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Halo Infinite would get a new life and to be honest I feel it was a bit underrated on Series XS.

@themightyant from a third party publisher point of view it makes some sense (lot of outlay for the IP) but has led to the death of Xbox console. That might have happened anyway. We don’t know. What I do know is that I sold my XSX (I’m in UK) as I knew it was circling the drain and PS5 was a safer bet for my library. From a PS5 point of view, Microsoft gaming is amazing, from a former Xbox console owner point of view, it’s a bit depressing.
Microsoft Gaming is killing it though. Great games on all the platforms in due course.
There is some push-back on PUSH but the numbers speak for themselves… take out the fanboy and ‘no disc, no buy’ nonsense of the gaming ultras, the casual gamers are lapping up the games… SoT, Forza, Indy… winner.

@dskatter do you wholly own games now though? Virtually all games have multiple large patches and updates and the disc more and more is a licence key.
I understand people like to collect and feel they own but it’s dying out.
Why miss out on good games due to ‘no disc, no buy.’ In a few years you wont have a choice. I’m not saying that is a good thing, I’m saying that will be fact. I’m cool with it. It’s fine. Steam been that way forever.
Even if I had tonnes of PS2 discs say, I’d wouldn’t play them. Times change. I want new games. A few quid to ‘own’ a digital game for at least 10 years is hardly a problem. Just my opinion and I respect yours.

@HonestHick bit simplistic. I’m a PC gamer with a PS5.

@Titntin I warned against the ABK acquisition on this actual site but was booed down.

@Fiendish-Beaver 100%. Game Pass is great value.. too great a value for the consumer…
I’ve often wondered if offering a ‘core’ experience of a select games and maybe bigger releases 6-12 months later would’ve been a good blend of GP rentals and sales.
Offering the volume of AAA day 1 for no extra cost appears insane.

To be fair, I think the article is just highlighting the fact it runs better on Pro and why. I don’t think it’s meant to be a Console War propaganda piece. Just facts for enthusiasts who are interested.

@Scrubchub the ‘no disc, no buy’ comments on every thread on every game at the moment is tedious I agree.
I’m digital only now and don’t think I’m an idiot. I’ve never been a collector though. I wouldn’t not play a game though just because it only came in one format or the other.

@Kaloudz I forgot it was a thing and am not even interested for free.
Sea of Thieves is good though.

This is more PushSquare news than PXB?

Sorry to say it looks terrible. Arguably worse than Concord.

I like the naff story on GRID. Good racer.

I’ve only just got F124 cheap so wouldn’t bother with 25 until 26 is nearly out.

Sports games get stale every year. Surely in the digital age it would make sense to simply update the same game with a patch for a small fee? They want your £70 though for the same game…

This is really nice to hear.

You will be able to pick up the one I sold then

Sounds good thus far.

@Kramlar thank you! It’s genuinely tongue in cheek and glad it’s taken that way! 😂

Store your Xbox games on your PlayStation 😂

Or just download from the store with a click…

@Fiendish-Beaver I think Halo Infinite and Motorsport could really do with thr player boost by going to PS5. It’s all going Day 1 going forward isn’t it.

How are the graphics/optimisation on Series X? I’ve got it on GP PC and whilst my PC is decent, I find it a bit patchy tbh. Not as bad as Forza Motorsport………..
I’m thinking of buying on PS5. Cheers in advance.

@nomither6 ah the classic aggressive internet reply for no reason.

It’s just my opinion and don’t message me again pal.

Not every game needs online multiplayer shoe-horned in.

Some sort of local co-op would be good.

@themightyant this.

@jFug 100%
I would like to see Halo: Infinite next.. That game could do with a breath of new life tbh. Should sell well and populate the servers.

Age of Full Slate

@RadioHedgeFund the sensible thing to do at this point is for MS to pull out of hardware and sell, sell, sell on third party hardware. It’s a gold mine of IP.

Despite the warnings nearly 2 years’ ago, it’s insane to see Forza Horizon 5 on my wish list on PS Store.

I used to have a Series X and sold it to concentrate on PS and PC when it became clear they were pulling out/going full slate. It was a shame but in the UK very few people have Xbox and I didn’t want to pump more money into a dying console.

I have mixed feelings about the whole thing… makes financial sense for MS to go full slate and share all the great games they have and make lots of money. I can however see that long term Xbox fans feel mugged off.

I’ve FH5 on Xbox PC and will double dip on PS5.

I think the future of Microsoft Gaming is secure but Xbox hardware is gone. I think that is OK.

Just my views.

Why isn’t Phil and the people in charge of Xbox delivering this video?

… Oh yeah.

@cburg fans you mean? Consumers. Folk who pay hard earned money. The CEO is the issue here.

Gaming is a business yes, but it’s a passion, an art form. It’s for the players.

‘Number’ of load screens.

@Ryu_Niiyama do you not play/like the Xbox app on PC? I think it’s alright. I play native Xbox/MS games there.

@Phil-Spencer-Gate ‘immature fanbase.’ Wow.

@OldGamer999 they are making nuthin’. Nothing but a load of cash as a publisher.

@antonioacm I’m in the UK, you? Xbox doesn’t really advertise here…
I felt like when the generation started there were adverts for the Series S and X. Since the merger it’s non existent. I warned against the merger and people mocked the CMA but now who is laughing? That merger killed Xbox and created Microsoft Gaming imo.
Console has massively been left behind imo. If they go full slate what is the point of having the console? Just buy PlayStation and/or game on PC with free online play and cloud saves.
Are they really going to build another console? Why? To sell how many?
Xbox gave up on me as a console customer so I gave up on them and sold my X.

@antonioacm fair points. They are literally leaving Xbox console behind though. I was that consumer. They left me behind. They said you don’t need an Xbox to Xbox so I didn’t.

It’s not fake news. Satya has literally just posted they are going full slate and the ads tell you a TV is an Xbox now.

Do I think it’s a good move? Like I posted earlier, yes considering the corner they’ve put themselves in. Are traditional Xbox fans being mugged off? Hell yes.

I respect your opinions though.

@Kilamanjaro 100%. Series X has been a stunner. I only pulled out as I’m in the UK and I wasn’t convinced of the ongoing commitment. I’ve a PS5 for 3rd party games and moved to PC so play ‘Xbox’ there. I’m happy.

I think, for me, playing Xbox/Microsoft on PC with a PlayStation or Switch is a sweet spot. I can see why Xbox console owners are upset… you’ve been left behind/are poor relation in the new strategy…

Long term this is the right move for Microsoft as they were never going to catch up with Sony and Nintendo selling consoles. Did they try enough or did they lose focus and start chasing the merger??? I don’t know.

The Series X is gorgeous and deserved more.

Either way, I will be a Microsoft fan via PC going forward.

Finally it’s ’full slate.’ I’m glad they are being honest about it now.

@Cakefish OK, I see. I can play the first party I want/own on the Xbox app like Forza, Gears, etc. But yes, certain games from my old Series X library don’t play. They are doing more and more titles ‘play anywhere’ though so it’s a long-game.
Being in the UK, and gaming on PC too, selling the Series X and just using the Xbox app, PS5 and Steam makes more sense to me.
But I see your point.

@Cakefish what do you mean?

Weird. I’ve had this version for nearly 9 months I think… must’ve signed up to the insider programme by accident at some point? Always been happy with it and didn’t realise people had a different one!
I’m coming around to the play anywhere thing tbh. I say that from a PC centric view though. Xbox Console in the UK feels dead unfortunately. Fantastic Series X hardware but zero advertising and momentum. Truth is that PlayStation is too entrenched.

@elpardo1984 I’ve got it running perfectly on High settings at 40fps. 100% worth a double dip for the Deck. I thought I’d regret not getting it for Steam too.

@gollumb82 I’ve pulled the trigger. Apparently will run on the Deck too. Microsoft offered me FH4 Ultimatefor £9 or something a few months ago so like £25 total spend on 2 platforms for a masterpiece.

Absolute winner. Incredible game thus far on Xbox Play Anywhere (PC.)

Sad news. Stunning game. Best Forza ever imo. I’ve got the deluxe on Xbox Play Anywhere but it’s £17 on Steam? Worth a double dip as a back up or no point?

@Markatron84 no it is 1896.

@Ricky-Spanish PlayStation did the opposite with £825 all in! Joke.

Wow wasn’t expecting this. This website has been building it up and up and now it’s “You’ve chosen… poorly!”

I really hope it isn’t this bad. Will find out soon.

‘Number’ of copies.

@swedetrap what’s the game like though?

@swedetrap needing to use a third party controller to play an Xbox exclusive game? ‘That’s an Xbox.’ 😂

@luke88 that’s an Xbox 😂