Halo Campaign Evolved has definitely been a pleasant surprise for me. When I first heard that Halo Studios was abandoning Slipspace Engine in favor of Unreal Engine 5 I was definitely hesitant. However, having spent a few hours with the game now I can say Unreal Engine 5 hasn't harmed Halo in any way whatsoever. It's actually awesome to see my childhood Combat Evolved memories reimagined and modernized. I definitely believe the game is a solid 9 out of 10 especially since it's NOT a buggy mess and co-op works. What more can we ask for? It's the original Halo in all its glory but this time much more enjoyable thanks to better controls, and way, way better graphics. Happy gaming 🎮✌️
@fatpunkslim the comments have been so incredibly stupid as of late, so much so I've been distant in responding anymore. I feel like people come here just to trash Xbox. Is Microsoft perfect? NO absolutely NOT but neither is Sony or Nintendo. What matters at the end of the day is Xbox is where I go to spend time with friends and family and that's what should be celebrated, instead of ONLY focusing on the negatives. Happy gaming 🎮✌️
This is actually really cool to see, I don't own a vr headset but I have friends and my little brother who genuinely loves it so this will be good for them for sure
I used my rewards points to offset the gamepass ultimate price increase and now that Gamepass is affordable again I've been using my points towards games that are on sale to ensure my back catalog never runs out of games I want to play. It REALLY is a great service, especially since you can earn points just by playing games, buying games, and by doing your Microsoft Bing rewards points daily. My wife is even better at saving points than I am lol she's got around 60k saved up at the moment
I genuinely believe we will be getting a dedicated handheld XBOX console. We already know Sony is planning a PlayStation 6 portable console along side it's PlayStation 6, and it would be awful for Microsoft to miss out on the handheld CONSOLE market.
Microsoft has already seen success with its dual SKU offerings and it just makes sense that a Series S successor would launch as a handheld CONSOLE for next gen. If we get a Xbox handheld CONSOLE I'm there day one lol happy gaming 🎮✌️
I'm glad they removed COD day one, it wasn't worth the egregious price increase to Gamepass Ultimate. I also believe that Black Ops 7 would've failed even if it wasn't on Gamepass because it was literally just Black Ops 6.5 and a direct sequel which was the worst case scenario.
The game didn't fail (it's the worse selling entry since 2008's World at War) because it was on Gamepass, it failed because it was a bad game.
@YeyoFairy @Xbox-Memory I have both the PS5 pro and Xbox Series X and I won't be wasting my time with buying this game on PS5 pro as it's got the SAME BS CPU limitations as the base PS5.
My Series X will be the platform I choose for GTA 6, and it has less to do with performance and more to do with I can play at home on my Series X and I can take it on the go with my Series S. I spend a lot of time away from home and my portable Series S setup has been a godsend for being able to enjoy games while I'm away from home.
I think GTA 6 will have a 30fps quality mode and 60fps performance mode on Xbox Series X and Series S will likely be locked to 30fps. You have to think about Rockstar Games and how long they've been developing this game. I'd be surprised if they didn't using any temporal upscaling in their own RAGE engine on top of AMD FSR 3.1 and do believe that GTA 6 will deliver 2 graphics modes on Series X and probably a single 30fps mode on Series S
@fatpunkslim yessir, it's also now been officially debunked by Matthew Ball (Xbox CSO) and Asha Sharma herself said in an interview just a week or two ago that Xbox needs exclusives and they are planning on releasing at least "two signature exclusives" for XBOX every year.
I've noticed that major gaming sites like Gamespot, Eurogamer, and especially IGN, they publish articles constantly about the "downfall of XBOX" and it's becoming a pattern. PlayStation can literally close down studios, issues mass layoffs and they'll say, "it was a strategic necessity" XBOX does the same thing and they say, "XBOX is dying"
When I first heard people talk about the Xbox tax, I thought maybe they were paranoid but I can genuinely say I absolutely see it now. The gaming media loves to hate Xbox, it loves doom posting about Xbox but we NEVER see them post about the wins. For instance, in the first 100 days since Asha Sharma became CEO, Xbox has sold more consoles in those 100 days than they did in ALL of 2025. I never saw that coverage on my gaming sites news feed.
@Banjo- couldn't agree more with this sentiment. State of Decay 2 became an absolute blast to play. Just pure joy fighting zombies and scavenging with friends.
State of Decay 3 looks like a proper successor and I am super glad we got to see more gameplay footage. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing more of the game as we get closer to release!
@bert0503 it is a nice visual upgrade, on Series S you can get 1440p at 30fps or 1080p at 60fps. On Series S I ran the 60fps performance mode and loved it.
On Series X you get a few different resolution modes to choose from...
Fidelity Mode: Targets 30 FPS at Native 4K resolution. This mode enables full ray-traced shadows, offering the absolute highest visual fidelity, sharper textures, and realistic lighting profiles.
Performance Mode: Targets a fluid 60 FPS at an Upscaled 4K resolution (scaled up from a baseline 1440p). It trades away ray tracing to deliver highly responsive, buttery-smooth gameplay.
Performance RT Mode: A hybrid mode targeting 60 FPS at an Upscaled 4K resolution, but with ray-traced shadows enabled. This offers the best of both worlds.
I personally play on performance mode as I don't really care about ray tracing and the difference between the two is subtle at best. The game looks and runs great in performance mode, I've never had any frame dips or anything like that.
To me the upgrade from the Xbox One version to the Series X|S version was worth it for the superior load times alone. What surprised me the most was that the Series S version was vastly superior to the Xbox One version and when I finally got my Series X it solidified my good impressions of the Series S version as obviously the Series X version looked better at 4K with 60fps but I was still impressed that the Series S version looked and ran as well as it did.
If you're playing the Xbox One version on Series X|S I highly suggest uninstalling it and downloading the updated version as it will make the game much more enjoyable lol happy gaming 🎮✌️
@SigmaTheDJ I thought this update included the update for the Forza Horizon 6 save bug, it's weird we'd get 2 separate mandatory updates but who know lol
I've had the new startup animation for about a month now, I am apart of the Xbox insiders beta program. I am excited to see all the new features and the increased resolution for gamer pics is cool to see.
It's about time we get native current gen9 console support. Fallout 76 is a game I've barely put any time into Fallout 76 mainly because IDK what the heck I'm doing lol I've played maybe 2 hours of Fallout 76 but maybe I'll jump in when the upgrade comes
Forza Horizon 6 is GOATED that's for damn sure. I've been having a blast just exploring the beautiful map of Japan and then I'll do some races for a bit, then I go back to exploring lol it's been brilliant. Definitely a 10/10 experience 😁🙌🎮✌️
I want to see Tony Hawks Underground and more importantly Tony Hawks Underground 2 + Tony Hawks American Wasteland on Xbox 360. Absolutely fantastic games in the series that are woefully underrated imo and now that Microsoft owns Activision I want to see these games be playable
I love the rebooted DOOM series, specifically DOOM 2016 and DOOM The Dark Ages are fantastic games. I enjoyed DOOM eternal as well but I liked DOOM the Dark Ages the MOST lol something about that shield and the weapons are just so fun to use 😁🎮✌️
@YeyoFairy I get where you're coming from for sure. I use my PS5 SOLELY for PlayStation exclusives, meanwhile my Series X is used for literally everything else. I prefer the Xbox Ecosystem as it gives myself and my family more ways to enjoy the games we love (Xbox Cloud Gaming, Xbox Play Anywhere, and the massive backwards compatibility program that allows me to share games I grew up with). I have a Series X, a Series S and my partner has a Series S and we both have a PS5. (My family is big on gaming lol)
Don't get me wrong PlayStation is great and I adore games like God of War, Ghost of Tsushima, Uncharted, and Horizon but other than that, I'd rather buy and play literally everything else on Xbox. Happy gaming 🎮✌️
Xbox needs core console exclusives because they give the platform its identity. Games like Halo and Gears E‑Day should stay ONLY on Xbox! As they’re the reason to buy the hardware and the heart of the brand.
At the same time, Xbox needs premium timed exclusives for huge Bethesda (as well as DEVS) titles like Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout. Giving Xbox 12–18 months of exclusivity drives console sales during the hype window, then Microsoft can still release them later on other platforms for extra revenue.
This is the MOST strategic plan going forward. Ensure core exclusives for must have Xbox games while also turning your MAJOR acquisitions into massive momentum with timed exclusivity. I'm definitely optimistic for Xbox going forward! Happy gaming 🎮✌️
Xbox needs core console exclusives because they give the platform its identity. Games like Halo and Gears E‑Day should stay ONLY on Xbox.. they’re the reason to buy the hardware and the heart of the brand identity.
At the same time, Xbox needs premium timed exclusives for huge Bethesda (as well as other) titles like Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout. Giving Xbox 12–18 months of exclusivity drives console sales during the hype window, then Microsoft can still release them later on other platforms for extra revenue.
I believe this is the ONLY strategic path that makes sense going forward 🎮✌️
I got about 12 hours into the game, I came across a bug where I can't continue my mission because wherever I saved the NPC I need to go forward NEVER showed up. I've tried everything possible to alleviate this issue. I even back tracked to a previous save 2 hours prior played the 2 hours got to the same spot and couldn't continue again. After that I said eff it and uninstalled the game.
That was back in September 2025. I'll probably end up playing through it again at some point but I'm focusing on other games in my back catalog that are running fine.
I'm end game Outer World 2, just finished Shattered Space DLC & started the first mission of Terran Armada DLC in my NG+ save in Starfield, and I'm slowly and methodically working my way through Assassin's Creed Shadows (I play for about 2 weeks straight then give it a break for about a month then I go back and for me it's extremely enjoyable that way. The game is still fresh in memory but I'm not caught in a grind, it makes for a slow burning RPG that's REALLY impressed me)
Who else has had save bugs in Oblivion Remastered that destroyed or messed up your playthrough?
@Exerion76 The OG Xbox boot sequence blew my mind as a kid lol it's just screamed power and next level gaming! God I miss that boot sequence, I wish we had the ability to customize our boot sequence to any of the Xbox startups we wanted. That would be awesome! Happy gaming 🎮✌️
I really like the new Xbox logo, it gives 360 era vibes. My personal favorite Xbox logos are the Xbox 360 and OG Xbox, mainly because the OG Xbox was a gift I got for my 11th birthday and the Xbox 360 was the console that introduced me to online multiplayer so they have special memories tied to their logos.
I also, really appreciate the Xbox One & Series X|S logos but my favorites will probably remain OG Xbox and Xbox 360. Happy gaming ✌️🎮
I'm more optimistic about the future of Xbox now than I have been in the last 2 years of Phil and Sarah's tenure. It's also extremely refreshing to hear Asha say they have a renewed focus on Gen9 consoles (current generation) which to me signals they're actually starting to take their hardware seriously.
I'm also really impressed with Asha's ability to get things done. She said to many OS tweaks and updates get stuck behind red tape and she greenlit it to go straight through. Her ability to see the "This is an Xbox" marketing was EXTREMELY damaging to the brands hardware but was also a point of morale resentment from different Xbox teams, she saw this and immediately killed it.
So in conclusion I'm optimistic and I'm glad to see Xbox getting a radical shift away from "hardware is optional" era, and get back to the "Xbox is the BEST hardware to experience the BEST games on era" I definitely am feeling the Xbox 360 Big D**k Energy starting to resurface lol 😅 I'm all for it, happy gaming 🎮✌️
Xbox is REALLY starting to trend in the right direction and I'm extremely excited for the future. I believe the last 3 years under Phil Spencer and the 2 years with Sarah Bond, they REALLY lost their way with pushing ecosystem over everything else. I'm glad to see Xbox returning to the CONSOLE foundation. I'm optimistic about the future of Xbox for the first time in a long time. Happy gaming ✌️🎮
I've owned every PlayStation and Xbox console since the beginning, I have to say the Xbox 360 and PS3 are the consoles that leave the best lasting impressions in my mind. Each console was amazing in its own right, and continued to churn out masterpiece after masterpiece longer after their supposed expiration dates.
I got my PS5 in 2021, my Series S in 2022, and my Series X in 2024. I suspect this generation will be extended much like the PS360 generation was due to rising costs. Sony & Microsoft would be committing ecosystem suicide if they tried releasing gaming consoles that's cost $1000. I don't see that happening mainly because consoles are built different than PC, they don't use off the shelf components, instead they rely on semi custom silicon contracted with AMD. Microsoft alone has a billion dollar deal with AMD for next gen, this is why consoles are able to be subsidized because they mass produced lowering the costs, and Microsoft and Sony recoup the costs through software sales and subscriptions. Remember the doom posts that stated PS5 and Series X would cost $800+ at launch due to the custom AMD Zen 2 + RDNA 2 SoC being used. I know things have changed but console economics haven't, I suspect we will see next gen delayed by at least 1 year in order to lower costs and be able to hit a price point that appeals to the masses. If not both Sony and Microsoft risk a delayed generation where people refuse to upgrade for what's perceived as incremental improvements and the new consoles suffer at launch due to a low player base.
As a long time console player, I am extremely happy with my Series X purchase the most. I've been able to enjoy 4 generations of Xbox games and have even reawoken my love for the 360 generation thanks to backwards compatibility (GTA IV + it's DLC's deserve a shout-out). I'm happy with my PS5 purchase although I admit I only use it for PlayStation exclusives of which I haven't really had my appetite appeased mainly because it feels like PlayStation is in a slump. It's live service endeavors didn't help any with Naughty Dog, Sony Bend, Guerilla Games and more wasting many resources and development time of live service projects that were ultimately cancelled.
At the end of the day I can honestly say I'm glad to see this generation finally getting into the swing of things. I'm also really glad to see Xbox finally utilizing it's studios to release a good cadence of quality games. What the future brings I have no clue, until then I'll be happily enjoying 360 classics on my Series X and the few must play PlayStation exclusives that catch my attention. Happy gaming 🎮✌️
I have to say, after spending about 4 hours with the new Terran Armada DLC and Freelanes Update, I have to say Starfield is more fun to play than ever. Starfield is a game that has become better over time, I'm genuinely glad Bethesda didn't give up on the game because it has a great foundation and now with Freelanes, Shattered Space, Terran Armada DLC's the game has finally evolved into something worth pouring time into. I have around 120 hours into Starfield having beat the game and am now into my first NG+ playthrough. I am going to complete Shattered Space again, then Terran Armada in order to maximize XP.
If anyone is still on the fence about the game, I say give it a go now. The game is finally in a place that's worthy of it's Bethesda DNA. Happy gaming ✌️🎮
MW2019 was such a great COD game. TBH it was the BEST game to release since BO2 for me personally. Nowadays I don't even play COD multiplayer anymore. I do play Zombies every now and again with a few buddies but other than that, I've grown out of COD. The back 2 back sequels of MW3 and now BO7 didn't help with burnout either but here we are lol. In 2026 the only online games I currently play is BF6 & Helldivers 2, the latter being my favorite co-op game to just zone out on lol
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.
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Re: Poll: So, What Do You Think Of Halo: Campaign Evolved?
Halo Campaign Evolved has definitely been a pleasant surprise for me. When I first heard that Halo Studios was abandoning Slipspace Engine in favor of Unreal Engine 5 I was definitely hesitant. However, having spent a few hours with the game now I can say Unreal Engine 5 hasn't harmed Halo in any way whatsoever. It's actually awesome to see my childhood Combat Evolved memories reimagined and modernized. I definitely believe the game is a solid 9 out of 10 especially since it's NOT a buggy mess and co-op works. What more can we ask for? It's the original Halo in all its glory but this time much more enjoyable thanks to better controls, and way, way better graphics. Happy gaming 🎮✌️
Re: Beast Of Reincarnation 'Estimated' Length Revealed, Along With Lots Of Other Details
I've got this set to download as soon as it hits Gamepass lol same goes for Halo Campaign Evolved, Gears of War E-Day, and Fable 🎮✌️
Re: Xbox Game Pass 'Starter Edition' Arrives For More Players In Partnership With Meta Horizon
@fatpunkslim the comments have been so incredibly stupid as of late, so much so I've been distant in responding anymore. I feel like people come here just to trash Xbox. Is Microsoft perfect? NO absolutely NOT but neither is Sony or Nintendo. What matters at the end of the day is Xbox is where I go to spend time with friends and family and that's what should be celebrated, instead of ONLY focusing on the negatives. Happy gaming 🎮✌️
Re: Xbox Game Pass 'Starter Edition' Arrives For More Players In Partnership With Meta Horizon
This is actually really cool to see, I don't own a vr headset but I have friends and my little brother who genuinely loves it so this will be good for them for sure
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Fans, How Are You Getting On With Microsoft Rewards In 2026?
I used my rewards points to offset the gamepass ultimate price increase and now that Gamepass is affordable again I've been using my points towards games that are on sale to ensure my back catalog never runs out of games I want to play. It REALLY is a great service, especially since you can earn points just by playing games, buying games, and by doing your Microsoft Bing rewards points daily. My wife is even better at saving points than I am lol she's got around 60k saved up at the moment
Re: Another Call Of Duty Game Is Gearing Up For Xbox Game Pass
Black Ops Cold War was a ton of fun
Re: Microsoft Adds "Xbox Handheld" Logo To Xbox Store Pages, But What Does It Mean?
I genuinely believe we will be getting a dedicated handheld XBOX console. We already know Sony is planning a PlayStation 6 portable console along side it's PlayStation 6, and it would be awful for Microsoft to miss out on the handheld CONSOLE market.
Microsoft has already seen success with its dual SKU offerings and it just makes sense that a Series S successor would launch as a handheld CONSOLE for next gen. If we get a Xbox handheld CONSOLE I'm there day one lol happy gaming 🎮✌️
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Call Of Duty's Delay To Xbox Game Pass?
I'm glad they removed COD day one, it wasn't worth the egregious price increase to Gamepass Ultimate. I also believe that Black Ops 7 would've failed even if it wasn't on Gamepass because it was literally just Black Ops 6.5 and a direct sequel which was the worst case scenario.
The game didn't fail (it's the worse selling entry since 2008's World at War) because it was on Gamepass, it failed because it was a bad game.
Re: Talking Point: How Well Do You Expect GTA 6 To Run On Xbox Series X|S?
@YeyoFairy @Xbox-Memory I have both the PS5 pro and Xbox Series X and I won't be wasting my time with buying this game on PS5 pro as it's got the SAME BS CPU limitations as the base PS5.
My Series X will be the platform I choose for GTA 6, and it has less to do with performance and more to do with I can play at home on my Series X and I can take it on the go with my Series S. I spend a lot of time away from home and my portable Series S setup has been a godsend for being able to enjoy games while I'm away from home.
Re: Talking Point: How Well Do You Expect GTA 6 To Run On Xbox Series X|S?
I think GTA 6 will have a 30fps quality mode and 60fps performance mode on Xbox Series X and Series S will likely be locked to 30fps. You have to think about Rockstar Games and how long they've been developing this game. I'd be surprised if they didn't using any temporal upscaling in their own RAGE engine on top of AMD FSR 3.1 and do believe that GTA 6 will deliver 2 graphics modes on Series X and probably a single 30fps mode on Series S
Re: Gears Of War: E-Day Continues To Look Incredible In New 60FPS Xbox Series X Footage
@fatpunkslim yessir, it's also now been officially debunked by Matthew Ball (Xbox CSO) and Asha Sharma herself said in an interview just a week or two ago that Xbox needs exclusives and they are planning on releasing at least "two signature exclusives" for XBOX every year.
I've noticed that major gaming sites like Gamespot, Eurogamer, and especially IGN, they publish articles constantly about the "downfall of XBOX" and it's becoming a pattern. PlayStation can literally close down studios, issues mass layoffs and they'll say, "it was a strategic necessity" XBOX does the same thing and they say, "XBOX is dying"
When I first heard people talk about the Xbox tax, I thought maybe they were paranoid but I can genuinely say I absolutely see it now. The gaming media loves to hate Xbox, it loves doom posting about Xbox but we NEVER see them post about the wins. For instance, in the first 100 days since Asha Sharma became CEO, Xbox has sold more consoles in those 100 days than they did in ALL of 2025. I never saw that coverage on my gaming sites news feed.
I'm with you for sure lol happy gaming 🎮✌️
Re: State Of Decay 3 Gets 72 Minutes Of Raw Gameplay Footage In New Early Alpha Video
@Banjo- couldn't agree more with this sentiment. State of Decay 2 became an absolute blast to play. Just pure joy fighting zombies and scavenging with friends.
State of Decay 3 looks like a proper successor and I am super glad we got to see more gameplay footage. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing more of the game as we get closer to release!
Re: GTA 5's Last-Gen Xbox Version Is Getting A Free Upgrade To Series X|S
@bert0503 it is a nice visual upgrade, on Series S you can get 1440p at 30fps or 1080p at 60fps. On Series S I ran the 60fps performance mode and loved it.
On Series X you get a few different resolution modes to choose from...
Fidelity Mode: Targets 30 FPS at Native 4K resolution. This mode enables full ray-traced shadows, offering the absolute highest visual fidelity, sharper textures, and realistic lighting profiles.
Performance Mode: Targets a fluid 60 FPS at an Upscaled 4K resolution (scaled up from a baseline 1440p). It trades away ray tracing to deliver highly responsive, buttery-smooth gameplay.
Performance RT Mode: A hybrid mode targeting 60 FPS at an Upscaled 4K resolution, but with ray-traced shadows enabled. This offers the best of both worlds.
I personally play on performance mode as I don't really care about ray tracing and the difference between the two is subtle at best. The game looks and runs great in performance mode, I've never had any frame dips or anything like that.
Happy gaming 🎮✌️
Re: GTA 5's Last-Gen Xbox Version Is Getting A Free Upgrade To Series X|S
To me the upgrade from the Xbox One version to the Series X|S version was worth it for the superior load times alone. What surprised me the most was that the Series S version was vastly superior to the Xbox One version and when I finally got my Series X it solidified my good impressions of the Series S version as obviously the Series X version looked better at 4K with 60fps but I was still impressed that the Series S version looked and ran as well as it did.
If you're playing the Xbox One version on Series X|S I highly suggest uninstalling it and downloading the updated version as it will make the game much more enjoyable lol happy gaming 🎮✌️
Re: Xbox's New Startup Animation Is Now Live For Everyone, Plus Four Other New Features
@SigmaTheDJ I thought this update included the update for the Forza Horizon 6 save bug, it's weird we'd get 2 separate mandatory updates but who know lol
Re: Xbox's New Startup Animation Is Now Live For Everyone, Plus Four Other New Features
I've had the new startup animation for about a month now, I am apart of the Xbox insiders beta program. I am excited to see all the new features and the increased resolution for gamer pics is cool to see.
Re: Fallout 76 Is Getting A Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade This Summer
It's about time we get native current gen9 console support. Fallout 76 is a game I've barely put any time into Fallout 76 mainly because IDK what the heck I'm doing lol I've played maybe 2 hours of Fallout 76 but maybe I'll jump in when the upgrade comes
Re: Poll: So, Is Forza Horizon 6 Your Favourite Game Of 2026 So Far?
Forza Horizon 6 is GOATED that's for damn sure. I've been having a blast just exploring the beautiful map of Japan and then I'll do some races for a bit, then I go back to exploring lol it's been brilliant. Definitely a 10/10 experience 😁🙌🎮✌️
Re: Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Late May 2026
Metaphor: ReFantazio was a terrific game! Glad I gave it a go 👍
Re: These Are The Top 10 Xbox Backwards Compatibility Requests After 350,000 Votes
I want to see Tony Hawks Underground and more importantly Tony Hawks Underground 2 + Tony Hawks American Wasteland on Xbox 360. Absolutely fantastic games in the series that are woefully underrated imo and now that Microsoft owns Activision I want to see these games be playable
Re: Talking Point: 10 Years Ago, Bethesda Released One Of The Best Shooters Ever To Grace Xbox
I love the rebooted DOOM series, specifically DOOM 2016 and DOOM The Dark Ages are fantastic games. I enjoyed DOOM eternal as well but I liked DOOM the Dark Ages the MOST lol something about that shield and the weapons are just so fun to use 😁🎮✌️
Re: Talking Point: New Survey Highlights The 'Top Reasons To Play Games On A Console'
@YeyoFairy I get where you're coming from for sure. I use my PS5 SOLELY for PlayStation exclusives, meanwhile my Series X is used for literally everything else. I prefer the Xbox Ecosystem as it gives myself and my family more ways to enjoy the games we love (Xbox Cloud Gaming, Xbox Play Anywhere, and the massive backwards compatibility program that allows me to share games I grew up with). I have a Series X, a Series S and my partner has a Series S and we both have a PS5. (My family is big on gaming lol)
Don't get me wrong PlayStation is great and I adore games like God of War, Ghost of Tsushima, Uncharted, and Horizon but other than that, I'd rather buy and play literally everything else on Xbox. Happy gaming 🎮✌️
Re: Talking Point: New Survey Highlights The 'Top Reasons To Play Games On A Console'
Xbox needs core console exclusives because they give the platform its identity. Games like Halo and Gears E‑Day should stay ONLY on Xbox! As they’re the reason to buy the hardware and the heart of the brand.
At the same time, Xbox needs premium timed exclusives for huge Bethesda (as well as DEVS) titles like Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout. Giving Xbox 12–18 months of exclusivity drives console sales during the hype window, then Microsoft can still release them later on other platforms for extra revenue.
This is the MOST strategic plan going forward. Ensure core exclusives for must have Xbox games while also turning your MAJOR acquisitions into massive momentum with timed exclusivity. I'm definitely optimistic for Xbox going forward! Happy gaming 🎮✌️
Re: Xbox Is Officially 'Reevaluating' What To Do About Exclusivity
Xbox needs core console exclusives because they give the platform its identity. Games like Halo and Gears E‑Day should stay ONLY on Xbox.. they’re the reason to buy the hardware and the heart of the brand identity.
At the same time, Xbox needs premium timed exclusives for huge Bethesda (as well as other) titles like Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout. Giving Xbox 12–18 months of exclusivity drives console sales during the hype window, then Microsoft can still release them later on other platforms for extra revenue.
I believe this is the ONLY strategic path that makes sense going forward 🎮✌️
Re: 'The Results Ain't Pretty' - Oblivion Remastered Analysis Claims It's 'Still Broken' After One Year
I got about 12 hours into the game, I came across a bug where I can't continue my mission because wherever I saved the NPC I need to go forward NEVER showed up. I've tried everything possible to alleviate this issue. I even back tracked to a previous save 2 hours prior played the 2 hours got to the same spot and couldn't continue again. After that I said eff it and uninstalled the game.
That was back in September 2025. I'll probably end up playing through it again at some point but I'm focusing on other games in my back catalog that are running fine.
I'm end game Outer World 2, just finished Shattered Space DLC & started the first mission of Terran Armada DLC in my NG+ save in Starfield, and I'm slowly and methodically working my way through Assassin's Creed Shadows (I play for about 2 weeks straight then give it a break for about a month then I go back and for me it's extremely enjoyable that way. The game is still fresh in memory but I'm not caught in a grind, it makes for a slow burning RPG that's REALLY impressed me)
Who else has had save bugs in Oblivion Remastered that destroyed or messed up your playthrough?
Re: Poll: Which Generation Of Xbox Logo Is Your Favourite?
@Exerion76 The OG Xbox boot sequence blew my mind as a kid lol it's just screamed power and next level gaming! God I miss that boot sequence, I wish we had the ability to customize our boot sequence to any of the Xbox startups we wanted. That would be awesome! Happy gaming 🎮✌️
Re: Poll: Which Generation Of Xbox Logo Is Your Favourite?
I really like the new Xbox logo, it gives 360 era vibes. My personal favorite Xbox logos are the Xbox 360 and OG Xbox, mainly because the OG Xbox was a gift I got for my 11th birthday and the Xbox 360 was the console that introduced me to online multiplayer so they have special memories tied to their logos.
I also, really appreciate the Xbox One & Series X|S logos but my favorites will probably remain OG Xbox and Xbox 360. Happy gaming ✌️🎮
Re: Reaction: Xbox Is Changing For The Better, And Now Microsoft Needs To Be Consistent
I'm more optimistic about the future of Xbox now than I have been in the last 2 years of Phil and Sarah's tenure. It's also extremely refreshing to hear Asha say they have a renewed focus on Gen9 consoles (current generation) which to me signals they're actually starting to take their hardware seriously.
I'm also really impressed with Asha's ability to get things done. She said to many OS tweaks and updates get stuck behind red tape and she greenlit it to go straight through. Her ability to see the "This is an Xbox" marketing was EXTREMELY damaging to the brands hardware but was also a point of morale resentment from different Xbox teams, she saw this and immediately killed it.
So in conclusion I'm optimistic and I'm glad to see Xbox getting a radical shift away from "hardware is optional" era, and get back to the "Xbox is the BEST hardware to experience the BEST games on era" I definitely am feeling the Xbox 360 Big D**k Energy starting to resurface lol 😅 I'm all for it, happy gaming 🎮✌️
Re: Xbox Announces 10 Titles Coming To Game Pass At April's Indie Showcase
@Jenkinss God I'd love a sequel to Golf with Friends. That game NEVER ceases to make everyone laugh 😂
Re: Xbox Announces 10 Titles Coming To Game Pass At April's Indie Showcase
@OccasionallyManly if it was PvE I'd be all over it but the PvPvE just doesn't do it for me. The game looks good but I'm not interested in the PvP
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Tides Of Tomorrow
This game looks absolutely amazing and I'm excited to give it a go for sure 😁🙌
Re: Xbox's Recent Battery Issue Was A Reminder To 'Earn Every Hour' With Players, Says Boss
Xbox is REALLY starting to trend in the right direction and I'm extremely excited for the future. I believe the last 3 years under Phil Spencer and the 2 years with Sarah Bond, they REALLY lost their way with pushing ecosystem over everything else. I'm glad to see Xbox returning to the CONSOLE foundation. I'm optimistic about the future of Xbox for the first time in a long time. Happy gaming ✌️🎮
Re: Talking Point: Are You Happy With The New Updates Coming To Xbox Consoles So Far?
Yes, the new updates are amazing! I hope the Xbox engineers keep the updates coming 😁🙌
Re: Talking Point: How Many Consoles Have You Bought At Launch, And Were They Worth It?
I've owned every PlayStation and Xbox console since the beginning, I have to say the Xbox 360 and PS3 are the consoles that leave the best lasting impressions in my mind. Each console was amazing in its own right, and continued to churn out masterpiece after masterpiece longer after their supposed expiration dates.
I got my PS5 in 2021, my Series S in 2022, and my Series X in 2024. I suspect this generation will be extended much like the PS360 generation was due to rising costs. Sony & Microsoft would be committing ecosystem suicide if they tried releasing gaming consoles that's cost $1000. I don't see that happening mainly because consoles are built different than PC, they don't use off the shelf components, instead they rely on semi custom silicon contracted with AMD. Microsoft alone has a billion dollar deal with AMD for next gen, this is why consoles are able to be subsidized because they mass produced lowering the costs, and Microsoft and Sony recoup the costs through software sales and subscriptions. Remember the doom posts that stated PS5 and Series X would cost $800+ at launch due to the custom AMD Zen 2 + RDNA 2 SoC being used. I know things have changed but console economics haven't, I suspect we will see next gen delayed by at least 1 year in order to lower costs and be able to hit a price point that appeals to the masses. If not both Sony and Microsoft risk a delayed generation where people refuse to upgrade for what's perceived as incremental improvements and the new consoles suffer at launch due to a low player base.
As a long time console player, I am extremely happy with my Series X purchase the most. I've been able to enjoy 4 generations of Xbox games and have even reawoken my love for the 360 generation thanks to backwards compatibility (GTA IV + it's DLC's deserve a shout-out). I'm happy with my PS5 purchase although I admit I only use it for PlayStation exclusives of which I haven't really had my appetite appeased mainly because it feels like PlayStation is in a slump. It's live service endeavors didn't help any with Naughty Dog, Sony Bend, Guerilla Games and more wasting many resources and development time of live service projects that were ultimately cancelled.
At the end of the day I can honestly say I'm glad to see this generation finally getting into the swing of things. I'm also really glad to see Xbox finally utilizing it's studios to release a good cadence of quality games. What the future brings I have no clue, until then I'll be happily enjoying 360 classics on my Series X and the few must play PlayStation exclusives that catch my attention. Happy gaming 🎮✌️
Re: The First Reviews Are Going Live For Starfield's Terran Armada Expansion
I have to say, after spending about 4 hours with the new Terran Armada DLC and Freelanes Update, I have to say Starfield is more fun to play than ever. Starfield is a game that has become better over time, I'm genuinely glad Bethesda didn't give up on the game because it has a great foundation and now with Freelanes, Shattered Space, Terran Armada DLC's the game has finally evolved into something worth pouring time into. I have around 120 hours into Starfield having beat the game and am now into my first NG+ playthrough. I am going to complete Shattered Space again, then Terran Armada in order to maximize XP.
If anyone is still on the fence about the game, I say give it a go now. The game is finally in a place that's worthy of it's Bethesda DNA. Happy gaming ✌️🎮
Re: Xbox, Now's The Perfect Time To Put This Brilliant Last-Gen COD On Game Pass
MW2019 was such a great COD game. TBH it was the BEST game to release since BO2 for me personally. Nowadays I don't even play COD multiplayer anymore. I do play Zombies every now and again with a few buddies but other than that, I've grown out of COD. The back 2 back sequels of MW3 and now BO7 didn't help with burnout either but here we are lol. In 2026 the only online games I currently play is BF6 & Helldivers 2, the latter being my favorite co-op game to just zone out on lol
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