How strange that save progress doesn’t transfer for xbox but it does for the other systems. I mean I’d start a new save file anyways, and I could also pull out my 360 disc and boot up my old save, but still…
I’m surprised the SD card is not Express. With Nintendo requiring SD EX cards for the Switch 2, I figured anything that did fast loads times would also adopt it.
Xbox has no plans for its future, brand identity or acquisitions. Microsoft just wants to keep its share holders happy. So much of this makes me not want whatever the next Xbox is…
I was all in on the idea of an ASUS xbox handheld, but with the rumors of an Xbox making their own handheld in 2026...I might wait it out. The Switch 2 will keep me happy until then.
I buy all my games physical - so I hope at the very least they have detachable drive. I honesty won't be surprised of any outcome at this point, I'm just happy they're going to make another Xbox, I like the PS5 (for the exclusives) but the UX/UI and features on Xbox (I'm looking at your quick resume) are SO much better.
I never understood why the game awards happen in December. Why not do January, that way games that come out late November/early December would be considered.
It really depends on the week and how much I’m playing. My Sonos surround sound system and LG C1 tend to interact strangely and have some start up issues with the Xbox when in shutdown mode.
This is a great patch but I’m disappointed (unless I missed it in all those notes) they are making any improvements to PVP match making. Thats been such a pain for me and my friends trying to play game together.
I have so many fond memories of having a bunch of friends over and playing split screen for hours. It would be amazing if this game got backward compatibility support.
So long as I can still get a next XSX experience on my TV, I’m happy to have a hybrid consul. I just want high fidelity console gaming with quick resume. If it’s also a handsome, let’s ***** GOOOO!
I’d change a few things, but it’s so much better than the PS5 UX/UI. Everyone time I play something in my PS5, I’m annoyed that is doesn’t have quick resume among other things.
I have the 2TB expansion card and a 4TB SSD connected via USB. So I’ve got tones of storage and also delete games when I’m done or if I haven’t played them in a long awhile. I love having older games saved on my external drive, being able to jump into some perverse gen of classic game when I feel like it is very nice.
@Artois2 right!! That haven’t don’t a single meaningful thing with the service since it came out. They’ve been around long enough that they should be on par with what google stadia was doing, but xcloud remains lackluster.
@FatalBubbles What has been talked about over the last 3 years?! There hasn't been anything to talk about for the last 3 years. The reveal trailer came out 3 years ago and nothing else until the direct days ago. The lighting looks a little different, I'll give you that, but it's pretty flipping spot-on from that reveal trailer.
I’m still rather confused at how this is an Xbox problem… Non of my games have save issues. In fact, the only game I can think of that gave me any issues was Hades, it wasn’t really a save issue - it was achievements. They wouldn’t unlock. That was around when the game was on gamepass. Maybe it’s better now, but that was really annoying lol
Anyways, if someone can shed some light on the save data issue, would appreciate it.
It's shocking to me that the PS5 is selling that much more. I have all the systems, the only things I play on my PS5 are the console exclusives. The Xbox is SO much better for UX & UI, I play all third-party games on it and consequently, most of my gaming time is on the XSX. Every time I turn on my PS5 and have to reload into a game (even though it's very fast...) it's painfully annoying not having something like quick resume on it.
This just goes to show you, most people buy systems blindly and don't look at features...and of course, for the exclusives 🫠
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Re: 'Tides Of Annihilation' Is Looking Pretty Impressive So Far, And It'll Be Xbox Play Anywhere
I want to watch this as an anime...What was a spectacular boss fight.
Re: Xbox Is Selling New 'Limited Edition' SpongeBob Controllers, But They Don't Come Cheap
If you don't get the metallic triggers, the design lab is actually cheaper. All of them are overpriced though.
Re: Red Dead Redemption To Receive Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade This December
How strange that save progress doesn’t transfer for xbox but it does for the other systems. I mean I’d start a new save file anyways, and I could also pull out my 360 disc and boot up my old save, but still…
Re: Report: Xbox Has Been Asking Its Studios To Hit 'Higher Profit Margins' Since 2023
@Balaam_ I can just imagine Phil force choking a studio head
"I find your lack of profits disturbing..."
Re: New Rumours Suggest PS6 & Next-Gen Xbox Could Both Release In 2027
They should both wait until Trump is out of office so they can sell the hardware for a reasonable price.
Re: Sandisk Reveals Details & Prices For Its Initial ROG Xbox Ally Accessories
I’m surprised the SD card is not Express. With Nintendo requiring SD EX cards for the Switch 2, I figured anything that did fast loads times would also adopt it.
Re: Xbox & PlayStation Reveal Full List Of Halo Content Coming To Helldivers 2
This is so cool! Is this war bond exclusive to Xbox players?
Re: Xbox Will Apparently Announce More PS5 & Switch 2 Ports 'In The Coming Weeks'
I personally really want sea of thieves on the Switch 2, come on Phil! Give it to me and take more of my money! 💸
Re: Report: Xbox Execs Were 'Blown Away' By Cancelled ZeniMax Game Earlier This Year
Xbox has no plans for its future, brand identity or acquisitions. Microsoft just wants to keep its share holders happy. So much of this makes me not want whatever the next Xbox is…
Re: Helldivers 2 Is Officially Releasing For Xbox This August
If they do cross platform saves….I’ll totally buy it again on Xbox, for democracy!
Re: Two More Xbox Games Are Being Cancelled, Including Perfect Dark
A shame. This is what happens when you go on an acquisition spree and then need to make the shareholders happy.
Re: Roundup: All The Xbox Reveals From The June 2025 Capcom Showcase
Really hope Pragmata is as cool as it looks
Re: Mecha BREAK Release Date Announced, Free-To-Play Timed Exclusive On Xbox
I love that is a timed exclusive for Xbox, I’m not sure this game is for though. If it gets stellar reviews, I might check it out.
Re: Two Major Free-To-Play Games Are Launching On Xbox This Week
Is ZZZ any good? It hadn't come across my radar until it started popping up on my xbox dashboard
Re: Talking Point: Will You Be Buying The 2025 Xbox Handheld From ASUS?
I was all in on the idea of an ASUS xbox handheld, but with the rumors of an Xbox making their own handheld in 2026...I might wait it out. The Switch 2 will keep me happy until then.
Re: Hellblade 2 Announced For PS5 Alongside 'Enhanced' Edition On Xbox
Crazy to think that soon the best way to play an Xbox Studio game will be on the PS5 Pro.
Re: EA Cuts Hundreds Of Jobs, Respawn Announces Two Cancelled Games
My heart will hold hope for Titanfall 3...one day
Re: ASUS Xbox Handheld Set To Rival The Nintendo Switch 2 In Price
I'll be surprised if I don't end up with both!
Re: Talking Point: Will Any Next-Gen Xbox Have A Disc Drive?
I buy all my games physical - so I hope at the very least they have detachable drive. I honesty won't be surprised of any outcome at this point, I'm just happy they're going to make another Xbox, I like the PS5 (for the exclusives) but the UX/UI and features on Xbox (I'm looking at your quick resume) are SO much better.
Re: Report: Xbox Handheld For 2025 Being Made By ASUS, Will Feature Console-Like Interface
So if its doing windows with an xbox interface, will I be able to download and use steam?
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Game Awards 2024?
I never understood why the game awards happen in December. Why not do January, that way games that come out late November/early December would be considered.
Re: 34% Of Xbox Owners Still Don't Use The 'Energy Saving' Option In 2024
It really depends on the week and how much I’m playing. My Sonos surround sound system and LG C1 tend to interact strangely and have some start up issues with the Xbox when in shutdown mode.
Re: Space Marine 2 Update '3.0' Now Live On Xbox, Here Are The Patch Notes
This is a great patch but I’m disappointed (unless I missed it in all those notes) they are making any improvements to PVP match making. Thats been such a pain for me and my friends trying to play game together.
Re: Microsoft Had Two Transformers Games Rated In Australia Last Month
Oh my gosh, the high moon studios Transformers games were SO GOOD!
Re: Rumour: Day One Releases Delayed On A 'Case-By-Case Basis' For Xbox Game Pass Standard Tier
Phil, if you’re reading this….just make it clear all very clear and no one will be upset.
Re: 'Blur' Is An Xbox 360 Classic That Deserves Backwards Compatibility
I have so many fond memories of having a bunch of friends over and playing split screen for hours. It would be amazing if this game got backward compatibility support.
Re: Gears Creator Cliffy B Discusses What He'd Like To See In Gears Of War: E-Day
He must have skipped the insomniac Spider-man games.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Interested In Any Of The New Xbox Series X|S Models?
I'll buy a new Xbox if it's more powerful than the current offerings like what the X1X so like an XSX Pro or whatever they end up calling it.
Re: Starfield Mods Bring Batman And Star Wars Skins To Xbox Series X|S
Does a skin/mod like that disable achievements?
Re: Ninja Theory Explains Why Headphones Are So Important In Hellblade 2
@GamingFan4Lyf thanks for explaining! I will absolutely play this with my headphones now.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Can Be Played Offline, Confirms Ubisoft
Is this going to be a digital only game?
Re: Xbox's New 'This Is Halo' Trailer Summarises 343's Journey With Halo Infinite
Trailer got me, time to visit halo again.
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Favourite Quick Resume Games On Xbox Series X|S?
I’m usually jumping between a main game and 3 sub games that are easy to play in bite size times
Re: Talking Point: Would You Mind If The Next Xbox Was A Portable Console?
So long as I can still get a next XSX experience on my TV, I’m happy to have a hybrid consul. I just want high fidelity console gaming with quick resume. If it’s also a handsome, let’s ***** GOOOO!
Re: Talking Point: Are You Excited For Remedy's Max Payne 1+2 Remake?
This was a little that a little over my head when I was younger and I never played it. I’m definitely interested in a remake!
Re: Talking Point: Almost A Year On, What Do You Think Of The Current Xbox Dashboard?
I’d change a few things, but it’s so much better than the PS5 UX/UI. Everyone time I play something in my PS5, I’m annoyed that is doesn’t have quick resume among other things.
Re: Leaked Images Reveal 'First Look' At White, All-Digital Xbox Series X
That’s a high price point for an all digital X. My guess is it comes with 3TB of internal storage.
Re: Major Game Maker Reportedly Questioning Xbox Support Amidst 'Falling Sales'
I live in the US and feel like Xbox doesn’t advertise nearly as much as PlayStation and that’s a contributing reason for lower sales here.
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Series X|S Owners, How's Your Storage Looking In 2024?
I have the 2TB expansion card and a 4TB SSD connected via USB. So I’ve got tones of storage and also delete games when I’m done or if I haven’t played them in a long awhile.
I love having older games saved on my external drive, being able to jump into some perverse gen of classic game when I feel like it is very nice.
I think I’m using 3.5TB of my 7TB of storage.
Re: Microsoft 'Feared' The End Of Console Gaming As Early As Xbox 360, Says Peter Moore
And that thinking lets to the horribly handled launch of the Xbox one. Make a lot more sense with that context. Never make decisions out of fear!!!
Re: Xbox Approves Of New 'Better xCloud' Feature That Offers Multiple Improvements
@Artois2 right!! That haven’t don’t a single meaningful thing with the service since it came out.
They’ve been around long enough that they should be on par with what google stadia was doing, but xcloud remains lackluster.
Re: Remedy Purchases Full Rights To 'Control' Franchise From 505 Games
I love this for them. Can’t wait to see Control 2, Remedy is such a great studio. I just hope they don’t go full digital for the control series.
Re: Obsidian Returns With A Fresh Look At 'Avowed' Ahead Of 2024 Release
@FatalBubbles What has been talked about over the last 3 years?! There hasn't been anything to talk about for the last 3 years. The reveal trailer came out 3 years ago and nothing else until the direct days ago. The lighting looks a little different, I'll give you that, but it's pretty flipping spot-on from that reveal trailer.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Think Xbox Will Release Another Disc-Based Console?
Honestly, I don’t expect it. But I definitely will always buy a device that takes physical media vs digital only
Re: Obsidian Returns With A Fresh Look At 'Avowed' Ahead Of 2024 Release
@FatalBubbles what are you smoking, I want some!!! It looks exactly like the reveal trailer 😂
Re: Ubisoft Wants Players To 'Feel Comfortable Not Owning Games' In Future
Now more than ever I’m buying physical copies of films and games. I want to own my library and take it offline anytime I choose.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Hoping To See Over The Next Year From Xbox?
I would love to see some quality of life improvements. Stuff like Dolby Atmos being fixed so we’re able to use it without a massive delay.
Re: Xbox Sets Target Date For Baldur's Gate 3 Deleted Saves Fix
I’m still rather confused at how this is an Xbox problem… Non of my games have save issues. In fact, the only game I can think of that gave me any issues was Hades, it wasn’t really a save issue - it was achievements. They wouldn’t unlock. That was around when the game was on gamepass. Maybe it’s better now, but that was really annoying lol
Anyways, if someone can shed some light on the save data issue, would appreciate it.
Re: Starfield's Recent Review Rating Has Dropped To 'Mostly Negative' On Steam
Haters gonna hate.
Re: Report Claims Xbox Series X|S Sales Have Fallen By Around 15% In 2023
It's shocking to me that the PS5 is selling that much more. I have all the systems, the only things I play on my PS5 are the console exclusives. The Xbox is SO much better for UX & UI, I play all third-party games on it and consequently, most of my gaming time is on the XSX. Every time I turn on my PS5 and have to reload into a game (even though it's very fast...) it's painfully annoying not having something like quick resume on it.
This just goes to show you, most people buy systems blindly and don't look at features...and of course, for the exclusives 🫠