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June2021
Poll How Would You Grade The 'Xbox Games Showcase Extended' Event?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's 'Xbox Games Showcase Extended' event! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live blog page, and we'll also soon provide a full recap of everything that happened - such as interviews and updates - as part of the show. So, all things...
Poll How Would You Grade Xbox & Bethesda's E3 2021 Showcase?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Xbox & Bethesda E3 2021 Showcase! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live blog page, and we'll also soon provide a full recap of all the Xbox related announcements that occurred as part of the show. So, all things considered,...
Poll How Would You Grade Today's Ubisoft Forward E3 2021 Event?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Ubisoft Forward E3 2021 event! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live blog page, and we've also provided a full recap of all the Xbox related announcements that occurred as part of the show. So, all things considered, what grade...
Poll How Would You Grade Today's Summer Game Fest 2021 Event?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Summer Game Fest 2021 'Kickoff Live!' event, which gave us our first look at Elden Ring (arriving next January), along with many other exciting announcements! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live blog page, and we'll also soon...
Poll Would You Like To See The Return Of Snap Mode On Xbox?
Or should it be left firmly in the past?
Remember Snap Mode? This was a feature back in the early Xbox One generation that allowed you to snap an application or TV to the side of your game, so you could play while watching something in the background. It was part of the major push towards TV oriented features when the Xbox One launched in 2013, and...
May2021
Poll Are You Happy With June 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced June 2021's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are Xbox One titles The King's Bird and Shadows: Awakening, along with Xbox 360 (backwards...
Poll What Do You Think Of The New Quick Resume Improvements On Xbox Series X|S?
Happy with the new upgrades?
The May 2021 Xbox update officially rolled out yesterday across the world, and arguably the biggest highlight of the package was a bunch of improvements to Quick Resume on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. In particular, you can now see at-a-glance which games are being saved in a Quick Resume state on your console, so...
April2021
Poll Are You Happy With May 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced May 2021's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are Xbox One titles Armello and Dungeons 3, along with Xbox 360 (backwards compatible) games LEGO...
March2021
Poll Are You Happy With April 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced April 2021's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are Xbox One titles Vikings: Wolves of Midgard and
Poll How Would You Grade March 2021's Xbox Indie Showcase?
Give us your vote
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's very long Xbox Indie Showcase event, which gave us a look at over 100 games from a wide range of developers, including some exclusive reveals and Xbox Game Pass announcements! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full four-hour show over at our live blog...
February2021
Poll Are You Happy With March 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced March 2021's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are Xbox One titles Warface: Breakout and
January2021
Poll How Are You Finding Quick Resume On Xbox Series X|S So Far?
Is it working well for you?
It's hard to believe we're now almost three full months into the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S's lifespans, and one of the most talked about features of the new consoles so far has been their game-switching 'Quick Resume' abilities. However, it's fair to say the feature hasn't reached its full potential yet. We've been...
Poll Are You Happy With February 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
It's a big month for the program
Microsoft has officially announced February 2021's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at five (!) more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are the epic Gears 5, the original Resi
Poll When Was The Last Time You Turned On An Xbox 360?
Do you still play yours, or has it been years?
Not to make you feel old or anything, but we just recently passed the 15th anniversary of the Xbox 360, which first launched in North America all the way back in November 2005, followed by Europe that December. It still feels like yesterday to us, but in reality it's been a long while since we last...
December2020
Feature Year In Review: How Would You Grade Xbox In 2020?
Vote in our many polls!
The New Year has arrived, so it's time to look back on the year that was 2020 - in the world of Xbox, of course! It was a crazy twelve months to say the least, culminating in two console launches, a major acquisition, the arrival of Xbox Cloud Gaming and much, much more... all in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic...
Poll Did You Buy An Xbox In 2020?
And if so, what did you buy?
The end of the year is finally upon us, and while at times it seemed like it wouldn't be possible, Microsoft has managed to unleash not only the Xbox Series X, but also the Xbox Series S on the gaming public in 2020. And even before that, both the Xbox One S and Xbox One X were still selling in good numbers, with the...
Poll Will We See A New Banjo-Kazooie Game In 2021 Or Beyond?
Or will they remain locked away with Gruntilda?
The bird and bear have been absent on Xbox systems for what feels like a lifetime now, with very little mention outside of 2008's Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts. The pair made an appearance again in 2015 as part of Rare Replay, but only to serve as bundling the original Nintendo 64 games into its...
Poll How Many Xbox Games Have You Completed In 2020?
Has it been a busy year for you?
It's been another incredibly jam-packed year in the world of Xbox, with the arrival of two brand-new consoles (and Project xCloud for Android), along with hundreds of games being released both in and outside of Xbox Game Pass. As we look back on the past twelve months, we're interested to know how many games you've...
Poll Are You Happy With January 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced January 2021's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are the dark whimsical tale Little Nightmares, the original Dead Rising, Xbox 360 game
Poll What Are Your Thoughts On The New Xbox Series Controller So Far?
How are you getting on with it?
It's hard to believe, but it's almost been a full, solid month since the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S officially launched back on November 10th. If you were lucky enough to get your hands on one at release, you've hopefully now had a good few weeks to get used to the feel of the new Xbox Series controller. Let's...
November2020
Poll Which Xbox Series X Launch Game Is Your Favourite So Far?
What have you been enjoying the most?
Now that the dust has settled slightly on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch, now seems an appropriate time to look at the past few weeks and the games we've all been playing so far. We've been treated to a fantastic selection of titles, from Assassin's Creed Valhalla to Yakuza: Like a Dragon, along...
Poll Are You Happy With December 2020's Xbox Games With Gold?
Give us your thoughts
Microsoft has officially announced December 2020's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are classic whodunit adventure The Raven Remastered, fast-paced arcade action game Bleed 2, the Xbox 360...
Poll Two Weeks On, Are You Happy With Your Xbox Series X|S?
How do you feel about it so far?
It might not seem like it, but it's already been two full weeks since the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S officially launched back on November 10th, and hopefully by now you've been able to get one if you wanted one. Both systems are still very much in their launch phases, with few games released so far beyond the...
Poll Has Your Xbox Series X|S Shipped Yet?
The long wait is almost over
Are you counting down the days? We're edging ever closer to the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on Tuesday, November 10th, and some people are even starting to receive their consoles early! We've learned of a Reddit user in Montreal, Canada who supposedly already has their hands on the Xbox Series S,...
October2020
Poll Are You Happy With November 2020's Xbox Games With Gold?
Give us your thoughts
Microsoft has officially announced November 2020's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are third person stealth title Aragami: Shadow Edition, multiplayer underwater shooter Swimsanity!,...
September2020
Poll Are You Happy With October 2020's Xbox Games With Gold?
Give us your thoughts
Microsoft has officially announced October 2020's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are killer puzzle title Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut, survival horror Maid of Sker, original Xbox game...
Poll How Would You Grade September's Ubisoft Forward Show?
What did you think?
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Ubisoft Forward show, which gave us a look at various upcoming titles, including the reveals of Immortals: Fenyx Rising, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake and new extreme sports IP Riders Republic! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing...
Poll Which Next-Gen Xbox Are You Currently Planning To Buy?
Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X
Update (Wed 9th Sep, 2020 20:30 BST): With both the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X now officially revealed, we've got a good idea about what to expect from both systems when they release later this year on November 10th. In case you missed it, the Xbox Series X will launch at a price of £449 / $499, while the...
Poll Which Design Do You Prefer, Xbox Series S Or X?
Which is the most appealing to you?
After months of reports, rumours and speculation, the Xbox Series S next-gen console leaked earlier today ahead of being officially announced by Microsoft, set to launch at a very appealing £249/$299 price point. Microsoft has also given us our first official look at the system, which means we can finally take a...
Poll How Are You Getting On With The New Xbox Store?
Have you received it yet?
It's been around a month since Microsoft first began rolling out the brand-new Microsoft Store to Xbox Insiders, and it has since been made available for many more Xbox users in recent weeks. There's no guarantee you'll have received it yet, but if you have, you'll know about it - the new Store sports a fresh design and...
August2020
Poll Do You Think The Xbox Series X Will Get A Mid-Gen Upgrade?
Like the Xbox One S / X?
It sounds strange to say it, but we're literally just a couple of months away from the release of a brand-new generation of consoles, including the Xbox Series X and possibly even the unannounced Xbox Series S. It's an exciting time to be an Xbox fan! With any brand-new system, however, it's often inevitable that it'll get...
Poll Are You Happy With September 2020's Xbox Games With Gold?
Give us your thoughts
Microsoft has officially announced September 2020's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are action-RPG shooter Tom Clancy's The Division, comedy point-and-click adventure The Book of Unwritten...
Poll What Do You Think Of The New Xbox Series X Dashboard?
Are you liking the design?
Microsoft has today unveiled the "New Xbox Experience" - a new, connected ecosystem across devices that "lets you play the way you want to play", launching with the Xbox Series X. As part of this, we were treated to our very first look at the dashboard that will be shipped with the Xbox Series X when it arrives this...
Poll How Important Are Achievements To You In Xbox Games?
Are you a completionist?
A topic we don't talk about too often here at Pure Xbox is Achievements. We all know what they are - rewards that boost your Gamerscore every time you complete certain tasks in games - and the feature has been around ever since Microsoft introduced it with the Xbox 360 in 2005. There appear to be quite a few schools of...
Poll Will You Be Picking Up An Xbox Series X This November?
Or has Halo Infinite's delay put you off?
Microsoft announced today that the Xbox Series X will officially release this November, but also confirmed (alongside 343 Industries) that former launch title Halo Infinite has been delayed until 2021. Of course, the Xbox Series X will feature over 100 optimised games at launch along with thousands of...
July2020
Poll Would You Trade Xbox Games With Gold For Free Multiplayer?
How important are those games to you?
There's been a lot of discussion over the past couple of weeks about whether or not Xbox Live Gold might eventually be phased out, following the news that 12 month subscriptions have been removed from the Microsoft Store. So, let's say it does happen, and the rumours and speculation are correct - what then...
Poll Are You Happy With August 2020's Xbox Games With Gold?
Give us your thoughts
Microsoft announced August 2020's Xbox Games with Gold earlier today, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are sandbox action-RPG Portal Knights, 2018's Override: Mech City Brawl, original Xbox racer MX Unleashed and...
Poll What Are Your Thoughts On Xbox Game Pass After July's Show?
Have you been convinced to sign up / renew?
This week's Xbox Games Showcase featured a very clear running theme - Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft confirmed during the event that every title featured in the main show would be coming to the subscription service (aside from free-to-play titles), which represents over 15 games in all, including Halo Infinite...
Talking Point What Was Your Favourite Part Of July's Xbox Showcase?
Halo Infinite? Fable?
July's Xbox Games Showcase featured a lot of new games coming to both Xbox One and Xbox Series X in the future, including our first look at Halo Infinite gameplay and the reveal of a new Fable. We also got treated to a selection of world premieres as part of the pre-show, featuring the likes of Hello Neighbor 2, Balan...
Poll Has July's Xbox Showcase Changed Your Mind On Xbox Series X?
For better or worse?
Today's Xbox Games Showcase is now officially in the bag, and you can watch the full 4K replay of the show here at Pure Xbox - or check out our roundup of everything that was revealed instead. For those who were able to catch the show live or have already finished watching it, we want to know whether it has changed your mind on...
Poll How Would You Grade July's Xbox Games Showcase?
Give us your vote
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Xbox Games Showcase event, which gave us our first look at Halo Infinite gameplay, the reveal of Fable and much, much more. If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live blog page, and you can also check out our recap of all the reveals...
Poll How Would You Grade July's Ubisoft Forward Show?
What did you think?
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Ubisoft Forward show, which gave us a look at the likes of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion and Far Cry 6. If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live blog page, and you can also check out our recap of all the reveals from...
Poll Which Box Art Do You Prefer, Xbox Series X Or PS5?
Give us your verdict
Sony has just unveiled a first look at PlayStation 5 box art via the PlayStation Blog, while the final Xbox Series X box art appears to have already cropped up at various retailers. You can take a look at both of them in more detail below: So, now that we seemingly have the final box art for both next-gen systems, which do...
Poll How Much Do Spiders Bother You In Games?
Can you handle the creepy crawlies?
I have a confession. I hate playing games with spiders in them. I'm the same with Headcrabs in Half-Life - their creepy-crawly nature has me wincing at the screen while simultaneously trying to obliterate them as quickly as possible. The upcoming survival game Grounded by Obsidian (coming to Xbox Game Preview and...
Poll How Many Xbox Games Have You Bought So Far This Year?
And which have been your favourites?
We're now past the midway point of 2020, and we saw some great games arrive on Xbox One in the first half of the year, including Ori and the Will of the Wisps, DOOM Eternal, Gears Tactics, Minecraft Dungeons and many more. As a result, we thought it'd be a good chance to look back at some of the purchases we've...
June2020
Poll Are You Happy With July 2020's Xbox Games With Gold?
Give us your thoughts
Microsoft announced July 2020's Xbox Games with Gold last week, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are 2019 rally racer WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship, basketball beat 'em up Dunk Lords, Xbox 360 classic Saints...
Poll Would You Eventually Like To See VR On The Xbox Series X?
Any interest?
Back in February, Xbox boss Phil Spencer confirmed in an interview with Gamertag Radio that no plans were in place to bring out a VR headset for the launch of Xbox Series X, explaining that it was "not part of the equation right now." However, he didn't necessarily close the door on virtual reality altogether, suggesting that he hoped...
Poll When Do You Think The Xbox Series X Price Will Be Revealed?
Give us your predictions
Ever since Microsoft first revealed the Xbox Series X back in December 2019 at The Game Awards, there's been a big question on everyone's minds - what will the price be? For now, we're still none the wiser as to how much we'll be handing over this Holiday, and the same can be said for the folks over at Push Square with the...
