I'm not a huge halo guy but I understand it's importance to many. Trudged through the campaign and thought it was serviceable but this is pretty sad. Shame they're fumbling this so much
Both are fantastic, each has its pros and cons but I'm very happy with the new Plus thus far and it'll only get better. Between the 2 my actually game purchases will probably be reduced to maybe 2 or 3 a year vs dozes which is great for us. Looking forward to seeing both grow and evolve in the future!
Absolutely love FH5, its the #1 reason I have an xbox now and the Hot wheels expansion was def a breath of fresh air, that being said I can understand what you're saying. I hope they go nuts with the next expansion and PGR comes back too, have heard nothing but great things about it!
Not surprising. Both are pretty readily available in stores in my area now. Much moreso the S which is as easy to get as a gallon of milk, but I still occasionally see an X or 2 in stores. Still have yet to see a ps5 on a store shelf at this point
I'd say the opposite, the steam deck shows exactly why we don't because its already been done. Not just with the steam deck, there's dozens of similar devices at various price points already on the market. Having an official Xbox logo on it really isn't going to make all that big of a difference.
Microsoft rewards are fantastic, really wish I had been using them earlier but happy to be now. Never have to pay out of pocket for gamepass and get a gift card here and there also, hope they don't switch it up like other companies did!
@Dezzy70 a discless series X makes perfect sense and I too hope we get one. Would be a nice middle ground option and I for one would seriously consider.
Didn't really bring me back as I only had the One S very briefly, but its been great being a part of the ecosystem with the Series S. Cheap, small console that still plenty powerful, hundreds of gamepass games and a subscription that essentially pays for itself without any out of pocket costs, plus Forza Horizon and its been great so far.
May bump up to the big boy or if the come out with a discless model with Series X guts in the future but I'm content with the S as a secondary console at the moment!
More is of course better but hasn't really been a big deal for us. Really only 2 games stay on there (FH5 and MLB 22) everything else is in and out for the most part. Plus cloud streaming works pretty flawlessly for us so thankfully we wont have to spring for any expansion anytime soon!
Awesome will give a redownload to check it out for a few hours. They do some crappy things here and there but very few support their games long term like Ubisoft!
Seems fine. With the ssd's the loading between flying and being on the surface should be minimal anyways. No busy work landing and more exploration time sounds good to me!
It's a great selection and it's wild to think with both of these services, for basically what amounts to a dollar a day you have access to almost 1000 games at any given time. Going to be a very very long time before I actually purchase another game!
Yeah the production and pacing of the show was definitely top notch, one of the best we've seen in a while. Though 80%+ of what was shown didn't really move me, I appreciate how they presented it yesterday.
C. Nothing overall too mind blowing, both Forza segments were by far the highlights for me. Starfield looks ok but not as revolutionary as I was expecting.
Def, the best showcase form this year (albeit a low bar) but a shocking lack of suprises
D and that's generous. Not a fan of space horror of anime art style so most shown onstantly wasn't for me. TMNT was the best thing shown and that was already a known commodity. Hopefully the MS show is exciting cause that was pretty awful.
The music, environment, and character don't fit together at all. This continues to look like a subpar fan mod of sorts and I'm surprised they keep showing it off to be honest. They listened to feedback about the Sonic movie, perhaps they will with this one as well. Definitely don't see this coming in 2022.
Sonic is such a fascinating franchise. Has any other property been so mired in mediocrity for decades and still garner so much excitement?! This doesn't look terrible but honestly looks like a Sonic/random open world game mod on PC.
If anyone wants to make some quick/easy cash in the US, you can get up to $15.40 trade credit or $12.32 cash at gamestop for either the Xbox or PS4 version. Not every store is cool with trading multiple copies of a single game soo YMMV. Going to give it a go later today!
Seriously considering getting one of these to have a portable xbox/playstation. Streaming works fine but requires more steps than I usually want to take unfortunately. Hoping they can keep up with supply towards the end of the year.
@Would_you_kindly you must not be too familiar with Destiny as there is a very clear a distinct difference between the campaign/PVE and the crucible/PVP and there a separate teams that work on each at Bungie.
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Re: Hardware Review: GameSir X2 Pro - A Really Impressive Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller
I have one of their older models and it works great, didn't know they made an Xbox focused one! Ordering now, thanks for the review!!
Re: Halo Infinite Local Campaign Co-Op Has Been Cancelled
I'm not a huge halo guy but I understand it's importance to many. Trudged through the campaign and thought it was serviceable but this is pretty sad. Shame they're fumbling this so much
Re: Two EA Racers Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Ultimate In October
@NEStalgia Codemasters bought Slightly Mad Studios who made the Project Cars games a few years ago.
Re: Two EA Racers Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Ultimate In October
Both great games, definitely worth a go for rally fans!
@themightyant still very easy to get codes for FH3 Hot Wheels DLC
Re: Talking Point: How Would You Compare The New PS Plus To Xbox Game Pass?
Both are fantastic, each has its pros and cons but I'm very happy with the new Plus thus far and it'll only get better. Between the 2 my actually game purchases will probably be reduced to maybe 2 or 3 a year vs dozes which is great for us. Looking forward to seeing both grow and evolve in the future!
Re: Xbox Game Pass 'Family Plan' Begins Public Testing
Perfect, been waiting for this! Hopefully the price bump isn't too steep.
Re: Soapbox: Forza Horizon Is Spinning Its Wheels, So Let's Bring Back The Best Racer On Xbox
Absolutely love FH5, its the #1 reason I have an xbox now and the Hot wheels expansion was def a breath of fresh air, that being said I can understand what you're saying. I hope they go nuts with the next expansion and PGR comes back too, have heard nothing but great things about it!
Re: Talking Point: How Often Do You Use Your Xbox To Watch TV In 2022?
Never, Google TV apps are a lot better from my experience
Re: Xbox Series X And S Have Been Next-Gen 'Market Leaders' In The US
Not surprising. Both are pretty readily available in stores in my area now. Much moreso the S which is as easy to get as a gallon of milk, but I still occasionally see an X or 2 in stores. Still have yet to see a ps5 on a store shelf at this point
Re: Xbox's Phil Spencer Admits The Game He Wants To Play Next Is On PlayStation
A man of fine taste, my most anticipated as well! Great to see positive reactions as opposed to silly tribalism.
Re: OG Xbox On Steam Deck Shows Why We Need A Dedicated Xbox Handheld
I'd say the opposite, the steam deck shows exactly why we don't because its already been done. Not just with the steam deck, there's dozens of similar devices at various price points already on the market. Having an official Xbox logo on it really isn't going to make all that big of a difference.
Re: Feature: Microsoft Rewards Is So Good, It Paid For Me To See The Red Hot Chili Peppers
Microsoft rewards are fantastic, really wish I had been using them earlier but happy to be now. Never have to pay out of pocket for gamepass and get a gift card here and there also, hope they don't switch it up like other companies did!
Re: These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 19-29)
Watch Dogs 2 is a great addition. Definitely not without its flaws but I had a blast playing it, much better than the first.
Re: Here's Your First Look At The Map In Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels
Looks glorious! Can't wait to dive back in!
Re: Microsoft Store Offering Refurbished Xbox Series X Consoles At A Reduced Price
@Dezzy70 a discless series X makes perfect sense and I too hope we get one. Would be a nice middle ground option and I for one would seriously consider.
Re: Talking Point: Did The Series X|S Bring You Back To Xbox? If So, How Come?
Didn't really bring me back as I only had the One S very briefly, but its been great being a part of the ecosystem with the Series S. Cheap, small console that still plenty powerful, hundreds of gamepass games and a subscription that essentially pays for itself without any out of pocket costs, plus Forza Horizon and its been great so far.
May bump up to the big boy or if the come out with a discless model with Series X guts in the future but I'm content with the S as a secondary console at the moment!
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Series S Owners, How's Your Storage Looking In 2022?
More is of course better but hasn't really been a big deal for us. Really only 2 games stay on there (FH5 and MLB 22) everything else is in and out for the most part. Plus cloud streaming works pretty flawlessly for us so thankfully we wont have to spring for any expansion anytime soon!
Re: The Crew 2 Is Getting 60FPS Support On Xbox Series X|S
Awesome will give a redownload to check it out for a few hours. They do some crappy things here and there but very few support their games long term like Ubisoft!
Re: Bethesda Confirms You Can't Manually Land On Planets In Starfield
Seems fine. With the ssd's the loading between flying and being on the surface should be minimal anyways. No busy work landing and more exploration time sounds good to me!
Re: Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels DLC Is Packed With 4 'New Biomes' & Over 200KM Of Track
One of the best announcements at the showcase, really looking forward to getting back in when this drops!
Re: PlayStation's Xbox Game Pass Competitor Goes Live Today In The US
It's a great selection and it's wild to think with both of these services, for basically what amounts to a dollar a day you have access to almost 1000 games at any given time. Going to be a very very long time before I actually purchase another game!
Re: Reaction: Credit Where Credit's Due, We Got Plenty Of Gameplay At The Xbox Showcase
Yeah the production and pacing of the show was definitely top notch, one of the best we've seen in a while. Though 80%+ of what was shown didn't really move me, I appreciate how they presented it yesterday.
Re: Xbox's Sarah Bond Shares Emotional Moment At FanFest Yesterday
Great moment indeed, Xbox has some awesome people in charge!
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Xbox Games Showcase 2022?
C. Nothing overall too mind blowing, both Forza segments were by far the highlights for me. Starfield looks ok but not as revolutionary as I was expecting.
Def, the best showcase form this year (albeit a low bar) but a shocking lack of suprises
Re: Roundup: Here's What Was Revealed At The IGN Expo Summer 2022
Much more appealing than that debacle yesterday for sure! Some of these look great!!
Re: Four Games Announced For Xbox Game Pass At Summer Game Fest 2022
Just ordered another controller for some local turtle co-op action, can't wait!
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Summer Game Fest 2022 Showcase?
D and that's generous. Not a fan of space horror of anime art style so most shown onstantly wasn't for me. TMNT was the best thing shown and that was already a known commodity. Hopefully the MS show is exciting cause that was pretty awful.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Is Coming To Smart TVs, Starting With Samsung
This is great, though I doubt I will ever buy another Samsung TV, hopefully it gets expanded to other brands in the next year!
Re: Sonic Frontiers: The First Hands-On Impressions Have Arrived
The music, environment, and character don't fit together at all. This continues to look like a subpar fan mod of sorts and I'm surprised they keep showing it off to be honest. They listened to feedback about the Sonic movie, perhaps they will with this one as well. Definitely don't see this coming in 2022.
Re: Soapbox: Chorus Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass, And You Should Absolutely Play It
ITs a terrific game, hope you guys enjoy it!!
Re: Street Fighter 6 Punches Its Way To Xbox Series X|S In 2023
Glad Xbox players will get a chance to play, looks awesome!
Re: Video: Here's Seven Full Minutes Of Sonic Frontiers Gameplay
Sonic is such a fascinating franchise. Has any other property been so mired in mediocrity for decades and still garner so much excitement?! This doesn't look terrible but honestly looks like a Sonic/random open world game mod on PC.
Re: Xbox Design Lab Is Working On Something Exciting, Apparently
Symmetrical sticks please, I'd buy 3 instantly!
Though seriously I hope its custom consoles or elite controllers
Re: Xbox Throws Major Shade At Claims Of 'Game Pass Burnout'
The world would be a damn utopia if we all collectively ignored that dumpster fire site. Really is a shame how far they've fallen
Re: God Of War Creator Slams Xbox Boss's Response To Bethesda Delays
Stop giving clowns attention they crave smh :/
Re: Major Xbox Outage Leads To Confusion And Frustration Over 'Offline' Games
Had issues Friday but Saturday/Sunday were fine, had no issues playing Forza/Dead Cells/MLB. Glad the got whatever issues fixed though!
Re: Bugsnax Jumps From PlayStation To Xbox Game Pass Later This April
Game was shockingly dark at times lol, hope you guys enjoy it!
Re: Rogue Legacy 2 Arrives As An Xbox Console Exclusive This Month
First one was a banger, hopefully this hits Gamepass too!
Re: Deals: Cyberpunk 2077 Down To Just $5 In The US For Xbox One, Series X
If anyone wants to make some quick/easy cash in the US, you can get up to $15.40 trade credit or $12.32 cash at gamestop for either the Xbox or PS4 version. Not every store is cool with trading multiple copies of a single game soo YMMV. Going to give it a go later today!
Re: Xbox Announces New Cloud Gaming Initiative
Great news! Fortunate enough to live in a place where cloud gaming works almost flawlessly at this point. Excited to see what comes of this!
Re: Microsoft And Valve Officially Bring Xbox Cloud Gaming To Steam Deck
@MaccaMUFC yes its possible. Valve is releasing an official dock for it eventually but any $30 USB-C hub from Amazon can get the same result.
Probably won't be able to acquire one until the end of the year but man I can't wait to get one of these!
Re: Talking Point: How Many Games Have You Bought In 2022 So Far?
0 on the Xbox technically. For us l, really no point in purchasing anything with Gamepass being a thing, just doesn't make sense to.
On all systems only 4 thus far in 2022.
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade March's Xbox Indie Showcase?
C, and that's pretty generous. Definitely didn't need to be as long as it was and not any real stand outs for me.
Re: Review: Tunic - This Zelda-Esque Adventure Was Worth The Wait
Downloading now, sounds fantastic!
Re: Perfect Dark Developer The Initiative Is Reportedly Struggling With Staff
Hope they can right the ship, I know many are very excited for this project!
Re: Xbox Game Studios Titles Officially Arrive On Steam Deck
@jarvismp makes sense. Not at all a deal breaker for me as I doubt it would leave my house but thanks for the info!
Re: Xbox Game Studios Titles Officially Arrive On Steam Deck
Seriously considering getting one of these to have a portable xbox/playstation. Streaming works fine but requires more steps than I usually want to take unfortunately. Hoping they can keep up with supply towards the end of the year.
Re: Forza Motorsport Will Be A Big Focus For Xbox in 2022, It's Claimed
Fantastic news! Racing fans eatin good lately, can wait to see more of this beast!
Re: Halo Infinite Dev Provides Update On Co-Op And Forge Release
@Would_you_kindly you must not be too familiar with Destiny as there is a very clear a distinct difference between the campaign/PVE and the crucible/PVP and there a separate teams that work on each at Bungie.
Re: Forza Motorsport 7 Is Already Being Compared To Gran Turismo 7
Both are GREAT, no point in this besides fanboy baiting