I always keep my wireless controller plugged in with a very long cable on PC. So I don't mind using wired controllers. As long as the cable is long enough.
Xbox live was a bad idea from the start. I remember when playing online on consoles were free. Now it's better to play on PC as you don't have to pay monthly for anything.
I assumed it was a multiplayer only game. Didn't realize it had single player too. So I don't get why it needs to be always online. Like if it's to upload save to the cloud, couldn't it just connect to the internet only during save and upload to the cloud then? Or when loading a save, it could just download from the cloud. That shouldn't require you to always be online.
@Moonglow I had game pass ultimate as a reward goal on my phone app. But when I last checked, that goal was left empty. When I went to select a goal, only game pass PC was available for purchase with reward points. Ultimate is no longer there and no console version. Tho I only checked the rewards using the phone app and not directly on xbox. I'll check the rewards on xbox next time I'm on it tho.
@NEStalgia yeah, but just coz its not popular doesn't mean it's not good . Always had a sony phone since Sony Ericsson. I've had an iPhone and I've tried Samsung, didn't like either of those. Sony Xperia is the one for me.
I've never had a xbox before. So nothing xbox related. I have a xbox now and I rarely use it. I do remember skipping college a few times every time I got a new game. Can't remember what games they were tho. And I can't do that at work , otherwise I won't get paid lol.
@HonestHick yeah it was just PS3 and PC. And yeah I noticed after the PS4 was out, they weren't into crossplay anymore. If they were, maybe every game would have supported cross play by now.
@HonestHick I remember back in the PS3 gen, it was Sony that tried to do crossplay, but xbox did not. Or so I believe that's how it went. That's why I think ff14 didn't make it to xbox. PS3 and PC supported crossplatform play. And I think a few other games did it too, but can't remember. But now, I don't know why, sony have gone against it.
I've enjoyed on last gen console during the first few years of online. But got bored of it now. I've only played the main story mode on PS3. Maybe I should give the main story mode a go on the series x version.
@Krysus there's a Reddit page where you can share your thoughts and feedback that might be seen by the Microsoft team. I think its called xbox insider. But a lot of requests have been ignored, so I'm not sure if they are actually reading these feedbacks.
@somnambulance oh ok. Back when I used ps, they weren't that slow to respond, but that was 3+ years ago. For me, I've only had bad experiences when trying to get a hold of xbox customer support. It's always bots. Never human. In the end, I never got my issue resolved.
Well I'm glad ms didn't buy sega, as I like sega for Yakuza and Atlus. Xbox should buy much smaller Japanese studios and build them up to be big, making JRPGs and all that. I'll be happy that xbox and sega had a partnership, but I would be disappointed if they were bought. I don't really trust Microsoft with them, scared they might ruin the games I like. And I also prefer that they stay multiplatform.
Cute. Also how do you change faceplates? Do you have to take the controller apart? I don't think I could do that as I'm not good at putting it back the way it's supposed to be.
@somnambulance sony customer service isn't bad from my experience to compare them to. I've not contacted Sony in years so might be different now, but when I did contact Sony for help, they were easy to get a hold of and I've always had my issues resolved.
I played the beta. I didn't like it. Maybe I was just rubbish. But I didn't like how the opposing team can just camp at your goal and block you from transferring your points.
@NEStalgia in the UK the PS5 is 479. And it says here, xbox will be 479. So they're the same price now. Not sure about other regions. But it's the same in UK.
If Microsoft doesn't buy Activision, then wouldn't another company buy Activision, maybe even a worse company than Microsoft? So I think it's better to let Microsoft have it than anyone else.
And the only 2 games that caught my interest, Fate/Samurai Remnant and Dragon Quest Monsters 3, aren't mentioned here. Sad news. I guess I'll have to get it on switch or pc.
@Banjo- I liked the store for PS4 and I also liked that you can use your phone app to browse games and buy from there. Xbox doesn't have that, or didn't have that when I last checked. So the ps phone app store was much more convenient and still is now. I don't have a PS5, so I don't know how good or bad that is. I have a xbox series x, and I didn't like the store when I last went through it, thought it was kinda difficult to find the type of games I was looking for.
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Re: Arkane Austin Seemingly Returning To Single-Player Project Following Release Of Redfall
If it's melee based action rpg, I might be interested.
Re: Talking Point: After Almost Four Years, We're Starting To Miss Gears
If they just started recently, what have coalition been up to since gears 5 launched?
Re: Say Hello To The 'World’s First Xbox Controller With Hall Effect Sticks'
I always keep my wireless controller plugged in with a very long cable on PC. So I don't mind using wired controllers. As long as the cable is long enough.
Re: Poll: Are You Buying The 'Early Access Upgrade' For Starfield?
Must be crazy to pay to play 5 days early
Re: Forza Motorsport New Gameplay Footage Shows Direct Comparison To Forza 7
I might just have a bad eye or maybe because I'm using my phone, but I can't tell the difference.
Re: Another Five Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (July 31)
What game is on the thumbnail?
Re: Reaction: Game Pass Core Marks The End Of Xbox's Most Influential Product
Xbox live was a bad idea from the start. I remember when playing online on consoles were free. Now it's better to play on PC as you don't have to pay monthly for anything.
Re: Xbox's New Game Pass Tiers Are Causing Confusion Around Online Multiplayer
It doesn't make sense, usually the higher tier should have everything the lower tier has.
I would prefer that they got rid of having to pay for online multiplayer and make it free for everyone.
Re: Payday 3 Dev Says 'We Need You To Be Online' For Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Title
I assumed it was a multiplayer only game. Didn't realize it had single player too. So I don't get why it needs to be always online. Like if it's to upload save to the cloud, couldn't it just connect to the internet only during save and upload to the cloud then? Or when loading a save, it could just download from the cloud. That shouldn't require you to always be online.
Re: Xbox Game Pass 'Friends & Family' Preview Closes Next Month
@Moonglow I had game pass ultimate as a reward goal on my phone app. But when I last checked, that goal was left empty. When I went to select a goal, only game pass PC was available for purchase with reward points. Ultimate is no longer there and no console version. Tho I only checked the rewards using the phone app and not directly on xbox. I'll check the rewards on xbox next time I'm on it tho.
Re: Microsoft & Sony Sign Binding Agreement To Keep Call Of Duty On PlayStation
Was it only for 1 game? Why is everyone obsessed with cod?
Re: $25 Xbox Gift Cards Are Being Given Away To Samsung Galaxy Owners
@NEStalgia yeah, but just coz its not popular doesn't mean it's not good . Always had a sony phone since Sony Ericsson. I've had an iPhone and I've tried Samsung, didn't like either of those. Sony Xperia is the one for me.
Re: $25 Xbox Gift Cards Are Being Given Away To Samsung Galaxy Owners
I'm not a fan of Samsung phones. Sad that it's only for Samsung. I have a Sony phone.
Re: FTC Appeals Court's Ruling Permitting Microsoft's Acquisition Of Activision Blizzard
@Moonglow how comes they are allowed to use tax money? I think the government should investigate them and maybe make some changes.
Re: FTC Appeals Court's Ruling Permitting Microsoft's Acquisition Of Activision Blizzard
Lol. Seems like they just wanna delay it as long as possible.
Re: Xbox Wins FTC Court Case As Judge Denies Preliminary Injunction
Good news. But what happens next?
Re: Talking Point: Have You Ever Taken A 'Day Off' For Something Xbox Related?
I've never had a xbox before. So nothing xbox related. I have a xbox now and I rarely use it. I do remember skipping college a few times every time I got a new game. Can't remember what games they were tho. And I can't do that at work , otherwise I won't get paid lol.
Re: NBA 2K24 Launches This September With Xbox Series X|S & PS5 Crossplay
@HonestHick yeah it was just PS3 and PC. And yeah I noticed after the PS4 was out, they weren't into crossplay anymore. If they were, maybe every game would have supported cross play by now.
Re: NBA 2K24 Launches This September With Xbox Series X|S & PS5 Crossplay
@HonestHick I remember back in the PS3 gen, it was Sony that tried to do crossplay, but xbox did not. Or so I believe that's how it went. That's why I think ff14 didn't make it to xbox. PS3 and PC supported crossplatform play. And I think a few other games did it too, but can't remember. But now, I don't know why, sony have gone against it.
Re: Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (July 2023)
Is crunchyroll for new subscriber members only. Or can use the free 75 days if I was subscribed previously?
Re: Poll: Are You Still Enjoying GTA 5 In 2023?
I've enjoyed on last gen console during the first few years of online. But got bored of it now. I've only played the main story mode on PS3. Maybe I should give the main story mode a go on the series x version.
Re: These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 5-18)
@Nicstockes most likely or 2 months. I've noticed gtav usually comes and goes. I've seen last gen gta on gamepass twice before, I think.
Re: EA's Not-FIFA Football Game Supposedly Launches On Xbox In September
Will they still have the club names, like Arsenal, West Ham and whatnot? Or will they have fake new names?
Re: Aaron Greenberg Says It'll Be A 'Special Year' For Xbox At Gamescom 2023
@Krysus there's a Reddit page where you can share your thoughts and feedback that might be seen by the Microsoft team. I think its called xbox insider. But a lot of requests have been ignored, so I'm not sure if they are actually reading these feedbacks.
Re: Persona 3 Reload English Voiceover Revealed In New Gameplay Trailer
I can't wait to play this in the original voice language:)
But not p5 tactics.
Re: Five Reasons To Be Excited For Stray To Slink Onto Xbox Next Month
What's the difference between this and that gollum game? I've not played either, but isn't it similar?
Re: Microsoft Is Expecting Two New PS5 Models In The 'Near Future'
Unrelated to this article. I wanna know if xbox will be at the Tokyo Games Show in September?
Re: Red Dead Redemption Rumours Point Towards Upcoming Remaster
I was hoping rdr1 story would have been added as a dlc to rdr2. But too late now. Wouldn't mind a stand alone remake for current gen.
Re: It's Official! Stray Launches On Xbox Consoles This August
So you just roam around as a cat? Why does this get more love than gollum? What's the difference?
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Is Currently The Lowest Price It's Ever Been On Xbox
51£ is still a lot
Re: Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Remake Supposedly In Development At Ubisoft
If they're making remakes, shouldn't they start off with the first and second AC?
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With July 2023's Xbox Games With Gold?
Do we ever get anything exciting for gold?
Re: The Original COD: Warzone Is Shutting Down, And Fans Aren't Happy About It
@somnambulance oh ok. Back when I used ps, they weren't that slow to respond, but that was 3+ years ago. For me, I've only had bad experiences when trying to get a hold of xbox customer support. It's always bots. Never human. In the end, I never got my issue resolved.
Re: SEGA & Bungie Included In Huge List Of Companies Xbox Has Considered Acquiring
Well I'm glad ms didn't buy sega, as I like sega for Yakuza and Atlus. Xbox should buy much smaller Japanese studios and build them up to be big, making JRPGs and all that. I'll be happy that xbox and sega had a partnership, but I would be disappointed if they were bought. I don't really trust Microsoft with them, scared they might ruin the games I like. And I also prefer that they stay multiplatform.
Re: Xbox Is Giving Away A Barbie Console & Free Forza Horizon 5 Content
Cute. Also how do you change faceplates? Do you have to take the controller apart? I don't think I could do that as I'm not good at putting it back the way it's supposed to be.
Re: The Original COD: Warzone Is Shutting Down, And Fans Aren't Happy About It
@somnambulance sony customer service isn't bad from my experience to compare them to. I've not contacted Sony in years so might be different now, but when I did contact Sony for help, they were easy to get a hold of and I've always had my issues resolved.
Re: Xbox Game Pass In 2023: The Full List Of Everything Announced So Far
4 games I've enjoyed so far from January to June and 1 game I'm looking to have a go next month.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 24-25)
I am currently playing the great ace attorney chronicles on switch.
Re: Xbox Was Worried It Would Lose Starfield Prior To Bethesda Acquisition
Where is everyone watching the show? I'd like to see some courtroom drama haha.
Re: Review: Crash Team Rumble - Toys For Bob Serves Up Another Crash Bandicoot Banger
I played the beta. I didn't like it. Maybe I was just rubbish. But I didn't like how the opposing team can just camp at your goal and block you from transferring your points.
Re: Konami Might Have Leaked The 3 Games Included In Metal Gear Solid Collection 'Vol.2'
I think if vol1 sells well they'll work on releasing vol2. I think.
Re: Microsoft Announces Price Increases For Xbox Series X And Xbox Game Pass
@NEStalgia in the UK the PS5 is 479. And it says here, xbox will be 479. So they're the same price now. Not sure about other regions. But it's the same in UK.
Re: Microsoft Is Literally Now Saying That Xbox Has 'Lost The Console Wars'
It seemed like xbox didn't want a console war, but playstation did, so I guess they had to fight back.
Re: Sony Won't Share Confidential PS6 Details With Activision If Xbox Deal Is Approved
If Microsoft doesn't buy Activision, then wouldn't another company buy Activision, maybe even a worse company than Microsoft? So I think it's better to let Microsoft have it than anyone else.
Re: Multiple Games Announced For Xbox Following June's Nintendo Direct
And the only 2 games that caught my interest, Fate/Samurai Remnant and Dragon Quest Monsters 3, aren't mentioned here. Sad news. I guess I'll have to get it on switch or pc.
Re: Konami Confirms Metal Gear Solid 1 Will Be Available Standalone On Xbox
Will it also have the metal gear classic games that I saw on Nintendo direct?
Re: Deals: 600+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (June 20-27)
@Banjo- I liked the store for PS4 and I also liked that you can use your phone app to browse games and buy from there. Xbox doesn't have that, or didn't have that when I last checked. So the ps phone app store was much more convenient and still is now. I don't have a PS5, so I don't know how good or bad that is. I have a xbox series x, and I didn't like the store when I last went through it, thought it was kinda difficult to find the type of games I was looking for.
Re: Halo Infinite Multiplayer Adds Raytraced Sun Shadows On Xbox Series X|S
What other games have ray tracing on xbox? I don't think I've played a game with ray tracing yet.
Re: Electronic Arts Restructures Its Studios Into Two Organisations
Do they become 2 separate companies or still in the same company, with 2 different studios?
Re: These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (June 22 - July 5)
I will give sword and fairy a go.