Currently working my way through the thrilling "anything that slightly rhymes with Jump" series at the moment so hopefully this doesn't put an end to that
@Krzzystuff yes, although you will likely have to make sure the device is registered as your "main PC" and you'll have to verify this by going online once a month to keep the access to game pass games
I think you're looking at a minimum of £500 for the "standard", with the X being around £800 if not more
These prices are OK for what they are, but still out of my price range
Although as much as I'm intrigued by the sounds of them (mainly the X in particular tbf), I'm not sure if get one even if it was say £500. It's still a lot of money for a quite specific device
I finished Cocoon the other day. So now I'm moving onto Quantum Break.
It runs a bit choppy on my Series S, so I'm thinking to maybe try and set it up on PC but I've heard it's not too great there either. Enjoying the game so far though. It's classic Remedy and a bit of a throwback
Lies of P was great and easily one of my favourite games of the last 5 years. So I'm happy to trust the developers if they want to go in this direction, but personally I don't feel difficulty modes are worth it
It's not gatekeeping, I just prefer when games are made a specific way and balanced to match the intention
It's a cool idea, and I'm sure there will be some that find this addition useful. But for me these games have been easily accessible for a long time now and I just have 0 interest in ever really trying any of them
Kind of. I do always quite like a big games showcase and I'm glad Xbox are continuing with this given that the others have changed their approach
I've been back in the xbox ecosystem so to speak for the past few weeks after picking up game pass again (there were a bunch of recent ish games I wanted to try so for the price it's absolutely worth it, at least short term)
@Markatron84 yeah I was gonna say there were plenty of trash games based on well known characters, shows, movies etc back then. Always has been and always will be
I was a Stadia "founder" and yet even I could see this thing was doomed from the start. Honestly don't know what Phil Harrison and co were thinking with a lot of their decisions here.
Aside from the terrible marketing, wasting money on the likes of Red Dead, and many other things.. Stadia actually worked alright.
But when even Google themselves couldn't be bothered to support the thing (even at the start!) you just knew it wasn't gonna last too long.
I'm still sceptical that "delaying" games isn't just a marketing tactic at this point.
While there's initial frustration and disappointment at a game being pushed back, it only gives the public more awareness and anticipation of that game when it finally does release.
21 months to port an 8 year old game that fans of the series didn't even want? Surely they could've just done an Xbox One X or Series X/S patch like so many other developers have done.
The GTA series is probably my favourite in all of gaming but it's so sad how quickly Rockstar has fallen off since the release of RDR 2.
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Re: Mario Kart World Has A Ridiculous New Rip-Off On The Xbox Store
"Now, to give the developer credit here, the actual game itself doesn't look very reminiscent of Mario Kart at all"
lol
Re: Poll: Will You Be Buying Black Myth: Wukong On Xbox Next Week?
Played on PS5 last year and found it to be pretty great game
Re: Xbox Clamps Down On 'Bundle Spam', Says Developers Are Manipulating The Microsoft Store
Currently working my way through the thrilling "anything that slightly rhymes with Jump" series at the moment so hopefully this doesn't put an end to that
Re: Rumour: It Looks Like Ubisoft Is Making A 'Dark, Absurd' Far Cry TV Show
Yeah I can definitely see how this could work
The new Twisted Metal show is absurd and I love it. Some kind of similar vibe for a Far Cry-based show would be awesome. Lots of potential
I wonder if they could get "Nacho" back to do Vaas again as well?
Re: Who Needs GTA 6?! Bus Simulator 27 Has Just Been Announced For Xbox Series X|S
@Markatron84 haha
Re: Death Stranding 2 Debuts To Impressive Reviews Ahead Of Hopeful Xbox Release
See you in 2030 guys!
Re: Four Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In July 2025 So Far
I am excited for Wuchang and Tony Hawk will be a reliable side game as well. It's a great month already with those 2 alone for me
Re: ROG Xbox Ally Handheld: Release Date, Price, Features & Everything We Know So Far
@Krzzystuff yes, although you will likely have to make sure the device is registered as your "main PC" and you'll have to verify this by going online once a month to keep the access to game pass games
Re: What Games Can You Play On The ROG Xbox Ally Handheld?
I guess I'm a nerd and in the space so am aware if this but find it weird how people can't understand what this is
I think maybe the whole "this is an xbox" marketing is throwing some off taking it too literally
Re: Poll: What Were Your Top 5 Reveals At The Xbox Games Showcase 2025?
I think Clockwork Revolution was the clear standout. Looked the most "next gen" of all the teases.
Shout out to Keeper, Plague Tale and Super Meat Boy 3D though
When you see all the announcements listed like this it really was a pretty killer show overall
Re: Talking Point: How Much Do You Think The ROG Xbox Ally Will Cost?
I think you're looking at a minimum of £500 for the "standard", with the X being around £800 if not more
These prices are OK for what they are, but still out of my price range
Although as much as I'm intrigued by the sounds of them (mainly the X in particular tbf), I'm not sure if get one even if it was say £500. It's still a lot of money for a quite specific device
Re: Clockwork Revolution Debuts First-Person RPG Gameplay Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Release
Looks great but will be interested to see how/when it releases
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Summer Game Fest 2025 Showcase?
I liked it. There was quite a bit for me there personally and felt they didn't hang on any particular game for too long as well
I give it a solid B
Re: Some Classic Xbox Games Are Discounted By 90-95% This Weekend
Unless you're really dehydrated I guess..
Re: Some Classic Xbox Games Are Discounted By 90-95% This Weekend
I'm sure a lot will have played by now but Limbo and Inside for the price of a bottle of water is ridiculous value
Re: Xbox Is Streaming Its 2025 Showcase In More Locations Than Ever
Looking forward to it. Glad they're doing a proper 4K 60 stream as well
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 24-25)
I finished Cocoon the other day. So now I'm moving onto Quantum Break.
It runs a bit choppy on my Series S, so I'm thinking to maybe try and set it up on PC but I've heard it's not too great there either. Enjoying the game so far though. It's classic Remedy and a bit of a throwback
Re: Lies Of P's New Difficulty Update Is Causing A Stir On Social Media
Lies of P was great and easily one of my favourite games of the last 5 years. So I'm happy to trust the developers if they want to go in this direction, but personally I don't feel difficulty modes are worth it
It's not gatekeeping, I just prefer when games are made a specific way and balanced to match the intention
Re: Xbox Is Making Loads Of Old First-Party Titles Cloud Gaming Compatible This Week
Good timing as I've been looking to try Quantum Break recently so being able to stream this is a big help
Re: Xbox Announces 'Retro Classics' For Game Pass, 50+ Activision Titles Included
It's a cool idea, and I'm sure there will be some that find this addition useful. But for me these games have been easily accessible for a long time now and I just have 0 interest in ever really trying any of them
Re: Talking Point: Do You Have High Expectations For The Xbox Games Showcase 2025?
Kind of. I do always quite like a big games showcase and I'm glad Xbox are continuing with this given that the others have changed their approach
I've been back in the xbox ecosystem so to speak for the past few weeks after picking up game pass again (there were a bunch of recent ish games I wanted to try so for the price it's absolutely worth it, at least short term)
Interested to see what's coming up for sure
Re: Mafia: The Old Country First Gameplay Revealed Ahead Of August Release On Xbox
Looks great. I'm aware it likely will have flaws as the others have had but I'm still excited for this
Re: Microsoft Announces 25+ Titles For The Xbox 'Stream Your Own Game' Service
It's a nice idea but yeah this list is a bittttt meh
Re: Five Ways The Switch 2 Reveal Has Been A Huge Win For Xbox
Great. I'll play the new Mario Kart on xbox game pass then..
Re: Croc's Upcoming Remaster Is Getting A Physical Version, But Not On Xbox
@Balaam_ for real. A major reason I come here and to PS is for the humourous subtitles
Re: Review: The Patrick Star Game (Xbox) - SpongeBob's Best Character Deserved Better
@Markatron84 yeah I was gonna say there were plenty of trash games based on well known characters, shows, movies etc back then. Always has been and always will be
Re: The Crew 2 Is Discounted By A Ridiculous 98% On Xbox Right Now
That's crazy 😂
Thanks for the heads up, I might dip into my savings for this
Re: Google Stadia Is Shutting Down, Which Is Good News For Xbox
I was a Stadia "founder" and yet even I could see this thing was doomed from the start. Honestly don't know what Phil Harrison and co were thinking with a lot of their decisions here.
Aside from the terrible marketing, wasting money on the likes of Red Dead, and many other things.. Stadia actually worked alright.
But when even Google themselves couldn't be bothered to support the thing (even at the start!) you just knew it wasn't gonna last too long.
Re: Surprise! Sonic '06 Has Been Relisted On The Xbox 360 Marketplace
and what a game! 😍
Re: Xbox's Phil Spencer Issues Statement In Response To Starfield And Redfall Delays
I'm still sceptical that "delaying" games isn't just a marketing tactic at this point.
While there's initial frustration and disappointment at a game being pushed back, it only gives the public more awareness and anticipation of that game when it finally does release.
Re: Random: There's A Hilariously Bad Mario Game On The Xbox Store
Super Mario Run 2
Re: Xbox Exec Uses PlayStation News To Hype Up The 'Value' Of Game Pass
Game Pass is great but this is such a tired debate.
Xbox Game Pass doesn't offer PlayStation games day 1 (or at all..) either so it just sounds a silly comparison.
Re: Xbox Is Giving You The Ability To Remap The Controller's Share Button
I also don't really take screenshots so or use the button currently so being able to change this will be great.
Re: Pick One: Which Of These February Xbox Releases Are You Most Excited For?
Horizuhhhh.. Elden Ring!
Re: These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (January 20-31)
Oooooh Death's Door is a good 'un!
Re: Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays From The Pure Xbox Team
Cheers all and thanks for all the hard work keeping this site going with great content throughout the year.
It's been a good year for Xbox and a great year for PureXbox. Cheers x
Re: Xbox Cloud Gaming Launches On Consoles Today, Includes Next-Gen Games On Xbox One
Brilliant. Being able to check out any Game Pass game in seconds without worrying about a download is an absolute game changer.
Re: Ten Of The Best Backwards Compatible Games From Xbox's 20th Anniversary Celebration
It's not just years of waiting for Max Payne 3, it's almost a decade!
In a generation of remasters, remakes and enhanced editions, it's crazy that Rockstar never bothered to do anything with MP3.
Re: These Ten Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (November 16-30)
This is the best month of Game Pass. Ever.
Re: Max Payne 3 Is The Latest Game Rumoured For Xbox Backwards Compatibility
Well it's about time!
Re: These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (November 2-11)
Damnnnnnn now that's a line up!
Re: Roundup: Here's What's Coming To Xbox In November 2021
Forza, Football Manager and San Andreas all coming to Game Pass is pretty massive for me
Re: Brace Yourself, The GTA Trilogy Remaster Could Be Pretty Expensive
Hopefully this is good news in terms of how much effort they put into this. Hopefully.
Re: It's Official, The GTA Remastered Trilogy Launches This Year
I absolutely adore these games, but I'm sceptical as hell on this until we actually see something.
Re: Sky TV Has Partnered With Microsoft To Resurrect The Xbox Kinect
...does anybody actually want this? Feels very gimmicky.
Sky are in a tricky situation at the moment with internet streaming services taking more and more of their products' appeal away all the time
Re: Xbox 20th Anniversary Special Edition Controller Arrives This November
Goddamnit! Xbox trying to seduce me with their sexy special edition controllers. Again!
I've already got nearly a dozen of the things and yet I really want this as well. It's beautiful.
Re: Xbox Cloud Gaming For Console Is Now Rolling Out To Insiders
Awesome. Makes it easy to try some of those game pass games that we're not quite sure about without having to wait for a download or worry about space
Re: Unsurprisingly, Grand Theft Auto V Fans Aren't Happy With The Upcoming Next-Gen Version
@DonkeyKongBigBoy "quick"
Re: Unsurprisingly, Grand Theft Auto V Fans Aren't Happy With The Upcoming Next-Gen Version
It's a pretty pathetic situation tbh.
21 months to port an 8 year old game that fans of the series didn't even want? Surely they could've just done an Xbox One X or Series X/S patch like so many other developers have done.
The GTA series is probably my favourite in all of gaming but it's so sad how quickly Rockstar has fallen off since the release of RDR 2.
Re: Grand Theft Auto V On Next-Gen Is Looking Exactly The Same, Delayed Until 2022
Such a shame how quickly Rockstar have fallen