@anoyonmus I just think there is a lot of brand loyalty which is understandable. I felt burned by the PS4 so I went back to Xbox. Game pass was enticing and very little I was interested in was coming to the ps5.
@BlueOcean I try not to pc game. My laptop was made to music/ video edit and that’s about it. It can game but nothing beats consoles for me personally. Plug it into the huge tv in the living room or use my spare 36 inch if I want to watch something and game. Or set up my s and we can couch coop. Lugging around computers isn’t fun and very bad for the internals.
@SplooshDmg Yeah I was playing with my best bud last night. Nothing is better then getting in a warthog and taking flags. Just pure fun. So many laughs, close calls, and rag doll deaths.
Halo is amazing. I didn't even know about leveling and I understand the progression very little besides just doing challenges. The gameplay is amazing. The maps are amazing. Gunplay is great. I guess leveling would be cool but I don't see how it's that important. Game is fun and had me and my mates laughing and playing together.
Good for Xbox to do this. Really irks me that people complain about not getting their game on the list. No other publisher is doing this and Microsoft is doing it for games they didn't even publish.
@Kingleo31 I too was emotional. When they were showing people meet up with their online friends really got to me. Games for me are all about friends, family and community and Xbox highlighted this really well. The BC games were great. I'm super excited for Skate 2. The Infine multiplayer drop, although spoiled, was still amazing to see the whole team at 343 there celebrating. Xbox has really done a great job at showing the love the developers have towards gaming. Here is to another 20+.
@Krzzystuff Exactly. I really liked when she talked about the gunk and how her daughter responded to that game. Corporate execs can be fine if they act human.
I'd enjoy a sim, slow paced fps to mix in with halo and bf2042. Something like counter strike or Americas Army. Objective based, one death, friendly fire, tactical.
360 was great. This generation with game pass and all the backwards comparability and fps boosts and quick resume and load times. This is the future of gaming and it’s been amazing.
Waited in line for eight hours to get mine and have no regrets. I love being a part of the xbox ecosystem. Have had a lot of fun replaying all the halos, playing xbox one games I never could play, and dozens of games on game pass. I'm really satisfied.
Would be cool on camping trips or long weeks fishing with family. Did tons of gaming with my cousins on way worse set ups. The keyboard and mouse is huge. Tons of hope for this.
@themightyant Yeah FH5 30 FPS is so good. I haven't even tried performance because I haven't run into any issues on 30 FPS. As long as frame rates are locked at 30 or 60 and it's a hard lock that never wavers, that's what I care about. I like the two options too.
I went with starfield. My expectations might come to reality when they start showing gameplay but I love sci fi. I hope there is some tongue to cheek and some quests range from the absurd to space opera.
I love early access especially when it’s bundled with future content. I know I’ll be playing Forza for years so having the vip membership and dlc to come back to is amazing. Plus Playground Games deserve any support they ask for. Truly top notch. They were doing biweekly streams for three months on this game.
@SplooshDmg Yeah I'm in-between this one and the newest one that's 400. I'm not sure where I'd put all the stuff when I'm not gaming though. Still on the fence because the controller really isn't too bad. And the dang cat loves standing on tables getting in my way when I'm gaming with peripherals. Thanks for the advice though
Easy pass from me. WWII really was an extreme let down and it was my first COD since Black Ops because that's when I thought the series was getting stale. Black Ops at least had crossbows and hatchets to play. Not my thing anymore.
10/10. I understand the review that if you’ve never played Forza why would you enjoy it now. But what the game does is perfect and the game is a tech marvel. With this and MSFS coming from Xbox, they really are pushing graphics and performance. Looks great in 30 fps too and is playable.
San Andreas is the best get for game pass. It's the most polished game of the trilogy. RPG elements, gang wars, and a great soundtrack. I loved Vice City but it really didn't hold up in last gens remake. I barely made it past the RC missions.
I always look at reviews as being suggestions. 8/10 racing game. I like racing games so that is a must play. People really take review scores too serious.
The single player campaign was actually really fun. Played a few coop missions with a buddy and those were fun. I don't care about any of the cosmetics or grinding power levels. Thought the gameplay loop and how the levels matched to your power level was rewarding. But as soon as I beat it I uninstalled so I could install Forza 5!!!!!!
Makes sense to use their tech in hololens and bring it to consumers. Minecraft and flight simulator make sense to me as games that could be proof of concept of AR. I'm more interested in AR then VR personally.
I saw that thread pop up in popularity last night and scrolled through the comments and cringed out of the app. I get constructive criticism. On the other side, if you aren't having fun or liking what you are doing, we can play other games and enjoy other hobbies.
@SplooshDmg Yeah I have a busy 4 day weekend when Halo comes out so if I can get my hands on it earlier I'll be super happy. Want to beat the campaign before all the memes and trolls get to it.
Microsoft Rewards has become a staple in my gaming. Bing stuff is easy since I can do that at work. The game stuff is usually easy and helps me try different games out. Been running 4 months of game pass through my reward points. The only caveat is I normally preorder games before their punch cards are out so I can't redeem those points.
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Re: PlayStation Team Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Xbox On Twitter
@anoyonmus I just think there is a lot of brand loyalty which is understandable. I felt burned by the PS4 so I went back to Xbox. Game pass was enticing and very little I was interested in was coming to the ps5.
Re: PlayStation Team Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Xbox On Twitter
@BlueOcean I try not to pc game. My laptop was made to music/ video edit and that’s about it. It can game but nothing beats consoles for me personally. Plug it into the huge tv in the living room or use my spare 36 inch if I want to watch something and game. Or set up my s and we can couch coop. Lugging around computers isn’t fun and very bad for the internals.
Re: Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Releases Today, Download And Play For Free
@SplooshDmg Yeah I was playing with my best bud last night. Nothing is better then getting in a warthog and taking flags. Just pure fun. So many laughs, close calls, and rag doll deaths.
Re: PlayStation Team Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Xbox On Twitter
Needs to be a lot more cooperation between all the people that love to game. If we all came together we could change the WORLD.
Bethesda games aren't exclusive because they are all coming to pc day one. Just get a PC or an X/S. We've all made sacrifices.
Re: Halo Infinite Gets Off To 'Amazing' Start, But There Are Concerns With Battle Pass Progression
Halo is amazing. I didn't even know about leveling and I understand the progression very little besides just doing challenges. The gameplay is amazing. The maps are amazing. Gunplay is great. I guess leveling would be cool but I don't see how it's that important. Game is fun and had me and my mates laughing and playing together.
Re: Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Releases Today, Download And Play For Free
Man it’s great. Gunplay feels tight. Exploration is fun. The maps are well balanced. What a gift.
Re: After Today, Xbox Won't Be Adding Any More Classic Backwards Compatible Games
Good for Xbox to do this. Really irks me that people complain about not getting their game on the list. No other publisher is doing this and Microsoft is doing it for games they didn't even publish.
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade Xbox's 20th Anniversary Celebration Event?
@Kingleo31 I too was emotional. When they were showing people meet up with their online friends really got to me. Games for me are all about friends, family and community and Xbox highlighted this really well. The BC games were great. I'm super excited for Skate 2. The Infine multiplayer drop, although spoiled, was still amazing to see the whole team at 343 there celebrating. Xbox has really done a great job at showing the love the developers have towards gaming. Here is to another 20+.
Re: Xbox Adds 76 Games To Backwards Compatibility Including TimeSplitters, Max Payne & Star Wars
I’ve seen so many people ask for max payne, doa and fear. What a list. I’ll be on skate 2!
Re: Microsoft Is Pushing Xbox's Phil Spencer To Think About Succession
@Krzzystuff Exactly. I really liked when she talked about the gunk and how her daughter responded to that game. Corporate execs can be fine if they act human.
Re: Xbox Exclusive CrossfireX Is 'Getting Closer' To Launch, Confirms Remedy
I'd enjoy a sim, slow paced fps to mix in with halo and bf2042. Something like counter strike or Americas Army. Objective based, one death, friendly fire, tactical.
Re: Microsoft Is Pushing Xbox's Phil Spencer To Think About Succession
Sarah Bond seems very passionate and really hits her interviews out of the park.
Re: These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (November 15)
@Damjam Pretty sure all six of these games are on Playstation. Luckily I got to play them all for a low price of GPU. I love games.
Re: Xbox 20th Anniversary: Which Xbox Generation Has Been The Best?
360 was great. This generation with game pass and all the backwards comparability and fps boosts and quick resume and load times. This is the future of gaming and it’s been amazing.
Re: Intergalactic Adventure Exo One Beams Onto Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Will definitely be trying this out.
Re: Random: Oops! Xbox Has Broken Its Own Twitter Account
HYPE TRAIN CHOOO CHOOO.
Re: Rumour: Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Could Shadow Drop Next Week
If they ended the event for their anniversary with a halo shadow drop that would be a huge shock.
Re: Xbox Is 'Definitely' Working On A New Version Of 1 Vs. 100, Says Report
Yeah we would have a lot of fun playing this.
Re: Video: 343 Provides An Extensive Look At Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay
Can't wait. Going to rush through the campaign so I can get the story. Then replay this a lot especially with coop.
Re: Reaction: Looking Back At An Excellent First Year For The Xbox Series X|S
Waited in line for eight hours to get mine and have no regrets. I love being a part of the xbox ecosystem. Have had a lot of fun replaying all the halos, playing xbox one games I never could play, and dozens of games on game pass. I'm really satisfied.
Re: Forza Horizon 5 Passes 4.5 Million Players, Biggest Launch Day In Xbox Game Studios History
@Snake_V5 Pretty sure you meant to say Nintendo.
Re: New xScreen Footage Shows Portable Xbox Series S Concept Is A Winner
Would be cool on camping trips or long weeks fishing with family. Did tons of gaming with my cousins on way worse set ups. The keyboard and mouse is huge. Tons of hope for this.
Re: Unpacking Is Impressing A Lot Of Xbox Game Pass Players
Yeah my partner and I love to play this and create the story with what she has. Really clever game and looks beautiful.
Re: Elden Ring Graphics And Performance Mode Details On Xbox Revealed
@themightyant Yeah FH5 30 FPS is so good. I haven't even tried performance because I haven't run into any issues on 30 FPS. As long as frame rates are locked at 30 or 60 and it's a hard lock that never wavers, that's what I care about. I like the two options too.
Re: Here Are The Release Times For Forza Horizon 5 On Xbox Game Pass
I've been playing since Thursday afternoon. Game is great. Easy to get lost in.
Re: Rumour: Xbox Fans Will 'Definitely' Want To Watch The 20th Anniversary Show
LETS GO. IM HYPED. Even if it's more xbox shoes I'll be giddy.
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Most Anticipated 2022 Video Game Release?
I went with starfield. My expectations might come to reality when they start showing gameplay but I love sci fi. I hope there is some tongue to cheek and some quests range from the absurd to space opera.
Really good year this year and beyond.
Re: Everything You Need To Know About Forza Horizon 5 On Xbox Game Pass
Game is amazing. If you like cars, music, open world, designing things, customizing, events, collecting and leveling.
Re: Master Chief's Grappleshot Takes The Spotlight In The Latest Halo Infinite Short Film
A little over acted but I’ve been enjoying these live action takes.
Re: Poll: Did You Buy The Forza Horizon 5 Premium Add-Ons Bundle?
I love early access especially when it’s bundled with future content. I know I’ll be playing Forza for years so having the vip membership and dlc to come back to is amazing. Plus Playground Games deserve any support they ask for. Truly top notch. They were doing biweekly streams for three months on this game.
Re: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (November 8-12)
What a game pass list. A little bit of something for everyone. Sports, Racing, RPG, FPS trial, GTA.
Re: Thrustmaster's T248 Hybrid Drive Wheel Is Getting An Xbox Version
@SplooshDmg Yeah I'm in-between this one and the newest one that's 400. I'm not sure where I'd put all the stuff when I'm not gaming though. Still on the fence because the controller really isn't too bad. And the dang cat loves standing on tables getting in my way when I'm gaming with peripherals. Thanks for the advice though
Re: Thrustmaster's T248 Hybrid Drive Wheel Is Getting An Xbox Version
Man these steering wheels are really tempting. Anyone got any good recommendations?
Re: Roundup: Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Call Of Duty: Vanguard
Easy pass from me. WWII really was an extreme let down and it was my first COD since Black Ops because that's when I thought the series was getting stale. Black Ops at least had crossbows and hatchets to play. Not my thing anymore.
Re: Review: Forza Horizon 5 - An Amazing Game, But One That's A Little Too Familiar
10/10. I understand the review that if you’ve never played Forza why would you enjoy it now. But what the game does is perfect and the game is a tech marvel. With this and MSFS coming from Xbox, they really are pushing graphics and performance. Looks great in 30 fps too and is playable.
Re: GTA: San Andreas Is Now Available To Pre-Install With Xbox Game Pass
San Andreas is the best get for game pass. It's the most polished game of the trilogy. RPG elements, gang wars, and a great soundtrack. I loved Vice City but it really didn't hold up in last gens remake. I barely made it past the RC missions.
Re: Roundup: Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Forza Horizon 5
I always look at reviews as being suggestions. 8/10 racing game. I like racing games so that is a must play. People really take review scores too serious.
Re: New Battlefield 2042 Trailer Showcases Just How Crazy Battlefield Portal Will Be
Hopefully they add some maps from Battlefield Vietnam. Man that game was fun.
Re: After Fan Backlash, Marvel's Avengers Removes Its Paid Consumables
The single player campaign was actually really fun. Played a few coop missions with a buddy and those were fun. I don't care about any of the cosmetics or grinding power levels. Thought the gameplay loop and how the levels matched to your power level was rewarding. But as soon as I beat it I uninstalled so I could install Forza 5!!!!!!
Re: Here's What Time Forza Horizon 5 Early Access Begins On Xbox
Can't wait. Love how MS treats midnight releases with region free. It's always midnight somewhere.
Re: Adidas Unveils Xbox 360 Forum Mid Shoes, Launching This Week
@FriendlyOctopus GREEN = MONEY = BAD = MICROSOFT MONOPOLY.
I think these shoes look great. Minimal, stylish, fleek.
Re: Microsoft Wants To Use The Metaverse To Build 'Full 3D Worlds' Of Xbox Games
Makes sense to use their tech in hololens and bring it to consumers. Minecraft and flight simulator make sense to me as games that could be proof of concept of AR. I'm more interested in AR then VR personally.
Re: Battlefield 2042's Free Xbox Game Pass Trial Begins Next Week
Already got the digital deluxe so I get access on the 12th. Always a game I'll play off and on for years.
Re: Minecraft Fans Complain About The State Of The Game On Xbox
I saw that thread pop up in popularity last night and scrolled through the comments and cringed out of the app. I get constructive criticism. On the other side, if you aren't having fun or liking what you are doing, we can play other games and enjoy other hobbies.
Re: Battlefield 2042 Could 'Potentially' Bring 120FPS To Xbox Series X|S, Claims Dev
November 12th can't come soon enough.
Re: Microsoft Store Listing Suggests Halo Infinite Could Be Getting An Early Access Launch
@Hordak Halo Wars is a real time strategy.
Re: Microsoft Store Listing Suggests Halo Infinite Could Be Getting An Early Access Launch
@SplooshDmg Yeah I have a busy 4 day weekend when Halo comes out so if I can get my hands on it earlier I'll be super happy. Want to beat the campaign before all the memes and trolls get to it.
Re: Microsoft Store Listing Suggests Halo Infinite Could Be Getting An Early Access Launch
If it's early access on the 3rd with the first years battle pass like any other game I would gladly purchase it. I'm a sucker for early access.
Re: How To Claim 2500 Bonus Microsoft Rewards Points On Xbox In November
Microsoft Rewards has become a staple in my gaming. Bing stuff is easy since I can do that at work. The game stuff is usually easy and helps me try different games out. Been running 4 months of game pass through my reward points. The only caveat is I normally preorder games before their punch cards are out so I can't redeem those points.
Re: These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (November 2-11)
Xbox been on a roll since July with MSFS and The Ascent dropping. This week is something else.