I think the biggest issue is for every game MS release on another system is one less reason to buy an Xbox.
The less systems people buy the less 3rd party games get bought. The less bought means that more will start missing Xbox and too many of the smaller gamers are already missing Xbox.
For me it isn't too much of an issue as I have a PS5, Switch and PC but for those who only have an Xbox them MS will be hanging them out to dry for a few more pennies.
it’s a nice bonus, unfortunately i am locked out if the pc version due to it being on my old work email and my work going out of business and as i can’t get an email to confirm i own it nobody is able help.
Need to go back to Like a Dragon. Think I got to about to Chapter 10 then lost a fight and after I stopped for ages after a difficulty spike at the end of another chapter I just stopped again.
Graphics don’t matter and I would say that ‘I’m disappointed by both.
As far as gameplay (I only do SP) the little I have played so far of Forza has it slightly ahead due to the fact that GT felt like it was an overtake challenge game. Some races had the lead car over 2 corners down the track.
GT does have the brilliant VR bug sons cars had some dodgy handling.
As long as you enjoy what you are playing does it matter which is supposedly better.
Still undecided about this. Loved the original and did like the first part of the fake/remake version but the end has left me wondering. Might wait to see about on PC.
Unfortunately Enchanted Arms has been pulled from the digital store for sale. Had it on my wish list for ages and every week I told myself to just buy it but never got around to it.
@StylesT annoying as I downloaded it on console after seeing this. I have been playing it on pc to get the play with friends rewards but it is very hit and miss if it pops (played for about an hour yesterday and it didn’t)
@UltimateOtaku91 I have only played Like a Dragon and was also surprised by how silly it is. Just wish it didn’t have the difficulty spikes as other than them it is a brilliant game.
@Would_you_kindly you are right but just like i don’t think this has anything to with it being paid for I also don’t believe every game that doesn’t come out on Xbox Sony has paid for it to happen.
@FatalBubbles to be fair it was a tongue in cheek comment (and I did miss the bit about big exclusives).
Honestly I’m not that big a fan of most of the 1st party exclusives from all 3 console makers with the exception of Forza and Halo and not really even played either of the last one of each of them.
This sort of thing is why I wish cross platform saves existed. I want to buy on Xbox to support these types of games but I think Switch is the better platform for them and would love to be able to jump between them.
The new levels PS feels good because it is new to me but if I hadn’t played any games for the past 10 years the GPU wins easy for me especially with the EA Play games.
At the end of the day if you get good value from either you are onto a winner.
Anyone know if the F1 game has a 10 hour EA play trail.
It is disappointing that these have stopped being on all games.
Edit: just looked and it apparently became available yesterday.
Edit 2: Reread the article and it looks like you only get the trial if you have preordered "The trial went live at 7am UK time and entitles users to a time ten hours experiencing the game after they’ve pre-ordered. It is not a free trial and you will have to buy the game in order to access it."
@BBB This does look good but what happened with elite does concern me somewhat.
It wouldn't have been as bad if you could transfer your save as I would have considered transferring from Xbox to PC on Elite as I don't want to start again.
I do have one on preorder that I am 50/50 on but that would change to 100% if they had an easy way to play GP windows games (not streamed) especially Play Anywhere ones.
slightly off topic but anyone had any issues with older games that you have bought now showing as you need to purchase it again?
I went to try Vandal Hearts Flames of Judgement which I originally bought at release and it is asking me to buy. Have looked at the old marketplace website wi]hitch is showing as bought.
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Re: Review: Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered - Updated '90s Classics Finally Arrive On Xbox
@Banjo- I'm with you on that about Uncharted. Uncharted had the better characters and story but Tomb Raider played better.
Re: Reaction: We're Conflicted About Xbox Exclusives Potentially Going To PS5
I think the biggest issue is for every game MS release on another system is one less reason to buy an Xbox.
The less systems people buy the less 3rd party games get bought. The less bought means that more will start missing Xbox and too many of the smaller gamers are already missing Xbox.
For me it isn't too much of an issue as I have a PS5, Switch and PC but for those who only have an Xbox them MS will be hanging them out to dry for a few more pennies.
Re: Talking Point: How Important Is EA Play To You On Xbox Game Pass?
it’s a nice bonus, unfortunately i am locked out if the pc version due to it being on my old work email and my work going out of business and as i can’t get an email to confirm i own it nobody is able help.
Re: Review: Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth - RGG Studio Drops Its Best Game Yet
Need to go back to Like a Dragon. Think I got to about to Chapter 10 then lost a fight and after I stopped for ages after a difficulty spike at the end of another chapter I just stopped again.
Re: Hellblade 2 Is Officially Coming To Xbox Series X|S In May 2024
Like the sound of the length but do need to finally get around to playing the first.
Re: Soapbox: Xbox Play Anywhere Is Fantastic, But I Wish It Supported More Games
Easily the best feature in gaming if you like playing on both console and PC.
Re: Poll: How Many Xbox Games Have You Actually Bought In 2023?
About 10 for me which is lower than usual plus an additional 2 for ps, 2 for Switch and more on Steam (having just got a SD).
Re: Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Xbox Listing Appears On Microsoft Store
One of the few games I have finished twice. Absolute classic and still reasonably playable
Re: Todd Howard Reflects On Morrowind's 'Huge Success' On Xbox, Admits It Kept Bethesda Going
Loved Morrowind and would love a remaster.
Re: Talking Point: Which Xbox Game Would You Love To Play Again For The First Time?
Would be out of Mass Effect, Morrowind, KotoR, the first PGR or JSRF.
Re: Well, The Forza Motorsport Vs. Gran Turismo 7 Comparisons Are Already Rolling In
Graphics don’t matter and I would say that ‘I’m disappointed by both.
As far as gameplay (I only do SP) the little I have played so far of Forza has it slightly ahead due to the fact that GT felt like it was an overtake challenge game. Some races had the lead car over 2 corners down the track.
GT does have the brilliant VR bug sons cars had some dodgy handling.
As long as you enjoy what you are playing does it matter which is supposedly better.
Re: Forza Motorsport Premium Upgrade: Everything You Need To Know
@PsBoxSwitchOwner I think with 7 if you had bought any DLC and had played on GP they game you the game for free when it was removed from sale.
Re: Square Enix Gives Hope To Xbox Fans With Short 'FF7 Rebirth' Exclusivity Window
Still undecided about this. Loved the original and did like the first part of the fake/remake version but the end has left me wondering. Might wait to see about on PC.
Re: Deals: All 80+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sales (July 25-31)
@shoeses just wished they gave a bit of notice so you could go and buy before they disappear.
Re: Deals: All 80+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sales (July 25-31)
Unfortunately Enchanted Arms has been pulled from the digital store for sale. Had it on my wish list for ages and every week I told myself to just buy it but never got around to it.
Re: Deals: 300+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (June 27 - July 4)
Went on few that aren’t showing a sale price (UK).
Re: Another Eight Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (April 2023)
will miss out on Life is Strange Two Colours as only up just started Before the Storm.
Anyone know if it has any sort of save transfer as if not may just play it on PS+, or buy for Steam Deck
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Campaign Length Revealed Through Leaked Artbook
Was thinking about this until i realised it is 30% more on next gen consoles compared to Steam
Re: Talking Point: Is It Time For Xbox To Sunset The 'Games With Gold' Program?
The problem is if they get rid of Gold it then undervalues GPU as I can imagine most get Ultimate for the combination of Gold and not the PC element.
Re: Poll: How Many Xbox Games Have You Actually Bought This Year?
xbox 16, Switch 10, Steam 2, PS 1 and Ubisoft 1. usually buy a lot more but been good this year. all digital.
Re: Pick One: Which Is Your Favourite Tom Clancy Game On Xbox?
Rainbow Six 3 on the original Xbox.
Re: Microsoft Rewards: How To Complete November 2022's 'Top 10' Xbox Punch Card
@StylesT annoying as I downloaded it on console after seeing this. I have been playing it on pc to get the play with friends rewards but it is very hit and miss if it pops (played for about an hour yesterday and it didn’t)
Re: 'Yakuza' Director Says Xbox Game Pass Helped The Series Grow
@UltimateOtaku91 I have only played Like a Dragon and was also surprised by how silly it is. Just wish it didn’t have the difficulty spikes as other than them it is a brilliant game.
Re: Deals: All 30+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sales (October 18-25)
Wish Enchanted Arms would get a discount.
Re: Persona 3 & 4 Next-Gen Versions Are Xbox Exclusive, Both Hit Game Pass In January
@NEStalgia the only thing i can imagine is faster (even faster than the faster last gen) loading speeds.
Re: Persona 3 & 4 Next-Gen Versions Are Xbox Exclusive, Both Hit Game Pass In January
@Would_you_kindly you are right but just like i don’t think this has anything to with it being paid for I also don’t believe every game that doesn’t come out on Xbox Sony has paid for it to happen.
Re: Persona 3 & 4 Next-Gen Versions Are Xbox Exclusive, Both Hit Game Pass In January
@Would_you_kindly or maybe weird disjointed system Sony at it again.
Re: The First 'Scorn' Reviews Have Arrived, And Feedback Is Mixed So Far
@FatalBubbles to be fair it was a tongue in cheek comment (and I did miss the bit about big exclusives).
Honestly I’m not that big a fan of most of the 1st party exclusives from all 3 console makers with the exception of Forza and Halo and not really even played either of the last one of each of them.
Re: The First 'Scorn' Reviews Have Arrived, And Feedback Is Mixed So Far
@sjbsixpack I agree, Destruction Allstars was mind blowing in its sheer awfulness.
Re: Pick One: Which Need For Speed Xbox Game Is Your Favourite?
Need for Speed 3do is still the best.
Re: Talking Point: How Often Do You Actually Buy Xbox Game Pass Games?
might buy Persona 5 even though it will be on GP as feel like might want to support it on Xbox.
Re: Xbox's Phil Spencer Visits SEGA Booth At TGS 2022, Where Persona 5 Royal Was Playable
@Kaloudz a remaster of both Skies and Shining Force 3 would be my dream.
Re: Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remasters Confirmed For Xbox In 2023
This sort of thing is why I wish cross platform saves existed. I want to buy on Xbox to support these types of games but I think Switch is the better platform for them and would love to be able to jump between them.
Re: PlayStation Boss Heavily Criticises Xbox For 'Inadquate' Call Of Duty Offer
Microsoft need to stop being the nice guy and step up. Start making exclusive deals and see how he likes it then.
Re: Talking Point: How Would You Compare The New PS Plus To Xbox Game Pass?
Basic PS wins.
The new levels PS feels good because it is new to me but if I hadn’t played any games for the past 10 years the GPU wins easy for me especially with the EA Play games.
At the end of the day if you get good value from either you are onto a winner.
Re: Deals: 400+ Games In This Week's Stacked Xbox Sales (August 2-9)
@Dusk_Actual not sure if that or loads of Need for Speed games being in the Action RPG sale is worse
Re: These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (August 2-11)
@SplooshDmg Sounds interesting
Re: All New Releases Coming To Xbox In August 2022
Should buy Soil Hackers as we need more JRPGs even though no idea when I will get chance to play it.
Re: Xbox Is Adding New Symbols To The Game Tiles In Your Library
Very useful as could do with going through games I have downloaded that are no longer on GP without having to try and launch them.
Re: Talking Point: What Were Your Favourite Xbox Live Arcade Games On 360?
Beyond Good and Evil is the first thing that comes to mind as my favourite.
Re: Hands On: Seagate SSD 1TB Storage Card Is A Great Expansion For Xbox Series X
The RRP on the MS site is £219 (Sale price £185) not £255 so think Amazon are trying to make the discount sound better.
Re: Roundup: All New Xbox Games For July 2022
@FraserG thanks
Re: Roundup: All New Xbox Games For July 2022
Anyone know if the F1 game has a 10 hour EA play trail.
It is disappointing that these have stopped being on all games.
Edit: just looked and it apparently became available yesterday.
Edit 2: Reread the article and it looks like you only get the trial if you have preordered "The trial went live at 7am UK time and entitles users to a time ten hours experiencing the game after they’ve pre-ordered. It is not a free trial and you will have to buy the game in order to access it."
Re: EA Teases 'Some Surprises' You Won't Want To Miss Out On
@Beagle DS and RR would be great, even a widescreen remaster of the 3DO RR would go down well with me.
Re: F1 Manager 2022 Races To Xbox This August, And It's Looking Great
@BBB This does look good but what happened with elite does concern me somewhat.
It wouldn't have been as bad if you could transfer your save as I would have considered transferring from Xbox to PC on Elite as I don't want to start again.
Re: Rumour: PlayStation Could Have A 'Really Big' Acquisition To Announce Soon
I am happy if any of the big 3 buys Sega as long as they start making the most of the older Sega IPs.
I would be happy if Sega just started churning out remasters (Shining Force 3, Skies of Arcadia, JSRF).
Re: Valve 'Happy' To Work With Microsoft To Get PC Game Pass On Steam
@Kilamanjaro I have the 512gb ordered (after Q2) so have plenty of time to make my mind up.
Re: Valve 'Happy' To Work With Microsoft To Get PC Game Pass On Steam
I do have one on preorder that I am 50/50 on but that would change to 100% if they had an easy way to play GP windows games (not streamed) especially Play Anywhere ones.
Re: Xbox Exclusive Jet Set Radio Future Is Officially 20 Years Old
@Jango-Forest I could never get into the original (or the remaster) but loved JSRF so for me JSRF
Re: How To Buy 'Delisted' Backwards Compatible Games On Xbox
slightly off topic but anyone had any issues with older games that you have bought now showing as you need to purchase it again?
I went to try Vandal Hearts Flames of Judgement which I originally bought at release and it is asking me to buy. Have looked at the old marketplace website wi]hitch is showing as bought.