Decisions made may be all over the place by Microsoft, but the Xbox Series X console itself (minus my thoughts on the games themselves) is the best console I've ever owned going all the way back to the NES. I'm glad others will now get to enjoy it.
@Kaloudz I prefer the turn-based myself. I was able to finish Kiwami 1, but that's it. Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth are perfect games to me.
I'm guessing $800-$1,000. I'd rather have the next xbox even if it is $1,200 -$1,500, even if I don't pick it up at launch. I have too many games on xbox console to just abandon.
Had some redeemed reward points to credit that expire next month. Picked up Halo Master Chief Collection, Ni No Kuni, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and The Disney Aternoon Collection and had 8 cents leftover. I'm good until Dragon Quest VII Reimagined comes out now.
Wow, this all sounds terrible and a train wreck. I have no interest in co-op and the unable to pause nonsense. I had downloaded earlier this week in hopes to finish before GPU expires next month. Oh well, my hard drive just got a sigh of relief. So sad as I had a blast with BLOPS6 last year after not playing a COD game since Black Ops 1 and MW3. Oh well, back to Dragon Quest II HD 2D for me.
I think I'm going to give this one a go just because I still have Game Pass through Christmas, but at the end of the month it's all about Dragon Quest I + II for me.
If it has New Game+ there is a higher chance that I will replay, especially those longer RPGs. With New Game+ I can usually just steamroll through the game and enjoy the story with a much smaller time commitment.
It's just not worth it anymore for me. I love Game Pass, but I'm just priced out for Ultimate and not interested without the day one Microsft Studios games. I just don't game enough for the rest to make up for that.
Seriously, who has the time to play everything? The price was justifiable via rewards, but that is no longer. I play maybe 1-2 hours max per night. The value is just not there for me anymore.
Sorry Xbox, you're still my #1 gaming platform, but I'm out on Gamepass at the end of the year. I actually regret subbing for 3 more months recently, even at 12,000 rewards points per month. I'd rather have those points back and put them towards games I want to buy. This may end up being the console generation I bow out at afterall and just play until it breaks or I become bored altogether.
@redd214 I haven't paid in years either, but I'm exclusively on Xbox with a little Switch 1 mixed in. My backlog is about to get a lot more attention. Great system while it lasted. Whatever points I do earn from now on will just be for purchasing the few games a year I buy now anyway.
I'm getting the message now. Currently I can get a month of Game Pass Ultimate for 12,000 points. To pay for a month of Game Pass Ultimate plus taxes will be about a $25 gift card now which costs 23,750 points. I don't even think you can earn that much in a month anymore. (US market). Nothing last forever. It was a great run while it lasted.
Very blah to be honest. It was the worst xbox stream in several years now. Hopefully they get back to form in January. Very surprised they did not announce the ROG Ally prices.
@AverageJoseph I had only played Dragon Warrior on the gameboy (finished), a little bit of VII on PS (don't think I got far), VIII (never finished), XI S on Xbox (finished, thank you Game Pass), and now III (finished). I have definitely slept on this amazing series until lately. Interestingly enough it was Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Ichiban's love of DQ that made me really want to dive into this series again. So glad I have and what a better time to do so!
@AverageJoseph That is what holds me back. Dragon Quest XI S is the best new RPG that Square Enix has released. The Octopath Traveler games are good too, but for the grand Final Fantasy style games, Dragon Quest has now become my favorites over recent FF games.
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Re: Xbox Crowns Its Biggest Third-Party Game Pass Launch Of 2025
@themightyant Same. Played 1 hour and immediately bought the Digital Deluxe edition.
Re: Xbox Crowns Its Biggest Third-Party Game Pass Launch Of 2025
@Lup Nobody asked you Lup! 😆 Just kidding. I'm still bummed it didn't click for you.
Re: Xbox Crowns Its Biggest Third-Party Game Pass Launch Of 2025
Well deserved recognition for Sandfall. Expedition 33 is a fantastic game. I hope we get word on the DLC soon.
Re: Avowed Is Getting Its 'Biggest Update Yet' To Mark The Xbox Title's One-Year Anniversary
@Shinato2024 I really enjoyed it as well. I played it to completion on Game Pass. With New Game+ I may pick it up for myself in a sale.
Re: Halo: MCC Hit Its Highest Steam Player Count Since 2021 Over The Weekend
For $9.99 I picked it up just to have. Not a huge Halo fan or player, but that was a good deal.
Re: Xbox Owners Show Off Their Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2025 Purchases
Decisions made may be all over the place by Microsoft, but the Xbox Series X console itself (minus my thoughts on the games themselves) is the best console I've ever owned going all the way back to the NES. I'm glad others will now get to enjoy it.
Re: Microsoft Rewards Is Allowing You To 'Double Your Points' Until Early December
@shoeses mine finally corrected after about 3 months.
Re: Three Yakuza Re-Releases To Be Discounted For Existing Owners On Xbox This December
@Kaloudz I prefer the turn-based myself. I was able to finish Kiwami 1, but that's it. Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth are perfect games to me.
Re: Rumour: Steam Machine To Be 'Priced Like A PC' Rather Than Traditional Xbox Or PS Console
I'm guessing $800-$1,000. I'd rather have the next xbox even if it is $1,200 -$1,500, even if I don't pick it up at launch. I have too many games on xbox console to just abandon.
Re: Deals: Xbox Black Friday Sale 2025 Now Live, 2000+ Games Discounted
@Divide_and_Wander great game. I finished it recently and I've finished DQ1 and am on DQ2 now.
Re: Deals: Xbox Black Friday Sale 2025 Now Live, 2000+ Games Discounted
Had some redeemed reward points to credit that expire next month. Picked up Halo Master Chief Collection, Ni No Kuni, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and The Disney Aternoon Collection and had 8 cents leftover. I'm good until Dragon Quest VII Reimagined comes out now.
Re: Marvel Cosmic Invasion Is Suddenly A 'Day One' Xbox Game Pass Title, Arriving In December
With my Gamepass subscription ending the day after Christmas, this will be a great swan song game to play with my son.
Re: These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (November 19 - December 2)
Ooh! Cosmic Invasion is a nice surprise!
Re: Xbox Partner Preview November 2025 Showcase Confirmed For This Week
Maybe we will get a confirmed price for Marvel Cosmic Invasion. Not like it's releasing anytime soon...
Re: Black Ops 7 Campaign Review (Xbox): Black Ops Pedigree Can't Save This Mess Of A COD Campaign
Wow, this all sounds terrible and a train wreck. I have no interest in co-op and the unable to pause nonsense. I had downloaded earlier this week in hopes to finish before GPU expires next month. Oh well, my hard drive just got a sigh of relief. So sad as I had a blast with BLOPS6 last year after not playing a COD game since Black Ops 1 and MW3. Oh well, back to Dragon Quest II HD 2D for me.
Re: Poll: Now That The Dust Has Settled, Which Xbox Game Pass Tier Are You Subscribed To?
My subscription ends the day after Christmas and I'm just going to let it lapse. I have plenty to play for now without it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 8-9)
Just playing through Dragon Quest I at a leisurely pace before cracking into Dragon Quest II.
Re: Poll: A Few Weeks On, What Review Score Would You Give Keeper?
Interesting while it lasted. I was able to finish in a weekend and I haven't thought about it since. I'd say a solid 7.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 1-2)
@Bmartin001 Great game. Enjoy!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 1-2)
Working through Dragon Quest I and II for me!
Re: Poll: Which Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Title From October 2025?
I only played Keeper and Ball x Pit. I did not like Ball x Pit at all. Keeper was a fun title that I 100%, so Keeper is my choice.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 25-26)
Playing some Ori and the Blind Forest until Dragon Quest I and II come out next week.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 18-19)
@Tdx I did play about half of Origins years later after Odyssey. It just never resonated with me. Odyssey is just too good.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 18-19)
@Tdx loved AC Odyssey. It is the only AC I've really played, but fantastic game. Now I want to play it again, thanks!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 18-19)
Playing Keeper. Interesting little game so far.
Re: Keeper: Release Date, Launch Times & What To Expect From Xbox's Next First-Party Release
I think I'm going to give this one a go just because I still have Game Pass through Christmas, but at the end of the month it's all about Dragon Quest I + II for me.
Re: Talking Point: How Often Do You Replay Games?
If it has New Game+ there is a higher chance that I will replay, especially those longer RPGs. With New Game+ I can usually just steamroll through the game and enjoy the story with a much smaller time commitment.
Re: Talking Point: As We Approach GOTY Season, What's Your Pick As Things Stand?
I don't even have to think about this one. Expedition 33 is my 2025 Game of the Year and nothing else has even come close.
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Team Unveils New Content For 'Major' Upcoming Xbox Update
Wonderful news. So glad I bought this game and 100% it already. Looking forward to diving back in!
Re: Talking Point: How Do You Feel About Ubisoft+ Classics Being Added To Game Pass Ultimate?
It's just not worth it anymore for me. I love Game Pass, but I'm just priced out for Ultimate and not interested without the day one Microsft Studios games. I just don't game enough for the rest to make up for that.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend (October 4-5)
Final Fantasy Tactics for me!
Re: Microsoft Set To Announce 'Free' Xbox Cloud Gaming Tier With Ads
I'm only interested for the play anywhere games I have over cloud, other than that, nah.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Will Now Get 75+ Day One Titles Per Year, A '50% Increase' On Before
Seriously, who has the time to play everything? The price was justifiable via rewards, but that is no longer. I play maybe 1-2 hours max per night. The value is just not there for me anymore.
Re: 'Price Increases Are Never Fun For Anybody' Says Xbox Exec Defending Game Pass Changes
Sorry Xbox, you're still my #1 gaming platform, but I'm out on Gamepass at the end of the year. I actually regret subbing for 3 more months recently, even at 12,000 rewards points per month. I'd rather have those points back and put them towards games I want to buy. This may end up being the console generation I bow out at afterall and just play until it breaks or I become bored altogether.
Re: Poll: What Are Your Plans For Xbox Game Pass After This Week's News?
My sub is ending at the end of the year. I'm just going to let it lapse and play what I already own.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Premium May Be The Best-Value Tier Right Now, With Almost 50 Games Added
Not gonna lie, my Gamepass days are numbered as it expires the day after Christmas. So long GP, thanks for all the memories.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Is Getting A Major Overhaul With New Names, Games & Price Changes
Ouch! I added 3 months of GPU last week for 36k points. Im now priced out of GPU at $30/month. I have plenty to play, but still hurts.
Re: Halo Studios Will Talk More About Future Projects At World Championship Next Month
@Kaloudz Ditto on the Halo Infinite campaign. Loved it!
Re: Microsoft Rewards Set To Remove 'Direct' Xbox Game Pass Redemptions From October 1st
@redd214 I haven't paid in years either, but I'm exclusively on Xbox with a little Switch 1 mixed in. My backlog is about to get a lot more attention. Great system while it lasted. Whatever points I do earn from now on will just be for purchasing the few games a year I buy now anyway.
Re: Microsoft Rewards Set To Remove 'Direct' Xbox Game Pass Redemptions From October 1st
I'm getting the message now. Currently I can get a month of Game Pass Ultimate for 12,000 points. To pay for a month of Game Pass Ultimate plus taxes will be about a $25 gift card now which costs 23,750 points. I don't even think you can earn that much in a month anymore. (US market). Nothing last forever. It was a great run while it lasted.
Re: Xbox Boss Names Four Franchises That Fans Keep Asking To See Revived
@TrevorP86 agreed. I do have both on backwards compatability for now though.
Re: Xbox Boss Names Four Franchises That Fans Keep Asking To See Revived
@Gabrie and as great as Lost Odyssey is, Expedition 33 leaves it in the dust.
Re: Xbox Boss Names Four Franchises That Fans Keep Asking To See Revived
Sadly, I think Mistwalker has put any hope of Lost Odyssey or Blue Dragon remakes on ice in previous comments. Maybe someday, though.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 27-28)
Not much this weekend, but very excited for Final Fantasy Tactics coming out next week!
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade Xbox's Tokyo Game Show 2025 Event?
Very blah to be honest. It was the worst xbox stream in several years now. Hopefully they get back to form in January. Very surprised they did not announce the ROG Ally prices.
Re: Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Is Getting Amazing Reviews So Far
Getting this one. Just haven't decided if I want the base game or the deluxe edition yet.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Finally Heads To Xbox In January 2026
@AverageJoseph Yes! Ichiban Kasuga is my favorite protagonist in modern gaming!
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Finally Heads To Xbox In January 2026
@AverageJoseph I had only played Dragon Warrior on the gameboy (finished), a little bit of VII on PS (don't think I got far), VIII (never finished), XI S on Xbox (finished, thank you Game Pass), and now III (finished). I have definitely slept on this amazing series until lately. Interestingly enough it was Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Ichiban's love of DQ that made me really want to dive into this series again. So glad I have and what a better time to do so!
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Finally Heads To Xbox In January 2026
@AverageJoseph the DQ 3 Remake is Amazing! I got it at the end of July and 100% it last night with about 68hrs put in.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Finally Heads To Xbox In January 2026
@AverageJoseph That is what holds me back. Dragon Quest XI S is the best new RPG that Square Enix has released. The Octopath Traveler games are good too, but for the grand Final Fantasy style games, Dragon Quest has now become my favorites over recent FF games.