Interesting that this hasn't been a standard feature since Xbox One at the very least. I worked retail and you have no idea how many people don't know how to pair up their controllers.
@GiveMeMoney That would mean admitting we are paying for multiplayer in the year of Christ 2023. They need to have the games to point at and say "but look! value!"
I would say XGP is a bit better for sure. Sony needs to add more old stuff to the premium to make it really interesting. But Gold vs Plus Essential? Whoa, no competition for Sony. Brilliant offering there.
Nope. I don't believe it. The point in the gameplay reveal where there are timers (20 minutes and so on) is a perfect opportunity for them to add some "timesavers". Remember Avengers? They can ***** off. I'll be waiting and have my eyes on them.
@101Force That's the main point yeah. They either focus on PC to make their games scale well across all kinds of configs or just use the average and cater their game towards that. Easier and definitely cheaper to do the latter.
@Xiovanni You are definitely right. Depends on the devs if they allow the PC users to tweak the settings for their hardware and accommodate both mid-end and the highest end PCs or they'll rather go the route EA went for example with FIFA 22. The thing is, the top PCs have a lot bigger potential than we can see in most AAA games. That's why I suggested that studios don't lead the development with PC.
@blinx01 Games are always getting downgraded on PC because of consoles. No AAA studio truly focuses on PC these days, trust me. They all lead the development with console versions.
Would love to see this on Series S as well. It should be possible with ease but Microsoft may want to keep it XSX exclusive just to make clear that THAT one is the 4K machine. Who knows... Maybe in time.
As someone who owns all of the consoles, I prefer Nintendo exclusives. Sony's offering kind of seems a bit too much focused on third-person story based games and I can only take so many of them... When it comes to racing exclusives though, Microsoft has no competition in my eyes.
For me it's Bioshock, Burnout Paradise and this might be odd, but I have immensely enjoyed Unreal Tournament 3 and Clive Barker's Jericho. Mainly Jericho is what you may call a "deep cut" and definitely not a perfect one. But again, I remember it fondly.
Tbh, I will be happy with pretty much anything. Let's just get the ball rolling again. Microsoft's BC policy was the main reason I bought Xbox One (even though I already had PS4 - later also Switch) and now the Series.
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Re: Pick One: Which Is The Best Bethesda Game Studios RPG?
PC version of Morrowind every day of the week.
Re: Xbox Unveils New Feature That Allows Entirely Remote Controller Pairing
Interesting that this hasn't been a standard feature since Xbox One at the very least. I worked retail and you have no idea how many people don't know how to pair up their controllers.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With May 2023's Xbox Games With Gold?
@GiveMeMoney That would mean admitting we are paying for multiplayer in the year of Christ 2023. They need to have the games to point at and say "but look! value!"
Re: Xbox Fans Spot Another 'Project Keystone' Appearance Thanks To Phil Spencer's Shelf
@StrawberryWave I might be reaching here, but I have a slight suspicion that he works for Microsoft. We'll never know for sure though.
Re: Talking Point: How Often Do You Use Mouse & Keyboard Controls On Xbox?
Awesome feature to have. Use it a lot in COD and Halo. Would LOVE to have the option in Diablo IV too.
Re: Xbox's ActiBlizz Deal Set To Face Further Investigations, Sony Issues Critical Statement
"we appreciate the CMA’s focus on protecting gamers." I cannot help but laugh. They act like OnlyFans simps.
Re: Pick One: What's The Best Racing Series In Xbox History?
Too hard for me as a racing games fan. Split/Second, FlatOut Ultimate Carnage, TDU, PGR... How do I even choose? Going with Forza feels... Basic?
Re: Talking Point: How Would You Compare The New PS Plus To Xbox Game Pass?
I would say XGP is a bit better for sure. Sony needs to add more old stuff to the premium to make it really interesting. But Gold vs Plus Essential? Whoa, no competition for Sony. Brilliant offering there.
Re: Forza Motorsport's Ray Tracing Will Be 'On' During Gameplay, Not Just Replays & Photo Mode
Just a small diss thrown towards Gran Turismo. Love it.
Re: Halo Infinite Nameplate Changed Due To 'Offensive And Hurtful' Term
Bonobo is a great music producer.
Re: Talking Point: What Have You Bought In The Xbox Spring Sale 2022?
Only TimeSplitters 2.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Is Pure Single Player With No Microtransactions
Nope. I don't believe it. The point in the gameplay reveal where there are timers (20 minutes and so on) is a perfect opportunity for them to add some "timesavers". Remember Avengers? They can ***** off. I'll be waiting and have my eyes on them.
Re: Xbox Is Trying To 'Undercut And Dominate' The Games Industry, Argues TV Host
@K1LLEGAL Yes it is! But I played it on Steam.
Re: Dying Light 2 Only Hits 1080p/30FPS On Xbox Series S, No 60FPS Option
@101Force That's the main point yeah. They either focus on PC to make their games scale well across all kinds of configs or just use the average and cater their game towards that. Easier and definitely cheaper to do the latter.
Re: Xbox Is Trying To 'Undercut And Dominate' The Games Industry, Argues TV Host
I will definitely get my business insider information about this topic from a guy on TikTok...
Re: Dying Light 2 Only Hits 1080p/30FPS On Xbox Series S, No 60FPS Option
@101Force Again. It's not the PC, it's the devs.
Re: Dying Light 2 Only Hits 1080p/30FPS On Xbox Series S, No 60FPS Option
@Xiovanni You are definitely right. Depends on the devs if they allow the PC users to tweak the settings for their hardware and accommodate both mid-end and the highest end PCs or they'll rather go the route EA went for example with FIFA 22. The thing is, the top PCs have a lot bigger potential than we can see in most AAA games. That's why I suggested that studios don't lead the development with PC.
Re: Dying Light 2 Only Hits 1080p/30FPS On Xbox Series S, No 60FPS Option
@blinx01 Games are always getting downgraded on PC because of consoles. No AAA studio truly focuses on PC these days, trust me. They all lead the development with console versions.
Re: PlayStation Is Reportedly Creating An Xbox Game Pass Competitor, Set To Arrive Spring 2022
Competition is always welcomed.
Re: Xbox 4K Dashboard: How To Enable The New Feature On Series X
Would love to see this on Series S as well. It should be possible with ease but Microsoft may want to keep it XSX exclusive just to make clear that THAT one is the 4K machine. Who knows... Maybe in time.
Re: Best GTA Xbox Games: Our Picks For The Top Grand Theft Auto Titles
Glad to see GTA IV so high. I don't know what is it about it that makes it my favourite, but it is.
Re: Xbox Exec Admits PlayStation Has Been 'Out In Front' With A 'Certain Kind Of Game'
As someone who owns all of the consoles, I prefer Nintendo exclusives. Sony's offering kind of seems a bit too much focused on third-person story based games and I can only take so many of them... When it comes to racing exclusives though, Microsoft has no competition in my eyes.
Re: PETA Is Campaigning To Have Far Cry 6’s Cockfighting Mini-Game Removed
I honestly couldn't stop laughing looking at the title. What the ***** is even happening anymore...
Re: Brace Yourself, The GTA Trilogy Remaster Could Be Pretty Expensive
Not even surprised. But if they think I am buying it at that price, they are mistaken.
Re: The Best Xbox 360 Games Of All Time
For me it's Bioshock, Burnout Paradise and this might be odd, but I have immensely enjoyed Unreal Tournament 3 and Clive Barker's Jericho. Mainly Jericho is what you may call a "deep cut" and definitely not a perfect one. But again, I remember it fondly.
Re: Rumour: Xbox Could Be Adding New Backwards Compatible Games This November
Tbh, I will be happy with pretty much anything. Let's just get the ball rolling again. Microsoft's BC policy was the main reason I bought Xbox One (even though I already had PS4 - later also Switch) and now the Series.
Re: Battlefield 2042's Digital Edition For Xbox Series X|S Now Includes The 'Cross-Gen Bundle'
Oh God... Please publishers, just do the Smart Delivery thing, ok? This way it's going to get convoluted as hell.