@Steel76 540p? Please not 480p. Either way that's bad. I personally would never buy a Series S unless it was my only option, but I see why they created it and why people buy it. I think it was a mistake. Plenty of games are on Xbox One, One S and One X for people who can't afford the new consoles. If you can't afford the new one just play the older one, I don't know why that needed to change. From what I've seen those consoles seem to outperform the Series S in some cases especially the One X.
@JayJ I think there is gonna be some kind of crash soon and they will realize what they've been doing wrong, and in a few years I think we'll have another Xbox 360 like era again.
@JayJ My Xbox 360 and gaming PC look better and better everyday. If I hadn't invested so much money in digital purchases on Xbox One and Series X, I would just ditch it. I already decided I'm only buying new games on PC unless they are extremely cheap deals on the Xbox Series X. I also will not be buying the new Xbox console.
@NeutronBomb The movie setting is completely inaccurate and unrealistic for games. I just leave it on game for everything and only turn on performance mode when I'm playing first person shooters and sometimes I don't even turn it on for that. I've gotten to where I just leave it on game for everything and sometimes change it to music if I'm listening to music. Experiment back and forth a few times you may or may not see what I'm talking about, but it all comes down to personal preference. If that's what sounds good to you, that's all that matters. I will add, that when I used to use gaming headsets such as Arctis Nova 7X, I did tend to have it on the movie setting a lot and actually preferred it to the game setting. Since I've been using high-end IEM's, my preference has changed, because the IEM's are light years ahead in quality of sound.
I have a Series X and a 1000mb connection, but I never see anything over 200mb. It's been that way since Xbox one came out. I used to think there was something wrong with my xboxes, then I realized Microsoft just doesn't want to give me a full speed connection. It doesn't matter I use wired or wireless either. All of my other devices have no problems with getting the full 1000mb speeds.
@smoreon Exactly. Make the game withh 60 fps baseline. Problem solved. Graphics are already good enough. I've said this before, "There comes a point where you need higher frame rate to enjoy the additional graphic fidelity." At least 60 fps is needed to see the additional detail in motion. I don't care if it looks pretty in a screenshot if it's a blurry mess when I play the game. It's like what's the point?
How and why is it that past generation consoles have had no problem with 60 frames per second? We have the most powerful consoles ever and they seem to be struggling to get any kind of performance out of them. I have a series X and I have a gaming laptop, but I have decided I'm pretty much just only going to be buying games for PC from now on. If the Xbox store has good deals that are really cheap on some games I'll probably buy them, but my main focus will be PC. I think we're at a point with PC games where they are easy to install and configure and have all the benefits of increased graphics and frame rate. Like hellblade 2 on series X is 1080p 30 frames per second. I played hellblade 2 on my PC at 1440p 60 frames per second with everything maxed out and I only have a 4060.
@SuntannedDuck2 I'm just messing with you, I don't have those. I will be holding on to the Lollipop Chainsaw. I really have no reason to ever sell it. It would have to be worth quite a bit of money for me to part with it for the reason of money.
@SuntannedDuck2 I have a physical copy of it on Xbox 360. I bought it new a while back, but I opened it so I could play it. I heard it's worth a good amount of money now.
Anyone else not able to login to Xbox live on an actual 360 or playing a backward compatible game on Xbox One and newer? It has been going on for like a week now.
All this bullsh!t with just about every industry, even politics has made me become an anti-social recluse until the world goes back to normal. I'm not sure wtf is going on, but I want no part of it. Wake me up when it's over. Oh yeah, I'm pretty much only getting new games on PC and Switch from now on unless they are really cheap and/or are on the older gens.
@UltraGuy I probably just have it on normal difficulty maybe even easy. There was some part where I have to defend against all these dudes coming in from outside and they just kept infiltrating and I couldn't get past it. I tried so many times and just gave up.
@gollumb82 I'm playing Hellblade 2 and I think it's awesome, I don't know why everyone is speaking badly about it. It is one hell of an experience so far. If you think Hellblade 2 is one of the biggest disappointments of your life, maybe you should play ET on the Atari 2600 or Superman64 on the Nintendo 64. I could go on with a list of hundreds and maybe thousands of games that are worse than Hellblade 2. Speaking of a more modern game, maybe try Gollum and report back.
I'm playing Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions on Xbox 360, Hellblade 2 and Spanky the Monkey on PC and Touch Dic on DS. I might get around to playing some Dragon Wang if I can manage to pull out the Sega SG-1000.
I'm recording Spider-Man and Hellblade 2 on my YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/zydio1103
@Evilinsane I think it has gotten to the point that every time someone sees new games coming to Xbox, they automatically assume they are available on Game Pass. I'm not sure how I feel about that.
@No_Allegiance I know, that's why I keep multiple refurbished and new consoles of each kind. Plus I have way too to much invested in games and accessories to let them become unusable just because a console malfunctions.
When I get better I'm gonna start Hellblade II, I just finished the first one. I'm also playing through Spec Ops: The Line again after playing it years ago. I record all of my gameplay if anyone cares to watch. www.youtube.com/zydio1103
@ozkrmz Browntails are the caterpillar to the browntail moth and they have all of the poisonous hairs all over them. They are overpopulating this area. The hairs linger for up to 3 years. People breathe them in, they fly through the air and land on people's skin. I got extra lucky and got a huge concentration of them while cleaning up the yard that's in the woods. My whole body waist down is covered and some on my arms and chest. It's so bad it made me sick and get no sleep for days.
@Titntin Thanks, It's pretty bad when something keeps me from my Xbox. I haven't played in 3 days I think. I haven't gone that long in probably 10 years.
I have 3 Xbox Series X, 1 currently using and 2 Diablo IV bundles sitting new in box. I bought the last 2 when those bundles were $349 instead of $559 at Walmart. What a deal. So, no I will not be buying a new Xbox anytime soon. I bought the extra Series X's because they were cheap and I was preparing for them potentially going all digital. I also have multiples of previous gen Xboxes for preservation purposes.
All of these companies need to lower their sales expectations. There are more games than ever to choose from and people only buy so many. They can't expect every game they make to sell millions and millions and millions of copies. They need to get their expectations straight because they are letting go all of their talent. Eventually these big companies like embracer will have no talent left. When that happens everything will be a AA title because all of the talent will have moved to or will have formed other development teams and companies.
No new Zelda, Mario, Horizon, Ratchet and Clank or Sonic, that blows. Xbox is so screwed, they won't last another month. Sony will buy them out soon and everyone will be happy.
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Re: Xbox Series S Will Be Discounted For Black Friday, Confirms Microsoft
@Steel76 540p? Please not 480p. Either way that's bad. I personally would never buy a Series S unless it was my only option, but I see why they created it and why people buy it. I think it was a mistake. Plenty of games are on Xbox One, One S and One X for people who can't afford the new consoles. If you can't afford the new one just play the older one, I don't know why that needed to change. From what I've seen those consoles seem to outperform the Series S in some cases especially the One X.
Re: Xbox Series S Will Be Discounted For Black Friday, Confirms Microsoft
@FraserG I guess that is a good price for the Microsoft store.
Re: Xbox Series S Will Be Discounted For Black Friday, Confirms Microsoft
This isn't really a sale price, I see this priced at $249 more than I do at it's retail price. Wasn't this $199 last black Friday?
Re: Xbox Series S Will Be Discounted For Black Friday, Confirms Microsoft
@Balaam_ Resolution isn't everything.
Re: Black Ops 6 Includes A Paid Option For Better Audio, But It's Not As Bad As It Seems
@JayJ I think there is gonna be some kind of crash soon and they will realize what they've been doing wrong, and in a few years I think we'll have another Xbox 360 like era again.
Re: Black Ops 6 Includes A Paid Option For Better Audio, But It's Not As Bad As It Seems
@JayJ My Xbox 360 and gaming PC look better and better everyday. If I hadn't invested so much money in digital purchases on Xbox One and Series X, I would just ditch it. I already decided I'm only buying new games on PC unless they are extremely cheap deals on the Xbox Series X. I also will not be buying the new Xbox console.
Re: Black Ops 6 Includes A Paid Option For Better Audio, But It's Not As Bad As It Seems
@NeutronBomb The movie setting is completely inaccurate and unrealistic for games. I just leave it on game for everything and only turn on performance mode when I'm playing first person shooters and sometimes I don't even turn it on for that. I've gotten to where I just leave it on game for everything and sometimes change it to music if I'm listening to music. Experiment back and forth a few times you may or may not see what I'm talking about, but it all comes down to personal preference. If that's what sounds good to you, that's all that matters. I will add, that when I used to use gaming headsets such as Arctis Nova 7X, I did tend to have it on the movie setting a lot and actually preferred it to the game setting. Since I've been using high-end IEM's, my preference has changed, because the IEM's are light years ahead in quality of sound.
Re: Talking Point: What Is Your Download Speed On Xbox These Days?
I have a Series X and a 1000mb connection, but I never see anything over 200mb. It's been that way since Xbox one came out. I used to think there was something wrong with my xboxes, then I realized Microsoft just doesn't want to give me a full speed connection. It doesn't matter I use wired or wireless either. All of my other devices have no problems with getting the full 1000mb speeds.
Re: Talking Point: So, Is Anyone Still Waiting On A Refund For Their Redfall DLC?
I'm from the year 2089 and I traveled back in time just to tell you that I still have not received my refund.
Re: Obsidian Confirms That Avowed Runs At 30FPS On Xbox Series X|S
@smoreon Exactly. Make the game withh 60 fps baseline. Problem solved. Graphics are already good enough. I've said this before, "There comes a point where you need higher frame rate to enjoy the additional graphic fidelity." At least 60 fps is needed to see the additional detail in motion. I don't care if it looks pretty in a screenshot if it's a blurry mess when I play the game. It's like what's the point?
Re: Obsidian Confirms That Avowed Runs At 30FPS On Xbox Series X|S
How and why is it that past generation consoles have had no problem with 60 frames per second? We have the most powerful consoles ever and they seem to be struggling to get any kind of performance out of them. I have a series X and I have a gaming laptop, but I have decided I'm pretty much just only going to be buying games for PC from now on. If the Xbox store has good deals that are really cheap on some games I'll probably buy them, but my main focus will be PC. I think we're at a point with PC games where they are easy to install and configure and have all the benefits of increased graphics and frame rate. Like hellblade 2 on series X is 1080p 30 frames per second. I played hellblade 2 on my PC at 1440p 60 frames per second with everything maxed out and I only have a 4060.
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Re: Xbox 360 'Cult Classic' Lollipop Chainsaw Returns This September For Series X|S
@SuntannedDuck2 When I saw the word Samson and high next to each other I thought of the movie Half Baked.
Re: Poll: Are You Picking Up Star Wars Outlaws On Xbox This Month?
I wish they would release sales figures for the Ultimate Edition so we can see how many dumba$$e$ there are.
Re: Rumour Claims Indiana Jones Will Jump From Xbox To PS5 In Early 2025
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Re: Rumour Claims Indiana Jones Will Jump From Xbox To PS5 In Early 2025
@anoyonmus Preference, just like any other product out there. You just choose the one you like.
Re: Xbox 360 'Cult Classic' Lollipop Chainsaw Returns This September For Series X|S
@SuntannedDuck2 I'm just messing with you, I don't have those. I will be holding on to the Lollipop Chainsaw. I really have no reason to ever sell it. It would have to be worth quite a bit of money for me to part with it for the reason of money.
Re: Xbox 360 'Cult Classic' Lollipop Chainsaw Returns This September For Series X|S
@SuntannedDuck2 Now I wonder what I should do with these sealed Little Samson and Bubble Bobble 2 NES games.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Crash Bandicoot On Xbox Game Pass?
@DeanyBabyy just walk on the rope and you can go through the whole level.
Re: Xbox 360 'Cult Classic' Lollipop Chainsaw Returns This September For Series X|S
@SuntannedDuck2 I have a physical copy of it on Xbox 360. I bought it new a while back, but I opened it so I could play it. I heard it's worth a good amount of money now.
Re: PSA: Xbox 360 Servers Won't Shut Down Following July's Store Closure
Anyone else not able to login to Xbox live on an actual 360 or playing a backward compatible game on Xbox One and newer? It has been going on for like a week now.
Re: Microsoft Says FTC Is Being 'Misleading' In Response To Xbox Game Pass Criticisms
All this bullsh!t with just about every industry, even politics has made me become an anti-social recluse until the world goes back to normal. I'm not sure wtf is going on, but I want no part of it. Wake me up when it's over. Oh yeah, I'm pretty much only getting new games on PC and Switch from now on unless they are really cheap and/or are on the older gens.
Re: Unreleased OG Xbox Game 'The Invincible Ironman' Appears Online
I didn't know Xbox had R1, triangle and square buttons.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 29-30)
@UltraGuy I probably just have it on normal difficulty maybe even easy. There was some part where I have to defend against all these dudes coming in from outside and they just kept infiltrating and I couldn't get past it. I tried so many times and just gave up.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 29-30)
@UltraGuy Call of Duty 2 is really hard. I just suck at it I guess.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 29-30)
@gollumb82 I'm playing Hellblade 2 and I think it's awesome, I don't know why everyone is speaking badly about it. It is one hell of an experience so far. If you think Hellblade 2 is one of the biggest disappointments of your life, maybe you should play ET on the Atari 2600 or Superman64 on the Nintendo 64. I could go on with a list of hundreds and maybe thousands of games that are worse than Hellblade 2. Speaking of a more modern game, maybe try Gollum and report back.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 29-30)
I'm playing Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions on Xbox 360, Hellblade 2 and Spanky the Monkey on PC and Touch Dic on DS. I might get around to playing some Dragon Wang if I can manage to pull out the Sega SG-1000.
I'm recording Spider-Man and Hellblade 2 on my YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/zydio1103
Re: These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 1-5)
The first descendant looks good I'm just wondering how the experience will be without purchasing anything.
Re: These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 1-5)
@Evilinsane I think it has gotten to the point that every time someone sees new games coming to Xbox, they automatically assume they are available on Game Pass. I'm not sure how I feel about that.
Re: Random: Xbox Owner Turns Original Console Into Powerful Gaming PC
@No_Allegiance You're welcome.
Re: Random: Xbox Owner Turns Original Console Into Powerful Gaming PC
@No_Allegiance https://console5.com/store/microsoft-xbox-original-cap-kit.html
Re: Random: Xbox Owner Turns Original Console Into Powerful Gaming PC
@No_Allegiance I have a good site for a capacitor kit if you want it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 22-23)
@ozkrmz Thank you and you take care as well.
Re: Random: Xbox Owner Turns Original Console Into Powerful Gaming PC
@No_Allegiance I know, that's why I keep multiple refurbished and new consoles of each kind. Plus I have way too to much invested in games and accessories to let them become unusable just because a console malfunctions.
Re: Random: Xbox Owner Turns Original Console Into Powerful Gaming PC
@No_Allegiance I just did that to one of mine a few weeks ago. It's a1.6 but I'm still keeping it alive.
Re: BioWare Explains Why It Changed The Name Of Dragon Age: The Veilguard
They could have named it Dragon Age: Chupacabra Chihuahua and I would be ok with it as long as it was a good game.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 22-23)
@ozkrmz Thank you and I"ll be fine soon, the worst is over. I think I'll get back to gaming today.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 22-23)
When I get better I'm gonna start Hellblade II, I just finished the first one. I'm also playing through Spec Ops: The Line again after playing it years ago. I record all of my gameplay if anyone cares to watch. www.youtube.com/zydio1103
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 22-23)
@ozkrmz Browntails are the caterpillar to the browntail moth and they have all of the poisonous hairs all over them. They are overpopulating this area. The hairs linger for up to 3 years. People breathe them in, they fly through the air and land on people's skin. I got extra lucky and got a huge concentration of them while cleaning up the yard that's in the woods. My whole body waist down is covered and some on my arms and chest. It's so bad it made me sick and get no sleep for days.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 22-23)
@Titntin Thanks, It's pretty bad when something keeps me from my Xbox. I haven't played in 3 days I think. I haven't gone that long in probably 10 years.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 22-23)
Nothing, because I am burning in hell, covered in browntail stings. It sucks so bad.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Interested In Any Of The New Xbox Series X|S Models?
I have 3 Xbox Series X, 1 currently using and 2 Diablo IV bundles sitting new in box. I bought the last 2 when those bundles were $349 instead of $559 at Walmart. What a deal. So, no I will not be buying a new Xbox anytime soon. I bought the extra Series X's because they were cheap and I was preparing for them potentially going all digital. I also have multiples of previous gen Xboxes for preservation purposes.
Re: Alone In The Dark Studio 'Pieces Interactive' Has Been Closed By Embracer Group
All of these companies need to lower their sales expectations. There are more games than ever to choose from and people only buy so many. They can't expect every game they make to sell millions and millions and millions of copies. They need to get their expectations straight because they are letting go all of their talent. Eventually these big companies like embracer will have no talent left. When that happens everything will be a AA title because all of the talent will have moved to or will have formed other development teams and companies.
Re: 'Jurassic Park: Survival' Team Shares New Details On Upcoming Xbox FPS
@rustyduck You can download the PC version for free. Actually you can download the PlayStation 1 version for free also.
Re: Preview: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Is A Confident Return for BioWare
@Kooky_Geezer Well aren't you all sunshine and rainbows.
Re: Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The Xbox Games Showcase 2024
No new Zelda, Mario, Horizon, Ratchet and Clank or Sonic, that blows. Xbox is so screwed, they won't last another month. Sony will buy them out soon and everyone will be happy.
Re: Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The Xbox Games Showcase 2024
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Re: Xbox Game Pass Upgrade Detailed For Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6
@rustyduck I think they are working on it.
Re: Star Wars Outlaws Looks Better Than Ever In Latest Gameplay Trailer
@Killabyte28 I think dated is what the gaming industry needs. We need to go back to the time when games were good and finished.
Re: Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The Xbox Games Showcase 2024
I missed everything after the Doom video because I spent the rest of the show cleaning my underwear and pants.
Re: Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The Xbox Games Showcase 2024
@TheSimulator They showed Gears 6, it's called Gears of War: E-Day