@devil76 it doesn't work well if you're not near a server. Unfortunately in Canada there's only one server, and it's in central Canada. I'm on the east coast. I wish they would have said their server locations before I paid.
@Ricky-Spanish it's a subscription service but you have to pay yearly. Some very gullible people pay for "lifetime" access. The type of people who bought the Atari VCS or OUYA. If you want to see what it's like to have lagging in a retro game, and have a horrible experience looking for games to play; this is the way to go
I don't believe anything they ever say. They keep talking about building their vision gui. They sound like a cult lol. Horrible customer service as well.
My guess is that they're reworking the servers to change capture ability and storage amounts to work with game pass tiers. They've already made the switch to OneDrive servers, so it'll be easy to buy more storage space.
I'm glad to have supported the Activision buyout. I feel like I helped so many people find new jobs. I can't wait for Microsoft to implement more AI into it's workflows so even more people get to look for more jobs. Every time I buy an Xbox Game Studios game, pay for game pass, or buy a Microsoft product, I know that I'm helping kill the game industry.
How many games are ACTUALLY for this generation right now? Definitely less than the games that are for the previous generation that people are still playing. On Game Pass there's only around 30 games that are JUST for the new consoles. And none of them have the graphics that were promised in the tech demos. Out of the 50 most played games on Xbox, only 2 of them require a new console. So why would we need a pro console?
It's still broken. Xbox doesn't even want to acknowledge it. The worst is now I can't even play on Antstream. So I'm just throwing money at nothing. Wow Xbox is so fun these days.
How is ESO on a free play weekend? It's always on Ultimate AND Core, and you need either of those to get the free play weekend for it. Makes no sense to me.
If you look at the reviews for just about anything, you're gonna find some hilarious idiots.
Just last week I was buying a TTRPG supplement book on weapons, and there was a guy complaining that it's not a full game. Another example is that for every single wired controller there are people complaining that they charged it fully but can't get it to work. My favorite as of late though has to be the complaint that the manga book they ordered was printed upside down.
What a great game! Even better than FH5 imo. I like that it has very distinctive different weather. As a Canadian it's in my blood to drive on snow and ice. Like the others, it feels like a car RPG or a caRPG lol. That being said, there's a finite amount of "quests" you can go on but it's so fun to collect cars and get high scores.
It's alright. But it can be pretty bad at times, especially if you're far from one of their servers. In Canada there is only one server, and it says it's in central Canada for some reason.
I wish it would temporarily install the game first, it wouldn't take long to install and then it would work without lag.
@IOI It really is mind boggling. You would think that with this tiered game pass news spreading they would drop something we actually want. An Activision game could be nice. The Activision bulk drop isn't happening anymore, and lately it's just been I indie games. I actually like indie games but I get enough of them on the MUCH cheaper Google Play Pass.
Honestly I think they realized that GP isn't as profitable as they thought, so they're trying to kill it.
I'm just gonna unsubscribe and not buy multiplayer games anymore. They already have me angry about resubbing to Ultimate from core to play on fire stick, but then I found out in tiny writing on a hard to find link that it only works on the newest model. I'm done with this.
Remember that when you pay that $2 you're making a vote for price raises. And if you vote YES, the only thing you have to think about now is how willing you'll be to vote for it again, and how often.
I resubbed just for this since I'm not at home and don't have Xbox with me, then I found out it only works on the 2023 fire stick 4k. They don't mention that outright, they make it sound like it works on any fire stick 4k. The supported devices list is 3 hard to find links deep.
@TheGiraffe Not every game is for everyone. I really like the stuff Atari puts out. I have several of the Recharged games and play them often. I also have Akka Arrh which is a fantastic and very trippy game from Jeff Minter. And of course Atari 50. Atari is putting out some great stuff lately, and I can't wait to play these.
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Re: Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 24-27)
@IGN_Commenter Yes it is. I have it on Core.
Makes no sense.
Re: Halo Infinite Is Getting Third-Person Mode Later This Year
That's what it needs to get PlayStation users interested in it... Before they put it on PS5.
Re: Random: Xbox Extends Phil Spencer's PS5 Controller Joke
@PSme Actually, they're numbers. It's the amount of lines per shape.
Re: Random: Xbox Extends Phil Spencer's PS5 Controller Joke
PlayStation has shapes because they can't read.
Re: 50 PS1 Games Will Be Coming To Xbox, Teases Antstream Arcade Dev
@devil76 it doesn't work well if you're not near a server. Unfortunately in Canada there's only one server, and it's in central Canada. I'm on the east coast.
I wish they would have said their server locations before I paid.
Re: PSA: Microsoft Is Discontinuing The Xbox Game Pass Mobile App In November
I'd really like the ability to use the groups and clubs features in the mobile app, where it could actually be useful and user friendly.
Re: Reminder: Nine Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Weekend (September 30)
Shame about Loop Hero. At least it's still on Google Play Pass. Though I do prefer playing on the tv.
Re: Xbox Unveils New Transparent Controller Along With Six 'Design Lab' Variants
Yesterday they were talking about how eco friendly they are, and here they are today releasing more garbage.
Re: 50 PS1 Games Will Be Coming To Xbox, Teases Antstream Arcade Dev
@Ricky-Spanish it's a subscription service but you have to pay yearly. Some very gullible people pay for "lifetime" access. The type of people who bought the Atari VCS or OUYA.
If you want to see what it's like to have lagging in a retro game, and have a horrible experience looking for games to play; this is the way to go
Re: 50 PS1 Games Will Be Coming To Xbox, Teases Antstream Arcade Dev
I don't believe anything they ever say.
They keep talking about building their vision gui. They sound like a cult lol.
Horrible customer service as well.
Re: Xbox Capture Issues Have Been Plaguing Community Since April's Console Update
My guess is that they're reworking the servers to change capture ability and storage amounts to work with game pass tiers.
They've already made the switch to OneDrive servers, so it'll be easy to buy more storage space.
Re: Xbox Is Cutting 650 More Jobs, Confirms Phil Spencer In Letter To Employees
I'm glad to have supported the Activision buyout. I feel like I helped so many people find new jobs.
I can't wait for Microsoft to implement more AI into it's workflows so even more people get to look for more jobs.
Every time I buy an Xbox Game Studios game, pay for game pass, or buy a Microsoft product, I know that I'm helping kill the game industry.
Re: Poll: How Much Would You Pay For An Xbox Series X Pro?
How many games are ACTUALLY for this generation right now? Definitely less than the games that are for the previous generation that people are still playing.
On Game Pass there's only around 30 games that are JUST for the new consoles. And none of them have the graphics that were promised in the tech demos. Out of the 50 most played games on Xbox, only 2 of them require a new console.
So why would we need a pro console?
Re: Soapbox: 12 Months Later, I Definitely Still Miss Xbox Games With Gold
I miss Microsoft Points lol.
Re: Talking Point: A Decade Since Its Xbox One Release, Where On Earth Is Current-Gen Minecraft?
There is no current gen.
Re: August Update Seemingly Leads To Multiplayer Issues For Some Xbox Players
@Caesar_35 They've ignored all you for this long yeah?
I'm done with Xbox then.
Re: August Update Seemingly Leads To Multiplayer Issues For Some Xbox Players
It's still broken. Xbox doesn't even want to acknowledge it. The worst is now I can't even play on Antstream. So I'm just throwing money at nothing. Wow Xbox is so fun these days.
Re: August Update Seemingly Leads To Multiplayer Issues For Some Xbox Players
I JUST resubbed to Game Pass Ultimate and now I can't play COD online.
Xbox is going downhill.
Re: Ubisoft's XDefiant Reportedly 'On Borrowed Time' Due To Shrinking Playerbase
Ubisoft is the ruiner of things. I loved Hyper Scape but noooo. And I played a bit of Xdefiant on Luna, it's alright.
Re: Xbox Is Adding A Couple Of Major Features For Discord Users
@Feffster It's basically the new version of IRC or Usenet.
Re: Switch Drummer 'Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival' Coming To Xbox
I love these games but the controller is just too damn expensive. Over $100 for a controller that essentially has 2 buttons... Uhh no.
Re: Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 8-11)
How is ESO on a free play weekend? It's always on Ultimate AND Core, and you need either of those to get the free play weekend for it.
Makes no sense to me.
Re: Four Years Later, People Are Still Getting Confused By Xbox's 'Horrible' Console Names
If you look at the reviews for just about anything, you're gonna find some hilarious idiots.
Just last week I was buying a TTRPG supplement book on weapons, and there was a guy complaining that it's not a full game.
Another example is that for every single wired controller there are people complaining that they charged it fully but can't get it to work.
My favorite as of late though has to be the complaint that the manga book they ordered was printed upside down.
Re: Forza Horizon 4 Has A Ridiculously Good Discount On Xbox Right Now
What a great game! Even better than FH5 imo.
I like that it has very distinctive different weather. As a Canadian it's in my blood to drive on snow and ice.
Like the others, it feels like a car RPG or a caRPG lol. That being said, there's a finite amount of "quests" you can go on but it's so fun to collect cars and get high scores.
Re: Xbox Is Adding New Installation Options To 'Provide More Control' Over Downloads
I'd like the ability to change the download order.
Re: Antstream Arcade Celebrates One Year On Xbox, Reveals 'Most Played Games' So Far
It's alright. But it can be pretty bad at times, especially if you're far from one of their servers. In Canada there is only one server, and it says it's in central Canada for some reason.
I wish it would temporarily install the game first, it wouldn't take long to install and then it would work without lag.
Re: Analysts Claim Xbox Game Pass Price Hikes Were 'Inevitable', And That An Ad-Tier Could Be Next
@IOI It really is mind boggling. You would think that with this tiered game pass news spreading they would drop something we actually want. An Activision game could be nice. The Activision bulk drop isn't happening anymore, and lately it's just been I indie games.
I actually like indie games but I get enough of them on the MUCH cheaper Google Play Pass.
Honestly I think they realized that GP isn't as profitable as they thought, so they're trying to kill it.
Re: PSA: Don't Forget, There Are Ways To Save Money On Xbox Game Pass
I'm just gonna unsubscribe and not buy multiplayer games anymore.
They already have me angry about resubbing to Ultimate from core to play on fire stick, but then I found out in tiny writing on a hard to find link that it only works on the newest model.
I'm done with this.
Re: Here's A Complete List Of All Price Increases Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Remember that when you pay that $2 you're making a vote for price raises.
And if you vote YES, the only thing you have to think about now is how willing you'll be to vote for it again, and how often.
Re: Here's A Complete List Of All Price Increases Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Can I no longer pay monthly for Core?
Re: Xbox Gaming Now Officially Available On Amazon Fire TV Stick
I resubbed just for this since I'm not at home and don't have Xbox with me, then I found out it only works on the 2023 fire stick 4k. They don't mention that outright, they make it sound like it works on any fire stick 4k. The supported devices list is 3 hard to find links deep.
Very annoyed.
Re: Capcom Promotes Xbox 360 Sale Ahead Of Next Month's Store Closure
What is street fighter x Tekken and where is it?
Re: Xbox's 2024 Showcase Was Great, But It Was Missing A Big ActiBlizz Announcement
I went back down to Core until they drop the ABK games. And I'm not even seeing a drip feed, so there's no point in staying on Ultimate right now.
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Xbox Games Showcase 2024?
Where is our Activision games!?
Re: Here's The Complete List Of Xbox 360 Exclusives Disappearing This July
@Banjo- It's not a cult.
Re: Here's The Complete List Of Xbox 360 Exclusives Disappearing This July
Removed
Re: Two New Dynamic Backgrounds Now Available On Xbox Series X|S
The Space Marine one has stuff moving at the bottom, under the ads lol.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Will See 'Changes' When Call Of Duty Arrives, Rumours Suggest
@Kalele Yeah, I'm switching to Core. This is getting crazy, and at this point I don't trust Xbox.
It's already expensive to live here.
Re: Xbox Exec Provides Reasoning Behind Bethesda Studio Closures
Cowardly company can't even send out the main guy.
Re: Fallout 4 Comparison Reveals How Similar The Xbox One & Next-Gen Versions Look
Tax return in hand, yet still more reason to not "upgrade" to this generation.
Re: Former Xbox Exec Likes The Idea Of 'Tipping' Developers After Beating Their Games
Rich guy thinks everyone has money to throw around.
Nothing new.
Re: Ubisoft Discusses XDefiant Development Troubles Ahead Of Xbox Server Test
There have been high school dropout stoners who built multiplayer games from scratch.
Game engineering is hardly like being a rocket scientist.
Re: Atari Is Reviving Two More Of Its Classic Franchises On Xbox Very Soon
@TheGiraffe Not every game is for everyone.
I really like the stuff Atari puts out. I have several of the Recharged games and play them often. I also have Akka Arrh which is a fantastic and very trippy game from Jeff Minter.
And of course Atari 50.
Atari is putting out some great stuff lately, and I can't wait to play these.
Re: Talking Point: Would You Be Interested In Microsoft's White Xbox Series X Revision?
4tb and a decent price, I'm in.
Re: PDP Reveals Price & Pre-Order Details For New Xbox 'Riffmaster' Guitar
@Timsixfo I bought one 3 weeks ago at a thrift shop for $6.
Re: PDP Reveals Price & Pre-Order Details For New Xbox 'Riffmaster' Guitar
Damn, I could buy rocksmith and real guitar for that price lol.
Re: Xbox Hires Former YouTube & Facebook Exec As New 'VP Of Global Partnerships'
Remember when MS ended Mixer and then said they were gonna partner with Facebook Gaming?
Re: GameSir's New Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller Sounds Like One Of The Best Yet
They always have the ugliest colours for their fantastic controllers.
Re: If Your Xbox Wishlist Has Suddenly Disappeared, You're Not Alone
I seen it gone and I was like oh okay then you don't want to sell games, back to game pass then.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Dead Island 2 On Xbox Game Pass?
@Chaotic_Neutral Because you're a vampire that was on your way to the annual vampire convention before the plane crashes.