldn't see any more updates. Opened the game, selected campaign and found the download there. 21Gb for my Series X. Not as big as I thought it would be. Download is a little slow but not terrible
Surprised not. I got on release. Installed it. Updated 20+ Gb and saw how it ran๐ฏ. I will wait CDPR for the series X/S upgrade. I believe there's a game in there somewhere.
I got right through to payment using the UK link. I have no intention of buying as I have luckily have a series x, but it looks like pre orders are go.
The Gunk looks good, FH5 looks amazing, but where was Halo. Sorry Microsoft this is your big hitter Christmas/holiday release and no info what so ever. This game is still in trouble. I have no problem waiting but do the decent thing and communicate will your fans
Had some strange graphic glitches since the update. Mainly in cutscenes. Odd bar down right hand side of the screen plus on load up the whole screen was a mess for 5 seconds. Odd
@blinx01 Series X as well. The 19Gb figure is the same as the 1st install size (before installing ME2 and ME3). Will not be playing tonight. Now where's my Switch๐
3.4Gb. No chance. Try 19.36Gb. And I was fully updated๐ก. Not sure why I bothered getting the disc version as apart for installing part of ME1, the rest has all been download. Might as well use the 2nd disc in the box as a coaster. Great games by the way. Playing in order about half way through ME2.
My long deal run out just after Christmas. Will join up again when we get some first party action, however I do hate the fact that I get the advert for the ยฃ1 deal flag up. You select it and get take to the gamepass ultimate sign up for 10.99 a month. Surely it can't be that hard to stop those ads showing on an old gamepass user xbox. Wonder how long before you can be a new user again?
5 hours into ME1 and its so smooth. Not clunky in the slightest. Such an improvement. The games are all amazing. Looking forward to playing through all 3 again. However the 1 issue I have is why put a second disc in the case and not use it. The 1st disc installs ME1 plus a 9.4Gb update. From in game menu you can select to install 2 or 3 separately. But rather than using the second disc the game 'updates'. 30.6Gb and 36Gb respectively. Stupid. The box art mentions Required download(s) in tiny writing but come on
It's a fair review for the one x, series x or s, but not the base model. Plus if they are selling it you should score it. You can always re-review further down the line. I got it for my series x but I am going to wait to play properly maybe with the next gen upgrade.
That was a nightmare. Amazon couldn't see it. Microsoft wouldn't let me put it in my basket. Game queued twice, kicked out twice. Argos app wouldn't let me pay. Argos website after several goes worked. Sweet. One preordered Series X. Lots of Series S still available but no Series X. I got lucky. ๐
This gamepass release is great for me. Been waiting forever for a sale on the switch eshop. Looks fun. Plus one my kid should like too as he loves Stardew
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Re: Xbox Attracts Controversy Over New McDonald's Ad On The Dashboard
Gaming ads on the dash I can tolerate (just). Gaming ads on boot up hate, but this is nasty.
Re: Talking Point: Is Local Co-Op On Xbox Still Important To You In 2024?
Lack of local co-op games on xbox is the main issue. Love a gaming night with friends. Nintendo smashes xbox out of the water. Big games like the last few Halo's it's a big miss. But online is the way gaming is going. Shame
Re: Talking Point: Do You Make Use Of Cloud Gaming On Xbox Game Pass?
The queuing is terrible. 10+ minutes most the time unless I try early morning or after midnight. The performance once in is not bad. Even Forza horizon 5 was playable (graphics downgraded a bit)
Re: Xbox Users Appear To Have Spotted More 'Nerfs' For Microsoft Rewards
Noticed yesterday in the UK. 12 points gone and issues doing quick searches both yesterday and today. Never mind
Re: Xbox Might Be Losing Its Microsoft Rewards App (And Weekly Streaks)
Had to happen at some point. Getting free Gamepass Ultimate using Microsoft points each month is not great business sense. Shame.
Re: Antstream Arcade Reveals New Features (& Games!) Coming To Xbox
Loving it. Old Amiga and c64 games. Plus the arcade titles. In most cases completely lag free( 1 game in 5 hours play). Love the giant slayer challenges too. Improvements to the front end and the search functions going forward would be nice
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Gets Brand-New Performance Mode On Xbox Series S
I don't care how good the update is it shouldn't be 40Gb. It's an update. Shouldn't have to fully redownload it๐
Re: Pick One: Which Is Your Favourite LEGO Game On Xbox?
Easily City Undercover, and a special mention to Star Wars the complete sage and the first Indy
Re: The First Two Of January 2022's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
I've played NeuroVoider on Switch. It's a playable twin stick shooter with some cool upgrade mechanics you can break. Worth some achievement hunting. Radiant Silvergun is an old school top down shooter. If you like this style of game you probably already got this one as its a classic. If these games were on gamepass no-one would complain.
Re: Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays From The Pure Xbox Team
Merry Christmas everyone. Have a great gaming Holiday ๐๐๐ฎ๐
Re: Psychonauts 2 Didn't Win Anything At The Game Awards, And That's A Huge Shame
Fantastic game. Really surprised me. It's on gamepass so you haven't played it yet you have got to try it
Re: Halo Infinite Campaign Now Live, Here's How To Download
I did the the 4Gb update and couldn't see any more updates. Opened the game, selected campaign and found the download there. 21Gb for my Series X. Not as big as I thought it would be. Download is a little slow but not terrible
Re: TimeSplitters Has An Aiming Issue With Xbox Backwards Compatibility
Glad I wasn't the only 1 who was struggling. A patch would be great as this is a smashing game. Still got my gamecube disc.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 & The Witcher 3's Next-Gen Versions Have Been Delayed To 2022
Surprised not! Shame as I was waiting for the upgrade to play. Plenty more in the backlog to play.
Re: Uh-Oh, Cyberpunk 2077 Could Be Delayed Past 2021 For Xbox Series X|S
Surprised not. I got on release. Installed it. Updated 20+ Gb and saw how it ran๐ฏ. I will wait CDPR for the series X/S upgrade. I believe there's a game in there somewhere.
Re: It's Happening, Halo Infinite Is Getting A Limited Edition Xbox Series X
I got right through to payment using the UK link. I have no intention of buying as I have luckily have a series x, but it looks like pre orders are go.
Re: Halo Infinite Has An Official Release Date, Launches This December
This should of been in yesterday's xbox show. Seriously Microsoft what are you doing. And still no campaign gameplay!!! We shall see.
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade Xbox's Gamescom 2021 Showcase?
The Gunk looks good, FH5 looks amazing, but where was Halo. Sorry Microsoft this is your big hitter Christmas/holiday release and no info what so ever. This game is still in trouble. I have no problem waiting but do the decent thing and communicate will your fans
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 19th)
Just starting Mass Effect 3 after finishing the 1st two games. Just as good as I remembered
Re: Mass Effect Legendary Edition's Latest Patch Fixes Xbox Wireless Headset Issues
Had some strange graphic glitches since the update. Mainly in cutscenes. Odd bar down right hand side of the screen plus on load up the whole screen was a mess for 5 seconds. Odd
Re: Mass Effect Legendary Edition's Latest Patch Fixes Xbox Wireless Headset Issues
@blinx01 Series X as well. The 19Gb figure is the same as the 1st install size (before installing ME2 and ME3). Will not be playing tonight. Now where's my Switch๐
Re: Mass Effect Legendary Edition's Latest Patch Fixes Xbox Wireless Headset Issues
3.4Gb. No chance. Try 19.36Gb. And I was fully updated๐ก. Not sure why I bothered getting the disc version as apart for installing part of ME1, the rest has all been download. Might as well use the 2nd disc in the box as a coaster. Great games by the way. Playing in order about half way through ME2.
Re: Xbox Appears To Be Cracking Down On One Cheaper Game Pass Loophole
My long deal run out just after Christmas. Will join up again when we get some first party action, however I do hate the fact that I get the advert for the ยฃ1 deal flag up. You select it and get take to the gamepass ultimate sign up for 10.99 a month. Surely it can't be that hard to stop those ads showing on an old gamepass user xbox. Wonder how long before you can be a new user again?
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Out Now
5 hours into ME1 and its so smooth. Not clunky in the slightest. Such an improvement. The games are all amazing. Looking forward to playing through all 3 again. However the 1 issue I have is why put a second disc in the case and not use it. The 1st disc installs ME1 plus a 9.4Gb update. From in game menu you can select to install 2 or 3 separately. But rather than using the second disc the game 'updates'. 30.6Gb and 36Gb respectively. Stupid. The box art mentions Required download(s) in tiny writing but come on
Re: Talking Point: Six Months Later, What Are Your Thoughts On The Xbox Series X|S?
My series x is a fantastic bit of kit. Just need the serie x/so games to go with. Microsoft you need to deliver at E3.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Hotfix 1.21 Aims To Fix Another Sizeable List Of Issues
40 Gb last week. 24 Gb this week. And the game still will not work properly. Waiting for the Series x/s upgrade to play properly.
Re: Poll: What Is Your Xbox Game Of The Year 2020?
Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Hands down, no contest. If you haven't played it it's on gamepass. Go for it.
Re: Review: Cyberpunk 2077 - Packed With Potential, But Desperately In Need Of Some TLC
It's a fair review for the one x, series x or s, but not the base model. Plus if they are selling it you should score it. You can always re-review further down the line. I got it for my series x but I am going to wait to play properly maybe with the next gen upgrade.
Re: Golden Joysticks 2020: Ori And The Will Of The Wisps Crowned Xbox Game Of The Year
Easily the stand out game from that list. Amazing game. Here's to a stronger list next year.
Re: Guide: Xbox Series X & S Pre-Orders: Where To Buy The New Consoles
That was a nightmare. Amazon couldn't see it. Microsoft wouldn't let me put it in my basket. Game queued twice, kicked out twice. Argos app wouldn't let me pay. Argos website after several goes worked. Sweet. One preordered Series X. Lots of Series S still available but no Series X. I got lucky. ๐
Re: Poll: Which Next-Gen Xbox Are You Currently Planning To Buy?
Series X for me. No disc drive on the series S confirmed my choice. Would of seriously considered the series S as I have not got a 4k TV.
Re: Adventure Game Forager Seemingly Coming To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
This gamepass release is great for me. Been waiting forever for a sale on the switch eshop. Looks fun. Plus one my kid should like too as he loves Stardew