I don't know if I like the sound of free online. The paywall keeps a ton of cheaters out and subsidizes the security MS provides for your personal information and credit card numbers. This is a monkey paw curling situation brewing if you ask me. I'd rather pay a few bucks for extra protection instead of being a cheap ass penny pincher.
Fallout 4 was just so boring to me, man. I'd much rather have a remaster of 3. I may actually jump into 76 next year with this upgrade, heard good things about it and that it's much improved after the rocky start all those years ago.
Absolutely stoked for this! I've been waiting for a new NG for over a decade and it's finally here. Can't wait to get every single achievement! HAYABUSA CLAN FOR LIFE
Very sad news. If it wasn't for Ninja Gaiden and Knights Of The Old Republic, I wouldn't have ever become an Xbox supporter. Itagaki-san played a huge role in that. Rest in peace, friend.
@WildConcept6 that's the funniest thing about the PlayStation console sales angle. Sure, there's a ton of PlayStation owners out there. Do you know what they're playing? FTP slop. That's all they're playing. Apex, Fortnite, GTA Online, Warzone, etc. The only games they pay for are sports garbage like Madden, FIFA, NBA 2K. The exclusives they love to brag about don't sell nearly enough to justify the production costs in this economy. Helldivers 2 sold WAY more on Xbox in it's first week than it did on PlayStation. The hatred from the Sony Zealots is out of control. I have never seen it this bad before. They've been at war with Xbox since 2013 but this is next level stuff I'm seeing. I think Xbox getting a handheld PC and getting Helldivers 2 really pushed them over the edge. They are running amok on social media and Reddit forums with unsubstantiated claims and outright lies.
The insane thing is they want Xbox to die so bad, they don't even care what that would mean for the future of console gaming. Sony is already charging $750 for a meager upgrade from the base PlayStation 5 while Microsoft is still here. Imagine what they'll do when they don't have any competition at all. PlayStation 6 would very likely be over $1000 if that were the case. And it still wouldn't be able to run UE5 games at 60fps.
@TrevorP86 it's pretty annoying. You come to an Xbox site hoping to escape the negative madness permeating the internet, and you're met with even more cynicism and cheeky commentary. 😂 There's just no escape. If the next Xbox is $1000 or whatever, you can bet the PS6 won't be too far behind in pricing anyway. We all have two years to prepare for an expensive gaming future. Best to start building up that nest egg.
Absolutely love how Xbox gives Sony all their games like a video game Santa Claus while they give us Helldivers 2 and keep everything else. Wolverine, Nioh 3, Saros, all on PlayStation only. 👎
Hot take: Aliens: Colonial Marines was a fun game. I played it with a buddy and we had a great time. Even the multiplayer was fun. Even got every achievement including the DLC.
I just don't understand why people cheap out on a console experience anyway. I would just wait and save up another $150-$200 to get the best bang for your buck. It's not like the Series X was $500 more or something.
This is one of those games I'd definitely pick up on a deep sale, throw it in the backlog, and eventually get around to it when I have literally nothing I really want to play.
It's Ultimate Edition with a new coat of paint, and a healthy PvP population now that we have PlayStation guys on there. I just question how long they'll stick around once they see how brutal Gears can be, when you go up against really good players it's incredibly oppressive and it feels like there's literally nothing you can do.
The player count is gonna explode even higher next week when the new content drop releases. What a win for Xbox, what a win for Sony, what a win for gamers. This effectively kills all Sony fanatics "Xbots don't buy games!!" argument forever. Xbox players not only buy games, we play the ***** out of them.
Yes. I'm even getting the Ally X. It's not for everyone, though. Biggest reason I'm getting it is because I travel a lot for work and I would love to get some games that have PC version achievement stacks while I have some down time. Plus it just looks aesthetically pleasing and I'm an early adopter anyway.
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Re: 12 Months Of Ubisoft+ Premium Discounted By 40% In Special Xbox Sale
$107 is still way too rich for my blood. The games aren't good enough to justify paying that amount anyway. If it was $50 I'd probably bite.
Re: Gears Of War's Art Director Likes How E-Day Is Returning To The Series 'Horror Game' Roots
I liked AlienS more though.
Re: Microsoft Reportedly Still Has Plans To Make Its Own Xbox Handheld
@Gabrie the only thing that would make it better would be an 8+ inch screen and OLED. I'd have paid an extra $100 for that.
Re: Huge Xbox Report Details 'Ambitious' Next-Gen Console With Free Online Play
I don't know if I like the sound of free online. The paywall keeps a ton of cheaters out and subsidizes the security MS provides for your personal information and credit card numbers. This is a monkey paw curling situation brewing if you ask me. I'd rather pay a few bucks for extra protection instead of being a cheap ass penny pincher.
Re: Fallout 76 Is Officially Getting A Native Xbox Series X|S Version In Early 2026
Fallout 4 was just so boring to me, man. I'd much rather have a remaster of 3. I may actually jump into 76 next year with this upgrade, heard good things about it and that it's much improved after the rocky start all those years ago.
Re: Review: Ninja Gaiden 4 (Xbox) - Platinum Propels The Series Forward On Xbox Game Pass
Absolutely stoked for this! I've been waiting for a new NG for over a decade and it's finally here. Can't wait to get every single achievement! HAYABUSA CLAN FOR LIFE
Re: Ninja Gaiden & Dead Or Alive Director Tomonobu Itagaki Has Passed Away
Very sad news. If it wasn't for Ninja Gaiden and Knights Of The Old Republic, I wouldn't have ever become an Xbox supporter. Itagaki-san played a huge role in that. Rest in peace, friend.
Re: Microsoft Teases New Features Coming To ROG Xbox Ally In Late 2025 & Early 2026
Posting from mine right now, while having God Of War in the background. It's just gonna get better and better over time. Xbox Won.
Re: Sarah Bond Shows Off Where Microsoft Is 'Prototyping For The Next Generation Of Xbox'
@WildConcept6 that's the funniest thing about the PlayStation console sales angle. Sure, there's a ton of PlayStation owners out there. Do you know what they're playing? FTP slop. That's all they're playing. Apex, Fortnite, GTA Online, Warzone, etc. The only games they pay for are sports garbage like Madden, FIFA, NBA 2K. The exclusives they love to brag about don't sell nearly enough to justify the production costs in this economy. Helldivers 2 sold WAY more on Xbox in it's first week than it did on PlayStation. The hatred from the Sony Zealots is out of control. I have never seen it this bad before. They've been at war with Xbox since 2013 but this is next level stuff I'm seeing. I think Xbox getting a handheld PC and getting Helldivers 2 really pushed them over the edge. They are running amok on social media and Reddit forums with unsubstantiated claims and outright lies.
The insane thing is they want Xbox to die so bad, they don't even care what that would mean for the future of console gaming. Sony is already charging $750 for a meager upgrade from the base PlayStation 5 while Microsoft is still here. Imagine what they'll do when they don't have any competition at all. PlayStation 6 would very likely be over $1000 if that were the case. And it still wouldn't be able to run UE5 games at 60fps.
Re: Sarah Bond Shows Off Where Microsoft Is 'Prototyping For The Next Generation Of Xbox'
@TrevorP86 it's pretty annoying. You come to an Xbox site hoping to escape the negative madness permeating the internet, and you're met with even more cynicism and cheeky commentary. 😂 There's just no escape. If the next Xbox is $1000 or whatever, you can bet the PS6 won't be too far behind in pricing anyway. We all have two years to prepare for an expensive gaming future. Best to start building up that nest egg.
Re: Seven Games Tested On ROG Xbox Ally X In 45 Minutes Of Impressive Pre-Release Footage
Looks wonderful! Can't wait to play with this thing on the 16th.
Re: All New Games Coming To Xbox In October 2025
Battlefield 6, Ninja Gaiden 4, Double Dragon Revive, Painkiller, and Outer Worlds 2. Insane month.
EDIT holy moly forgot about MK Legacy Collection! Definitely gonna be no lifing that one.
Re: Talking Point: So, Did You End Up Pre-Ordering The ROG Xbox Ally?
Got mine from Best Buy.
Re: Roundup: All The Xbox Reveals From September 2025's State Of Play
Absolutely love how Xbox gives Sony all their games like a video game Santa Claus while they give us Helldivers 2 and keep everything else. Wolverine, Nioh 3, Saros, all on PlayStation only. 👎
Re: Hideo Kojima Shows Off Xbox Game OD, And It Looks Insane
These movie-type trailers don't do anything for me. Anyone with talent can make a teaser trailer look enticing. I need to see real time gameplay.
Re: Alien: Rogue Incursion Jumps From PSVR2 To Xbox Later This Month
Hot take: Aliens: Colonial Marines was a fun game. I played it with a buddy and we had a great time. Even the multiplayer was fun. Even got every achievement including the DLC.
Re: Borderlands 4 Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S
I just don't understand why people cheap out on a console experience anyway. I would just wait and save up another $150-$200 to get the best bang for your buck. It's not like the Series X was $500 more or something.
Re: Here's What Might Leave Xbox Game Pass In October 2025
Sifu has been on the back burner for a while now. Thanks for the caution that I might need to knock it out soon.
Re: 007 First Light Gets Massive Gameplay Deep Dive, Hits Xbox In March 2026
@Nintendo4Sonic good for you, I am not accepting 30fps in 2025. I wasn't accepting 30fps once this gen started in fact.
Re: 007 First Light Gets Massive Gameplay Deep Dive, Hits Xbox In March 2026
If this game runs at 30fps I'm going to be extremely disappointed. Looks great otherwise.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Bloober Team's Cronos: The New Dawn
This is one of those games I'd definitely pick up on a deep sale, throw it in the backlog, and eventually get around to it when I have literally nothing I really want to play.
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your First Impressions Of Gears Reloaded On Xbox Game Pass?
It's Ultimate Edition with a new coat of paint, and a healthy PvP population now that we have PlayStation guys on there. I just question how long they'll stick around once they see how brutal Gears can be, when you go up against really good players it's incredibly oppressive and it feels like there's literally nothing you can do.
Re: Helldivers 2's Player Count Spikes Massively Following Xbox Series X|S Release
The player count is gonna explode even higher next week when the new content drop releases. What a win for Xbox, what a win for Sony, what a win for gamers. This effectively kills all Sony fanatics "Xbots don't buy games!!" argument forever. Xbox players not only buy games, we play the ***** out of them.
Re: Review: Gears Of War: Reloaded - An Xbox Classic That Flourishes On Modern Hardware
Looks beautiful, plays beautifully, and now comes with the added bonus of being able to chainsaw PlayStation players. 😈 What's not to like?
Re: Poll: With 'Reloaded' On The Horizon, How Many Times Have You Completed Gears Of War 1?
This will probably be my 5th time doing it.
Microsoft refuses to remake 2 and 3 for some reason. THOSE are the two games I really want to complete all over again.
Re: Leaker Reveals 'Final Prices' For ROG Xbox Ally Handheld In The US
@VeganH but you can't play your laptop on a plane, train, or long car ride. Every PC handheld is in this price range.
Re: Gears Reloaded On PS5 'Thrills' Cliffy B As Series Creator Remains 'Open' To Return
Lawbreakers didn't work out so well for you, huh Clifford? "I hate Xbox." Never forget.
Re: Xbox & PlayStation Reveal Full List Of Halo Content Coming To Helldivers 2
@Millionski this would be awesome. And I'm praying Helldivers sells like hotcakes on Xbox to encourage Sony to bring the whole slate over.
Re: Xbox & PlayStation Reveal Full List Of Halo Content Coming To Helldivers 2
@abe_hikura you don't need to, just save up 1500 credits in-game. Or you could spend your money how you see fit, whatever, idk.
Re: ASUS Teases Another 'Extraordinary' Xbox Reveal For Gamescom 2025
I doubt they'd put this teaser out just for a controller. Hopefully it's something related to next gen hardware.... whatever that looks like.
Re: Talking Point: Will The ROG Xbox Ally Be Your First 'Handheld Gaming PC'?
Yes. I'm even getting the Ally X. It's not for everyone, though. Biggest reason I'm getting it is because I travel a lot for work and I would love to get some games that have PC version achievement stacks while I have some down time. Plus it just looks aesthetically pleasing and I'm an early adopter anyway.