Wouldn't touch a Philips Momentum monitor with a barge poll. I went for a 32" 4K one that was meant to be highly rated for consoles towards the end of 2019 for both the consoles and PC. The BLB was unbelievable, fifa and other games were unplayable. I got a replacement and had the same issue. Got a refund and bought a BenQ then ordered an LG CX OLED for the consoles. I would have no hesitation recommending the LG CX for gaming. Its honestly amazing, and still has the wow factor even though you think you should be used to it by now.
Don't agree that everything should be available on all platforms. As a few have said it gives the platform its identity. Microsoft are constantly hammered about having no exclusives. Sony is constantly praised for their exclusives. Microsoft wouldn't have bought the company if it wasn't to add more exclusives to the Xbox catalogue / Gamepass. In saying that I think they'll probably let Elder Scrolls 6 be multi platform. As that one will bring in soo much money selling everywhere.
Great set of games, but seems a bit pointless if there is nothing being added or improved. Guess it'll get the games another release on the store to try and squeeze out some more from them.
Voted for FIFA 2021 since PES 2021 was just a reskin of 2020 as they're moving to the unreal engine and they want 2022 to be their proper next gen release. I have loved master league for years but they really need to give it some attention.
Need the elite controller v3 to have haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. Though would also like to keep the trigger slider options from the v2. As it's brilliant for online shooters.
Can't see there being a new PGR game, since Forza is soo good and next motorsport version has been kinda shown. Rebrand maybe? Flight simulator is def coming out. Did viva pinata do that well previously to warrant a new version?
They did so well because they told playstation owners last year that they'd have to buy the ultimate edition to get the upgraded PS5 version. Then a couple of months later the ultimate edition is added to PSN+. Sly company
People freaking out about how much electricity a console is using. π Will be interesting when they have pushed everyone to having electric cars. Will have loads to whine about then.
Think I'll get this at some point, when it's heavily discounted. Don't think a 6 hour game is worth Β£45. I'm blaming Gamepass and the free monthly games. π Very wary of buying games now, as they usually end up getting added to gamepass after I buy them.
I can't see this relating to Blooper, since the medium is already out. They seem to be talking about a game that's not released and isn't currently exclusive to Xbox.
@Menchi Actually "Xbox console exclusive" is pretty accurate for games that are only available on the Xbox console. You can't get an Xbox console exclusive on a PlayStation console. Key word being "console", a PC is not a console.
Anyway, I think Microsoft really need this to be completely exclusive to Xbox (and PC π) to impact Sony.
I'm sure when I die GTA 5 will still be going and Rockstar won't have released another GTA game at all. It'll be like getting doom to run on a fridge, only they'll claim its a different version with some added clothes to make everyone buy it again for the 100th time.
Could be a digital version of the series X to complete with the PS5 digital. Or could be the planned name for the console refresh in a couple of years time. Xbox Series X Slim
@Blessed_Koz something sounds wrong there. 2 controllers under 1 year old are not out of warranty. As @swedetrap says you can just go onto the website to get them replaced. Same in the UK, I got mine replaced as up on the left stick stopped working. Its just a matter of logging into your account and raising a case against it.
@Anti-Matter Nice, the OG Xbox was great. Loved the green and crystal versions. If you can get an unmodded one that's been looked after you should def go for it. 360s are a bit more of a hazard when buying 2nd hand. Best getting from a store that offers a warranty. I went through 8 back in the day because of the RROD! Was there not a new dance dance game out recently or did I dream that? Hope my post didnt come across as bashing, was just suggesting sticking with those other generations.
@Anti-Matter you want kid games then go for Nintendo, that's always been the way. The Xbox has never really been geared towards that market. 360 they gave it a try but didn't really work. PS is good for the exclusives, even then I only played ghost of tsushima and fall guys on my PS4 pro this year. Why don't you just buy an Xbox or xbox 360? It's not like you can't buy them anymore. So not sure why you don't have them but have the physical games? Maybe that's the generation to stick with for ur children's and ur gaming needs. Never thought I'd read anyone pining after a kinect game. 2020 still has some surprises left it seems.
Anyway I think it's been a great year for Xbox overall. Yes there were things that could have been done better or differently. But this hasn't really been a normal year and I think the Microsoft team have done a great job overall. Think Gold really needs kick up the butt, though in saying that it did get me into the WRC games. So there were nuggets of gold (hee hee) in there. Think the series X is the strongest Xbox has ever gone into a new console generation. Mine died, but I'm putting that down to them trying to get them built so quickly. I am looking forward to being able to order another one when in stock. Gamepass is brilliant and continues to get better. The addition of EA play grew my already too big backlog even more! Happy new year everyone and roll on 2021!
@djshep1973 Exact same with me! π Was considering trying to get a refund. But then, by the time I get round to playing it, it'll probably be off GP. π
As has been said, it's stupid to pay over RRP for anything. The only thing I miss about the series X is the faster load times. Though is that worth paying Β£450 for? Nevermind Β£700+!
@ResoluteCustoms CEX are offering people more than RRP for their consoles. In the case of the series X if you give them a boxed version they give you Β£100 over the RRP. Not sure I agree with everything being over priced. I've found them quite reasonable for most things.
@cbodz Cool, thanks! Will have to see if I can add another year with them. Will need to see how many years of gamepass you can build up. I'm currently sorted until July 2023. π
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Re: Philips Unveils The 'World's First Designed For Xbox Monitor'
Wouldn't touch a Philips Momentum monitor with a barge poll. I went for a 32" 4K one that was meant to be highly rated for consoles towards the end of 2019 for both the consoles and PC. The BLB was unbelievable, fifa and other games were unplayable. I got a replacement and had the same issue. Got a refund and bought a BenQ then ordered an LG CX OLED for the consoles. I would have no hesitation recommending the LG CX for gaming. Its honestly amazing, and still has the wow factor even though you think you should be used to it by now.
Re: Random: An Among Us Shaped Chicken Nugget Has Sold For $100,000
A fool and their money are soon parted.
Re: MotoGP 21 Dev Had 'No Troubles At All' Working With Xbox Series S
@AFCC Hate having the hame on each console....
Re: MotoGP 21 Dev Had 'No Troubles At All' Working With Xbox Series S
MotoGP bike goes brrrrr
Re: Pick One: If You Could Only Play One Of These, Which Would It Be?
Horizon 4 no question. TBF you could replace that question with any of the horizon games and my answer would still be the same.
Re: Microsoft Highlights Over 20 Indie Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass
That's some amount of games. Looking forward to Art of Rally and Backbone.
Re: Roundup: Here's What Was Revealed At The Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2021
Nobody tell Batman and Superman about Martha.
Re: It's True, Marvel's Avengers Is A Very Good Upgrade On Xbox Series X
If a tree falls in the woods and nobody is there. Does it really matter?
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Think About Certain Bethesda Games Being Xbox Exclusives?
Don't agree that everything should be available on all platforms. As a few have said it gives the platform its identity. Microsoft are constantly hammered about having no exclusives. Sony is constantly praised for their exclusives. Microsoft wouldn't have bought the company if it wasn't to add more exclusives to the Xbox catalogue / Gamepass. In saying that I think they'll probably let Elder Scrolls 6 be multi platform. As that one will bring in soo much money selling everywhere.
Re: It Looks Like Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy Is Coming To Xbox
Great set of games, but seems a bit pointless if there is nothing being added or improved. Guess it'll get the games another release on the store to try and squeeze out some more from them.
Re: Pick One: Which Of These '2021' Xbox Sports Games Is Your Favourite?
Voted for FIFA 2021 since PES 2021 was just a reskin of 2020 as they're moving to the unreal engine and they want 2022 to be their proper next gen release. I have loved master league for years but they really need to give it some attention.
Re: Team Xbox Wants To Know What Products You Want In The Future
Need the elite controller v3 to have haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. Though would also like to keep the trigger slider options from the v2. As it's brilliant for online shooters.
Re: These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon (March & April 2021)
Squadrons and Football manager! Wow!
Re: Random: The Big Question, Is Phil Spencer Hiding New Xbox Secrets On His Shelves?
@Bowser89 a they tried before. They could try again. Though most likely is gamepass going onto the switch.
Re: Talking Point: What Xbox Game Pass Games Do You Want In March 2021?
Good ones to make up for the awful gold ones.
Re: Random: The Big Question, Is Phil Spencer Hiding New Xbox Secrets On His Shelves?
The switch = Microsoft are buying Nintendo
Re: Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For March 2021
4 more games to download and maybe play some day. April can only be better...
Re: Fall Guys Is Dropping On Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S This Summer
Got this when it was released free on playstation. It was quite good for about a week.
Re: Random: Someone Thinks They've Spotted More Hidden Xbox Secrets In This Photo
Can't see there being a new PGR game, since Forza is soo good and next motorsport version has been kinda shown. Rebrand maybe? Flight simulator is def coming out. Did viva pinata do that well previously to warrant a new version?
Re: Even With No New Games, 2020 Was Remedyβs Most Profitable Year So Far
They did so well because they told playstation owners last year that they'd have to buy the ultimate edition to get the upgraded PS5 version. Then a couple of months later the ultimate edition is added to PSN+. Sly company
Re: Xbox Series X Fix Could Save A 'Large Power Plant's Worth Of Electricity', Says Climate Scientist
People freaking out about how much electricity a console is using. π Will be interesting when they have pushed everyone to having electric cars. Will have loads to whine about then.
Re: Bugsnax Devs Hint At Potential Xbox Version In The Future
Found it very meh.
Re: Activision Blizzard Confirms More Remasters Are On The Way In 2021
@NEStalgia It's getting beyond a joke the amount of remakes or remasters. I blame GTA! π
Re: Activision Blizzard Confirms More Remasters Are On The Way In 2021
Remaster everything! Modern Warfare is over a year old now. Get it remastered!
Re: Review: Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood - Feels Dated, But Enjoyable Nonetheless
Think I'll get this at some point, when it's heavily discounted. Don't think a 6 hour game is worth Β£45. I'm blaming Gamepass and the free monthly games. π Very wary of buying games now, as they usually end up getting added to gamepass after I buy them.
Re: These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (February 4-11)
Soo glad I didn't buy the falconeer! Will be playing that as soon as it gets added.
Re: Feature: Games We'd Love To See Added To Xbox Backwards Compatibility In 2021
Burnout 3, timesplitters and Jet set radio would all be awesome. Randomly, I bought the GTA trilogy yesterday for the other console...
Re: Rumour: YouTuber Hints At Surprise Xbox Exclusive & Acquisition In 2021
I can't see this relating to Blooper, since the medium is already out. They seem to be talking about a game that's not released and isn't currently exclusive to Xbox.
Re: One Xbox User Already Managed To Obtain 500,000 Gamerscore In 2021
Wish I didn't have a job and could just play through all the games. π
Re: Poll: Will Bethesda's Indiana Jones Game Be An Xbox Exclusive?
@Menchi Actually "Xbox console exclusive" is pretty accurate for games that are only available on the Xbox console. You can't get an Xbox console exclusive on a PlayStation console. Key word being "console", a PC is not a console.
Anyway, I think Microsoft really need this to be completely exclusive to Xbox (and PC π) to impact Sony.
Re: Win An Xbox Series X Bundle With Football Manager 2021: Xbox Edition
I've entered and knowing my luck I'll win. As just bought a series X from CEX. π π
Re: Rumour: GTA V Next-Gen Might Use The Red Dead Redemption 2 Engine
I'm sure when I die GTA 5 will still be going and Rockstar won't have released another GTA game at all. It'll be like getting doom to run on a fridge, only they'll claim its a different version with some added clothes to make everyone buy it again for the 100th time.
Re: New 'Xbox Series XS' Trademark Sparks Wild Theories, But Don't Go Expecting A New Console
Could be a digital version of the series X to complete with the PS5 digital. Or could be the planned name for the console refresh in a couple of years time. Xbox Series X Slim
Re: Microsoft Asks For Xbox 'Drift' Lawsuit To Be Moved Out Of Court
@Blessed_Koz something sounds wrong there. 2 controllers under 1 year old are not out of warranty. As @swedetrap says you can just go onto the website to get them replaced. Same in the UK, I got mine replaced as up on the left stick stopped working. Its just a matter of logging into your account and raising a case against it.
Re: Year In Review: How Would You Grade Xbox In 2020?
@Anti-Matter Nice, the OG Xbox was great. Loved the green and crystal versions. If you can get an unmodded one that's been looked after you should def go for it. 360s are a bit more of a hazard when buying 2nd hand. Best getting from a store that offers a warranty. I went through 8 back in the day because of the RROD! Was there not a new dance dance game out recently or did I dream that? Hope my post didnt come across as bashing, was just suggesting sticking with those other generations.
Re: Year In Review: How Would You Grade Xbox In 2020?
@Anti-Matter you want kid games then go for Nintendo, that's always been the way. The Xbox has never really been geared towards that market. 360 they gave it a try but didn't really work. PS is good for the exclusives, even then I only played ghost of tsushima and fall guys on my PS4 pro this year. Why don't you just buy an Xbox or xbox 360? It's not like you can't buy them anymore. So not sure why you don't have them but have the physical games? Maybe that's the generation to stick with for ur children's and ur gaming needs. Never thought I'd read anyone pining after a kinect game. 2020 still has some surprises left it seems.
Anyway I think it's been a great year for Xbox overall. Yes there were things that could have been done better or differently. But this hasn't really been a normal year and I think the Microsoft team have done a great job overall. Think Gold really needs kick up the butt, though in saying that it did get me into the WRC games. So there were nuggets of gold (hee hee) in there. Think the series X is the strongest Xbox has ever gone into a new console generation. Mine died, but I'm putting that down to them trying to get them built so quickly. I am looking forward to being able to order another one when in stock. Gamepass is brilliant and continues to get better. The addition of EA play grew my already too big backlog even more! Happy new year everyone and roll on 2021!
Re: Black Ops Cold War Is Still Crashing On Xbox Series X, But There's A Workaround
It crashes on the one X as well. My series X broke before call of duty could break it. π
Re: Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For January 2021
@djshep1973 Exact same with me! π Was considering trying to get a refund. But then, by the time I get round to playing it, it'll probably be off GP. π
Re: Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For January 2021
Ahhhhhh! I bought little nightmares a couple of weeks ago. It's not safe to buy games anymore. π
Re: Xbox Countdown Sale 2020 Now Live, 800+ Games Discounted
Oh, WRC 9 is 50% off. Will pick that up, since dirt 5 was so disappointing.
Re: Best Buy Will Be Restocking The Xbox Series X This Week
Who will be facing the bots this time?
Re: Walmart Is Reportedly Moving All Next-Gen Console Sales Online
The scalper bots win then.
Re: Analysis Reveals What Xbox Fans Are Paying To Get A Series X On eBay
As has been said, it's stupid to pay over RRP for anything. The only thing I miss about the series X is the faster load times. Though is that worth paying Β£450 for? Nevermind Β£700+!
Re: UK Retailer Box Reveals Xbox Series X Restock Plans For December
Despite being burnt with the 1st series X, I've signed up for the draw. I never win anything anyway. π
Re: Talking Point: What Have You Bought In The Xbox Black Friday Sale?
@Jakovasaur Yea the DLC is probably worth it. By the time I get round to playing it, it'll have left gamepass. π
Re: UK Retailer Criticised For Expensive Next-Gen Console Pricing
@ResoluteCustoms CEX are offering people more than RRP for their consoles. In the case of the series X if you give them a boxed version they give you Β£100 over the RRP. Not sure I agree with everything being over priced. I've found them quite reasonable for most things.
Re: Amazon UK Customer Reportedly Receives 12 Pack Of Water Instead Of Xbox Series X
If the snipers don't stop you from getting one, the people packaging and delivering it will.
Re: These 17 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon (Dec 3-10)
Just after I bought Control! π
Re: Another Ten Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (Dec 11-15)
Oh no, will need to play some more of untitled goose game!
Re: Talking Point: What Have You Bought In The Xbox Black Friday Sale?
@cbodz Cool, thanks! Will have to see if I can add another year with them. Will need to see how many years of gamepass you can build up. I'm currently sorted until July 2023. π