@Fiendish-Beaver Yeah I buy the PS consoles too, and just play their exclusives on there (How do MS not understand this?). I must admit I have not enjoyed the PS5 that much, it's been a really poor generation for me. It's put me right off a PS6, so yeah here I am feeling like I am out on Sony and MS, maybe I am getting old and grumpy?! Or maybe gaming is just in a bad spot right now.
For next gen gaming I am going to be an observer, who knows what will happen.
@Fiendish-Beaver
I suggest we don't buy. Everyone should pause purchases, cancel subs if they want to too.
I have GP Essential, in case I want to pop on a COD or maybe PUBG. They will have no more of my money. Perhaps if they pull an absolute blinder of a turn around with a really compelling PCXbox, but really, who has any faith left in them to actually do that? I would not buy one at launch, and I say that as somneone who bought all their consoles at launch after the OG (the OG I was a bit later).
My suggestion to the Xbox community, pause all spending now, sit and wait.
@Fiendish-Beaver I enjoy random indie games, and had a spell of achievement hunting as competition with friends, so that definitely swelled my library! All those quick cheevo games for a few quid. What was I thinking?! Haha. That and lots of deep sale purchases, but yeah a lot of games down the toilet if my Series X dies. I can't believe we are here, what a crap situation.
I guess I gambled and backed the losing horse. Ah well, I stopped buying games on Xbox when the writing was on the wall, it's a legacy machine and platform for me. I will enjoy my Switch 2 and if I want more advanced games then maybe I will look into a new PC, but I doubt it, that would be expensive and I feel more like playing retro and fun Nintendo style games right now, they work better for playing with my daughter anyway.
TBH if a new console gets released or not is totally irrelevant at this stage. They don’t release one, Xbox hardware is dead, they do release one, the death is prolonged. I say this as someone who has treated Xbox as his primary platform since the OG… It’s done, it’s over, they killed it.
When they went multiplatform with their big games they destroyed the need to own an Xbox, and without that need you get lower sales, and with lower sales you get less third party support. People will buy a PC or a PlayStation. It’s over, at this point it’s like watching a terminally ill relative die. There is no hope.
Their only strategy now can be a PC/Xbox hybrid that allows native access to everyone’s Xbox library (mine is literally thousands of digital games*). This is much rumoured, but I am probably better sticking with my Series X legacy machine for those games. Let’s see, maybe they will impress us all, but yeah, as a standard console Xbox is dead… and with all the moves MS has made they are making it a lot easier for even hardcore users of the platform to say goodbye.
*I just checked, 2,138 digital games. Add some physical (mostly a ton of 360 games) and all the GWG titles and yeah, I am in deep with a corpse console. This is why people are upset, that investment is in jeopardy.
I have a Core sub (now Essesnial), for the rare occasions I actually turn on my former favourite current console brand. Is this increasing in price? If so does this mean that my sub will be cut short? Or will the rest of it play out for the number of months left? Just give me XB Live Gold for £40 per year like the old days for online play only, I don't care about any of the other inclusions.
Anyway, another nail in the XBOX coffin, so sad to see, I am an Xbox 'whale', I have had all the consoles and have thousands of games, well they started to scare me off some time ago and the news keeps on getting worse and worse.
Sad to think that Xbox had a place in my heart alongside Atari, Sinclair and Commodore. I guess they are also a legacy brand now too. Well, you can still buy new hardware from the other three companies right now (the Next is licensed, but you get me) and they aren't a rip off! So I guess a dead legacy brand, poor old Xbox has been killed by MS.
Retro, Switch 2 and low end PC gaming on my laptop are my current choices. MS are getting no more of my pennies.
@BaldB3lper78 I was also hoping for a Switch 2 version, as with MS's business pivot I have now considered Nintendo my primary format. Fingers crossed. I will buy it on Xbox even if it does come to Switch, but only when discounted, to get the play anywhere PC version.
When you think about all the official controllers that MS have released, tons of them, many variants and special editions, then for Rare it's farmed out to a third party. Meh.
Don't get me wrong, 8bitdo make nice gear, but come on, an official one would have been better. Could you imagine them doing a third party 343 controller? Or a Turn 10 one? It's indicitive of the regards that Rare are held in I guess. Pah.
I don't like the deisgn either, it doesn't scream Rare to me at all, also it just looks like a third party Switch controller... which I think they are aiming it at anyway.
Yeah I can still have a lot of fun with 2600 River Raid, Gas Hog, Dark Cavern and so many more, plus Atari are releasing new carts now, so even that new game itch is covered.
Evercade has lots of Atari and other retro console and computer games covered, plus arcade too.
I really feel a lot of people will step away from modern gaming as it becomes increasingly void of new ideas and ever higher prices. I'll still watch and keep up with releases, but my money is best spent on retro and new software on retro platforms. Besides, retro games respect your time more and don't keep trying to put their hand in your pocket for more money after purchase.
As long as I can continue to play PUBG then that's most of my modern gaming time taken there.
I am glad that I already have all the consoles that I need - Xbox Series, PS5 and Switch1. Outside of that the Evercade, Quest and Atari + range take most of my time anyway. I think it's mostly bye bye to modern gaming for me. Meh.
Besides, you can in 2025 use a VCR Xbox One and still have a good enough experience, cloud for high end and those games which aren't released on it, and all others that are run just fine anyway. I am sure my Series X will be good for another 5 years plus at least. It's probaby all PC and cloud after that anyway... if I want modern gaming at that point. We will see, feeling tapped out at this point, modern gaming = No innovation, diminishing returns on graphics, high prices... Yawn.
@Gmork The same reason people also consume classic Movies/TV, Music, books, some of is timeless and entertaining.
I get what you are saying though, the gaming undustry is leaning into it a bit too much. I think this is because it's 'safe', finanacially publishers can afford very few misses, they need lots of hits to keep going in hard finanfical times.
I enjoyed this game back when it was released, but I think when I play the remaster it will feel very of it's time - Dated, but with some charm. It's not something I'd pay full price for, in a sale I may pick it up, maybe a deep one on Steam.
@GeeForce Hey! A ZX Spectrum like dynamic background would be awesome! MS own Ulitimate so we could have some really nice backgrounds, My namesake included.
I have played a few of the games on this list, and some of their other games too. Yeah, they are good for fast and cheap cheevos, but some genuinely are fun too. Of the ones that are being delisted I enjoyed Infestor, I'd recommend that one, oh and Daggerhood was fun too.
I believe the press release only mentioned Unreal 5 for the PC version, with the update to the PS and XB being proper current gen updates rather than the gen aware versions that both platforms currently have. This will still be good as they can squeeze better loading and visuals out of a real update, the performance is already great on current gen anyway. This makes me think that the old gen version will be left behind by the end of the year with support withdrawn and access to it closed. No way they will service cross gen updates and the PC, they'd be spread too thin.
I still have my first gen Elite Controller, as I was awaiting a third iteration. This far into the waiting game I have considered jumping in on the Elite 2 a few times but have stopped myself. I've looked at maybe getting a Gamsir , Scuff or others recently, but have decided to wait a little longer, let's see what happens.
@dskatter Ah really? That is an odd decision, there are millions of PS4s still being used out there, and an Xbox One version ready to be ported. They missed out on a lot of sales there. Funny to think it's still a last gen Xbox exclusive. 🤣
Ah yes Milo. MS were ridiculed about it as it was deemed creepy. MS were just ahead of their time, again! They just can't seem to convert their innovations and ideas, instead others do it later and with greater success. Must be so frustrating for them.
I'm looking forward to seeing the analysis of the PS4 version (I assume it's going to last gen too). The Forza series was very well optimised for the Xbox One generation. I think they will be identical, or maybe a little better draw distance, Motorsport and Horizon were all already 1080p anyway.
@fatpunkslim Do you really believe that FH6 will release 4 years later on PS? I hope that you are proved to be correct, it would be a very smart way to sell Xbox consoles, tease PS owners with the latest but now old game in a series, then make them jump for the new shiny. I just don't see it, I think it will be a same day release across all formats.
@Kaloudz Wow, they really are bringing back Buffy! Will it work now? Or is it too 'of it's time'? Really hoping it will be like the old days.
At this point it's clear that all games will be on PS5 and this site continually mentioning it seems to indicate an intention to be multiformat anyway. That's fine, it's a great site and I play on all consoles, but the constant articles may be annoying some users... I guess that's good for engagement.
@Coletrain If it rebrands to Pure Gaming and becomes a PS, Nintendo, PC and mobile site then fantastic. That's where all the Xbox games will be anyway, and remember everything is an Xbox now, MS said it themselves.
@ZAHMED I personally think it very very unlikely that Sony will start making all their games available on Xbox and Nintendo. Do you really think that? What would be their incentive to do that?
My comments on this site were made with sadness, and well wishes to the staff. Do you actually recall that the site has shut down once already due to the lack of popularity of the Xbox brand? I was here for it, it happened... and I predict it will happen again (sadly).
As a multi platform gamer who has always preferred the Xbox I am saddened by this as it is clearly signalling the end times of the current platform. Yeah everything may go cloud anyway but I feel MS have jumped too soon. The sales and therefore support of the next console (if it happens) will be pitiful. Perhaps a PC with an Xbox mode could work, maybe a handheld version, but yeah it's done as we know it. Expect gaming to get more expensive under a greedy Sony without direct competition...
I’ve enjoyed every Xbox generation since the OG, it has been my primary platform, and prefer the controller, achievements and the whole ecosystem in general. I guess I now have to consider my XSX and XSS as legacy retro devices that I play my massive digital library on. That library better stay accessible for free and not put behind a streaming subscription paywall. I think I should download my entire digital library to USB harddrives/SSDs just in case, they can sit happily in a drawer as a back up.
@8bit4Life
At this point they must be running out of unusual names. Pehaps they could have a total reset and go with... Xbox Six. Then it's clear that it's a gen ahead of PS5. Kinda makes sense too:
1) XBOX
2) XBOX 360
3) XBOX ONE
4) XBOX ONE X*
5) XBOX SERIES
6) XBOX SIX (and maybe XBOX SIX Portable)
*It was almost a generational leap over an underpowered console and came later too, whereas the two Series consoles released at the same time. They managed to skip numbers with Windows by claiming an update to Windows 8 was basically Windows 9, Win 8 was followed with Win10.
Do it MS, make it clear for the parent in the street.
Xbox has been my primary console since the OG, and I have built a massive digital library up to now. My concern is that that libary, how will I access it (locally, for free and no sub required).
Right now it looks like I will have to keep my Series X as an 'Xbox Portal' as they are likely to stop making consoles soon. Even if they do make one more gen I feel that with the current strategy the sales will be so abysmal it will ensure it is the final one and I may skip it anyway.
In principal I don't care if Xbox games appear on other platforms, fine, my enjoyment is not spoilt, but Sony and Nintendo won't do it so basically no-one will need to buy an Xbox for new games = Death of sales. People will buy a PS or Nintendo.
Back to my digital library that I once felt confident as safe, not any more. It's basically on my Series X. Meh, sad times for Xbox, a brand I have enjoyed for all these years, being killed off by stupid decisions.
I have been playing less and less modern games over the last year, instead playing Atari 2600/7800 and Evercade games. If I want to play new stuff perhaps it should be purchased on PC, off to Steam I guess... Glad I never got that Xbox tattoo! Haha
As a multi plat gamer I could have played this at any point on my PS5... but I haven't. I am glad it's come to Xbox though so others have the chance to play it.
As Xbox is my prefered platform I'll look out for analysis videos to see how well the port has been done, you never know, at the dicounted price I may try it, unlikely though.
I am bit out of touch with the DLC for this game. I take it this and the Fast X DLC are not included in the premium FH5? Are there any others which are being sold separately too?
This shambling corpse of a terrible business should have died years and years ago, finally it looks like the end is nigh. Sad for people who lose their job, won't miss the shop at all.
Who actually uses Game?!? Ah, that's why it's on it's deathbed. Haha
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Re: Xbox Details All Of The New Content Packed Into Its Halo: Campaign Evolved Remake
Yeah, they'll be a lot of new stuff:
Trophies
Playstation cloud saves
Dual sense features
Highest resolution graphics on PS5 Pro
Re: Talking Point: Would You Still Buy An Elite Series 3 Controller For Xbox Series X|S?
It's too late now. The gap has been too long and third parties actually make great alternatives.
Re: Xbox Issues Statement Denying Rumour That Next-Gen Console Could Be Cancelled
@Fiendish-Beaver
Agreed, that PS5 controller is awful. You can't beat an Xbox controller, although a Switch Pro 2 is pretty nice as well.
Re: Xbox Issues Statement Denying Rumour That Next-Gen Console Could Be Cancelled
@Fiendish-Beaver Yeah I buy the PS consoles too, and just play their exclusives on there (How do MS not understand this?). I must admit I have not enjoyed the PS5 that much, it's been a really poor generation for me. It's put me right off a PS6, so yeah here I am feeling like I am out on Sony and MS, maybe I am getting old and grumpy?! Or maybe gaming is just in a bad spot right now.
For next gen gaming I am going to be an observer, who knows what will happen.
Re: Xbox Issues Statement Denying Rumour That Next-Gen Console Could Be Cancelled
@Fiendish-Beaver
I suggest we don't buy. Everyone should pause purchases, cancel subs if they want to too.
I have GP Essential, in case I want to pop on a COD or maybe PUBG. They will have no more of my money. Perhaps if they pull an absolute blinder of a turn around with a really compelling PCXbox, but really, who has any faith left in them to actually do that? I would not buy one at launch, and I say that as somneone who bought all their consoles at launch after the OG (the OG I was a bit later).
My suggestion to the Xbox community, pause all spending now, sit and wait.
Re: Xbox Issues Statement Denying Rumour That Next-Gen Console Could Be Cancelled
@Fiendish-Beaver
I enjoy random indie games, and had a spell of achievement hunting as competition with friends, so that definitely swelled my library! All those quick cheevo games for a few quid. What was I thinking?! Haha. That and lots of deep sale purchases, but yeah a lot of games down the toilet if my Series X dies. I can't believe we are here, what a crap situation.
I guess I gambled and backed the losing horse. Ah well, I stopped buying games on Xbox when the writing was on the wall, it's a legacy machine and platform for me. I will enjoy my Switch 2 and if I want more advanced games then maybe I will look into a new PC, but I doubt it, that would be expensive and I feel more like playing retro and fun Nintendo style games right now, they work better for playing with my daughter anyway.
Re: Xbox Issues Statement Denying Rumour That Next-Gen Console Could Be Cancelled
TBH if a new console gets released or not is totally irrelevant at this stage. They don’t release one, Xbox hardware is dead, they do release one, the death is prolonged. I say this as someone who has treated Xbox as his primary platform since the OG… It’s done, it’s over, they killed it.
When they went multiplatform with their big games they destroyed the need to own an Xbox, and without that need you get lower sales, and with lower sales you get less third party support. People will buy a PC or a PlayStation. It’s over, at this point it’s like watching a terminally ill relative die. There is no hope.
Their only strategy now can be a PC/Xbox hybrid that allows native access to everyone’s Xbox library (mine is literally thousands of digital games*). This is much rumoured, but I am probably better sticking with my Series X legacy machine for those games. Let’s see, maybe they will impress us all, but yeah, as a standard console Xbox is dead… and with all the moves MS has made they are making it a lot easier for even hardcore users of the platform to say goodbye.
*I just checked, 2,138 digital games. Add some physical (mostly a ton of 360 games) and all the GWG titles and yeah, I am in deep with a corpse console. This is why people are upset, that investment is in jeopardy.
Re: Here's A Breakdown Of All The New Prices For Xbox Game Pass As Of October 2025
I have a Core sub (now Essesnial), for the rare occasions I actually turn on my former favourite current console brand. Is this increasing in price? If so does this mean that my sub will be cut short? Or will the rest of it play out for the number of months left? Just give me XB Live Gold for £40 per year like the old days for online play only, I don't care about any of the other inclusions.
Anyway, another nail in the XBOX coffin, so sad to see, I am an Xbox 'whale', I have had all the consoles and have thousands of games, well they started to scare me off some time ago and the news keeps on getting worse and worse.
Sad to think that Xbox had a place in my heart alongside Atari, Sinclair and Commodore. I guess they are also a legacy brand now too. Well, you can still buy new hardware from the other three companies right now (the Next is licensed, but you get me) and they aren't a rip off! So I guess a dead legacy brand, poor old Xbox has been killed by MS.
Retro, Switch 2 and low end PC gaming on my laptop are my current choices. MS are getting no more of my pennies.
#FUMS
Re: Xbox Confirms Forza Horizon 6 Will Come To PS5, But Not On Launch
@BaldB3lper78 I was also hoping for a Switch 2 version, as with MS's business pivot I have now considered Nintendo my primary format. Fingers crossed. I will buy it on Xbox even if it does come to Switch, but only when discounted, to get the play anywhere PC version.
Re: 8BitDo Unveils Its First Xbox Wireless Controller To Celebrate Rare's 40th Anniversary
When you think about all the official controllers that MS have released, tons of them, many variants and special editions, then for Rare it's farmed out to a third party. Meh.
Don't get me wrong, 8bitdo make nice gear, but come on, an official one would have been better. Could you imagine them doing a third party 343 controller? Or a Turn 10 one? It's indicitive of the regards that Rare are held in I guess. Pah.
I don't like the deisgn either, it doesn't scream Rare to me at all, also it just looks like a third party Switch controller... which I think they are aiming it at anyway.
Re: Talking Point: Would You Still Buy An Xbox At Microsoft's 2025 Prices?
If I didn't have an Xbox now, I would just put it towards a PC upgrade. Same with the PS5 prices, and I am not buying a Switch 2.
Re: Xbox Is Raising The Price Of Consoles, Games And Accessories
@ElkinFencer10 Hello fellow Atarian!
Yeah I can still have a lot of fun with 2600 River Raid, Gas Hog, Dark Cavern and so many more, plus Atari are releasing new carts now, so even that new game itch is covered.
Evercade has lots of Atari and other retro console and computer games covered, plus arcade too.
I really feel a lot of people will step away from modern gaming as it becomes increasingly void of new ideas and ever higher prices. I'll still watch and keep up with releases, but my money is best spent on retro and new software on retro platforms. Besides, retro games respect your time more and don't keep trying to put their hand in your pocket for more money after purchase.
As long as I can continue to play PUBG then that's most of my modern gaming time taken there.
Re: Xbox Is Raising The Price Of Consoles, Games And Accessories
I am glad that I already have all the consoles that I need - Xbox Series, PS5 and Switch1. Outside of that the Evercade, Quest and Atari + range take most of my time anyway. I think it's mostly bye bye to modern gaming for me. Meh.
Besides, you can in 2025 use a VCR Xbox One and still have a good enough experience, cloud for high end and those games which aren't released on it, and all others that are run just fine anyway. I am sure my Series X will be good for another 5 years plus at least. It's probaby all PC and cloud after that anyway... if I want modern gaming at that point. We will see, feeling tapped out at this point, modern gaming = No innovation, diminishing returns on graphics, high prices... Yawn.
Re: Microsoft Celebrates 50th Anniversary With New Dynamic Background For Xbox Series X|S
@GeeForce Yes, amazing to play those classics on a modern console, I just wish they'd use the old IP for some new games too.
Re: Croc Remastered Is Now On Xbox, And The Reviews Are Divided Over It
@Gmork The same reason people also consume classic Movies/TV, Music, books, some of is timeless and entertaining.
I get what you are saying though, the gaming undustry is leaning into it a bit too much. I think this is because it's 'safe', finanacially publishers can afford very few misses, they need lots of hits to keep going in hard finanfical times.
Re: Croc Remastered Is Now On Xbox, And The Reviews Are Divided Over It
I enjoyed this game back when it was released, but I think when I play the remaster it will feel very of it's time - Dated, but with some charm. It's not something I'd pay full price for, in a sale I may pick it up, maybe a deep one on Steam.
Re: Microsoft Celebrates 50th Anniversary With New Dynamic Background For Xbox Series X|S
@GeeForce Hey! A ZX Spectrum like dynamic background would be awesome! MS own Ulitimate so we could have some really nice backgrounds, My namesake included.
Re: Publisher Ratalaika Games Is Delisting 6 'Easy Gamerscore' Titles From The Xbox Store
I have played a few of the games on this list, and some of their other games too. Yeah, they are good for fast and cheap cheevos, but some genuinely are fun too. Of the ones that are being delisted I enjoyed Infestor, I'd recommend that one, oh and Daggerhood was fun too.
Re: PUBG Is Planning A Fresh Start On Xbox Series X|S With 'Impressive' Unreal Engine 5 Visuals
@kezelpaso
I believe the press release only mentioned Unreal 5 for the PC version, with the update to the PS and XB being proper current gen updates rather than the gen aware versions that both platforms currently have. This will still be good as they can squeeze better loading and visuals out of a real update, the performance is already great on current gen anyway. This makes me think that the old gen version will be left behind by the end of the year with support withdrawn and access to it closed. No way they will service cross gen updates and the PC, they'd be spread too thin.
Re: Talking Point: What Should Microsoft Call The '2027' Xbox Console & Handheld?
@Foxx_64740 Haha, great minds then!
Xbox 6 makes sense doesn't it? No more boring complaints about the naming convention they follow.
Re: Site News: An Update About The Pure Xbox YouTube Channel
Sorry to hear this, good luck for the future!
It is of course indicitive of where Xbox is as a brand right now, sadly. Others entities to follow no doubt...
Re: Talking Point: What Should Microsoft Call The '2027' Xbox Console & Handheld?
@Foxx_64740
This is exactly what I have posted previously on here, did you copy me?
The new Xbox IS the 6th Xbox (One X was basically a generational leap over the One, therefore it fits).
Home Console - Xbox 6
Portable Console - Xbox Portable
Clear naming convention that makes sense, they should do it... But they won't will they?! Hmmm
Re: Talking Point: Whatever Happened To The Xbox Elite Controller Series 3?
I still have my first gen Elite Controller, as I was awaiting a third iteration. This far into the waiting game I have considered jumping in on the Elite 2 a few times but have stopped myself. I've looked at maybe getting a Gamsir , Scuff or others recently, but have decided to wait a little longer, let's see what happens.
Re: Xbox Is Delivering Some Of Its 'Biggest Updates Ever' As Forza & Age Move To PS5
@dskatter Ah really? That is an odd decision, there are millions of PS4s still being used out there, and an Xbox One version ready to be ported. They missed out on a lot of sales there. Funny to think it's still a last gen Xbox exclusive. 🤣
Re: PlayStation's New AI Experiment Is Reminding Xbox Fans Of 'Project Milo'
Ah yes Milo. MS were ridiculed about it as it was deemed creepy. MS were just ahead of their time, again! They just can't seem to convert their innovations and ideas, instead others do it later and with greater success. Must be so frustrating for them.
Re: Xbox Is Delivering Some Of Its 'Biggest Updates Ever' As Forza & Age Move To PS5
I'm looking forward to seeing the analysis of the PS4 version (I assume it's going to last gen too). The Forza series was very well optimised for the Xbox One generation. I think they will be identical, or maybe a little better draw distance, Motorsport and Horizon were all already 1080p anyway.
Re: Talking Point: If The Next-Gen Xbox Is More 'PC-Like', Will You Still Buy It?
Right now I think the next Xbox being a console/PC hybrid is the only way I will be buying it, so yeah, I hope it happens.
They have to be different to Sony, and they have acknowledged that, so I think this will happen.
Re: Phil Spencer Says Xbox Is Done Trying To Convince PS5 & Switch Players To Move Over
@fatpunkslim Do you really believe that FH6 will release 4 years later on PS? I hope that you are proved to be correct, it would be a very smart way to sell Xbox consoles, tease PS owners with the latest but now old game in a series, then make them jump for the new shiny. I just don't see it, I think it will be a same day release across all formats.
Re: Phil Spencer Says Xbox Is Done Trying To Convince PS5 & Switch Players To Move Over
Instead his current strategy is to move all Xbox owners over to Sony and Nintendo. Haha
Re: Two More Xbox First-Party Games Are Moving To PS5 In 2025
@Kaloudz
Wow, they really are bringing back Buffy! Will it work now? Or is it too 'of it's time'? Really hoping it will be like the old days.
At this point it's clear that all games will be on PS5 and this site continually mentioning it seems to indicate an intention to be multiformat anyway. That's fine, it's a great site and I play on all consoles, but the constant articles may be annoying some users... I guess that's good for engagement.
Re: Forza Horizon 5 Officially Announced For PS5, Drifts Over In Spring 2025
@ZAHMED Hope so mate, I've always enjoyed this site, and community. 😊
Re: Xbox Leaker Believes Gears Collection Is Real, Will Launch On PS5 Day One
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Re: Xbox Leaker Believes Gears Collection Is Real, Will Launch On PS5 Day One
At this point all I can say is... LOL. 🤷🏻
Re: Halo PS5 Rumours Resurface Following Forza Horizon 5 Announcement
The strategy is clear, they will put it on PS for sure, and if they are following their strategy they should. A PS is an Xbox. 💁🏻🤦🏻
Re: Forza Horizon 5 Officially Announced For PS5, Drifts Over In Spring 2025
@Coletrain If it rebrands to Pure Gaming and becomes a PS, Nintendo, PC and mobile site then fantastic. That's where all the Xbox games will be anyway, and remember everything is an Xbox now, MS said it themselves.
Re: Forza Horizon 5 Officially Announced For PS5, Drifts Over In Spring 2025
@Trmn8r Yep, Sega, Atari, Xbox. ☹️
Re: Forza Horizon 5 Officially Announced For PS5, Drifts Over In Spring 2025
@ZAHMED I personally think it very very unlikely that Sony will start making all their games available on Xbox and Nintendo. Do you really think that? What would be their incentive to do that?
My comments on this site were made with sadness, and well wishes to the staff. Do you actually recall that the site has shut down once already due to the lack of popularity of the Xbox brand? I was here for it, it happened... and I predict it will happen again (sadly).
Re: Forza Horizon 5 Officially Announced For PS5, Drifts Over In Spring 2025
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Re: Forza Horizon 5 Officially Announced For PS5, Drifts Over In Spring 2025
As a multi platform gamer who has always preferred the Xbox I am saddened by this as it is clearly signalling the end times of the current platform. Yeah everything may go cloud anyway but I feel MS have jumped too soon. The sales and therefore support of the next console (if it happens) will be pitiful. Perhaps a PC with an Xbox mode could work, maybe a handheld version, but yeah it's done as we know it. Expect gaming to get more expensive under a greedy Sony without direct competition...
I’ve enjoyed every Xbox generation since the OG, it has been my primary platform, and prefer the controller, achievements and the whole ecosystem in general. I guess I now have to consider my XSX and XSS as legacy retro devices that I play my massive digital library on. That library better stay accessible for free and not put behind a streaming subscription paywall. I think I should download my entire digital library to USB harddrives/SSDs just in case, they can sit happily in a drawer as a back up.
Re: GTA 6 Raising Prices To '$80 Or Even $100' Could Cause Industry To Follow Suit, Says Analyst
£80 - £100 for a game? Nah, I will stick to my huge backlog, or retro games, lots to play.
Re: Rumour: Xbox Series S Could Have Big Impact On The Nintendo Switch 2
The next COD may be a Switch 2 release, and be very similar to the Series S version. MS signed that ten year deal to take COD to Nintendo after all.
Re: Next Xbox Console: Everything We Know So Far About Microsoft's Next-Gen System
@8bit4Life
At this point they must be running out of unusual names. Pehaps they could have a total reset and go with... Xbox Six. Then it's clear that it's a gen ahead of PS5. Kinda makes sense too:
1) XBOX
2) XBOX 360
3) XBOX ONE
4) XBOX ONE X*
5) XBOX SERIES
6) XBOX SIX (and maybe XBOX SIX Portable)
*It was almost a generational leap over an underpowered console and came later too, whereas the two Series consoles released at the same time. They managed to skip numbers with Windows by claiming an update to Windows 8 was basically Windows 9, Win 8 was followed with Win10.
Do it MS, make it clear for the parent in the street.
Re: Microsoft CEO: 'We Are Redefining What It Means To Be An Xbox Fan'
Xbox has been my primary console since the OG, and I have built a massive digital library up to now. My concern is that that libary, how will I access it (locally, for free and no sub required).
Right now it looks like I will have to keep my Series X as an 'Xbox Portal' as they are likely to stop making consoles soon. Even if they do make one more gen I feel that with the current strategy the sales will be so abysmal it will ensure it is the final one and I may skip it anyway.
In principal I don't care if Xbox games appear on other platforms, fine, my enjoyment is not spoilt, but Sony and Nintendo won't do it so basically no-one will need to buy an Xbox for new games = Death of sales. People will buy a PS or Nintendo.
Back to my digital library that I once felt confident as safe, not any more. It's basically on my Series X. Meh, sad times for Xbox, a brand I have enjoyed for all these years, being killed off by stupid decisions.
I have been playing less and less modern games over the last year, instead playing Atari 2600/7800 and Evercade games. If I want to play new stuff perhaps it should be purchased on PC, off to Steam I guess... Glad I never got that Xbox tattoo! Haha
Re: Lots Of Games Are Reduced By 90-95% In The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2024
Destiny 2 - What is worth buying, from a single player point of view?
Re: Surprise! Death Stranding Director's Cut Is Now Available On Xbox Series X|S
As a multi plat gamer I could have played this at any point on my PS5... but I haven't. I am glad it's come to Xbox though so others have the chance to play it.
As Xbox is my prefered platform I'll look out for analysis videos to see how well the port has been done, you never know, at the dicounted price I may try it, unlikely though.
Re: Ryse: Son Of Rome - The Story Behind This Classic Xbox One Launch Title
Underrated game, I really enjoyed this one. It deserved a sequel.
Re: Forza Horizon 5 'Universal Icons' Car Pack Brings Star-Studded Lineup To Xbox
I am bit out of touch with the DLC for this game. I take it this and the Fast X DLC are not included in the premium FH5? Are there any others which are being sold separately too?
Re: UK Retailer GAME Reportedly Swapping Core Staff To Zero Hour Contracts
This shambling corpse of a terrible business should have died years and years ago, finally it looks like the end is nigh. Sad for people who lose their job, won't miss the shop at all.
Who actually uses Game?!? Ah, that's why it's on it's deathbed. Haha
Re: The Original Xbox 'S Controller' Is Being Remade By Hyperkin
Loved this controller back in the day. Will buy one for sure.