I could see paying $70 for a game, I’ve paid more for games + expansion packs, but I am not buying a slightly better looking game for $70 when I get the last gen version free on gamepass. Stupid. Also, I think Gamepass is the future, not more expensive games. Who buys movies or music individually anymore? Games are next.
Yeah, this seems terrible. I purchased this game day one thinking I would play it on Xbox one and have it upgraded for the series x on launch day. Instead they pushed the next gen update out to the following year and the current gen version is buggy.
Horizon 4 because it delivers on so many fronts. I have really been enjoying Wreckfest recently. I downloaded Dirt 4 and have to say I was disappointed.
@BlueOcean Same here. We were a Nintendo house when I was a kid. My dad was a computer engineer and liked the fact that the hardware was technically superior to Sega, but I loved playing Sonic at my cousin’s house. Also I liked Mortal Kombat with all the gore on Sega. Obviously I like Luigi best, I used to play the original SMB on 2 players and kill Mario so I could play as Luigi.
Since the n64/psx era I have owned and enjoyed all the consoles. I always thought the “fanboy” stuff was silly, arguing over which product you purchased somehow making you a superior person. This is also why I enjoy reading PureXbox, Nintendolife and Pushsquare. These are the most mature comment threads in gaming. Not that you don’t enjoy a good joke from time to time
@Nermannn you can use the Dolby atmos for headphones regardless of your tv, however you have to pay $10 I think on the Xbox marketplace for the software and it downloads to your Xbox. I did it and like it. My new tv has atmos built in and I’ve stopped using the surround sound nearly as much since I’ve had it.
I spent the first part of last night playing Sniper 4 to check out the frame rate boost. It’s been a while since I played it, but I thought it was a very good time. Out of curiosity I tried out Wreckfest around 9pm and I absolutely loved it. I began the first event driving in a lawn mower demolition derby which was very fun. Then I settled into the racing and realized it had something I didn’t know I wanted, actual car damage in a racer. It really takes you out of the experience in Forza when you hit a wall doing 100 mph and just get a crack in the windshield. I foresee myself playing this the rest of the weekend.
@Nermannn these are supposed to be super low latency. Also they support Dolby atmos for headphones which is great with shooters that support it, you can tell what direction noises are coming from.
I currently use a pair of Turtle Beach Stealth 700s with my Xbox. They also pair to my phone and the Xbox at the same time. I use this often to play music while I play Call of Duty, kind of my own custom soundtrack.
I’ve been holding off playing any of these games until the updates go live. Call of Duty Balck Ops CW looks great at 120hz in multiplayer. Literal game changer.
I’m surprised they are surprised. There has never been a better time to release a new console- when the world is stuck in their homes from a pandemic. The only thing I could see negatively impacting the launch is the effect COVID has had on the economy.
This NY Times article is ridiculous. I’m glad it’s being called out for the trash that it is. Kotaku also did a piece on this yesterday. I grew up in the 80s and 90s where parents (not mine) were afraid of video games corrupting their kids. I thought we knew better now. Especially in this unprecedented time of lockdown, what is the kid supposed to do, bounce a ball against the wall?
I would love to see the remade version of the original Final Fantasy. That was always my favorite, I enjoyed being able to build different team combinations.
So glad to have you back! I’ve been reading Pure Xbox, Nintendolife and Pushsquare for years. Your site and your sister sites are my go to for gaming news and the only sites I comment on because of the positive energy in your community. Looking forward to a great year to come!
This is unfortunate. After the amazing long-term love and support the Witcher 3 got it is sad to see CP2077 come out the gate such a mess. Based on their past history I imagine they will continue to patch the game until it works properly- but this is why I waited to buy this one.
@Tasuki I do this now with my series x and Xbox one x. I just set my daughter’s Xbox one x as my “home Xbox” in the settings of her Xbox and on my series x I have access to all my games by being signed into my live account that I subscribe to gamepass ultimate with.
I bought The Witcher 3 day one and ran into some bugs in the first town which prevented me from completing a quest. It was off putting enough that I didn’t play it again for a few months until after it was patched. I will just wait til Cyberpunk gets a few updates under its belt until I buy it. I’m sure it will be included in a sale on the Xbox store around the holidays. I’ve waited this long, what is another month or two.
I must say, I am pleasantly surprised by the new controller. I assumed the difference would be negligible, but the new D-Pad is a vast improvement. The flattened front of the triggers is something that I haven’t seen mentioned, but I find to be much more comfortable. The size is smaller which is nice for my daughter, but I have large hands and it isn’t any less comfortable to me than the Xbox One controller.
@Random94 I agree, out of all the updated games I think Forza Horizon 4 looks the best. The reflections are crazy. I’m using a lower end TCL 4K HDR tv right now, I expect to see more of a difference when I upgrade to one of the LG Oleds.
This is why we can’t afford to lose brick and mortar stores. The pandemic has highlighted the fact that scalpers will use bots to create an artificial shortage in anything people find even mildly interesting. No one should have to pay $50 for a pack of toilet paper or $1000 for an Xbox. The retailers could care less because they instantly sell through their stock.
I’ve played through them all, Vice city was my favorite. It was the last one that didn’t take itself too seriously. Also, 1980s Florida was larger than life- I spent some time in it as a kid and the nostalgia factor here is strong. I would like to see another period piece GTA, but due to the success of GTA online I doubt that will ever happen.
A new Horizon would be fine by me. I’ve always preferred the Horizon series to Motorsport. Japan would be a fun setting, my favorite Horizon cars typically come from the Japanese manufacturers.
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Re: Get Creative With Terrible Films In What The Dub?! Next Month
Looks interesting. We play jack box a lot when we have parties, this may make the rotation.
Re: These 20 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass Tomorrow (March 12)
Excellent! I own many of those already but welcome the rest.
Re: Atlus Wants To Know What Games It Should Port To The Xbox Series X
Dragon’s Crown and Persona 4 Golden.
Re: NBA 2K21 Developer Believes Consumers Are ‘Ready’ For $70 Games
I could see paying $70 for a game, I’ve paid more for games + expansion packs, but I am not buying a slightly better looking game for $70 when I get the last gen version free on gamepass. Stupid. Also, I think Gamepass is the future, not more expensive games. Who buys movies or music individually anymore? Games are next.
Re: Finding Marvel’s Avengers Too Much Of A Grind? It’s About To Get A Lot Worse
Yeah, this seems terrible. I purchased this game day one thinking I would play it on Xbox one and have it upgraded for the series x on launch day. Instead they pushed the next gen update out to the following year and the current gen version is buggy.
Re: Surprise! NBA 2K21 Is Joining Xbox Game Pass This Week
Nice! I hope the next gen version makes it. I haven’t downloaded Control from gamepass bc it’s the last gen version
Re: Samsung QLED Announced As Xbox Series X's Official TV Partner In The US & Canada
I just grabbed an LG OLED CX 65 inch. Works great with my Series X.
Re: Deals: All 40+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (March 2-9)
Ghost Recon advanced war fighter was one of my first and favorite 360 games. May scoop that up for nostalgia’s sake.
Re: Sorry, No New Need For Speed This Year As EA Adds Support To Battlefield 6
I have always liked Battlefield. Looking forward to what they have cooked up here.
Re: Pick One: Which Of These Xbox Game Pass Racers Is Your Favourite?
Horizon 4 because it delivers on so many fronts. I have really been enjoying Wreckfest recently. I downloaded Dirt 4 and have to say I was disappointed.
Re: Xbox's Social Media Team Has No Interest In Fighting With PlayStation
@BlueOcean Same here. We were a Nintendo house when I was a kid. My dad was a computer engineer and liked the fact that the hardware was technically superior to Sega, but I loved playing Sonic at my cousin’s house. Also I liked Mortal Kombat with all the gore on Sega. Obviously I like Luigi best, I used to play the original SMB on 2 players and kill Mario so I could play as Luigi.
Re: Xbox's Social Media Team Has No Interest In Fighting With PlayStation
Since the n64/psx era I have owned and enjoyed all the consoles. I always thought the “fanboy” stuff was silly, arguing over which product you purchased somehow making you a superior person. This is also why I enjoy reading PureXbox, Nintendolife and Pushsquare. These are the most mature comment threads in gaming. Not that you don’t enjoy a good joke from time to time
Re: Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Praises Nintendo's Zelda Franchise On Its 35th Anniversary
Very classy of him. I love the new culture of collaboration not competition between MS and Nintendo.
Re: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 Could Be Kickflipping Its Way Onto Xbox Series X
I am all for an upgrade. I've played it extensively as is but I would like a reason to go back.
Re: Poll: How Full Is Your Xbox Series X|S Internal Storage?
I have the old xbox 2tb external drive I use to play non-enhanced games on. I look to get the sea gate expansion card if the price ever comes down.
Re: The New Xbox Wireless Headset Allows You To Pair Your Phone And Xbox At The Same Time
@Nermannn you can use the Dolby atmos for headphones regardless of your tv, however you have to pay $10 I think on the Xbox marketplace for the software and it downloads to your Xbox. I did it and like it. My new tv has atmos built in and I’ve stopped using the surround sound nearly as much since I’ve had it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Feb 20th)
I spent the first part of last night playing Sniper 4 to check out the frame rate boost. It’s been a while since I played it, but I thought it was a very good time. Out of curiosity I tried out Wreckfest around 9pm and I absolutely loved it. I began the first event driving in a lawn mower demolition derby which was very fun. Then I settled into the racing and realized it had something I didn’t know I wanted, actual car damage in a racer. It really takes you out of the experience in Forza when you hit a wall doing 100 mph and just get a crack in the windshield. I foresee myself playing this the rest of the weekend.
Re: The New Xbox Wireless Headset Allows You To Pair Your Phone And Xbox At The Same Time
@Nermannn these are supposed to be super low latency. Also they support Dolby atmos for headphones which is great with shooters that support it, you can tell what direction noises are coming from.
Re: The New Xbox Wireless Headset Allows You To Pair Your Phone And Xbox At The Same Time
@Jorb-Norb if I didn’t already own the turtle beaches I would get these, they are $50 cheaper.
Re: The New Xbox Wireless Headset Allows You To Pair Your Phone And Xbox At The Same Time
I currently use a pair of Turtle Beach Stealth 700s with my Xbox. They also pair to my phone and the Xbox at the same time. I use this often to play music while I play Call of Duty, kind of my own custom soundtrack.
Re: Guide: All Current Xbox One Games Getting Series X Upgrades In 2021
I’ve been holding off playing any of these games until the updates go live. Call of Duty Balck Ops CW looks great at 120hz in multiplayer. Literal game changer.
Re: Talking Point: Which Xbox Console (& Game) Was Your First Love?
Xbox 360 and Elder Scrolls Oblivion. When I stepped out into that world, it was a game changer.
Re: OG Xbox Creator Wants To Know If You'd Buy A New Classic Console
I have 2 consoles already that play original Xbox games. I probably don’t need a third but I’ll wait for details
Re: Halo Infinite's Sandbox Content Is 90% Complete, Reveals Developer
Nice! I think they will be ready and fully polished for the fall. Glad they took the extra time to make sure they got it right.
Re: AMD Surprised By Demand For Next-Gen Consoles At Launch
I’m surprised they are surprised. There has never been a better time to release a new console- when the world is stuck in their homes from a pandemic. The only thing I could see negatively impacting the launch is the effect COVID has had on the economy.
Re: Xbox Creator Offers Support For Teenage Fan 'Insulted In The Press'
This NY Times article is ridiculous. I’m glad it’s being called out for the trash that it is. Kotaku also did a piece on this yesterday. I grew up in the 80s and 90s where parents (not mine) were afraid of video games corrupting their kids. I thought we knew better now. Especially in this unprecedented time of lockdown, what is the kid supposed to do, bounce a ball against the wall?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Jan 16th)
Call of duty and I tried Grounded on the Xbox series X. It looks amazing.
Re: The Xbox Series X Is Getting A New Pulse Red Controller
This is what I was waiting for. I love red
Re: Madden NFL 21 Fans Really Aren't Happy About The Addition Of SpongeBob
@Kefka2589 I like Madden and Spongebob. It’s a win win for me
Re: Don't Worry, More Final Fantasy Games Are Still Coming To Xbox Game Pass
I would love to see the remade version of the original Final Fantasy. That was always my favorite, I enjoyed being able to build different team combinations.
Re: Pick One: Which Of These Dead Rising Games Is Your Favourite?
I liked them all, but the first was groundbreaking for its time.
Re: How Many Of These 2020 Xbox Games Can You Recognise?
9/20. I was surprised by how many I had no idea what they were. Still a good time though
Re: Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays From The Pure Xbox Team
Merry Christmas Pure Xbox! I hope you and all your families have a lovely holiday!
Re: Site News: Thank You For Your Fantastic Support In 2020
So glad to have you back! I’ve been reading Pure Xbox, Nintendolife and Pushsquare for years. Your site and your sister sites are my go to for gaming news and the only sites I comment on because of the positive energy in your community. Looking forward to a great year to come!
Re: Pick One: Which Of These Halo Xbox 360 Games Was Your Favourite?
Halo 3. It felt so epic when it came out. I played through the whole thing the week it came out.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Devs Reportedly Fire 'Hostile' Questions At Management
This is unfortunate. After the amazing long-term love and support the Witcher 3 got it is sad to see CP2077 come out the gate such a mess. Based on their past history I imagine they will continue to patch the game until it works properly- but this is why I waited to buy this one.
Re: You Can Now Play Fortnite At 120FPS On Xbox Series X|S
@DaveOMac typically the Super Bowl sales are better than the black Friday TV sales
Re: Poll: What Is Your Xbox Game Of The Year 2020?
I picked Dragons Quest which is awesome, but if I’m honest- I had more fun with Stranded Deep then any game in a long time.
Re: Microsoft Wants To Introduce A 'Family Plan' For Xbox Game Pass
@Tasuki I do this now with my series x and Xbox one x. I just set my daughter’s Xbox one x as my “home Xbox” in the settings of her Xbox and on my series x I have access to all my games by being signed into my live account that I subscribe to gamepass ultimate with.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Dec 12th)
Dragons Quest, Call of Duty and Squadrons.
Re: Pick One: Which Of These Xbox Elder Scrolls Games Is Your Favourite?
Oblivion was the first game I bought for my 360. Loved that game, but Skyrim was straight up amazing. I still play it on my Switch.
Re: Keanu Reeves Says His Cyberpunk 2077 E3 Reveal 'Felt Like A Rock Concert'
@GunValkyrie I like to think he is. He’s got a rep of being a really nice and humble guy.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Reportedly Has Major Issues On Xbox One & PS4
I bought The Witcher 3 day one and ran into some bugs in the first town which prevented me from completing a quest. It was off putting enough that I didn’t play it again for a few months until after it was patched. I will just wait til Cyberpunk gets a few updates under its belt until I buy it. I’m sure it will be included in a sale on the Xbox store around the holidays. I’ve waited this long, what is another month or two.
Re: Take-Two CEO: Games Will Look 'Exactly Like Live Action' In Ten Years
In 10 years we should be in the next next gen so, yeah. I think it’s 100% possible that games will be photorealistic.
Re: Poll: What Are Your Thoughts On The New Xbox Series Controller So Far?
I must say, I am pleasantly surprised by the new controller. I assumed the difference would be negligible, but the new D-Pad is a vast improvement. The flattened front of the triggers is something that I haven’t seen mentioned, but I find to be much more comfortable. The size is smaller which is nice for my daughter, but I have large hands and it isn’t any less comfortable to me than the Xbox One controller.
Re: Undead Labs Details Next-Gen Improvements For State Of Decay 2
@Random94 I agree, out of all the updated games I think Forza Horizon 4 looks the best. The reflections are crazy. I’m using a lower end TCL 4K HDR tv right now, I expect to see more of a difference when I upgrade to one of the LG Oleds.
Re: Retailer Cancels Xbox Series X Orders From Scalper Group Due To Error
😂😂😂😂 Their orders were canceled.
Re: UK Scalper Group Claims To Have Secured 1000 Xbox Series X Consoles
This is why we can’t afford to lose brick and mortar stores. The pandemic has highlighted the fact that scalpers will use bots to create an artificial shortage in anything people find even mildly interesting. No one should have to pay $50 for a pack of toilet paper or $1000 for an Xbox. The retailers could care less because they instantly sell through their stock.
Re: Pick One: Which Is Your Favourite Xbox Grand Theft Auto Game?
I’ve played through them all, Vice city was my favorite. It was the last one that didn’t take itself too seriously. Also, 1980s Florida was larger than life- I spent some time in it as a kid and the nostalgia factor here is strong. I would like to see another period piece GTA, but due to the success of GTA online I doubt that will ever happen.
Re: Rumour: Could Forza Horizon 5 Arrive In 2021 Before The Next Motorsport?
A new Horizon would be fine by me. I’ve always preferred the Horizon series to Motorsport. Japan would be a fun setting, my favorite Horizon cars typically come from the Japanese manufacturers.