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I love the back compatibility. I am like 50/50 current games to old games on Xbox. I’m currently playing the Orange box to replay Half-Life 2 for the first time since I played it in the OG Xbox. Still amazing today. I’ve come to the conclusion that games are games. New or old they are still fun. So now instead of trying to keep up with everything I just play what is fun what ever that may be. I’ve actually played more on my XBOneX lately than I have on my PS5. Mostly back compat games. Plus new stuff on game pass is just too convenient.

On Xbox One X I’m actually replaying Half-life 2 on the Orange Box. I haven’t played it since it came out in the original Xbox. It’s still an amazing game. I forgot how much it just grabs you and pulls you through it’s world. On PS5 I’m still working almost daily on Gran Turismo 7. Great way to catch up on podcasts.

Excited to finally try Virtues Last Reward!

They could also add some racing to their racing game. It’s definitely the weakest part of the game.

@RadioHedgeFund
This! Exactly this!

On PS5 GT7 and Days Gone. GT7 is going to be being played for the foreseeable future. And on XBOneX I’m working my way through Gears of War 3 again. Such a great game!

I haven’t even got my hands on a series X yet. I don’t want here anything about new condoles for at least five years!

I really don’t see the point any more. I’ve stopped claiming them awhile ago.

I guess we will wait and see in this. So far it does not sound like anything I would want over + at the moment. But we may know soon it sounds like.

On XBOneX I’m continuing to pick at Forza 7. I’m in a racing game mood as I wait for Gran Turismo 7. I’m also replaying Halo: CE for the thousandth time. It’s such comfort food. On PS5 I’m working my way through Days Gone. Very underrated game. I really enjoy it. Have a great weekend!

I was not impressed with Infinite. I finished it after almost waking away from it. I think all the other games are better. I’d replay 4 and 5 before I replay Infinite again. My favorite in the series are ODST and Reach and Combat Evolved.

Sounds like a bit of Death Stranding with out the Kojima *****. I’ll give it a download. Also I loved Death Stranding to pieces.

Windjammers 2, Starfield and Scorn for me.

I don’t really care what the GOTY was. I’ve had more fun with my Xbox this year than I’ve had with any console in a long time. Halo is fun it’s definitely grabbed more now than it did for the first few hours. And Forza was fun. But the load times on One X are horrible so I really want to try it again when I get a series X. But having Game Pass and playing old stuff as well as new stuff all the time is just so much fun. I’ve even purchased some older games on the One X. With a GOTY top ten list like this I can’t wait to see the next four years for Xbox and just gaming in general. Nice work Team Xbox.

The OG Xbox because is introduced me to Halo. It’s the reason I bought it over the PS2. And it was totally the right decision! I loved my 360 S and my One X. But the Original is still my favorite. I’m still on the hunt for a series X so maybe it will edge it out but we will see.

No games for me this weekend. I’m just reading Dune on my Kindle while I’m traveling for the Holiday. Merry Christmas!

I’d have to say 2 is my favorite for sure. But I would say Origins would be a close second.

I just got back from a week long work trip. So this weekend I think I’ll jump back into Halo Infinite campaign on XBOneX. And on PS4 I’ll get in some more Gran Turismo Sport online racing. Have a great weekend!

I said Halo but if I had a PC I bet it would have been Age of Empires IV. I’ve lost a lot of hours of my life on other entities in that series. The hours just melt away with that game. But as it is Halo is really fun!

When I was in college in 2003 I traded in a Dreamcast with 20 games 3 controllers and a fishing controller. As well as a an N64 with six games. I got $80 for the whole thing. (Major GameStop rip off) and I purchased Enter the Matrix. I was a poor college student that needed the money to play new games. But that was the worst gaming decision I ever made and I hate that game to this day bc it reminds of that lousy trade. You live and learn I guess. Life moves on.

Halo Infinite campaign on Xbox One X. It runs great and looks great. Even the load times are totally fine. I’m having fun with it but I’m not totally sucked in yet. But I think it will take some more time. Have a great weekend!

I’m on the One X and it’s been great! I did switch to the performance mode bc I’d rather have the better frame rate. Good game so far.

FH5 plays brilliantly and looks great even on XBOneX. Its probably the best playing and best feeling racing game I’ve played. But I do find it to get tedious. I’ve had really good fun with it but I can say I would rather have a story that progresses me through it. I’ve 100% finished FH1 3 different times. The last time being like four months ago. The story just pulls me through every time. It almost has the same problem for me that Elder Scrolls and Fallout has, its too open. I know times of people live that. But I find I have more fun when it’s a little bit more directed of an experience. Just my opinion. FH5 is a fantastic game in every regard and I hope it’s brining a lot of joy to those who really live it. But I’ll keep looking for something a bit more like the first.

Still love the original logo the most. But they have all been good!

That’s pretty much why I went from Dreamcast to Xbox instead of PS2. It just felt like a Dreamcast sequel. Love that thing.

I’m already getting bored with FH5. So I dipped into Halo Infinite. Super fun to play some good old CTF. I’m also about finished with my second play through of Jedi Fallen Order. I think it might be the best SW game since KOTOR.

@BlueOcean I had to download and update the system. Then it popped up. Don’t forget get to update your controller too!

@RadioHedgeFund I could not agree more! The first one had a soul to it that none of the others have had. I also think the dirt racing is boring. And what a sound track! I’m so glad it’s backwards compatible. I’m thinking about ditching the tedious FH5 and just replaying the first one.

@Zag_Man that was the same for me. I played Doom and Wolfenstien and tried to get into Goldeneye on N64. But they never really grabbed me or felt good. Then Halo came along and finally made sense to me. Now I really enjoy FPS games but none ever feel as good to me as Halo.

Man I love the OG Xbox. I was a senior in college at the time. I was still playing my Dreamcast but it was on life support. The PS2 seamed cool as I loved my PS1 but it just didn’t draw me in like it’s predecessor. So I waited because I liked what I had read in EGM about the Xbox. After it came out I heard several people who had played Halo rave about how awesome it was. And the EGM coverage was equally enthusiastic. I was finally convinced and in the Fall of 2002 I went out and grabbed the big black box and a copy of Halo. I was absolutely blown away. It was also the first console I ever bought myself. I pretty much emptied my poor college student checking account but it was totally worth it. So many great games and memories. I still own that console to this day and still bust it out from time to time to play some Burnout 3 Takedown and ESPN 2K5 NFL Football. What a system. Happy 20th Xbox!

Obviously the 360 is a juggernaut of a console. That whole generation was still the best ever in my opinion. However, my vote went to the OG Xbox. I went from PS1 to Dreamcast and then chose the Xbox over PS2. I’m so glad I did! It had all the right kind of exclusives for me at the time. Especially KOTOR 1and 2 Halo. And also 16 player Halo 2 LAN parties! After that generation my main console has been PlayStation but I’ve always gotten an Xbox a few years after to have both. This time around. I think I’m going to go with Xbox Series X as my main and pick up a PS5 later down the road. Xbox just seams like the more fun party to be at right now. I love you OG Xbox!

Been play Forza Horizon 5. I’m hot and cold on that game. It’s fun a great game but I think the racing is terrible. I still have a good time with it, but the racing is one of my favorite parts. I’ll keep playing though. I just wish I would have waited for the game pass release instead of buying the $45 add-on bundle to play it four days early. Oh well. I’ve also been replaying Jedi Fallen Order it’s just as good the second time.

For both FH 4 and 5 it says RIDGRCR.

I’m still trying to get my hands on either of the new consoles. I thought I was going to get a PS5 and then buy the Series X down the road a bit. But now I think I’ll jump in on Xbox first. And then get the Sony machine later. I love my One X but it’s time to upgrade if I ever can.

Been playing since early access started. I can’t wait to have everyone playing so the multiplayer stuff will be more fun.

I jumped into the Add-on bundle for GP members and never looked back. I’ve been playing since the clock hit 12am on the 5th. Great game! And I’m playing on Xbox One X and it looks amazing. It has a some load times but it’s totally livable.

@LtSarge I agree I really enjoyed that game. I actually liked it better than Control.

Forza Horizon 5 of course!

Well I’ll get the ones for FH 1, 3 and 4 and Motorsport 7. Still a good haul.

@JayJ I feel the exact same way. If this is where all video games end up then I’m out!

Replaying Crysis 2 on Game Pass. Such a fun ride!

The first time I encountered Pyramid Head in Silent Hill 2. And obviously the dogs through the window in RE 1. Scary stuff!

I’m not gonna lie. I was a little underwhelmed. It looks really pretty and technically nice but something about it just doesn’t appeal to me. I’ll give it a try on game pass and save final judgment until I get my hands on it. I’m still more hyped for Forza Horizon 5.

@Dezzy70 I have! I really enjoyed it.

I keep bouncing between games. Can’t really find anything that’s fully grabbing my attention. I started SW Squadrons but got board. I restarted Gears 5 for another play through. It’s still an amazing looking and playing game but it’s just not what I’m looking for right now. I’ve got Forza Horizon 5 pre installed, maybe I’ll just take a gaming break until it drops.

I’ll believe when I see it. We’ve been hurt before. I don’t trust Ubisoft to do any thing that’s “for the players”. But one can dream.

@TooBarFoo I totally agree. But I’m
hoping for something to get excited about other than stuff we already know.

On Xbox One X I picked up Split/Second on whim. I played it a long time ago but put it down for other games. But now I’m hooked! Also downloaded Sable and Ori and the Blind Forest off game pass. So that’s what I’ll jump into next. Have a great weekend!

I’m in on Xbox One X! It’s the game I’m looking forward to the most on any console. It will be more if the same. But that’s ok. I just want the comfort food game.

November and December are going to be the best two months in a long time for Xbox. I can’t wait for this!