yeah right pain, xbox series x , more or less full, a 2tb hdd for 360 and xone games. nearly full and the expansion 1tb card which about 100gb left.
and i have more games to install which are sitting on shelf. I don't subscribe to game pass as there's no point as i dont have space. And am reluctant to get another expansion card at there price.
yeah not impressed with the storage situation.
luckily there's not much for me on Xbox coming apart from Yakuza 3 . After that will be properly be Horizon6 , now that will be a issue , but i guess Ill probably just move Horizon 5 to the HDD as i play Horizon 4 more then 5 as i found Mexico lacklustre.
Give us a new game with the freshness of Enslaved at the time of its release. I loved Heavenly Sword to. Hell blade though stupendous looking. Im a bit bored of it now.
I think a Xbox One X would be still be a good buy at the right price.
if I had to replace my Xone i would get a One X . purely as its a solid console , will play all my old titles and it connects to the internet wirelessly
Something i am unable to get my Series X to do , even though the router is three feet away.
Don't think Ill bother, as a gamer who focuses on buying physical, Xbox is slowly shying away from that, i haven't played a number of there releases due to no physical release .
for the money the Steam machine will be a better option as games will be cheaper. . but even then im not that interested..
mostly all physical, Sonic Racing Crosswords, Tony Hawk 34, Elden Ring, Ninja Gainden 4,Metaphor Refantazio, Shinobi from Limited Run, and Indian Jones and the great circle.. Plus i had two Yakuza games turn up for Xbox from Limited Run, which i ordered. Kiwami 2 and Song of Life. I did buy a couple digital ones , but they where so cheap i cant even remember what they where.
Price is key, also whether it has a disc drive for physical media. No disc drive and people are better off buying a Steam Machine , which is looking to be a nice piece of kit and you'll get all those deals on Steam games.
I reckon if the new Xbox is more then £600 has no disc drive then they will loose a lot of customers to PS6 and the new Steam Machine..
But then saying that , the current systems should still be good for another five years with support going by the amount of games still releasing for the Xbox One generation.
So a new Xbox isn't something i would jump into day one as Im ok with the current system.
I'm enjoying it, gave it a 7 so far. It does what it promised i guess. Though i had never played 2 . so recently i bought a 360 version of no'2 . I have started both games in Tandem. Graphically i think number 2 is more of a feast for the eyes.
Colours pop and the gameplay has the edge . Ninja 4 is a little to grey and muted colours detract from the enjoyment slightly .
But being as i like Platinum games overall i am enjoying 4. Also recently bought Rangebound on Switch and yes its a classic Ninja Gaiden game. Which is a reminder of how hard core and simpler games where back in the day .
update: I have also seen that there's a Xbox only version and a Xbox and Windows version, which is quite confusing , which some stores only stocking the Xbox /Windows version.
Quite odd, when the point of buying the box is to get it on disc. and the dual release is a digital code only.
Talk about sales getting lost due to different box versions out there. Bit of a mess if you ask me.
@SMJ There is no disc version for Xbox , just a code in a box. hence why I'm not supporting it. PS5 I think the game is on disc I believe. but will have to check reviews of that.
of course the price is insane. But for me the outlier is if you have a physical Xbox collection of games you are unable to play them on the Ally.
It would need a connection to the Xbox , so for instance if you wanted to play a physical game it could transfer that game direct from your Xbox series X which would say give a code from the inserted Xbox disc that shows you have the physical disc. This could be a timed limit so once the game is installed your have say 14 days of play on that game. If after 14 days you wanted to still play that game you would have to reconnect your Ally to the Xbox and insert the disc confirming you still had the physical media to get another 14 days use.
Its a simple idea, one which would give the Ally a much needed boost.
it could work a bit like the Switch 2 's game share . but presently its NOT a Xbox if I cant play my physical media on the device.
it is a big jump, it depends how you game, i for don't jump into a new game and have to finish it asap. I kind of go in And out of games, Some times can take two years to finish a game, i kind of get my monies worth.
So i don't use game pass really, i might subscribe to try out a really big game I am wanting to buy in case i hate it.
So as a Xbox user this whole game pass thing does not affect me. If i want to play online with a friend Ill buy the lowest tier for a month and play.
I put all the money i have into actually buying the games. whether at launch or later down the road at a discounted price. .. So yeah Gamepass going up crazy money doesn't really effect me.
But it is a blow to players who play mostly digital and say have bought a series S . GamePass is where they got their fix. For them I feel it is a bad decision, adding old Ubi games and a Fortnight pass does not really cut it. Its just adding fodder to bulk out a Plan which is now not really worth subscribing to.
really love the classics from Japanese car culture. but would like to see the oddballs like the Toyota Crown, Datsun 180, Datsun Cherry, Honda Civic, just because their cars people would have seen or owned from a working or middle class perspective. They don't all have to be super cars.
it is a nice piece of kit, wondering how many are dedicated Xbox gamers getting this or is it just that the market for this device stalled when the Xbox variant was announced.
how where Rog Aly selling in general before the Xbox release, where their figures down, or stable.
Yes they sold 58 consoles the other week in Japan, up a a few units., compared to the lower sales in the West where the console is stalling. Mainly due to this play anywhere, multi platform malarkey. you gotta laugh at these crazy statements.
It's gonna be expensive, and out of many's league. Considering the likes of Indiana Jones and possibly Starfield coming to Switch 2 , surely a unit for £400 was possible.
this really is a system for the rich kids. Its like the Neo Geo AES was back in the day with it's £150 +cartridge games
it's crazy times when a gaming handheld can be £800
it was a Given from recent rumours of Inin suggesting it. I bought a PS4 to play Shenmue 3 . i haven't finished it yet , but it is just a graphically improved Shenmue story, included are all the old traits of the original , but maybe thats what i like about it.
Its Shenmue and I love it. Even though no'3 is limited to a single play area and its more about honing your skills then moving the story along at any great pace.
i love the AA route. I use rechargeable AA's and AAA's in all my console controllers, TV remotes ect. there easy to use, , replaceable at a decent cost and without the flaff of opening up your unit. Plus they don't die and leak if you haven't used a item for a while, you just have to charge them.
+The Atari Jaguar game is so bad, you just die, awful collision detection. I have it still, purely because its one of the worst games ever made. Though i would have to put Highlander the Game as equal , both the 8 bit and 16 bit games are dire.
if you want to upset a gamer , buy him Busby and Highlander. . they may cry for a month.
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Re: In The US, 66% Of Xbox Series X|S Sales Were Digital-Only In 2025
No skew with a disc drive would be goodbye xbox for me.
might as well buy a steam machine if i can only do digital.
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Series X|S Owners, How's Your Storage Looking In 2026?
yeah right pain, xbox series x , more or less full, a 2tb hdd for 360 and xone games. nearly full and the expansion 1tb card which about 100gb left.
and i have more games to install which are sitting on shelf.
I don't subscribe to game pass as there's no point as i dont have space.
And am reluctant to get another expansion card at there price.
yeah not impressed with the storage situation.
luckily there's not much for me on Xbox coming apart from Yakuza 3 . After that will be properly be Horizon6 , now that will be a issue , but i guess Ill probably just move Horizon 5 to the HDD as i play Horizon 4 more then 5 as i found Mexico lacklustre.
Re: Rumour: Ninja Theory's 'Project: Mara' Was Just A Concept, Hellblade 3 Could Be Their Next Game
Give us a new game with the freshness of Enslaved at the time of its release.
I loved Heavenly Sword to.
Hell blade though stupendous looking. Im a bit bored of it now.
Re: Is It Worth Buying An Xbox One In 2026?
I think a Xbox One X would be still be a good buy at the right price.
if I had to replace my Xone i would get a One X . purely as its a solid console , will play all my old titles and it connects to the internet wirelessly
Something i am unable to get my Series X to do , even though the router is three feet away.
Re: Talking Point: How Much Would You Be Willing To Spend On The Next Xbox Console?
Don't think Ill bother, as a gamer who focuses on buying physical, Xbox is slowly shying away from that, i haven't played a number of there releases due to no physical release .
for the money the Steam machine will be a better option as games will be cheaper. . but even then im not that interested..
Re: Poll: How Many Xbox Games Have You Actually Bought In 2025?
mostly all physical, Sonic Racing Crosswords, Tony Hawk 34, Elden Ring, Ninja Gainden 4,Metaphor Refantazio, Shinobi from Limited Run, and Indian Jones and the great circle..
Plus i had two Yakuza games turn up for Xbox from Limited Run, which i ordered. Kiwami 2 and Song of Life.
I did buy a couple digital ones , but they where so cheap i cant even remember what they where.
Re: Talking Point: How Much Time Have You Spent Gaming On Xbox Consoles This Year?
Switch 2 has taken a chunk, a good 50% as I never had a Switch so been enjoying Switch games i never played.
Xbox Series properly 30-40 % purely because of Sonic Racing , Judgement and Shinobi .
The rest i have spent on my PS4 , Dreamcast, Atari Jaguar as i have purchased new titles for those as well this year.
Re: Sarah Bond Insists Hardware Is 'Absolutely Core' To Xbox, Teases Powerful Next-Gen Console
Price is key, also whether it has a disc drive for physical media.
No disc drive and people are better off buying a Steam Machine , which is looking to be a nice piece of kit and you'll get all those deals on Steam games.
I reckon if the new Xbox is more then £600 has no disc drive then they will loose a lot of customers to PS6 and the new Steam Machine..
But then saying that , the current systems should still be good for another five years with support going by the amount of games still releasing for the Xbox One generation.
So a new Xbox isn't something i would jump into day one as Im ok with the current system.
Re: Five Years On, Xbox Series S Is Still A Fantastic Place For Current-Gen Gaming
It would have sold more if the unit had a disc drive say for £40 more at launch.
I think a disc drive version may have put the overall units sold for Xbox at around what the Xone sold at least.
Its what kept me away from next gen for more then two years , eventually getting my series X at a decent price with ForzaH5
Re: Poll: How Much Are You Enjoying Ninja Gaiden 4 On Xbox Game Pass?
I'm enjoying it, gave it a 7 so far.
It does what it promised i guess.
Though i had never played 2 . so recently i bought a 360 version of no'2 . I have started both games in Tandem.
Graphically i think number 2 is more of a feast for the eyes.
Colours pop and the gameplay has the edge .
Ninja 4 is a little to grey and muted colours detract from the enjoyment slightly .
But being as i like Platinum games overall i am enjoying 4.
Also recently bought Rangebound on Switch and yes its a classic Ninja Gaiden game. Which is a reminder of how hard core and simpler games where back in the day .
Keep the Faith
Keep Ninjering
Re: The Timing Of Xbox's 25th Anniversary Just Got A Lot More Awkward
I will celebrate the birth of XBOX, whatever the date.
GTA i never got into, just didn't gel with me, so wont be even thinking about it. Just like the last one.
Re: Review: Ninja Gaiden 4 (Xbox) - Platinum Propels The Series Forward On Xbox Game Pass
@SMJ thanks i will check it out
Re: Review: Ninja Gaiden 4 (Xbox) - Platinum Propels The Series Forward On Xbox Game Pass
update: I have also seen that there's a Xbox only version and a Xbox and Windows version, which is quite confusing , which some stores only stocking the Xbox /Windows version.
Quite odd, when the point of buying the box is to get it on disc. and the dual release is a digital code only.
Talk about sales getting lost due to different box versions out there.
Bit of a mess if you ask me.
Re: Review: Ninja Gaiden 4 (Xbox) - Platinum Propels The Series Forward On Xbox Game Pass
@kelomaniack OK, but if you want the standard edition its a code in a box. This is the one most of the sellers in the UK are promoting.
But yes i have seen a disk version of the deluxe edition on Amazon
Re: Review: Ninja Gaiden 4 (Xbox) - Platinum Propels The Series Forward On Xbox Game Pass
@SMJ There is no disc version for Xbox , just a code in a box. hence why I'm not supporting it.
PS5 I think the game is on disc I believe. but will have to check reviews of that.
Re: Poll: Are You More Interested In The ROG Xbox Ally Now That Reviews Are Out?
of course the price is insane.
But for me the outlier is if you have a physical Xbox collection of games you are unable to play them on the Ally.
It would need a connection to the Xbox , so for instance if you wanted to play a physical game it could transfer that game direct from your Xbox series X which would say give a code from the inserted Xbox disc that shows you have the physical disc.
This could be a timed limit so once the game is installed your have say 14 days of play on that game. If after 14 days you wanted to still play that game you would have to reconnect your Ally to the Xbox and insert the disc confirming you still had the physical media to get another 14 days use.
Its a simple idea, one which would give the Ally a much needed boost.
it could work a bit like the Switch 2 's game share .
but presently its NOT a Xbox if I cant play my physical media on the device.
Re: Ninja Gaiden & Dead Or Alive Director Tomonobu Itagaki Has Passed Away
A True Ninja , he had the mastery of the martial arts behind him, A true legend , absolutely gutted. RIP Master Itagaki.
Re: Xbox Journalist Says Latest Rumours Are 'A Huge Challenge For The Brand Right Now'
the wonders of the internet and baseless rumours. shows how little it takes to upset the apple cart.
Re: Talking Point: How Do You Feel About Ubisoft+ Classics Being Added To Game Pass Ultimate?
it is a big jump, it depends how you game, i for don't jump into a new game and have to finish it asap. I kind of go in And out of games, Some times can take two years to finish a game, i kind of get my monies worth.
So i don't use game pass really, i might subscribe to try out a really big game I am wanting to buy in case i hate it.
So as a Xbox user this whole game pass thing does not affect me. If i want to play online with a friend Ill buy the lowest tier for a month and play.
I put all the money i have into actually buying the games. whether at launch or later down the road at a discounted price. ..
So yeah Gamepass going up crazy money doesn't really effect me.
But it is a blow to players who play mostly digital and say have bought a series S . GamePass is where they got their fix.
For them I feel it is a bad decision, adding old Ubi games and a Fortnight pass does not really cut it. Its just adding fodder to bulk out a Plan which is now not really worth subscribing to.
Re: Microsoft Announces First Batch Of Accessories For The ROG Xbox Ally
could be that if Microsoft had made their own portable it may have been cheaper, but we would have to wait a lot longer for it.
Here we have two companies that want their piece of Pie.
Re: Six Things We Want To See From Forza Horizon 6 And Its Japan Setting
really love the classics from Japanese car culture. but would like to see the oddballs like the Toyota Crown, Datsun 180, Datsun Cherry, Honda Civic, just because their cars people would have seen or owned from a working or middle class perspective.
They don't all have to be super cars.
Re: Talking Point: So, Did You End Up Pre-Ordering The ROG Xbox Ally?
it is a nice piece of kit, wondering how many are dedicated Xbox gamers getting this or is it just that the market for this device stalled when the Xbox variant was announced.
how where Rog Aly selling in general before the Xbox release, where their figures down, or stable.
Re: Asia Is Now The Fastest Growing Region For Xbox, Says Sarah Bond
Yes they sold 58 consoles the other week in Japan, up a a few units.,
compared to the lower sales in the West where the console is stalling. Mainly due to this play anywhere, multi platform malarkey.
you gotta laugh at these crazy statements.
Re: Rumour: Journalist Suggests GTA 6 Release Date Could Be Delayed To October 2026
well, doesn't bother me, never played the last one or the one before that, and only glanced at the previous titles.
I know from a technical standpoint there great , but from the moral depiction of the games there not for me.
Re: Six Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In October 2025 So Far
yes and the two big games physical releases are a code in a box, so no thanks, ..
save some money i suppose.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Dragon Age: The Veilguard On Xbox Game Pass?
The game is available to buy for less then £20 now in the UK, so i might give it a look see.
Re: You Don't Want To Miss Xbox's Next Showcase, Says Executive Producer
Ill watch when home from work i guess, unless im at home, 7PM JST is 11am BST
Re: Poll: Are You Buying Borderlands 4 Next Week?
ever since the debacle with them and SEGA over Colonial Marines. I wont buy a thing of there's.
Re: Pure Xbox Reader Survey 2025
@Isca but if you put a lower age, , you can young again
Re: Pure Xbox Reader Survey 2025
what's the prize?
Re: Indiana Jones DLC Out Now On Xbox, And It's Discounted For Game Pass Members
So a discount for GP members but buy the game at £60 which i own and get no discount.
Thanks for nothing MS
Re: 13 'Quirky Classic' Games From The 1980s Are Heading To Xbox In Attic Archive
How do i squeeze that cassette into my series X
Re: Microsoft Explains Why ROG Xbox Ally Price & Pre-Orders Haven't Been Announced Yet
@WildConcept6 well they cancelled there official handheld, so probably not.
Re: Microsoft Explains Why ROG Xbox Ally Price & Pre-Orders Haven't Been Announced Yet
It's gonna be expensive, and out of many's league.
Considering the likes of Indiana Jones and possibly Starfield coming to Switch 2 , surely a unit for £400 was possible.
this really is a system for the rich kids.
Its like the Neo Geo AES was back in the day with it's £150 +cartridge games
it's crazy times when a gaming handheld can be £800
Re: Shemnue 3 To Make Xbox Debut With 'Enhanced' Version For Series X|S
it was a Given from recent rumours of Inin suggesting it.
I bought a PS4 to play Shenmue 3 . i haven't finished it yet , but it is just a graphically improved Shenmue story, included are all the old traits of the original , but maybe thats what i like about it.
Its Shenmue and I love it. Even though no'3 is limited to a single play area and its more about honing your skills then moving the story along at any great pace.
Re: Delta Force Release Date, Release Times & Free-To-Play Details On Xbox
if Chuck Norris is not in it, Im not playing it.
Re: GameSir's Special Wireless G7 Pro For Xbox Is Now Available To Pre-Order
how i miss the days of buying multiple controllers just because of colours and design.
When controllers where £20 and £30 it was a no brainer.
but now a extra controller is a big outlay.
Re: Poll: Should The Next Xbox Controller Support AA Batteries Again?
i love the AA route. I use rechargeable AA's and AAA's in all my console controllers, TV remotes ect. there easy to use, , replaceable at a decent cost and without the flaff of opening up your unit. Plus they don't die and leak if you haven't used a item for a while, you just have to charge them.
Re: One Of The 'Worst Games Ever' Is Getting Remastered In A Beautiful Collection For Xbox
+The Atari Jaguar game is so bad, you just die, awful collision detection. I have it still, purely because its one of the worst games ever made.
Though i would have to put Highlander the Game as equal , both the 8 bit and 16 bit games are dire.
if you want to upset a gamer , buy him Busby and Highlander. . they may cry for a month.
Re: Three Games Announced In 24 Hours As GameMill Unveils New Lineup Of Xbox Releases
@BacklogBrad ohh OK.
Re: Three Games Announced In 24 Hours As GameMill Unveils New Lineup Of Xbox Releases
wow?
I don't see the appeal of Hot wheels , is it me? Hot Wheels is a on rails type of game, your restricted by the track.
Fast and Furious Arcade however does interest me. gives that San Francisco Rush vibe from the looks.
As for SNOOPY , come on we all love Peanuts.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Hoping To See At Gamescom 2025?
Im hoping to buy a PS5 , as the constant lack of so many physical releases from team Green has soured my buds.
shame as i do like my series X a lot.
Re: This 'Clear Edition' Xbox Series X Is Going Viral Right Now
just looks like a clear box with loads of junk in it.
be nice if the outfacing plates had some sort of design on them.
Re: Xbox President 'Delighted' To Join Board Of Directors At Tyson Foods
Maybe she should concentrate on giving X box owners what they deserve.
How much money does she need. Don't she get enough working at Microsoft.
Greed is a devil
Re: Xbox President 'Delighted' To Join Board Of Directors At Tyson Foods
we don't want any of that X shape chlorinated chicken in the UK.
Re: Talking Point: So, Are You Buying Mafia: The Old Country On Xbox At Its $50 Price Point?
when it hits £29.95 in sale i might bite.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Still Hyped For Hollow Knight: Silksong On Xbox Game Pass?
Just not bothered by it now
Re: Microsoft Reverts Price Increase For The Outer Worlds 2, Will Launch For $70 On Xbox
@Cakefish Yep very true, us in the UK and Europe get well and truly ripped off when compared to the USA on game prices.
Re: Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Announced For Xbox, And It's 'Closer Than You'd Think'
when this film came out , i shat my pants watching it. , some of the scenes are enough to give you nightmares for life.
Its horror in a very sadistic manner.
much prefer good old Dracula. or films like the Omen or Suspira.
This is pure Evil.
Re: Talking Point: Looking Back, How Useful Has Smart Delivery Been To You On Xbox?
@themightyant yes i had this problem with Assasins Creed Origins . it insisted on eating up my SSD storage. And it was a big chunk.