Microsoft’s CEO just made it absolutely clear that Xbox is NOT going anywhere.. he emphasized that consoles are EXTREMELY important to Microsoft and that gaming is a PERMANENT pillar of the company’s identity.
This directly shuts down the doom posting narratives and aligns perfectly with what Xbox Helix actually is: a true next gen Xbox console that can also play PC games through the Microsoft Store thanks to Microsoft unifying the development tools and ecosystem stack across Windows and Xbox. That doesn’t turn Helix into a PC or an open Windows device, it stays a closed, fixed spec, deeply optimized console, but gains the ability to run PC titles through Microsoft’s own platform. It’s the only path that expands the library without destroying the ecosystem, and it’s the natural evolution of Xbox Play Anywhere finally realized in hardware.
Nadella’s blunt commitment to consoles, to fans, and to long term investment in gaming shows that Microsoft is doubling down on Xbox’s future, not sunsetting it. This is the beginning of a stronger, clearer, console first era for Xbox, and I'm ALL for it!
I've been with Xbox for over 20 years now, I've owned every Xbox since the beginning and it's an ecosystem I've invested heavily in. I'm glad to see Microsoft actually stating their intentions for Xbox, I'm excited for the future & I can't wait to see what's next. Happy gaming ✌️
@Seila fast travel is a god send, I don't find it hurts the game in anyway whatsoever because it allows me to fully embrace the map without becoming extremely tedious lol I would be so frustrated if I had to travel everywhere by horse or foot without any fast travel. I love exploring and believe it or not fast travel encourages me to explore further because I have the option to get back to where I need if it comes to that so I can easily wander about.
I'm extremely impressed with KCD2, I wasn't expecting it pull me in the way it did. The beginning of the game is crazy & I thoroughly enjoyed the opening cinematics, they're gorgeous. I can't wait to see where the game takes me, everything about KCD2 is better than it's predecessor so far. Happy gaming ✌️
@eduscxbox I'm right there with you, honestly it's a breath of fresh air to see someone else who's optimistic. The trend has been to hate on Xbox NO MATTER WHAT lol I don't follow that trend. I enjoy my Xbox everyday, I play games with my family and friends & that's what it's all about.
It's sad to see so many people online who want to see Xbox fail (yes, fail that's literally what they say). A future without Xbox is a grim future where Sony is the ONLY one making high end consoles, therefore they control the market cuz they'd have it cornered, no thanks lol.
I want to enjoy playing my Xbox 360 games (I'm a sucker for the classics) and experiencing all the brilliant games coming to current gen. Cheers, happy gaming ✌️
I'm genuinely optimistic for the future, the trend at the moment is to hate on everything Microsoft does with Xbox. That being said, this shake up & the messaging that's followed shows me Microsoft knows they fukced up and is now ready to pivot back to what makes Xbox.. an XBOX and that's CONSOLE. I'm optimistic for the future because dwelling over doom and gloom speculation does nothing, instead I'm enjoying Xbox with friends and family, while looking forward to seeing the future of Xbox. Happy gaming ✌️
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is stunning on Xbox Series X, it truly is remarkable how well they did with the game and it'll probably go down as one of the most underrated releases of the generation (alongside Star Wars Outlaws, Avowed, The Outer Worlds 2, DEATHLOOP and Ghost Wire Tokyo).
I definitely feel like people should play games and enjoy them for what they are instead of criticizing what they aren't, you'll find and enjoy gaming so much more with that outlook. Happy gaming ✌️
This is the shake up we needed, Xbox needs to get back to roots and focus on CONSOLES which is and should be the foundation of ALL things Xbox. Cheers to Phil and Sarah for all they've done, let's get ready to bring Xbox back to its glory days!
The game is great & TBH I feel like it's unique. The gameplay is solid, the comedy is genuinely funny, and the story is absurd in the best of ways. It's not often we see comedy games that have the 3 solid pillars, comedy, gameplay and story. High on Life 2 thankfully has all 3 imo.
Now, don't get me wrong, the game is NOT ground breaking. It's basically a bigger better version of its predecessor which is honestly all that High on Life 2 needed to be. I give the game a solid 8 out of 10. Happy gaming ✌️
No freaking way, one of my FAVORITE things about playing on Xbox is the capture club I'm apart of, we share in game photography and there's about 10 thousand of us in there. This is such a bummer, clubs were a cool feature tbh.
@fatpunkslim I couldn't agree more! High on Life was genuinely a great game with a good amount of laughs. I feel like we don't see many comedy style games reach the heights that High on Life achieved.
Everything I've seen from High on Life 2 looks excellent. I wasn't sure about the skateboarding aspect but then I found out jet packs and regular traversal is available too.
I enjoyed the hell outta High on Life, it was genuinely funny, had solid gameplay and a unique metrovania style that was fun to revisit, lol I beat it twice. I've got High on Life 2 downloaded and ready to go.
I going to build a tribute to my father who I lost unexpectedly in 2024. Forza games were one of the Xbox games my dad genuinely enjoyed with me, I'm sad he's not going to experience this one with me.
I'm going to build replicas of his favorite cars, and I'm going to build a little in game memorial dedicated to him. I love the freedom Forza Horizon 6 has on display. The ability to customize and build that show up in the game world is brilliant. Forza Horizon 6 looks absolutely incredible and I can't wait to jump in ✌️
The Series S continues to impress me. I feel like it's the little console that could lolol in some games where the devs REALLY took their time to optimize for the Series S I've seen some extremely impressive results (Indiana Jones, DOOM the Dark Ages, and Alan Wake 2). Other games where the Series S is an afterthought it shows. Proper optimization allows it to punch above it's weight for sure
@FraserG I agree 💯 percent. A 2028 launch still makes the most sense. AMD’s earnings call isn’t hinting at a 2027 release date for the console itself. it’s just telling investors when they expect revenue from semi‑custom Xbox silicon entering production. That’s a manufacturing milestone, not a consumer launch window.
The actual console pipeline looks like this:
2023–2025: Microsoft + AMD finalize the SoC architecture. Announced their partnership.
2025–2026: Internal prototype boards and OS prototyping ramps up.
Late 2026: Real dev kits start to ship once the spec is locked, allowing devs to start optimizing games for next gen.
Late 2027: Mass production starts once yields stabilize, this is when the CONSOLE manufacturing starts to ramp up significantly.
That timeline points to a more polished, well supplied 2028 CONSOLE launch, giving Microsoft better component pricing, more time for studios to optimize their games, and NONE of the supply chaos we saw in 2020.
AMD’s “2027 window” simply means the chip enters production then, not that the console itself hits shelves that year. I'm genuinely excited for the next gen Xbox. I already believe the Series X is the BEST console of ALL time (my PS5 pro is second) mainly due to the fact I can play 4 generations of Xbox games on one console. I also love the Xbox ecosystem, it serves myself, my wife and family extremely well thanks to Xbox Play Anywhere. Happy gaming ✌️
State of Decay 3 is one of my most anticipated Xbox releases by far. State of Decay 2 was such a time sick for me lol I spent hundreds of hours kill zombies, looting and surviving with friends. The game had a really good gameplay loop imo and it was a ton of fun!
I seriously can't wait til we see more of State of Decay 3. My guess is we will either see the game at Xbox summer game fest or at the very least during The Game Awards. Happy gaming ✌️
I tried playing through Far Cry 3 a few years ago but I just couldn't stick with it. Hopefully this new update makes things a little easier on the eyes and more responsive.
I will say the 60fps update on Far Cry 5 made the game that much better, and Far Cry 6 looks and plays incredibly well on Series X and Series S. Happy gaming ✌️
@swedetrap now that's a nice setup right there! I have a 1TB Series X with a 1TB SSD expansion card, and I have a 512GB Series S with a 512GB expansion card installed in it. So between the 2 expansion cards + the internal SSD I have enough storage for most of my games.
For example on my Xbox Series X I currently have 15 games installed (AC: Shadows, BF6, BO7, Diablo 3, Diablo 4, Indiana Jones, GTA 4, Forza Motorsport, Fortnite, The Outer Worlds 2, RDR, RDR2, MX vs ATV Legends, Rocket League and Deep Rock Galactic Survivor) and under ALL Storage it has 83.3% full & it says I have 287GB free. So I have enough storage left over to download anything, I never fill my storage to max if I can help it.
When my wife and I got our Xbox consoles, about 3 months passed before we pulled the trigger on 1TB Western Digital Black C50 SSD expansion cards. She has a 1TB card in her Xbox Series S, I have a 1TB card in my Xbox Series X, and I decided to get a 512GB for my Xbox Series S for when I travel & I can honestly say the expansion cards are the biggest upgrades you can possibly make to your console and they are a thousand percent worth it!
I got my 512GB WD Black C50 SSD expansion card for just $70 and it's made my Xbox Series S incredibly more useful! Highly recommend it to anyone who owns a Series S or anyone who wishes they could hold more games simultaneously. Happy gaming ✌️
I've yet to play Death Stranding. As much as I loved the Metal Gear series, I'm not sure Death Stranding is my cup of tea. While visuals look good, the gameplay just doesn't look very fun to me, IDK maybe I'll give it a go at some point but as it sits, I've got a great back catalog I'm working through lol happy gaming ✌️
@KARTHLOR dude that's freaking awesome! I wish I'd kept my OG Xbox One but I ended up giving it to my little brother, he used it for quite a few years until it stopped working (teenagers are hard on electronics lol).
I'm personally playing through Assassin's Creed Shadows, The Outer Worlds 2 and Battlefield 6 is my go to multiplayer game ATM. I still have quite the catalog to get through, I've still never played Assassin's Creed Mirage even though I own it lolol I'm also planning another playthrough of Avowed once the new update goes live again. I still need to play Indiana Jones and The Great Circle DLC which is something I've been meaning to do because Indiana Jones is one of the BEST new major IP games i've played in a long time.
I'm also EXTREMELY excited for Forza Horizon 6, Fable, and The Outer Worlds 2 DLC lol Xbox in 2026 is STACKED! Happy gaming ✌️
@Jenkinss I would definitely have to agree with you 💯 percent. I would NOT recommend anyone getting a 13 year old console UNLESS they only care about playing last gen + backwards compatible games.
I personally own a PS5 + Xbox Series X and my wife owns a PS5 + Xbox Series S, so we're set for the current generation. I was considering getting a Xbox One X for my living room mainly for the 4K Blu Ray player because a used One X is cheaper than a 4K Blu Ray player lol. Happy gaming ✌️
The idea that the next Xbox will be a “PC hybrid” is built on misunderstandings and clickbait headlines. Microsoft is not replacing the Xbox OS with Windows desktop, nor are they turning the console into a general‑purpose PC. The next Xbox will use the Windows kernel and subsystems as its backend foundation—just like Xbox One and Series X|S already do—but the user experience remains a locked down, CONSOLE first Xbox interface. No desktop, no drivers, no Steam, no PC maintenance. It’s a modernized backend, not a change in CONSOLE identity.
The rumor falls apart the moment you look at Microsoft’s business incentives. Xbox consoles generate enormous revenue through the Xbox Store, Game Pass, DLC, and microtransactions. Steam takes a 30% cut of every sale. Allowing Steam on Xbox would mean Microsoft voluntarily hands its most profitable customers to Valve. That would be financially irrational and strategically disastrous. Xbox consoles are Microsoft’s highest spending users. there is no universe where Microsoft gives that up.
What the Windows integration actually accomplishes is developer cohesion, not a PC‑like experience. A unified Windows kernel makes it easier for developers to bring games between PC and Xbox, improves performance, and enables full backward compatibility through AMD’s hardware layer. None of this requires exposing Windows to the player. It’s backend engineering designed to strengthen the ecosystem, not dilute the console.
Meanwhile, the next Xbox remains a true console: fixed hardware, plug‑and‑play simplicity, and a massive generational leap powered by Zen 6 CPUs, RDNA 5 graphics, and a dedicated NPU. This is about performance, efficiency, and long‑term scalability..NOT turning Xbox into a PC.
And the broader ecosystem proves Xbox is far from “dead.” With ~40 million Series X|S units, tens of millions of active Xbox One users, PC Game Pass, and cloud gaming, Microsoft maintains over 100 million monthly active users. This is a thriving, diversified platform, not a collapsing one.
In short: the next Xbox is NOT a PC hybrid. It’s a CONSOLE first device with a modern Windows based backend that improves development and compatibility without sacrificing the simplicity, identity, or profitability of the Xbox platform. The Steam on Xbox fantasy is economically impossible, strategically irrational, and completely unsupported by credible reporting. The future of Xbox is a stronger, more cohesive, more powerful CONSOLE & not a PC in disguise.
@SalaciousCrumb I agree with this sentiment. Sony's new CEO plans to put ALL PlayStation games on PC around 12-18 months after release as he went in record stating " we want to shift to a software focused platform" which means they want to do EXACTLY what Microsoft is doing right now. There's too many ignorant people who refuse to see beyond the fanboy nonsense.. Xbox consoles will still exist, PlayStation consoles will still exist HOWEVER console sales are NO longer the metric for success. The PS5 has sold way more than Series X|S yet Microsoft makes more money from the Xbox ecosystem that Sony does from the PlayStation ecosystem. Why? Because Microsoft said, we can have 3 pillars of mass expansion. Consoles, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming. This enables them to sell software across all platforms while still retaining their Microsoft Xbox store front revenue, plus Gamepass revenue, plus software sales on consoles regardless of what console it is. This is a brilliant strategy that allows them to expand beyond the current market cap of console sales, Sony is now realizing this is a money maker and they want to do the same thing.
I'll be on Xbox until it doesn't exist anymore. I'll still buy a PlayStation at some point just so I can enjoy the few games I enjoy on that console. That's what I've done for 20+ years now and that's what I'll always do. My main console is Xbox Series X, I use PlayStation 5 for the few series I enjoy from PlayStation and That's worked for my wife and I this generation so far.
The next Xbox is shaping up to be a massive generational leap, and honestly, the tech under the hood sounds incredible to me. With the AMD + Microsoft partnership cemented and that rumored custom AMD Magnus APU, we’re looking at serious CPU and GPU gains. Not just raw performance gains but massive efficiency gains that allowed more performance per watt. The most exciting part for me is the dedicated NPU (rumored at 100+ TOPS). Having a dedicated chip for AI upscaling and frame gen means the GPU doesn’t have to do all the heavy lifting. It frees up shader cycles for better visuals while keeping latency low basically, we get smoother, better looking games without the console sounding like a jet engine (lol yes I owned a PS4 pro)
Despite the rumors, this is going to be a CONSOLE first machine, not some weird PC hybrid. As much as I love technology, I want my Xbox to stay an Xbox, period. I want that locked down, snappy UI that just works when I pick up the controller. I don't want driver updates, windows drama, none of that. I want a CONSOLE not a PC.
Microsoft is likely going to bridge the gap with PC tools and shared APIs so devs can port games WAY more easily, but don't expect to see a full Windows desktop or Steam on the next Xbox. It wouldn’t make sense for them to hand over their Microsoft storefront revenue to Valve when Game Pass is the crown jewel of the ecosystem, and their digital storefront generates tons of revenue.
The coolest part of the rumor mill is the handheld Series S successor. Imagine a low power Magnus chip tuned for native 1080p Xbox gaming on the go, but then using that NPU/GPU combo to scale up to 4K/120fps when you dock it to the big screen. It’s the perfect entry level tier for the next generation (the Xbox Series S has been successful regardless of how people feel about it).
Microsoft is clearly doubling down on hardware. We’re getting a massive technical jump and better interoperability with PC for developers, all while keeping the "it just works" console vibe we’ve had since the OG Xbox days. Between the main powerhouse and a potential handheld, the future of the ecosystem looks stacked & I'm excited for it.
At the end of the day, I get a lot of joy from my Xbox consoles. My wife and I play Xbox with family and friends & to me that's what matters most. Am I upset at Microsoft execs who push for profits over everything? YES! Am I pissed at the price increases? YES! However, I feel like those things cloud the one thing we all enjoy and that's playing Xbox games by ourselves and with family and friends.
I'm excited for Developer Direct for sure! There's so many amazing Xbox games I'm looking forward to in 2026! Forza Horizon 6 Fable Gears of War: E-Day State of Decay 3 Diablo 4 DLC Halo: Campaign Evolved Clockwork Revolution High on Life 2
I'm glad I voted on this one, the results line up incredibly close to my personal picks for best Gamepass games of 2025. My personal picks are as follows:
1. Avowed - Truly a great game
2. The Outer Worlds 2 - Obsidian charm and RPG exploring at its best! Although the lvl 30 cap is frustrating AF.
3. DOOM: The Dark Ages - one of the most innovative DOOM games I've played. It completely reset my brain to learn the Stand and Fight mantra but the story was excellent, gameplay was stellar and graphics looked incredible on XSX.
4. Oblivion Remastered - this is a slow burn for me, I've only got about 15 hours into the remaster but it's a game I continue to dive into over and over again.
5. Gears of War Reloaded - I've owned Gears of War since Xbox 360, then I got the ultimate edition for Xbox One and now Reloaded on Xbox Series X|S lolol it now looks and plays better than ever HOWEVER my hope was for a trilogy remaster because Gears of War 2/3 definitely deserve remasters!
I'm only listing my top 5, instill haven't jumped into Clair Obscur Expedition 33 yet and I'm just barely starting my journey in Assassin's Creed Shadows lol incredible backlog I've got atm.
Xbox as an ecosystem is growing faster than ever, and that growth directly strengthens Xbox as a CONSOLE. Even with price hikes and shifting market dynamics (tariffs + component costs) millions of players are still buying Xbox hardware because the CONSOLE remains the best, simplest, and most valuable entry point into the ecosystem. As long as Xbox continues delivering its own high quality games (even if some arrive on other platforms later) the CONSOLE will thrive, Game Pass will thrive, and the broader Xbox platform will keep expanding. The next Xbox will follow that same philosophy: a true fixed spec CONSOLE first and foremost, with tighter PC cohesion layered on top, NOT a PC replacement, and definitely NOT a console replacement. The ecosystem grows, the console grows, and both can succeed together.
Xbox Consoles still have the best backwards compatibility of ALL time. My Series X can play 99% of all my OG Xbox + Xbox 360 + Xbox One discs. That's 4 generations of Xbox games available on 1 console. OG Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S all playable (plus a ton of older games got significant boosts that make them look and play better than ever).
I buy ALL my games digitally as my wife and I game share, however i bought Assassin's Creed Shadows on disc (it's my first Series X disc lol). I bought Battlefield 6 digitally but I can't remember if I bought any other games in 2025. I'd have to go through my collection to see. Happy gaming ✌️
Blade looks absolutely amazing! I want to see actual gameplay, if I had to guess this is a 2027 release. If it entered full production in late 2024 that means it's been 1 year in full production so I suspect another year will go by & come holiday 2027 we will be playing Marvel's Blade!
@FraserG I definitely couldn't agree more! I'm actually happy to see SoM getting so much love on Pure Xbox. It's one of my favorite Xbox games of 2025, next to Avowed, The Outer Worlds 2, DOOM the Dark Ages, and Battlefield 6
South of Midnight was fantastic. From beginning to end I was entrenched in it's story. So the combat is repetitive, the traversal, platforming, and storytelling more than make up for it. The story was so heartfelt, dealing with themes of trauma, loneliness, depression and anxiety it's one of those games that are FAR DEEPER than what's on the surface & for that I also give SoM a graceful 9 out of 10.
Happy gaming ✌️
I spend about 90% of ALL my gaming time playing on Series X (or Series S when I'm away from home). I spend about 10% of my play time on PS5 but that only happens when a new PlayStation exclusive launches.
My wife and I both own PlayStation 5 consoles, I have a Series X, a Series S, and my wife has a Series S. So game sharing is huge for us, we game share on Xbox and PlayStation, however we BOTH prefer Xbox over PlayStation so all 3rd party games we buy on Xbox. Basically our PlayStation 5 consoles are reserved for PlayStation exclusives, everything else is Xbox for us.
It really does come down to ecosystem cohesion and we feel Xbox has the best ecosystem. Only on Xbox can you purchase a game, get a PC copy for free (Xbox Play Anywhere), and have the ability to play a large amount of these Xbox games via Xbox Cloud gaming which has really been great especially as cloud gaming has become a lot more viable in recent years.
Long story short, Xbox is where we play and Xbox is where we plan to stay lol happy holidays, Happy gaming ✌️
@OldGamer999 trust me friend, I have made some terrible decisions in my playthrough lol 😆 but I figured I can rectify all these things in my next playthrough.
Luckily The Outer Worlds 2 is a game you can experience more than once and truly have a different experience the second go around.
Yeah man, the game is woefully underrated. I feel like a lot of people don't appreciate the complexities of rpg games nowadays, it's all about instant gratification, with no time dedicated to exploration and the sense of wonder you feel while exploring a world for the first time. At the same time, there's a good amount of people like you and I who do appreciate the small things, Happy gaming ✌️
So modern warfare 4 is what COD 2026 is going to be? Also Sledgehammer games had an incredible Zombies experience in COD WW2 Nazi Zombies, I'll be extremely disappointed if COD 2027 doesn't have zombies, although I must admit that BO7 Zombies while good, doesn't hit the same as Black Ops 6 Zombies did.
It's a shame but the only time I play COD is when a certain friend invites me to play Zombies, other than that all my online multiplayer time is devoted to BF6 because it really is the superior fps game. Happy gaming ✌️
@h3s Rockstar is still planning a current generation port / remaster for RDR2. If you remember a couple years ago they were already hard at work on a remaster but decided to "put it on hold, as well go ALL hands on deck for GTA VI".
I can't imagine a world where they don't milk RDR2 with a remaster or current gen port. I suspect that a RDR2 Remastered or current generation upgrade will launch either before GTA 6 or shortly after GTA 6.
I actually agree with your sentiment quite a bit, RDR2 is such a fantastic game but it's incredibly difficult for me getting used to 30fps. Once I play it for about an hour i stop noticing it. That being said, I can't freaking wait until the day we get to experience the glorious game this is RDR2 in buttery smooth 60fps!
@Sol4ris I'm still enjoying The Outer Worlds 2 as well. I've also been slowly exploring Red Dead Redemption Remastered, and I played Assassin's Creed Mirage for the first time last night lol (even though I've owned the game since early 2024).
I'm with you, my PS5 is setup but I haven't touched it much in 2025. The only games I played on it was Ghost of Tsushima and Helldivers 2. That was earlier this year, I genuinely have no desire to play anything on it atm, I'll end up getting Ghost of Yotei when the price drops in a year or two.
Astro's Play Room is amazing lol definitely a highlight of the PS5 for sure!
This weekend I'm juggling Battlefield 6 (with friends), The Outer Worlds 2, Red Dead Redemption Remastered and when I feel like switching it up I've been exploring Assassin's Creed Mirage! Pretty much a solid few games on my rotation atm. Happy gaming ✌️
@OldGamer999 yup, I chose The Outer Worlds 2 and DOOM: The Dark Ages as well. I'm still deep into The Outer Worlds about 60 hours into my game and still exploring lol the game is so much fun and I can't wait to dive back in for a new playthrough with a different character build! I hope we get New Game + or something, I can't wait to see what we get when it comes to DLC! Happy gaming ✌️
@Rangers420 I spent a TON of time with Avowed, that game was so much fun! I genuinely ADORED the world building, exploration, and character development (especially the characters within our party).
The companion side quests were incredible, they truly delivered deep emotional journeys that made the game feel more grounded.
South of Midnight was stellar as well, an unique adventure that was so much deeper than I had anticipated. Definitely a game that was worth playing.
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Re: 10 New Xbox Indie Games That Should Be On Your Radar In March 2026
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War looks AWESOME! If there's a co-op mode then even better!
Re: 10 New Xbox Indie Games That Should Be On Your Radar In March 2026
@fatpunkslim I may have to give mini shoot adventures a shot lol
Re: Xbox Must Live Up To Expectations Of Fans Who Have 'Counted On Us', Says Microsoft Boss
Microsoft’s CEO just made it absolutely clear that Xbox is NOT going anywhere.. he emphasized that consoles are EXTREMELY important to Microsoft and that gaming is a PERMANENT pillar of the company’s identity.
This directly shuts down the doom posting narratives and aligns perfectly with what Xbox Helix actually is: a true next gen Xbox console that can also play PC games through the Microsoft Store thanks to Microsoft unifying the development tools and ecosystem stack across Windows and Xbox. That doesn’t turn Helix into a PC or an open Windows device, it stays a closed, fixed spec, deeply optimized console, but gains the ability to run PC titles through Microsoft’s own platform. It’s the only path that expands the library without destroying the ecosystem, and it’s the natural evolution of Xbox Play Anywhere finally realized in hardware.
Nadella’s blunt commitment to consoles, to fans, and to long term investment in gaming shows that Microsoft is doubling down on Xbox’s future, not sunsetting it. This is the beginning of a stronger, clearer, console first era for Xbox, and I'm ALL for it!
I've been with Xbox for over 20 years now, I've owned every Xbox since the beginning and it's an ecosystem I've invested heavily in. I'm glad to see Microsoft actually stating their intentions for Xbox, I'm excited for the future & I can't wait to see what's next. Happy gaming ✌️
Re: Poll: What Are Your First Impressions Of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 On Xbox Game Pass?
@Seila fast travel is a god send, I don't find it hurts the game in anyway whatsoever because it allows me to fully embrace the map without becoming extremely tedious lol I would be so frustrated if I had to travel everywhere by horse or foot without any fast travel. I love exploring and believe it or not fast travel encourages me to explore further because I have the option to get back to where I need if it comes to that so I can easily wander about.
Re: Poll: What Are Your First Impressions Of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 On Xbox Game Pass?
I'm extremely impressed with KCD2, I wasn't expecting it pull me in the way it did. The beginning of the game is crazy & I thoroughly enjoyed the opening cinematics, they're gorgeous. I can't wait to see where the game takes me, everything about KCD2 is better than it's predecessor so far.
Happy gaming ✌️
Re: Poll: How Optimistic Are You Feeling About The Future Of Xbox?
@eduscxbox I'm right there with you, honestly it's a breath of fresh air to see someone else who's optimistic. The trend has been to hate on Xbox NO MATTER WHAT lol I don't follow that trend. I enjoy my Xbox everyday, I play games with my family and friends & that's what it's all about.
It's sad to see so many people online who want to see Xbox fail (yes, fail that's literally what they say). A future without Xbox is a grim future where Sony is the ONLY one making high end consoles, therefore they control the market cuz they'd have it cornered, no thanks lol.
I want to enjoy playing my Xbox 360 games (I'm a sucker for the classics) and experiencing all the brilliant games coming to current gen. Cheers, happy gaming ✌️
Re: Poll: How Optimistic Are You Feeling About The Future Of Xbox?
I'm genuinely optimistic for the future, the trend at the moment is to hate on everything Microsoft does with Xbox. That being said, this shake up & the messaging that's followed shows me Microsoft knows they fukced up and is now ready to pivot back to what makes Xbox.. an XBOX and that's CONSOLE. I'm optimistic for the future because dwelling over doom and gloom speculation does nothing, instead I'm enjoying Xbox with friends and family, while looking forward to seeing the future of Xbox. Happy gaming ✌️
Re: Poll: What Are Your First Impressions Of Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora On Xbox Game Pass?
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is stunning on Xbox Series X, it truly is remarkable how well they did with the game and it'll probably go down as one of the most underrated releases of the generation (alongside Star Wars Outlaws, Avowed, The Outer Worlds 2, DEATHLOOP and Ghost Wire Tokyo).
I definitely feel like people should play games and enjoy them for what they are instead of criticizing what they aren't, you'll find and enjoy gaming so much more with that outlook. Happy gaming ✌️
Re: New Xbox Head Suggests Bringing Back The Blades Dashboard In First Social Media Posts
This is the shake up we needed, Xbox needs to get back to roots and focus on CONSOLES which is and should be the foundation of ALL things Xbox. Cheers to Phil and Sarah for all they've done, let's get ready to bring Xbox back to its glory days!
Re: Poll: What Are Your First Impressions Of High On Life 2 On Xbox & Game Pass?
The game is great & TBH I feel like it's unique. The gameplay is solid, the comedy is genuinely funny, and the story is absurd in the best of ways. It's not often we see comedy games that have the 3 solid pillars, comedy, gameplay and story. High on Life 2 thankfully has all 3 imo.
Now, don't get me wrong, the game is NOT ground breaking. It's basically a bigger better version of its predecessor which is honestly all that High on Life 2 needed to be. I give the game a solid 8 out of 10.
Happy gaming ✌️
Re: Xbox Announces Social Clubs Will Be Removed From Consoles In April 2026
No freaking way, one of my FAVORITE things about playing on Xbox is the capture club I'm apart of, we share in game photography and there's about 10 thousand of us in there. This is such a bummer, clubs were a cool feature tbh.
Re: High On Life 2: Release Date, Release Time & Download Size On Xbox Game Pass
@fatpunkslim I couldn't agree more! High on Life was genuinely a great game with a good amount of laughs. I feel like we don't see many comedy style games reach the heights that High on Life achieved.
Everything I've seen from High on Life 2 looks excellent. I wasn't sure about the skateboarding aspect but then I found out jet packs and regular traversal is available too.
Re: High On Life 2: Release Date, Release Time & Download Size On Xbox Game Pass
I enjoyed the hell outta High on Life, it was genuinely funny, had solid gameplay and a unique metrovania style that was fun to revisit, lol I beat it twice. I've got High on Life 2 downloaded and ready to go.
Re: Xbox & Playground Games Highlight '10 Incredible New Features' Coming To Forza Horizon 6
@GeeEssEff I'm right there with you lol
Re: Xbox & Playground Games Highlight '10 Incredible New Features' Coming To Forza Horizon 6
I going to build a tribute to my father who I lost unexpectedly in 2024. Forza games were one of the Xbox games my dad genuinely enjoyed with me, I'm sad he's not going to experience this one with me.
I'm going to build replicas of his favorite cars, and I'm going to build a little in game memorial dedicated to him. I love the freedom Forza Horizon 6 has on display. The ability to customize and build that show up in the game world is brilliant. Forza Horizon 6 looks absolutely incredible and I can't wait to jump in ✌️
Re: Pragmata Demo Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X, Series S & Switch 2
The Series S continues to impress me. I feel like it's the little console that could lolol in some games where the devs REALLY took their time to optimize for the Series S I've seen some extremely impressive results (Indiana Jones, DOOM the Dark Ages, and Alan Wake 2). Other games where the Series S is an afterthought it shows. Proper optimization allows it to punch above it's weight for sure
Re: AMD Mentions Next-Gen Xbox Console, Says It's 'Progressing Well' To Release In 2027
@FraserG I agree 💯 percent. A 2028 launch still makes the most sense. AMD’s earnings call isn’t hinting at a 2027 release date for the console itself. it’s just telling investors when they expect revenue from semi‑custom Xbox silicon entering production. That’s a manufacturing milestone, not a consumer launch window.
The actual console pipeline looks like this:
That timeline points to a more polished, well supplied 2028 CONSOLE launch, giving Microsoft better component pricing, more time for studios to optimize their games, and NONE of the supply chaos we saw in 2020.
AMD’s “2027 window” simply means the chip enters production then, not that the console itself hits shelves that year. I'm genuinely excited for the next gen Xbox. I already believe the Series X is the BEST console of ALL time (my PS5 pro is second) mainly due to the fact I can play 4 generations of Xbox games on one console. I also love the Xbox ecosystem, it serves myself, my wife and family extremely well thanks to Xbox Play Anywhere. Happy gaming ✌️
Re: Six New Demos Have Been Added To Xbox In 2026 So Far, Including Three Major Ones
I'm glad to see demos are being utilized again, when I was growing up the best way to decide if a game was worth buying was by playing the DEMO lol
Re: Xbox Studios Boss Shares Update On Progress For State Of Decay 3
State of Decay 3 is one of my most anticipated Xbox releases by far. State of Decay 2 was such a time sick for me lol I spent hundreds of hours kill zombies, looting and surviving with friends. The game had a really good gameplay loop imo and it was a ton of fun!
I seriously can't wait til we see more of State of Decay 3. My guess is we will either see the game at Xbox summer game fest or at the very least during The Game Awards. Happy gaming ✌️
Re: Here's Your First Look At The 60FPS Far Cry 3 Upgrade On Xbox Series X|S
I tried playing through Far Cry 3 a few years ago but I just couldn't stick with it. Hopefully this new update makes things a little easier on the eyes and more responsive.
I will say the 60fps update on Far Cry 5 made the game that much better, and Far Cry 6 looks and plays incredibly well on Series X and Series S. Happy gaming ✌️
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Series X|S Owners, How's Your Storage Looking In 2026?
@swedetrap now that's a nice setup right there! I have a 1TB Series X with a 1TB SSD expansion card, and I have a 512GB Series S with a 512GB expansion card installed in it. So between the 2 expansion cards + the internal SSD I have enough storage for most of my games.
For example on my Xbox Series X I currently have 15 games installed (AC: Shadows, BF6, BO7, Diablo 3, Diablo 4, Indiana Jones, GTA 4, Forza Motorsport, Fortnite, The Outer Worlds 2, RDR, RDR2, MX vs ATV Legends, Rocket League and Deep Rock Galactic Survivor) and under ALL Storage it has 83.3% full & it says I have 287GB free. So I have enough storage left over to download anything, I never fill my storage to max if I can help it.
Happy gaming ✌️
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Series X|S Owners, How's Your Storage Looking In 2026?
@Balaam_ I'm the exact opposite lol I do all my 3rd party gaming on Xbox, while my PS5 is reserved for the few 1st party games I enjoy on PlayStation.
I'm definitely looking forward to Forza Horizon 6 and Fable. Both of those game series are near & dear to my heart lol
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Series X|S Owners, How's Your Storage Looking In 2026?
When my wife and I got our Xbox consoles, about 3 months passed before we pulled the trigger on 1TB Western Digital Black C50 SSD expansion cards. She has a 1TB card in her Xbox Series S, I have a 1TB card in my Xbox Series X, and I decided to get a 512GB for my Xbox Series S for when I travel & I can honestly say the expansion cards are the biggest upgrades you can possibly make to your console and they are a thousand percent worth it!
I got my 512GB WD Black C50 SSD expansion card for just $70 and it's made my Xbox Series S incredibly more useful!
Highly recommend it to anyone who owns a Series S or anyone who wishes they could hold more games simultaneously.
Happy gaming ✌️
Re: Xbox Partners With Kojima To Fix Major Save Bug In Death Stranding Director's Cut
I've yet to play Death Stranding. As much as I loved the Metal Gear series, I'm not sure Death Stranding is my cup of tea. While visuals look good, the gameplay just doesn't look very fun to me, IDK maybe I'll give it a go at some point but as it sits, I've got a great back catalog I'm working through lol happy gaming ✌️
Re: Is It Worth Buying An Xbox One In 2026?
@OldGamer999 the Xbox One X was a serious BEAST upon its release. I remember playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey and thinking OMG this is remarkable!
Re: Is It Worth Buying An Xbox One In 2026?
@KARTHLOR dude that's freaking awesome! I wish I'd kept my OG Xbox One but I ended up giving it to my little brother, he used it for quite a few years until it stopped working (teenagers are hard on electronics lol).
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 10-11)
I'm personally playing through Assassin's Creed Shadows, The Outer Worlds 2 and Battlefield 6 is my go to multiplayer game ATM. I still have quite the catalog to get through, I've still never played Assassin's Creed Mirage even though I own it lolol I'm also planning another playthrough of Avowed once the new update goes live again. I still need to play Indiana Jones and The Great Circle DLC which is something I've been meaning to do because Indiana Jones is one of the BEST new major IP games i've played in a long time.
I'm also EXTREMELY excited for Forza Horizon 6, Fable, and The Outer Worlds 2 DLC lol Xbox in 2026 is STACKED!
Happy gaming ✌️
Re: Is It Worth Buying An Xbox One In 2026?
@Jenkinss I would definitely have to agree with you 💯 percent. I would NOT recommend anyone getting a 13 year old console UNLESS they only care about playing last gen + backwards compatible games.
I personally own a PS5 + Xbox Series X and my wife owns a PS5 + Xbox Series S, so we're set for the current generation. I was considering getting a Xbox One X for my living room mainly for the 4K Blu Ray player because a used One X is cheaper than a 4K Blu Ray player lol. Happy gaming ✌️
Re: Is It Worth Buying An Xbox One In 2026?
The idea that the next Xbox will be a “PC hybrid” is built on misunderstandings and clickbait headlines. Microsoft is not replacing the Xbox OS with Windows desktop, nor are they turning the console into a general‑purpose PC. The next Xbox will use the Windows kernel and subsystems as its backend foundation—just like Xbox One and Series X|S already do—but the user experience remains a locked down, CONSOLE first Xbox interface. No desktop, no drivers, no Steam, no PC maintenance. It’s a modernized backend, not a change in CONSOLE identity.
The rumor falls apart the moment you look at Microsoft’s business incentives. Xbox consoles generate enormous revenue through the Xbox Store, Game Pass, DLC, and microtransactions. Steam takes a 30% cut of every sale. Allowing Steam on Xbox would mean Microsoft voluntarily hands its most profitable customers to Valve. That would be financially irrational and strategically disastrous. Xbox consoles are Microsoft’s highest spending users. there is no universe where Microsoft gives that up.
What the Windows integration actually accomplishes is developer cohesion, not a PC‑like experience. A unified Windows kernel makes it easier for developers to bring games between PC and Xbox, improves performance, and enables full backward compatibility through AMD’s hardware layer. None of this requires exposing Windows to the player. It’s backend engineering designed to strengthen the ecosystem, not dilute the console.
Meanwhile, the next Xbox remains a true console: fixed hardware, plug‑and‑play simplicity, and a massive generational leap powered by Zen 6 CPUs, RDNA 5 graphics, and a dedicated NPU. This is about performance, efficiency, and long‑term scalability..NOT turning Xbox into a PC.
And the broader ecosystem proves Xbox is far from “dead.” With ~40 million Series X|S units, tens of millions of active Xbox One users, PC Game Pass, and cloud gaming, Microsoft maintains over 100 million monthly active users. This is a thriving, diversified platform, not a collapsing one.
In short: the next Xbox is NOT a PC hybrid. It’s a CONSOLE first device with a modern Windows based backend that improves development and compatibility without sacrificing the simplicity, identity, or profitability of the Xbox platform. The Steam on Xbox fantasy is economically impossible, strategically irrational, and completely unsupported by credible reporting. The future of Xbox is a stronger, more cohesive, more powerful CONSOLE & not a PC in disguise.
Re: Five Xbox Game Pass Titles Get New Reveals At The New Game Plus Showcase 2026
I'm ecstatic to play Avowed again! New game plus with ALL the added updates looks like a blast! 💯
Re: Talking Point: How Much Would You Be Willing To Spend On The Next Xbox Console?
@SalaciousCrumb I agree with this sentiment. Sony's new CEO plans to put ALL PlayStation games on PC around 12-18 months after release as he went in record stating " we want to shift to a software focused platform" which means they want to do EXACTLY what Microsoft is doing right now. There's too many ignorant people who refuse to see beyond the fanboy nonsense.. Xbox consoles will still exist, PlayStation consoles will still exist HOWEVER console sales are NO longer the metric for success. The PS5 has sold way more than Series X|S yet Microsoft makes more money from the Xbox ecosystem that Sony does from the PlayStation ecosystem. Why? Because Microsoft said, we can have 3 pillars of mass expansion. Consoles, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming. This enables them to sell software across all platforms while still retaining their Microsoft Xbox store front revenue, plus Gamepass revenue, plus software sales on consoles regardless of what console it is. This is a brilliant strategy that allows them to expand beyond the current market cap of console sales, Sony is now realizing this is a money maker and they want to do the same thing.
I'll be on Xbox until it doesn't exist anymore. I'll still buy a PlayStation at some point just so I can enjoy the few games I enjoy on that console. That's what I've done for 20+ years now and that's what I'll always do. My main console is Xbox Series X, I use PlayStation 5 for the few series I enjoy from PlayStation and That's worked for my wife and I this generation so far.
Happy gaming ✌️
Re: Talking Point: How Much Would You Be Willing To Spend On The Next Xbox Console?
The next Xbox is shaping up to be a massive generational leap, and honestly, the tech under the hood sounds incredible to me. With the AMD + Microsoft partnership cemented and that rumored custom AMD Magnus APU, we’re looking at serious CPU and GPU gains. Not just raw performance gains but massive efficiency gains that allowed more performance per watt. The most exciting part for me is the dedicated NPU (rumored at 100+ TOPS). Having a dedicated chip for AI upscaling and frame gen means the GPU doesn’t have to do all the heavy lifting. It frees up shader cycles for better visuals while keeping latency low basically, we get smoother, better looking games without the console sounding like a jet engine (lol yes I owned a PS4 pro)
Despite the rumors, this is going to be a CONSOLE first machine, not some weird PC hybrid. As much as I love technology, I want my Xbox to stay an Xbox, period. I want that locked down, snappy UI that just works when I pick up the controller. I don't want driver updates, windows drama, none of that. I want a CONSOLE not a PC.
Microsoft is likely going to bridge the gap with PC tools and shared APIs so devs can port games WAY more easily, but don't expect to see a full Windows desktop or Steam on the next Xbox. It wouldn’t make sense for them to hand over their Microsoft storefront revenue to Valve when Game Pass is the crown jewel of the ecosystem, and their digital storefront generates tons of revenue.
The coolest part of the rumor mill is the handheld Series S successor. Imagine a low power Magnus chip tuned for native 1080p Xbox gaming on the go, but then using that NPU/GPU combo to scale up to 4K/120fps when you dock it to the big screen. It’s the perfect entry level tier for the next generation (the Xbox Series S has been successful regardless of how people feel about it).
Microsoft is clearly doubling down on hardware. We’re getting a massive technical jump and better interoperability with PC for developers, all while keeping the "it just works" console vibe we’ve had since the OG Xbox days. Between the main powerhouse and a potential handheld, the future of the ecosystem looks stacked & I'm excited for it.
At the end of the day, I get a lot of joy from my Xbox consoles. My wife and I play Xbox with family and friends & to me that's what matters most. Am I upset at Microsoft execs who push for profits over everything? YES! Am I pissed at the price increases? YES! However, I feel like those things cloud the one thing we all enjoy and that's playing Xbox games by ourselves and with family and friends.
Happy gaming ✌️
Re: Xbox Game Pass: Two Games Announced For January 2026, And Here's When To Expect More
@Decimateh 💯 percent agreed lol Mio looks great
Re: Xbox Game Pass: Two Games Announced For January 2026, And Here's When To Expect More
I'm excited for Developer Direct for sure! There's so many amazing Xbox games I'm looking forward to in 2026!
Forza Horizon 6
Fable
Gears of War: E-Day
State of Decay 3
Diablo 4 DLC
Halo: Campaign Evolved
Clockwork Revolution
High on Life 2
Re: The Top 10 Xbox Game Pass Titles Of 2025, As Determined By Your Votes
I'm glad I voted on this one, the results line up incredibly close to my personal picks for best Gamepass games of 2025. My personal picks are as follows:
1. Avowed - Truly a great game
2. The Outer Worlds 2 - Obsidian charm and RPG exploring at its best! Although the lvl 30 cap is frustrating AF.
3. DOOM: The Dark Ages - one of the most innovative DOOM games I've played. It completely reset my brain to learn the Stand and Fight mantra but the story was excellent, gameplay was stellar and graphics looked incredible on XSX.
4. Oblivion Remastered - this is a slow burn for me, I've only got about 15 hours into the remaster but it's a game I continue to dive into over and over again.
5. Gears of War Reloaded - I've owned Gears of War since Xbox 360, then I got the ultimate edition for Xbox One and now Reloaded on Xbox Series X|S lolol it now looks and plays better than ever HOWEVER my hope was for a trilogy remaster because Gears of War 2/3 definitely deserve remasters!
I'm only listing my top 5, instill haven't jumped into Clair Obscur Expedition 33 yet and I'm just barely starting my journey in Assassin's Creed Shadows lol incredible backlog I've got atm.
Happy gaming ✌️
Re: Latest Sales Estimates Suggest Xbox Sold Over Two Million Series X|S Consoles In 2025
Xbox as an ecosystem is growing faster than ever, and that growth directly strengthens Xbox as a CONSOLE. Even with price hikes and shifting market dynamics (tariffs + component costs) millions of players are still buying Xbox hardware because the CONSOLE remains the best, simplest, and most valuable entry point into the ecosystem. As long as Xbox continues delivering its own high quality games (even if some arrive on other platforms later) the CONSOLE will thrive, Game Pass will thrive, and the broader Xbox platform will keep expanding. The next Xbox will follow that same philosophy: a true fixed spec CONSOLE first and foremost, with tighter PC cohesion layered on top, NOT a PC replacement, and definitely NOT a console replacement. The ecosystem grows, the console grows, and both can succeed together.
Happy gaming ✌️
Re: Opinion: Backwards Compatibility Still Adds So Much Value To Xbox Series X|S In 2025
Xbox Consoles still have the best backwards compatibility of ALL time. My Series X can play 99% of all my OG Xbox + Xbox 360 + Xbox One discs. That's 4 generations of Xbox games available on 1 console. OG Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S all playable (plus a ton of older games got significant boosts that make them look and play better than ever).
Re: Poll: How Many Xbox Games Have You Actually Bought In 2025?
I buy ALL my games digitally as my wife and I game share, however i bought Assassin's Creed Shadows on disc (it's my first Series X disc lol). I bought Battlefield 6 digitally but I can't remember if I bought any other games in 2025. I'd have to go through my collection to see.
Happy gaming ✌️
Re: Marvel's Blade Director Shares Brief End Of 2025 Update On The Game's Progress
Blade looks absolutely amazing! I want to see actual gameplay, if I had to guess this is a 2027 release. If it entered full production in late 2024 that means it's been 1 year in full production so I suspect another year will go by & come holiday 2027 we will be playing Marvel's Blade!
Re: Opinion: This Xbox Game Studios Gem Is My Game Of The Year For 2025
@FraserG I definitely couldn't agree more! I'm actually happy to see SoM getting so much love on Pure Xbox. It's one of my favorite Xbox games of 2025, next to Avowed, The Outer Worlds 2, DOOM the Dark Ages, and Battlefield 6
Re: Opinion: This Xbox Game Studios Gem Is My Game Of The Year For 2025
South of Midnight was fantastic. From beginning to end I was entrenched in it's story. So the combat is repetitive, the traversal, platforming, and storytelling more than make up for it. The story was so heartfelt, dealing with themes of trauma, loneliness, depression and anxiety it's one of those games that are FAR DEEPER than what's on the surface & for that I also give SoM a graceful 9 out of 10.
Happy gaming ✌️
Re: Talking Point: How Much Time Have You Spent Gaming On Xbox Consoles This Year?
I spend about 90% of ALL my gaming time playing on Series X (or Series S when I'm away from home). I spend about 10% of my play time on PS5 but that only happens when a new PlayStation exclusive launches.
My wife and I both own PlayStation 5 consoles, I have a Series X, a Series S, and my wife has a Series S. So game sharing is huge for us, we game share on Xbox and PlayStation, however we BOTH prefer Xbox over PlayStation so all 3rd party games we buy on Xbox. Basically our PlayStation 5 consoles are reserved for PlayStation exclusives, everything else is Xbox for us.
It really does come down to ecosystem cohesion and we feel Xbox has the best ecosystem. Only on Xbox can you purchase a game, get a PC copy for free (Xbox Play Anywhere), and have the ability to play a large amount of these Xbox games via Xbox Cloud gaming which has really been great especially as cloud gaming has become a lot more viable in recent years.
Long story short, Xbox is where we play and Xbox is where we plan to stay lol happy holidays, Happy gaming ✌️
Re: Poll: What Is Your Xbox Game Of The Year For 2025?
@OldGamer999 trust me friend, I have made some terrible decisions in my playthrough lol 😆 but I figured I can rectify all these things in my next playthrough.
Luckily The Outer Worlds 2 is a game you can experience more than once and truly have a different experience the second go around.
Yeah man, the game is woefully underrated. I feel like a lot of people don't appreciate the complexities of rpg games nowadays, it's all about instant gratification, with no time dedicated to exploration and the sense of wonder you feel while exploring a world for the first time. At the same time, there's a good amount of people like you and I who do appreciate the small things,
Happy gaming ✌️
Re: Rumour: COD 2027 Will Be A New Sub-Series With 'Completely New Characters' On Xbox
So modern warfare 4 is what COD 2026 is going to be? Also Sledgehammer games had an incredible Zombies experience in COD WW2 Nazi Zombies, I'll be extremely disappointed if COD 2027 doesn't have zombies, although I must admit that BO7 Zombies while good, doesn't hit the same as Black Ops 6 Zombies did.
It's a shame but the only time I play COD is when a certain friend invites me to play Zombies, other than that all my online multiplayer time is devoted to BF6 because it really is the superior fps game.
Happy gaming ✌️
Re: Digital Foundry Analysis Showcases 60FPS Versions Of Red Dead Redemption On Xbox
@h3s Rockstar is still planning a current generation port / remaster for RDR2. If you remember a couple years ago they were already hard at work on a remaster but decided to "put it on hold, as well go ALL hands on deck for GTA VI".
I can't imagine a world where they don't milk RDR2 with a remaster or current gen port. I suspect that a RDR2 Remastered or current generation upgrade will launch either before GTA 6 or shortly after GTA 6.
I actually agree with your sentiment quite a bit, RDR2 is such a fantastic game but it's incredibly difficult for me getting used to 30fps. Once I play it for about an hour i stop noticing it. That being said, I can't freaking wait until the day we get to experience the glorious game this is RDR2 in buttery smooth 60fps!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 13-14)
@Sol4ris I'm still enjoying The Outer Worlds 2 as well. I've also been slowly exploring Red Dead Redemption Remastered, and I played Assassin's Creed Mirage for the first time last night lol (even though I've owned the game since early 2024).
I'm with you, my PS5 is setup but I haven't touched it much in 2025. The only games I played on it was Ghost of Tsushima and Helldivers 2. That was earlier this year, I genuinely have no desire to play anything on it atm, I'll end up getting Ghost of Yotei when the price drops in a year or two.
Astro's Play Room is amazing lol definitely a highlight of the PS5 for sure!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 13-14)
@AverageJoseph is the Diabo 4 Paladin out now? Or is it coming out with the DLC?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 13-14)
This weekend I'm juggling Battlefield 6 (with friends), The Outer Worlds 2, Red Dead Redemption Remastered and when I feel like switching it up I've been exploring Assassin's Creed Mirage! Pretty much a solid few games on my rotation atm. Happy gaming ✌️
Re: Poll: What Is Your Xbox Game Of The Year For 2025?
@OldGamer999 yup, I chose The Outer Worlds 2 and DOOM: The Dark Ages as well. I'm still deep into The Outer Worlds about 60 hours into my game and still exploring lol the game is so much fun and I can't wait to dive back in for a new playthrough with a different character build! I hope we get New Game + or something, I can't wait to see what we get when it comes to DLC! Happy gaming ✌️
Re: Poll: What Is Your Xbox Game Of The Year For 2025?
@Rangers420 I spent a TON of time with Avowed, that game was so much fun! I genuinely ADORED the world building, exploration, and character development (especially the characters within our party).
The companion side quests were incredible, they truly delivered deep emotional journeys that made the game feel more grounded.
South of Midnight was stellar as well, an unique adventure that was so much deeper than I had anticipated. Definitely a game that was worth playing.