@Ricky-Spanish yeah I did't worry about for years but it has even happened to me during OG Xbox days. I lost my account with all my OG Xbox DLC from Halo 2 after I was put in multiple official matchmaking ranked games that were modded games. The people who hacked their consoles got banned and I got banned for reporting them while using against the EULA language, so they reported me for hacking. It was a total loss for everyone from what I was told and there was no way to prove otherwise back then even re-appealing the claim. But this was during ranked Halo 2 games with paid for Xbox Live without my console being modded like the other people did whom were the hosts.
Yes stranger things have happened to people and yes that is before the Xbox 360 where Microsoft learned a lot from online play and didn't have a great service to record situations online like now.
The point stands we could loose access to our logins/game access in the future if we don't have a way to prove ownership in a way that Microsoft deem acceptable at that time.
@Ricky-Spanish We don't own our closed store Xbox digital games, there isn't a conspiracy here. This basically means you don't read the EULA/fine print when you signed up for your Xbox account nor the changes they send via email on EULA.
If you are fine to not understand what you signed up for that's on you when purchasing digital games. There is no other way to dumb this down more. I'm just trying to help people be aware you can own your games, but it's just a waste of time apparently.
I love Kojima games and had a real difficult time getting into Death Stranding without reading how far I need to play to get past the introduction. Still hard to keep going due to lots of walking, it's fun but it's just sooooo much.
It seems this is a merge of MGS5 and DS1, which does cut down on the slow walking dramatically with a much focus on gunplay, story, and stealth. Not sure if it's worth 10/10 but sounds much more approachable for more people to get into vs. DS1.
@Ricky-Spanish I get it and I "buy" digital games but people need to understand you do not own them, you just purchase access to them that's all. Like a glofied long-term GamePass sub per game and as long as people understand that that's all that matters.
The only exception is gog.com where purchasing the games are yours forever as long as you can login to your account and/or back-up the installers. Unfortunately nothing like this exists on consoles for digital (but maybe gog games will work on the next Xbox console?), just physical console games discs/carts. This is why (some) people still love renting physical games.
"Physical games most likely won't exist next gen except with the switch 2!"
Only because most people gave up owning games for faster game access by purchasing more digital games than physical games. If more physical games were sold I'd disagree, but you are correct that is the trajectory we are heading.
The thing about this is that we have learned much from Microsoft announcements in the past. Anyone can officially say anything before an official announcement by Microsoft/Xbox. Then things are different afterwards, but with the wording here it sounds more definitive Xenia team wanted to attempt to inform the public what has been said is not actually true in the past/present.
Though in the future that's another matter entirely. Likely what Jez was given as far as information this time is just factually untrue.
@Ricky-Spanish Gamefly... It's a HUGE reason I even have consoles and most of them. Renting games saves money overall vs buying strictly digital console games. You are effectively throwing money at the wind for an 'entitlement' if "buying" digital console games is the primary way someone plays games.
Only "buying" PC games at a fraction of the cost of a console digital game is a way to save money when only playing digital games (besides GamePass/PS+ service of course).
No wall running is very unfortunate, Black Ops III is one of the better BO games or really any Call of Duty games. A mix of III and 6 would have a great idea especially being a story after II.
Jetpacks is within it's own sub-universe COD with a 'Advance' and 'Infinite', both good but doesn't fit the rest of the 'Black Ops' games.
@Kaloudz I'm older than that and the more chaos the more control I have in Call of Duty games. 'Boots on the ground' movement doesn't really work for a slightly old/modern/modern future sub-universe of Call of Duty like Black Ops. Again not all COD games have to have the same movement feeling but it's established Black Ops games are of the more chaotic.
They are funding/bringing quality games to GamePass yes, also bringing long overdue games to the Xbox ecosystem, and committed to at least one more Microsoft built console yes fairly good but honestly a bit late conformations on the last two.
Otherwise the Xbox Ally and this Xbox Oculus, no waste of time/resources/marketing.
Zero point of this existing besides a conduit to ..streaming GamePass games. This is gonna be worse than the Xbox Ally doesn't play Xbox console games announcement.
This is only going on an assumption it's coming to Xbox via it's "coming to consoles". It was not outright said, so it could come day 1, like Black Myth Wukong, like FF7 Remake, or frankly never. We will have to get official confirmation.
Playing it right now on PS5 Pro, via Gamefly. It's a very janky/jarring/weirdly basic experience. Though it isn't all bad or an unplayable video game and some of the story/dialogue is interesting or just hilariously funny in a dumb way.
I've definitely played worse story based games but with much better gameplay, though the driving in Mindseye isn't that bad. Just don't expect to have a great time nor not to laugh at how simple the gameplay mechanics are.
@JumpingJackson I think it's more split than it's ever been my good friend same age as me would say exactly as you just did. I'd love an OLED but as an older gamer I want a larger screen and a constant fps or VRR to cover up issues.
If we are talking about TVs/monitors sure OLED but they have VRR and battery life isn't a worry but we are talking about a handheld and better battery life is very important.
If Microsoft would guarantee these SSDs will work on future Xbox console even more so just for Series, One, 360, and OG games I think that would show your money isnt thrown to the wind. Just tell us it can be used for legacy games for next generation.
Price is a hard sell vs other consoles SSD but can they be used the future is more of a problem.
As much as I'd like something portable as an option versus Deck or Switch 1/2 I think Microsoft's problem lies in battery life and expectations of being able to use with all features and games up to Series S power portability.
It's probably wise to wait until 2029/2030 and then price, power, battery will be in a much better place. And then you will be able to play GTA6 on the go!
As someone with ~500 Xbox 360/One/Series compatible digital games along with a Switch, a Steam Deck and a PlayStation Portal: absolutely not.
First thing is a ROG Ally is way too bulky, I need something dedicated similar or smaller to a Deck. If it was streaming only it needs to be equal size to a Portal..
The major factors they need to work on in from an Ally model before selling a handheld is its size (it's way to thick), screen size (should be 7.5-8 inches) then battery life (needs at least 5 hours minimum). The Ally is none of those things from a positive standpoint.
Probably only some new IP. If it's exclusive to Xbox it would be on GamePass or something random 3rd party game not there.
Hard to say as currently there isn't anything worth $80 I've seen on any platform. Maybe GTA6 if the gameplay lives up to what we have seen graphically, probably won't as none of R* games have except the Table Tennis game on 360.
Let FromSoft be FromSoft, not every or any other developers have to FULLY COPY their genre in this own way AND their game type of vision with settings, difficulty, etc.
It's been a pretty great 6 months for Microsoft releases. The Outer Worlds 2 will be good same for Ninja Gaiden 4 but see just other small games taking up the time and spotlight.
Best 1st party Xbox game in at least the last few years, maybe all Series generation. Sad to see what happened with the disc releases for Xbox and PlayStation.
Not sure who likes the other 2 and doesn't like this game. I think those people don't like changes nor new game mechanics, they just want the same old same old.
Even with only 25 Series X discs and about 15 digital purchased Series games, I think it's been worth my purchase. Also playing plenty of Xbox and 360 games enhanced really made it worth the original asking price.
I'm pretty irritated as I'd like a copy that lasts.
And since this happened I put my money where my mouth is cancelled the disc and cancelled my early access for the 12th too.
Put a disc out there for a single player only game and it needs fully downloaded. Just like Starfield and Indiana Jones. It's inexcusable and you might as well just not made any physical editions. You suck Microsoft.
Like I get it, they have to make money and they need something to tide Gears fans over until E-Day. Which means it got a soft delay or pushed to another quarter.
Also it's free for GoW Ultimate owners, which makes things easier to understand from the Xbox side. But it's likely not going to be a monumental upgrade and Ultimate has been out for a long time.
The only reason this is a bit exciting is it's coming to another platform and likely will run a bit better on PS5 Pro even. And of course this is as close to free money as Microsoft can get.
We are in full on GamePass Ultimate nonstop game drops. Oblivion remake being real and Doom looking too good to pass up. Converting my Core time to Ultimate will just save me too much money now.
If we get some physical editions with full games on disc(s) I'll consider buying later whatever is found out.
@BacklogBrad having reservations is one thing with a spotty dev but with the way you said it would only make sense from someone that never preorders anything consoles, games, nothing.
ID quality is up there with some of the best with gameplay. Length, pace, bosses, melee/movement systems, music are the only variables here.
It will be one of the most optimized games released also, ID is up there with Sucker Punch, Kojima, and Nintendo EAD. Weird to go after ID of all Microsoft devs.
Standard controller is one for the best controllers this whole generation. The Wrap and the Elite.. I dunno how they left the design stage. And the standard gets DLC the other two don't get...fine with me as only one worth buying here.
The age old problem related to America and Microsoft being an an American country: Extreme violence is acceptable but any sight of too much skin is a red flag.
I think incentivising publishers using it should have been the plan all only if they were moving to win32 apps for Xbox and PC. This is more 'a little too late' as it is a great idea but just very poor execution.
They have been dragging their feet too long and being able to play Xbox console games natively on PC (when every hardware moves to being a PC Windows and it will) is going to be an extreme pain point for customers. Right now it looks like they have no solid plan.
A key (game disc) is one thing that helps resell of course but there is a huge reasons why PS5 and Switch are very popular worldwide: full playable game builds in a sold box (disc/card).
Xbox is almost skipping this exclusively for 1st party and most of third party now too. Most discs are only 50GBs too so that means if Xbox game builds are on disc it's multiple with means disc swapping for installation too.
Xbox brand is on the death knell of physical media, and it sucks.
PC- The First Bersker Khazan demo to finish or until early access is available then continue. XBOX- Maybe finish up Elden Ring SotE too. Ps5- More Death Stranding or nothing. Switch- F-ZERO 99 or nothing.
Besides Doom TDA & NJ4 there is nothing I want announced by Microsoft except in the "Upcoming" area. So basically next generation console territory. No reason for me to have GamePass Ultimate unless we get a continuous investment in brand new indies.
Yep this also @Contimaloris for PlayStation Studios too. Death Stranding 2 is the only thing in the short-term I care about and it will soon be to PC (and maybe Xbox?).
And we are a few weeks away from knowing if Nintendo stockpiled games/IPs for Switch 2 launch or are they gonna be dry on exclusives for the next year or two.
Seamus rarely has been wrong, especially about Xbox brand or hardware and this proves it.
Hopefully they go all in on a wide but decently powerful ARM (CPU) + Nvidia or Intel (GPU) for the next Xbox. Something like this type of future hardware and interesting software features I think that will also translate great to a portable machine like a Switch as well at low end parts/speeds.
The only tricky thing is emulation from x86 to ARM of previous generations. If they go AMD all in APU like now or PS6 I'll just skip unless there is something extremely compelling with software. PlayStation now has a technology (pssr) that they will continue which Xbox doesn't have. Hard times for Xbox leaning too much on GamePass, lack of physical, and borderline no exclusives. I have hundreds of digital and disc Xbox games (300-400) but I need something really compelling to keep buying their new platforms/games next gen.
Fall 2002 me with a PC & PS2 only came to college to find tons of people were playing Halo LAN in dorms. Learned how to use a Duke, started to wipe the floor more than half the matches either 1st or 2nd in FFA games and bought me an Xbox Dec 2002.
Started byying most games on Xbox moving forward (some on PC or PS exclusives) and here we are at the crossroads of the brand 22 years later.
Good for the silly discourse that has been happening over the last 4 years.
But I find it incredibly stupid for the long-term image of the brand not having any game exclusives, besides what came/is from past consoles.
It's almost like that Xbox brand is frozen in time and the new Xbox brand is a "3rd party game making hardware having platform/store for game entitlements" brand. Don't dislike it really but it makes me not interested in their future.
Agreed and agree with most here "the content and pages" are great. The base navigation that's a total other story and could be completely overhauled and gutted.
Perfectly fine as long as you DON'T loose next generation console buyers, lower than expected current generation console buyers and GamePass subs dewindling.
All are pointing towards all are happening on top of that no real exclusives moving forward, also the outlook for disc game releases almost non-existent for Xbox, and they continue to be the worst at being a platform for streaming locally and via cloud vs their competition.
The only positives going for Xbox are good/great games happening and most newer 1st party and some 3rd party with PlayAnywhere. They still have so much to fix.
Expecting Dragon Quest XII since it's logical game coming not released.
I hope it's Ninja Gaiden though as a another reboot in 3D makes the 'moat sense' for a Japanese Xbox game first announced for Xbox. It would be more exciting for more people overall.
@TheGameThrifter this is where I'm at also. Sure they still can make a handheld but why would/should they unless they are just "doing anything and everything" for profits?
I'd bet the R&D for a handheld is still quite costly though.
Since Xbox doesn't make exclusive games anymore they should/better/forced do so by Microsoft to make some profits. Xbox hardware isn't, and GamePass is slowly sliding away from them.
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Re: 15 New Games Quietly Added To Xbox 'Stream Your Own Game' Library
@Ricky-Spanish yeah I did't worry about for years but it has even happened to me during OG Xbox days. I lost my account with all my OG Xbox DLC from Halo 2 after I was put in multiple official matchmaking ranked games that were modded games. The people who hacked their consoles got banned and I got banned for reporting them while using against the EULA language, so they reported me for hacking. It was a total loss for everyone from what I was told and there was no way to prove otherwise back then even re-appealing the claim. But this was during ranked Halo 2 games with paid for Xbox Live without my console being modded like the other people did whom were the hosts.
Yes stranger things have happened to people and yes that is before the Xbox 360 where Microsoft learned a lot from online play and didn't have a great service to record situations online like now.
The point stands we could loose access to our logins/game access in the future if we don't have a way to prove ownership in a way that Microsoft deem acceptable at that time.
Re: 15 New Games Quietly Added To Xbox 'Stream Your Own Game' Library
@Ricky-Spanish We don't own our closed store Xbox digital games, there isn't a conspiracy here. This basically means you don't read the EULA/fine print when you signed up for your Xbox account nor the changes they send via email on EULA.
If you are fine to not understand what you signed up for that's on you when purchasing digital games. There is no other way to dumb this down more. I'm just trying to help people be aware you can own your games, but it's just a waste of time apparently.
Re: Death Stranding 2 Debuts To Impressive Reviews Ahead Of Hopeful Xbox Release
I love Kojima games and had a real difficult time getting into Death Stranding without reading how far I need to play to get past the introduction. Still hard to keep going due to lots of walking, it's fun but it's just sooooo much.
It seems this is a merge of MGS5 and DS1, which does cut down on the slow walking dramatically with a much focus on gunplay, story, and stealth. Not sure if it's worth 10/10 but sounds much more approachable for more people to get into vs. DS1.
Re: 15 New Games Quietly Added To Xbox 'Stream Your Own Game' Library
@Ricky-Spanish I get it and I "buy" digital games but people need to understand you do not own them, you just purchase access to them that's all. Like a glofied long-term GamePass sub per game and as long as people understand that that's all that matters.
The only exception is gog.com where purchasing the games are yours forever as long as you can login to your account and/or back-up the installers. Unfortunately nothing like this exists on consoles for digital (but maybe gog games will work on the next Xbox console?), just physical console games discs/carts. This is why (some) people still love renting physical games.
"Physical games most likely won't exist next gen except with the switch 2!"
Only because most people gave up owning games for faster game access by purchasing more digital games than physical games. If more physical games were sold I'd disagree, but you are correct that is the trajectory we are heading.
Re: Xbox Officially Adds Steam Integration Via New PC App Feature
Looking forward to trying this out to see how it behaves vs GoG vs PlayNite.
Re: 'Xenia' Team Issues Statement In Response To Xbox Backwards Compatibility Rumour
The thing about this is that we have learned much from Microsoft announcements in the past. Anyone can officially say anything before an official announcement by Microsoft/Xbox. Then things are different afterwards, but with the wording here it sounds more definitive Xenia team wanted to attempt to inform the public what has been said is not actually true in the past/present.
Though in the future that's another matter entirely. Likely what Jez was given as far as information this time is just factually untrue.
Re: 15 New Games Quietly Added To Xbox 'Stream Your Own Game' Library
@Ricky-Spanish Gamefly... It's a HUGE reason I even have consoles and most of them. Renting games saves money overall vs buying strictly digital console games. You are effectively throwing money at the wind for an 'entitlement' if "buying" digital console games is the primary way someone plays games.
Only "buying" PC games at a fraction of the cost of a console digital game is a way to save money when only playing digital games (besides GamePass/PS+ service of course).
Re: 15 New Games Quietly Added To Xbox 'Stream Your Own Game' Library
Played Mindseye on PlayStation and didn't think it was as bad as it reviewed. Decent 12-15 hour linear story, worth a rental.
Re: Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 Won't Go Super-Duper Futuristic, Confirms Activision
No wall running is very unfortunate, Black Ops III is one of the better BO games or really any Call of Duty games. A mix of III and 6 would have a great idea especially being a story after II.
Jetpacks is within it's own sub-universe COD with a 'Advance' and 'Infinite', both good but doesn't fit the rest of the 'Black Ops' games.
@Kaloudz I'm older than that and the more chaos the more control I have in Call of Duty games. 'Boots on the ground' movement doesn't really work for a slightly old/modern/modern future sub-universe of Call of Duty like Black Ops. Again not all COD games have to have the same movement feeling but it's established Black Ops games are of the more chaotic.
Re: Talking Point: Have This Month's Announcements Made You Excited About Xbox Again?
They are funding/bringing quality games to GamePass yes, also bringing long overdue games to the Xbox ecosystem, and committed to at least one more Microsoft built console yes fairly good but honestly a bit late conformations on the last two.
Otherwise the Xbox Ally and this Xbox Oculus, no waste of time/resources/marketing.
Re: 'Xbox Edition' Meta Quest VR Headset Leaks Ahead Of Rumoured Release Next Week
Zero point of this existing besides a conduit to ..streaming GamePass games. This is gonna be worse than the Xbox Ally doesn't play Xbox console games announcement.
Re: 'Blood Message' Looks Like Assassin's Creed Meets Tomb Raider, And It's Coming To Xbox
This is only going on an assumption it's coming to Xbox via it's "coming to consoles". It was not outright said, so it could come day 1, like Black Myth Wukong, like FF7 Remake, or frankly never. We will have to get official confirmation.
Re: Hands On: Not Gonna Lie, I'm Enjoying MindsEye On Xbox Right Now
Playing it right now on PS5 Pro, via Gamefly. It's a very janky/jarring/weirdly basic experience. Though it isn't all bad or an unplayable video game and some of the story/dialogue is interesting or just hilariously funny in a dumb way.
I've definitely played worse story based games but with much better gameplay, though the driving in Mindseye isn't that bad. Just don't expect to have a great time nor not to laugh at how simple the gameplay mechanics are.
Re: ASUS Explains Why The ROG Xbox Ally Doesn't Have An OLED Screen
@JumpingJackson I think it's more split than it's ever been my good friend same age as me would say exactly as you just did. I'd love an OLED but as an older gamer I want a larger screen and a constant fps or VRR to cover up issues.
If we are talking about TVs/monitors sure OLED but they have VRR and battery life isn't a worry but we are talking about a handheld and better battery life is very important.
Re: Talking Point: How Much Do You Think The ROG Xbox Ally Will Cost?
$649 for Xbox Ally due to basically being a Steam Deck.
$849 for Xbox Ally X due to its a brand new high end part 24gb ram.
Re: Xbox Quietly Releases New 4TB Expansion Card For Series X|S
If Microsoft would guarantee these SSDs will work on future Xbox console even more so just for Series, One, 360, and OG games I think that would show your money isnt thrown to the wind. Just tell us it can be used for legacy games for next generation.
Price is a hard sell vs other consoles SSD but can they be used the future is more of a problem.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Is Capcom's Next Horror Epic, Launches On Xbox In February 2026
As is with most previews of brand new entries to RE we still don't know who is the main character. Still could be Jill or Leon or Chris or Rose.
We will just have to wait until we see more probably at The Game Awards.
Re: Xbox Has Reportedly 'Sidelined' Plans For A 2027 First-Party Handheld
As much as I'd like something portable as an option versus Deck or Switch 1/2 I think Microsoft's problem lies in battery life and expectations of being able to use with all features and games up to Series S power portability.
It's probably wise to wait until 2029/2030 and then price, power, battery will be in a much better place. And then you will be able to play GTA6 on the go!
Re: Talking Point: Will You Be Buying The 2025 Xbox Handheld From ASUS?
As someone with ~500 Xbox 360/One/Series compatible digital games along with a Switch, a Steam Deck and a PlayStation Portal: absolutely not.
First thing is a ROG Ally is way too bulky, I need something dedicated similar or smaller to a Deck. If it was streaming only it needs to be equal size to a Portal..
The major factors they need to work on in from an Ally model before selling a handheld is its size (it's way to thick), screen size (should be 7.5-8 inches) then battery life (needs at least 5 hours minimum). The Ally is none of those things from a positive standpoint.
Re: Talking Point: What Game Franchises Would You Pay $80 For On Xbox?
Probably only some new IP. If it's exclusive to Xbox it would be on GamePass or something random 3rd party game not there.
Hard to say as currently there isn't anything worth $80 I've seen on any platform. Maybe GTA6 if the gameplay lives up to what we have seen graphically, probably won't as none of R* games have except the Table Tennis game on 360.
Re: Xbox Insiders Can Now Remove Tiles On The Dashboard, And It Looks Weird
If I cannot remove the ads as a paying Ultimate subscriber why bother? The ads are the problem.
Re: Lies Of P's New Difficulty Update Is Causing A Stir On Social Media
Let FromSoft be FromSoft, not every or any other developers have to FULLY COPY their genre in this own way AND their game type of vision with settings, difficulty, etc.
Gamers are just embarrassing often.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Have High Expectations For The Xbox Games Showcase 2025?
It's been a pretty great 6 months for Microsoft releases. The Outer Worlds 2 will be good same for Ninja Gaiden 4 but see just other small games taking up the time and spotlight.
Re: The Best Xbox Soulslike Games NOT Made By FromSoftware
1. Lies of P
2. Blasphemous 2
End of list
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of DOOM: The Dark Ages So Far?
Best 1st party Xbox game in at least the last few years, maybe all Series generation. Sad to see what happened with the disc releases for Xbox and PlayStation.
Not sure who likes the other 2 and doesn't like this game. I think those people don't like changes nor new game mechanics, they just want the same old same old.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Feel You've Had Value For Money With Your Xbox Series X|S?
Even with only 25 Series X discs and about 15 digital purchased Series games, I think it's been worth my purchase.
Also playing plenty of Xbox and 360 games enhanced really made it worth the original asking price.
Re: 'Huge' Number Of People Cancelling DOOM Pre-Orders Over 'Botched Physical Release'
I'm pretty irritated as I'd like a copy that lasts.
And since this happened I put my money where my mouth is cancelled the disc and cancelled my early access for the 12th too.
Put a disc out there for a single player only game and it needs fully downloaded. Just like Starfield and Indiana Jones. It's inexcusable and you might as well just not made any physical editions. You suck Microsoft.
Re: Reaction: Gears Of War: Reloaded Makes Perfect Sense For Microsoft, But Not For Xbox Fans
Like I get it, they have to make money and they need something to tide Gears fans over until E-Day. Which means it got a soft delay or pushed to another quarter.
Also it's free for GoW Ultimate owners, which makes things easier to understand from the Xbox side. But it's likely not going to be a monumental upgrade and Ultimate has been out for a long time.
The only reason this is a bit exciting is it's coming to another platform and likely will run a bit better on PS5 Pro even. And of course this is as close to free money as Microsoft can get.
Re: Bethesda Officially Announces Oblivion Remastered, Full Reveal Coming Tomorrow
We are in full on GamePass Ultimate nonstop game drops. Oblivion remake being real and Doom looking too good to pass up. Converting my Core time to Ultimate will just save me too much money now.
If we get some physical editions with full games on disc(s) I'll consider buying later whatever is found out.
Re: PSA: DOOM: The Dark Ages Has An Early Access Upgrade For Xbox Game Pass Players
@BacklogBrad having reservations is one thing with a spotty dev but with the way you said it would only make sense from someone that never preorders anything consoles, games, nothing.
ID quality is up there with some of the best with gameplay. Length, pace, bosses, melee/movement systems, music are the only variables here.
It will be one of the most optimized games released also, ID is up there with Sucker Punch, Kojima, and Nintendo EAD. Weird to go after ID of all Microsoft devs.
Re: DOOM 'Limited Edition' Xbox Controller Unboxing Teases Easter Egg
Got mine delivered today already. It's easily the best looking custom controller I've seen since the Rise of the Tomb Raider custom 360 controller.
Re: Xbox Announces Limited Edition DOOM Controllers And Series X Wrap
Standard controller is one for the best controllers this whole generation. The Wrap and the Elite.. I dunno how they left the design stage. And the standard gets DLC the other two don't get...fine with me as only one worth buying here.
Re: Xbox Seemingly Blocks Upcoming Release Due To 'Provocative' Content
The age old problem related to America and Microsoft being an an American country: Extreme violence is acceptable but any sight of too much skin is a red flag.
Can't we finally grow up?
Re: Xbox Determined To Expand 'Play Anywhere', Says It Will Help Reach More Players
I think incentivising publishers using it should have been the plan all only if they were moving to win32 apps for Xbox and PC. This is more 'a little too late' as it is a great idea but just very poor execution.
They have been dragging their feet too long and being able to play Xbox console games natively on PC (when every hardware moves to being a PC Windows and it will) is going to be an extreme pain point for customers. Right now it looks like they have no solid plan.
Re: Indiana Jones PS5 Fans Not Happy With Xbox's Physical Media Habits
A key (game disc) is one thing that helps resell of course but there is a huge reasons why PS5 and Switch are very popular worldwide: full playable game builds in a sold box (disc/card).
Xbox is almost skipping this exclusively for 1st party and most of third party now too. Most discs are only 50GBs too so that means if Xbox game builds are on disc it's multiple with means disc swapping for installation too.
Xbox brand is on the death knell of physical media, and it sucks.
Re: Talking Point: Which Steam Games Would You Want To Play On An Xbox Console?
The only obvious ones are God of War and The Last of Us games.
Maybe Sackboy.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 22-23)
PC-
The First Bersker Khazan demo to finish or until early access is available then continue.
XBOX-
Maybe finish up Elden Ring SotE too.
Ps5-
More Death Stranding or nothing.
Switch-
F-ZERO 99 or nothing.
Re: Xbox Fan Shares Updated First-Party Roadmap Following Recent Microsoft Announcements
Besides Doom TDA & NJ4 there is nothing I want announced by Microsoft except in the "Upcoming" area. So basically next generation console territory. No reason for me to have GamePass Ultimate unless we get a continuous investment in brand new indies.
Yep this also @Contimaloris for PlayStation Studios too. Death Stranding 2 is the only thing in the short-term I care about and it will soon be to PC (and maybe Xbox?).
And we are a few weeks away from knowing if Nintendo stockpiled games/IPs for Switch 2 launch or are they gonna be dry on exclusives for the next year or two.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Happy With The Current Xbox UI As It Stands In 2025?
Store is great generally, Search is super fast, "desktop" main place of interaction well, it sucks. It's different than PS and Nintendo just worse.
Re: How Microsoft Managed Xbox Brand 'Is Not My F**king Fault', Says OG Xbox Creator
Seamus rarely has been wrong, especially about Xbox brand or hardware and this proves it.
Hopefully they go all in on a wide but decently powerful ARM (CPU) + Nvidia or Intel (GPU) for the next Xbox. Something like this type of future hardware and interesting software features I think that will also translate great to a portable machine like a Switch as well at low end parts/speeds.
The only tricky thing is emulation from x86 to ARM of previous generations. If they go AMD all in APU like now or PS6 I'll just skip unless there is something extremely compelling with software. PlayStation now has a technology (pssr) that they will continue which Xbox doesn't have. Hard times for Xbox leaning too much on GamePass, lack of physical, and borderline no exclusives. I have hundreds of digital and disc Xbox games (300-400) but I need something really compelling to keep buying their new platforms/games next gen.
Re: Talking Point: When Did You First Get Introduced To The World Of Xbox?
Fall 2002 me with a PC & PS2 only came to college to find tons of people were playing Halo LAN in dorms. Learned how to use a Duke, started to wipe the floor more than half the matches either 1st or 2nd in FFA games and bought me an Xbox Dec 2002.
Started byying most games on Xbox moving forward (some on PC or PS exclusives) and here we are at the crossroads of the brand 22 years later.
Re: Xbox Will Be 'Honest & Transparent' About Platforms In Future Showcases, Says Phil Spencer
Good for the silly discourse that has been happening over the last 4 years.
But I find it incredibly stupid for the long-term image of the brand not having any game exclusives, besides what came/is from past consoles.
It's almost like that Xbox brand is frozen in time and the new Xbox brand is a "3rd party game making hardware having platform/store for game entitlements" brand. Don't dislike it really but it makes me not interested in their future.
Re: Xbox Praised For Putting 'Lots Of Effort' Into Store Curation Compared To Sony & Nintendo
Agreed and agree with most here "the content and pages" are great. The base navigation that's a total other story and could be completely overhauled and gutted.
Re: Xbox Is 'Evolving' Rather Than 'Losing' Its Identity, Says Phil Spencer
Perfectly fine as long as you DON'T loose next generation console buyers, lower than expected current generation console buyers and GamePass subs dewindling.
All are pointing towards all are happening on top of that no real exclusives moving forward, also the outlook for disc game releases almost non-existent for Xbox, and they continue to be the worst at being a platform for streaming locally and via cloud vs their competition.
The only positives going for Xbox are good/great games happening and most newer 1st party and some 3rd party with PlayAnywhere. They still have so much to fix.
Re: Xbox Reveals Ninja Gaiden 4, Coming Day One To Game Pass In Fall 2025
Easily the best game shown and potentially best game this year (if GTA6 slips).
Very glad Microsoft is taking Ninja Gaiden a serious IP still for Xbox in general. The other games looked pretty good as well.
Best showing of games in a show for Xbox in 5+ years.
Re: Five Guesses For The 'Legendary' Surprise At Xbox Developer Direct This Week
Expecting Dragon Quest XII since it's logical game coming not released.
I hope it's Ninja Gaiden though as a another reboot in 3D makes the 'moat sense' for a Japanese Xbox game first announced for Xbox. It would be more exciting for more people overall.
Re: PS5 Pro Surprisingly Loses To Xbox Series X In HDMI Bandwidth Test
I thought this was known, guess not officially via foundational testing.
Re: Talking Point: Will Microsoft Fully Reveal Its Next-Gen Xbox This Year?
Multiple new leaks are no 2026 isn't happening.
Sony is ahead of design and Microsoft hasn't committed to hardware design.
Unless these new leaks are planted by Microsoft to throw everyone off from their true plans of course.
Re: Soapbox: I Hope Xbox Properly Supports Switch 2 When It Launches In 2025
@TheGameThrifter this is where I'm at also. Sure they still can make a handheld but why would/should they unless they are just "doing anything and everything" for profits?
I'd bet the R&D for a handheld is still quite costly though.
Re: Soapbox: I Hope Xbox Properly Supports Switch 2 When It Launches In 2025
Since Xbox doesn't make exclusive games anymore they should/better/forced do so by Microsoft to make some profits. Xbox hardware isn't, and GamePass is slowly sliding away from them.