I have all xbox consoles still hooked up and mostly hacked but I truly think they have been the worst major player since day one. The 360 was decent but still not a patch on sonys offering and from the one onwards its been in freefall. I think its overly kind to compare xbox to sega (although tbf xbox has now lasted longer as a manufacturer) as unlike sega I don't think xbox leaves behind much of a legacy. Yes you can point to forza, gears and halo but so what??. Microsoft arrived with a bang and are leaving on a whimper. I fully expect them to continue as a profitable 3rd party and probably have game pass on more devices which is great for Microsoft but I fail to see how that's a win for any xbox player...
@Ryu_Niiyama wow, I'd heard about people being worse off after winning a prize before but don't really understand the US tax system. Interesting though, thanks for the explanation
That generation was probably the pinnacle of gaming as its been diminishing returns ever since and I don't mean xbox by that although they've definitely had the furthest fall
Love a good remake or remaster but there's limits such as tlou2 remaster which was ridiculously unneeded. I'm big into emulation at the minute and honestly with the settings turned up we don't need to be paying for remasters, although sometimes the controls are a welcome upgrade
@AlwaysPlaying any that's nice that we actually see indy in the cutscenes but I don't think first person is right for that game at all. Same with this one to be fair
@Kaloudz and I can't argue with that, it's just not how i want it to be 😀 tbh I'm 46 now and don't love how the industry is going. While I still really enjoy a gow or a decent open worlder I'm starting to appreciate retro gaming more and more especially systems like dreamcast and gamecube where I can upscale them to 4k and they look unbelievable. All this live service and online multiplayer stuff just doesn't appeal
@Kaloudz I agree with you but still don't think it's consumer friendly. Digital prices are still higher than physical (with zero resale value) and its only gonna get worse when we don't have a choice...
Not to rile anyone up but I wouldn't care if xbox went all digital but I would if playstation do. I got the series x as a gamepass machine and to be fair I barely use it as that, lately I've used it more on steamdeck. I'm a little more interested because of indy etc but xbox really isn't doing it for me this gen...
@xanderten50 amd me, I was hoping a shadow drop was their thing. At the very least I thought there might be a few abk games thrown onto gamepass. Still a decent format and finally some interesting exclusives
Well this is just wrong. All I wanted was an uncharted like game but with indy preferably based on the first 3 movies and they give me this. Still play it though, looks pretty sweet in a wrong kinda way
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Re: Bethesda Unveils Official Trailer For Starfield's Shattered Space DLC
@BethesdaBoyz not really down with new slang but I assume fire means *****?
Re: Xbox Is Adding New Ways To Manage Your Subscriptions On Console
Sweet, I'll cancel once this is live 👍
Re: Talking Point: Which Has Been The Most Reliable Xbox Console For You?
My series x is holding up just fine but probably because I never play the thing 😛
Re: Here's Some Uncut Gameplay Of 'Killer Klowns From Outer Space' Ahead Of Xbox Release
So little imagination for potentially great games. A proper single player evil dead or tcm could be brilliant
Re: Talking Point: What Convinced You To Pick Xbox In The First Place?
I have all xbox consoles still hooked up and mostly hacked but I truly think they have been the worst major player since day one. The 360 was decent but still not a patch on sonys offering and from the one onwards its been in freefall. I think its overly kind to compare xbox to sega (although tbf xbox has now lasted longer as a manufacturer) as unlike sega I don't think xbox leaves behind much of a legacy. Yes you can point to forza, gears and halo but so what??. Microsoft arrived with a bang and are leaving on a whimper. I fully expect them to continue as a profitable 3rd party and probably have game pass on more devices which is great for Microsoft but I fail to see how that's a win for any xbox player...
Re: Bethesda Announces Plans For The Final Redfall Update On Xbox & PC
@trev666 what's the game like in single player? Is there a proper story mode at all?
Re: Analyst Claims PS5 Outsold Xbox Series X|S Almost 5:1 Last Quarter
Tbf I'm impressed anyone's still buying xbox at all. The writings clearly on the wall so why bother?
Re: Starfield Is Getting A 60FPS Performance Mode On Xbox Series X
40fps on quality mode should be included on every title
Re: These Four Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (May 2-14)
More crap on gamepass, if only I could be arsed unsubcribing...
Re: EA's Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Is Heading To Xbox Game Pass This Week
Sweet, I just sold mine 2 weeks ago for £30 on ebay. 😁
Re: Talking Point: Two Years Later, Did LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Live Up To The Hype?
By far the best lego game I've played. So much so that I got the grindy plat
Re: Bethesda's Todd Howard Says 'Really Good Updates' Are Coming For Starfield
@shoeses fallout 4 sucks, 3 and new Vegas are where its at
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Want To See From Xbox's New 'Game Preservation' Team?
@Spaggerz already exists bud, its called steam deck 🤞
Re: Talking Point: What Have You Bought In The Xbox Spring Sale 2024?
Same as I've bought every other sale - nothing. I own zero games for the series x 😁
Re: Xbox Doubles Down On Highly Ambitious Plans For Next-Gen Hardware
@GrandValkyrie it'll be fine, scalpers only go after popular things 😜
Re: Rumour: Multiple Reveals Confirmed Ahead Of June's Xbox Showcase
Will they be confirming the ps5 release dates too? Might as well wait to play the enhanced version 🤣
Re: Talking Point: Do You Prefer Shorter Or Longer Games In General?
Shorter games are fine for ps plus or gp but generally prefer middle to longer games when I'm spending my own cash
Re: Hellblade 2 Sounds Like A True Next-Gen Showcase In First Xbox Previews
First game looked great too but was little more than a walking sim with annoying sound so hopefully the gameplays much improved
Re: Phil Spencer Celebrates 10 Years As Head Of Xbox This Weekend
I like Phil but he was handed a sinking ship and hasn't been able to fix it. Xbox as a console is all but dead unfortunately
Re: Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (March 28)
Finally something decent on gp 👍
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Series X|S Owners, How's Your Storage Looking In 2024?
Why are so many buying a series s along with an expansion instead of the series x for literally a few quid more???
Re: Talking Point: Which Backwards Compatible Xbox Games Still Hold Up In 2024?
Fight night champion, played through the story mode and its still great
Re: Xbox Partners With UK Football Club For 'Incredible' New Documentary
@OldGamer999 exactly, you can't miss playstation during champions league matches
Re: Xbox Is Giving Away One Of The Most Beautiful Series X Consoles Ever
@Ryu_Niiyama wow, I'd heard about people being worse off after winning a prize before but don't really understand the US tax system. Interesting though, thanks for the explanation
Re: Xbox Is Giving Away One Of The Most Beautiful Series X Consoles Ever
@Ryu_Niiyama just out of interest, how much would you have to pay in tax if you won this in the states?
Re: Talking Point: In Your Opinion, What Made The Xbox 360 Era So Incredible?
That generation was probably the pinnacle of gaming as its been diminishing returns ever since and I don't mean xbox by that although they've definitely had the furthest fall
Re: Poll: How Often Do You Buy Games That Have Been 'Remade' Or 'Remastered'?
Love a good remake or remaster but there's limits such as tlou2 remaster which was ridiculously unneeded. I'm big into emulation at the minute and honestly with the settings turned up we don't need to be paying for remasters, although sometimes the controls are a welcome upgrade
Re: Talking Point: Will Certain PlayStation & Nintendo Games Eventually Come To Xbox?
I hope not, it cheapens the brand and xbox just feel a little desperate at the moment unfortunately
Re: Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (February 22)
Finally something interesting on gamepass, it's been a while..
Re: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Dev Reportedly Working On First-Person Mandalorian Game
@AlwaysPlaying any that's nice that we actually see indy in the cutscenes but I don't think first person is right for that game at all. Same with this one to be fair
Re: 343 Drops First Halo: Master Chief Collection Update Since July
Apparently they've added dual sense compatibility too. Nice 👍
Re: 'Xbox No Longer Making Consoles' Begins Trending As Panic Continues
Why bother?? There weren't many buying in the first place so who's gonna buy a new xbox when the games will be on ps?
Re: Phil Spencer Addresses Xbox Speculation Ahead Of 'Business Update Event'
@OldGamer999 some friend trying to sell you an obsolete console...😀
Re: Reaction: We're Conflicted About Xbox Exclusives Potentially Going To PS5
@PsBoxSwitchOwner It looks like your going to get what you want and it'll be called the ps6...
Re: Reaction: We're Conflicted About Xbox Exclusives Potentially Going To PS5
Id be a little less conflicted if my job depended on it...cant see much need for a site dedicated to an app
Re: Starfield, Indiana Jones And Many Other 'Xbox Exclusives' Could Be Heading To PS5
@JackMiller43 🤣🤣 I don't want xbox to go full 3rd party either but it's like weekend at bernies at the moment...
Re: Starfield, Indiana Jones And Many Other 'Xbox Exclusives' Could Be Heading To PS5
Time to take it round the back of the barn and shoot it.
Re: Review: Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League - Rocksteady's Looter Shooter Is A Bit Of A Banger, Actually
@PJOReilly ah its not bribery, it's just a terrible taste in games...😀
Re: Review: Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League - Rocksteady's Looter Shooter Is A Bit Of A Banger, Actually
@nomither6 hey, I'm a single player purist hater but I do think it looks ***** so guess you got me..
Re: Xbox Predicts 'Hardware Decline' Despite Huge Revenue Boost From ActiBlizz
@gollumb82 the steam deck is an absolute beast 👍
Re: Poll: How Many Physical Xbox Games Do You Have In Your Collection?
@darkswabber that's a nice wee collection you got going, pretty sweet 👍
Re: Poll: How Many Physical Xbox Games Do You Have In Your Collection?
@Kaloudz and I can't argue with that, it's just not how i want it to be 😀 tbh I'm 46 now and don't love how the industry is going. While I still really enjoy a gow or a decent open worlder I'm starting to appreciate retro gaming more and more especially systems like dreamcast and gamecube where I can upscale them to 4k and they look unbelievable. All this live service and online multiplayer stuff just doesn't appeal
Re: Poll: How Many Physical Xbox Games Do You Have In Your Collection?
@Kaloudz I agree with you but still don't think it's consumer friendly. Digital prices are still higher than physical (with zero resale value) and its only gonna get worse when we don't have a choice...
Re: Poll: How Many Physical Xbox Games Do You Have In Your Collection?
Not to rile anyone up but I wouldn't care if xbox went all digital but I would if playstation do. I got the series x as a gamepass machine and to be fair I barely use it as that, lately I've used it more on steamdeck. I'm a little more interested because of indy etc but xbox really isn't doing it for me this gen...
Re: Talking Point: Would You Buy A 'Revised' Xbox Series X|S Controller In 2024?
They're decent enough controllers but I'm just not a fan of the asymmetrical sticks. Decent for driving games though
Re: Todd Howard Admits He Was 'Nervous' Pitching His Indiana Jones Game To Lucasfilm
@BIG3 absolutely they do good 1st person games but indy is definitely more suited to 3rd person
Re: Phil Spencer Thanks Xbox Developer Direct Teams, Praises Show Format
@xanderten50 amd me, I was hoping a shadow drop was their thing. At the very least I thought there might be a few abk games thrown onto gamepass. Still a decent format and finally some interesting exclusives
Re: Phil Spencer Thanks Xbox Developer Direct Teams, Praises Show Format
Were there no surprises or shadow drops???
Re: Bethesda Explains Why Xbox's Indiana Jones Game Will Be 'Mostly' First-Person
Well this is just wrong. All I wanted was an uncharted like game but with indy preferably based on the first 3 movies and they give me this. Still play it though, looks pretty sweet in a wrong kinda way
Re: These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (January 18 - February 6)
Remember when game pass was better than ps plus?