I don't give a crap right now. The release date is way too early for my taste, I still have a lot to play and complete on the regular Switch and luckily, Metroid Prime 4 is on Switch as well. I'm not that receivable anymore to Nintendo than I used to be, when I was younger. I definitely won't buy a Switch 2 that soon, also I pretty pricey and not that much cheaper than a Series X. And i already have a Series X, which I use way more than my Switch.
The Game Pass Ultimate already has what? 800 games or so? No one can play all of this in his lifetime and I don't believe, that maybe more than 10 people care about playing the old CoD games online today.
And of course, Microsoft won't want to put all their stuff inside immediately.
It's like the garbage Switch Online content, where month after month after month Nintendo puts in very old games and people are actually happy for it and are again paying for another year of overpriced online gaming.
Bit for bit, feed the people so they think this subscription is a good deal. ππΌ
I also don't get why some people are paying monthly for playing games like Diablo 4 or Persona 5 instead of just buying these games, which would be a way better deal. π
Not really interested in this game and too busy with other games. I wouldn't have time for Game Pass. Right now, I'm playing Indiana Jones and there are still several hours left, I still didn't complete Sniper Elite Resistance, which really enjoyed so far. Than, Assassins Creed Shadows is already in the pipeline and also Atelier Yumia. I'm playing Split Fiction with my wife between and I'm a fighting game liver and love to play Street Fighter 6 and WWE 2k25 on the Series X. And time is my biggest enemy.π
@ozkrmz alright, I get your point and that's OK. And you are right, my place for physical games isn't infinite as well. But I can't get rid of that, that I want a lot of my games physical. On the other hand, digital is ok as well. Both should be there in the future.
This would definitely ruin a lot for me, if the next XBox doesn't have a disc drive, since most of my games are on disc. But if they are working on the next round of backwards compatibility, it would be absolutely dumb, not to offer a disc drive.
@Darylb88 it always depends on the game. There are a lot of Series X games which deliver 4K and 60fps. But when there are games like Alan Wake 2, a 500 buck system can't do miracles. Of course they could have made the console version with 60fps and 4K but with less good graphics. I also don't have that much of a problem with games that don't deliver 60 fps like others seem to have. When it's not a very fast game like Ghostrunner, where 60fps really helps the gameplay, I'm ok with 30 or 40 fps. I played Silent Hill 2 and Dead Space with 30 fps because of the better visuals, I was ok with that. And even the next Gen will struggle with 4K 60 fps depending on the games.
@Darylb88 stop crying. What are you expecting from 500 buck consoles? And we weren't told, it's relying on the games and in some cases, you're getting these specs only on a high end pc. The performance of the Series X is great for its price.
@themightyant the sad thing is, this Gen is pure luxury. No matter if you love AAA games, indie games or Remasters or Remakes. No Gen so far had such a huge selection of awesome games, but people are crying like never before.
What a surprise... Series S is just a weak system and it gets harder for developers porting their heavy games to that thing.
Buying the Series S is definitely stinginess on the wrong end, besides you only want to play very simple games like Among Us and you're a casual gamer.
But I think, they should skip a pro model. We all are seeing how not great it turns out for Sony, as almost no one really wants a PS5 Pro. So Microsoft should just bring a next Gen system at the right time.
I think it's hard to say. I would say 2027 is fine. But it seems that the Series X isn't selling that good, which is bad for Microsoft. And even if I'm fine by myself with the Series X as it is, because I love that system, I totally understand that right now, the sales aren't growing much after the ***** news from the last year, as people loose trust in Microsoft. A new system with a good strategy could turn things for Microsoft, it's a hard situation right now.
The Elite Series 2 was one of my biggest disappointments with the Series X so far.
I even bought it trough Design Lab and loved it on first sight. But hell, if I would have known sooner. The right analog stick was slightly loose in the middle after not even 6 months, so I already had a light drift effect. It's so not worth it's high price. I the meantime I got the Fusion 4 from Power A, which is my new Pro controller and worth it's name. Never ever an Elite Controller again.
Oh my god, another over 100GB title π π π I really hope they start the next Gen XBox with 2TB from the start. I couldn't live anymore without the 1TB expansion SSD and If it wouldn't be so ridiculous expensive, I would have already changed it into a 2TB one.
I want another Modern Warfare, I can't stand Black Ops 6. I loved Cold War and MW2 and MW3. But Black Ops 6 not, small maps the whole time with high speed running and jumping. I'm tired.
Over here in Germany, it doesn't look much better. Amazon doesn't have the Series X on stock. But I think, I would get one here at other retailers. But it's a bit scary indeed. I hope this will change soon.
But a question into the round here:
Does someone else besides me have problems with games crashing on Series X???
I have my system for about 2 years and 3 months. In the last 2 months, I had 3 or 4 times that my game suddenly crashed with a black screen and I was returned to home menu.
Some additional Infos.
It wasn't the same game, I had this 1 time with Dragon Age The Veilguard, Lollipop Chainsaw Repop, AC Mirage.
@Rog-X yeah right, I know that. I also bought my present Core subscription on a different site. But right now, when moving from Core to Ultimate, you're losing half of your rest time. So it's not worth it for me anymore. Of course it's still better than paying full Ultimate every month.
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Re: Switch 2 Fares Well Against Xbox Series S In Street Fighter 6 Comparison
Yeah yeah, some people already believe, Switch 2 can mess with PS5 and Series X. π Believing is for free, gladly.
Re: South Of Midnight Dev Reminds Us Of Launch Times On Xbox Game Pass
No disc, no buy.
At least not full price!
Re: Review: South Of Midnight (Xbox) - A Fantastic, Soulful Outing From Xbox Game Studios
I'm really looking forward to this one. I'm just so sad, that it only gets this digital release.
So I'll wait up and get it maybe at a smaller price
Re: Switch 2 Feature Reminds People Of The Disastrous Xbox One Launch
I don't give a crap right now. The release date is way too early for my taste, I still have a lot to play and complete on the regular Switch and luckily, Metroid Prime 4 is on Switch as well.
I'm not that receivable anymore to Nintendo than I used to be, when I was younger.
I definitely won't buy a Switch 2 that soon, also I pretty pricey and not that much cheaper than a Series X.
And i already have a Series X, which I use way more than my Switch.
Re: Nightdive Studios Wants To Bring Xbox 360 Games Back From The Dead
Yeah, nice one. I'd take games like Wheelman, Stranglehold or Remember MeπͺπΌ
Re: Lots Of Activision Blizzard Games Aren't On Xbox Game Pass Yet, But Why?
The Game Pass Ultimate already has what? 800 games or so? No one can play all of this in his lifetime and I don't believe, that maybe more than 10 people care about playing the old CoD games online today.
And of course, Microsoft won't want to put all their stuff inside immediately.
It's like the garbage Switch Online content, where month after month after month Nintendo puts in very old games and people are actually happy for it and are again paying for another year of overpriced online gaming.
Bit for bit, feed the people so they think this subscription is a good deal. ππΌ
I also don't get why some people are paying monthly for playing games like Diablo 4 or Persona 5 instead of just buying these games, which would be a way better deal. π
Re: Poll: What Score Would You Give Atomfall On Xbox Game Pass So Far?
Not really interested in this game and too busy with other games. I wouldn't have time for Game Pass. Right now, I'm playing Indiana Jones and there are still several hours left, I still didn't complete Sniper Elite Resistance, which really enjoyed so far.
Than, Assassins Creed Shadows is already in the pipeline and also Atelier Yumia.
I'm playing Split Fiction with my wife between and I'm a fighting game liver and love to play Street Fighter 6 and WWE 2k25 on the Series X.
And time is my biggest enemy.π
Re: Amazon Adds 'Frequently Returned Item' Warning To Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller
Yeah, the Elite 2 isn't great, I sold mine as well.
Re: Microsoft Unveils 'Backbone' Mobile Controller That Looks Like An OG Xbox Gamepad
No thanks, so much money for playing games with streaming. π Also it doesn't look that good.
Re: Talking Point: Will Any Next-Gen Xbox Have A Disc Drive?
@ozkrmz alright, I get your point and that's OK.
And you are right, my place for physical games isn't infinite as well. But I can't get rid of that, that I want a lot of my games physical. On the other hand, digital is ok as well. Both should be there in the future.
Re: Talking Point: Will Any Next-Gen Xbox Have A Disc Drive?
@ozkrmz thankfully, the world doesn't spin around you.
Re: Talking Point: Will Any Next-Gen Xbox Have A Disc Drive?
This would definitely ruin a lot for me, if the next XBox doesn't have a disc drive, since most of my games are on disc.
But if they are working on the next round of backwards compatibility, it would be absolutely dumb, not to offer a disc drive.
Re: Opinion: It's Been A Quiet March, But Next Month Looks Awesome For Xbox Game Pass
March was an incredible month.
WWE 2K25, Assassins Creed Shadows, Atelier Yumia and Split Fiction. ππΌ
Re: Xbox's Early Access DLC Returns For South Of Midnight, But It's A Lot Cheaper This Time Around
Instead of early access, I would prefer a disc release... π
Re: Lots Of Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Weekend (March 22-23)
Nick Kart Racers 3 for 4,99 is a steal.
Re: Talking Point: Is It Too Early To Release A New Xbox Console In 2027?
@Darylb88 it always depends on the game. There are a lot of Series X games which deliver 4K and 60fps. But when there are games like Alan Wake 2, a 500 buck system can't do miracles. Of course they could have made the console version with 60fps and 4K but with less good graphics.
I also don't have that much of a problem with games that don't deliver 60 fps like others seem to have.
When it's not a very fast game like Ghostrunner, where 60fps really helps the gameplay, I'm ok with 30 or 40 fps.
I played Silent Hill 2 and Dead Space with 30 fps because of the better visuals, I was ok with that.
And even the next Gen will struggle with 4K 60 fps depending on the games.
Re: Talking Point: What's The Best Xbox Game You've Played During The Series X|S Generation?
Halo Infinite is definitely one of them to me. The campaign sucked me in like it was a new Metroid game from Nintendo.
Re: Talking Point: Is It Too Early To Release A New Xbox Console In 2027?
@AverageGamer ok, I'm interested if you can explain these "many ways". Because I never had a feeling like this with my Series X so far.
Re: Talking Point: Is It Too Early To Release A New Xbox Console In 2027?
@Darylb88 stop crying. What are you expecting from 500 buck consoles? And we weren't told, it's relying on the games and in some cases, you're getting these specs only on a high end pc. The performance of the Series X is great for its price.
Re: Talking Point: Is It Too Early To Release A New Xbox Console In 2027?
@themightyant the sad thing is, this Gen is pure luxury. No matter if you love AAA games, indie games or Remasters or Remakes. No Gen so far had such a huge selection of awesome games, but people are crying like never before.
Re: Xbox Series X And S Offer Vastly Different Experiences With Assassin's Creed Shadows
What a surprise... Series S is just a weak system and it gets harder for developers porting their heavy games to that thing.
Buying the Series S is definitely stinginess on the wrong end, besides you only want to play very simple games like Among Us and you're a casual gamer.
Re: Talking Point: Is It Too Early To Release A New Xbox Console In 2027?
But I think, they should skip a pro model. We all are seeing how not great it turns out for Sony, as almost no one really wants a PS5 Pro.
So Microsoft should just bring a next Gen system at the right time.
Re: Talking Point: Is It Too Early To Release A New Xbox Console In 2027?
I think it's hard to say.
I would say 2027 is fine. But it seems that the Series X isn't selling that good, which is bad for Microsoft.
And even if I'm fine by myself with the Series X as it is, because I love that system,
I totally understand that right now, the sales aren't growing much after the ***** news from the last year, as people loose trust in Microsoft.
A new system with a good strategy could turn things for Microsoft, it's a hard situation right now.
Re: 10 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Late March 2025
@PsBoxSwitchOwner yes, Sega doesn't like Game Pass and I understand them.
Re: Talking Point: Whatever Happened To The Xbox Elite Controller Series 3?
The Elite Series 2 was one of my biggest disappointments with the Series X so far.
I even bought it trough Design Lab and loved it on first sight. But hell, if I would have known sooner.
The right analog stick was slightly loose in the middle after not even 6 months, so I already had a light drift effect.
It's so not worth it's high price.
I the meantime I got the Fusion 4 from Power A, which is my new Pro controller and worth it's name.
Never ever an Elite Controller again.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows: Release Date, Release Times & Download Size On Xbox
Oh my god, another over 100GB title π π π I really hope they start the next Gen XBox with 2TB from the start. I couldn't live anymore without the 1TB expansion SSD and If it wouldn't be so ridiculous expensive, I would have already changed it into a 2TB one.
Re: New Xbox Insider Update Aims To Help 'Free Up' Storage Space
It really needed an update to let me know that I can deinstall gamesπ
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 15-16)
WWE 2K25, I installed it today and I guess, I will have some time tomorrow.
Re: Report: Call Of Duty 2025 Will Go Big On Zombies As Xbox Plans Black Ops 2 Sequel
I want another Modern Warfare, I can't stand Black Ops 6.
I loved Cold War and MW2 and MW3.
But Black Ops 6 not, small maps the whole time with high speed running and jumping.
I'm tired.
Re: Talking Point: If The Next-Gen Xbox Is More 'PC-Like', Will You Still Buy It?
If its still a console, yes I want to. And if they still integrate a disc drive and backwards compatible, I absolutely want to.
Re: Xbox Network Issue Causes 'You Need To Be Online' Error Message For Some Players
I would be happy if they give error codes, when games suddenly crash.
Re: Poll: Split Fiction Players, What Do You Think Of The Game So Far?
@Zandy sounds great, I'm looking forward to the next session.
Re: Here's What's Included In The Xbox February 2025 Update
@Ricky-Spanish yeah it's a shame. If they could just use these hall effect kits.
Re: Poll: Split Fiction Players, What Do You Think Of The Game So Far?
I bought my physical copy(not Game Pass discount) and played a bit with my wife. So far it's awesome.
Re: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Will Add Two-Minute Time Limit To THPS4's Career Mode
Doesn't sound that good. Seems like a big change to the game. I hope it turns out well.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The First Reviews Are Saying About WWE 2K25
It's pre ordered.
Re: Starfield Has Possibly The Best Single-Player Narrative Of All Time, Says God Of War Director
Maybe he was on drugs, when he said that?
Re: Talking Point: Would You Be Disappointed If A 'Gears Collection' Didn't Include Multiplayer?
The bigger problem would be, if it really comes to PS5. π PS5 doesn't deserve this game, simple as that.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Set To Feature Two Graphics Modes On Xbox Series X
I hope it won't crash as often as AC Mirage on my Series X.
Re: Xbox Series X|S Sales Down Almost 50% As Fans Question Stock Levels In Certain Regions
Over here in Germany, it doesn't look much better. Amazon doesn't have the Series X on stock. But I think, I would get one here at other retailers.
But it's a bit scary indeed. I hope this will change soon.
Re: Xbox Glitch Sees 'Dragon Ball FighterZ' Get 100% Discount
And even if it doesn't work. This game is awesome and cheap as hell.
Re: Three Classic 'Monolith' Games That Are Backwards Compatible On Xbox
Have them all 3 in my physical collection π
Re: Xbox Is Getting A New 'Gibson Les Paul' Guitar Controller This Year
Nice. Now Microsoft, make all the Neversoft Guitar Hero games backwards compatible, please.
Re: Here's What's Included In The Xbox February 2025 Update
Incredible, how many updates for a controller there have been until now. If they just could patch the drift effect π
Re: Random: Xbox Fans Want Microsoft To Bring Back 'Snap Mode' On Series X And S
XBox Fans also want disc gamesπ«‘
Re: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Has Been Rated, And It's Coming To Xbox & Other Major Platforms
Can't wait. Bring it on.
Re: One Of 2024's Best Games Is Heading To Xbox Game Pass Today
Which Game Pass models? Ultimate only?
You could be more accurate, since there are 3 different Game Pass models.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Happy With The Current Xbox UI As It Stands In 2025?
@M20B25 the whole launch of the Series X was very barebones. But gladly, the system is much better and more interesting over the years.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Happy With The Current Xbox UI As It Stands In 2025?
I'm totally fine with it. I like it.
But a question into the round here:
Does someone else besides me have problems with games crashing on Series X???
I have my system for about 2 years and 3 months. In the last 2 months, I had 3 or 4 times that my game suddenly crashed with a black screen and I was returned to home menu.
Some additional Infos.
It wasn't the same game, I had this 1 time with Dragon Age The Veilguard, Lollipop Chainsaw Repop, AC Mirage.
Re: Just One Game Is Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In March 2025 So Far
@Rog-X yeah right, I know that. I also bought my present Core subscription on a different site.
But right now, when moving from Core to Ultimate, you're losing half of your rest time. So it's not worth it for me anymore. Of course it's still better than paying full Ultimate every month.