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Subscription services and full price games are both equally good because they offer players the option. Having just one or the other would not grow the market.

@UltimateOtaku91 Thats a Steve Ballmer ideology not a Satya Nadella ideology.

Article image sums up perfectly my blocked comment on PS haha

@pip_muzz MS is making $$ on this partnership that's all that matters to them really

No worries with this considering Xbox will lauch 2-4 AAA games each year from now until 2025

I have always prefered digital games - they can be pre loaded and played the moment they are availible. Most digital games get deep discounts 2-3 months after launch and It's the most flexible way to purchase.

When I get a disc I just have to complete pretty much the same download anyways, you buy a licence these days - and the bit of plastic is for the memories while you have them I guess.

All we need now is for Sony, MS and Nintendo along with PC to offer a digital trade in system.

So fussy about COD, we got fish at home

FTC got battered today to the point even the judge cut off some of thier questions

The case showing how clueless the FTC and CMA are - even the judge is cutting FTC questions because they think they are wasting time.

FTC are getting battered in court with thier toilet paper thin arguments.

CD keys 6 months GPU for £46. Will prob go up a bit soon but it is always a huge saving. Not something I would do for a small devloper but I am sure the trillion dollar company will cope.

Just a reminder - disc or digital, you buy a licence not a game

The 5 years will fly by. I have been commenting on here for around 3 years now and it felt like yesterday!

How many articles can you get out of this interview

@xShoot4Warampsx Disc games are all only licences on modern consoles anyways so the same applies sadly.

@Bobobiwan Agree Spiderman at 4k 30fps with RT is the intended way to play that game - the frame pacing and input lag were good.

If you can afford to be that invested and moan about 60fps then you should invest in a PC, which all Xbox games also run on.

When I look at the Series X, the specs are pretty weak compared to a high end PC in 2023. The price reflects that.

MS is just increasing the Series X prices in those certain markets to match the PS5 so I don't see a huge issue there. They can't keeping making the same loss while other manufactures increase prices. MS held out for as long as possible so I won't be mad paying an extra £30 for a Series X.

Gamepass prices are increasing but when you look at the stacked AAA games coming from Sept this year into 2024 and beyond the extra £1/$2 is not a huge deal.

Phil Spencer did warn prices may need to increase I am pretty sure I sure that article on here so I cannot say I am surprised at all. I feel sorry for anyone who is/or easily upset by the harsh reality of economics .

This is just a guess but I think Sony thought that the Series S was MS's next gen console - and their orignal PS5 was the all digital version with a lower TFLOP.

At some point they must have found out that Xbox also planned to release a 12TFLOP disc based machine then scrambled to slap a disc drive on the side and increase the TFLOP (although still 2 TFLOPS short so you wonder if thier orignal PS5 was maybe around 6 TFLOPS.

Both businesses know what they are doing, and If MS don't jump Sony won't and visa versa.

Right now its expensive with games that don't match the quality of non VR games. Maybe the technology along with a reasonable price are just a few years away. It's easy for MS to look at PSVR and think "yeah no thanks" right now.

I will be giving it much of any available time!

Series S is is unparalleled value for money that's for certain.

Looking like a decent July for GP and then just August to get through before Starfield is September!

Hopefully it will be single player games.

Good see see a video with people who understand the technology and its limitations in a realistic way.

What I usually see online are trolls who know little to nothing on the subject yet act like they are an expert on game engine design and development.

Tod Howard made a creative choice on how to use resource and you can either get on board with it or you can't, but it is what it is and it's not going to change.

I do sympathise with those that have medical conditions where they require higher frames and/or cannot afford a PC that can run the game at higher frame rates.

I am excited to play this game on my Series S, or Series X if I decide it is worth the upgrade (I don't have a 4K TV at the moment).

I hope outer worlds 2 has some romance options, I am super glad Starfield will have them, always loved that mass effect kind of game and was sad that the OG OW didn't have any options.

It's playground, up there with Rockstar and Naughty Dog in AAA+ game engine fidelity and optimisation - After forza 5 I would have zero surprise if it looked like this or better.

In due time sounds like 2025 haha

@GoldenPants Already too late in the UK, Cex which is the easiest place to sell old hardware buys the Series S for like £60! I will prob just keep my as a second console and get a Series X in the future rather than the new Series S even though I do like the look of it.

I have a Series S now with an expansion storage card which I have had since launch and the console has held up pretty well for me so far.

I'm predominantly a 30fps gamer because I favour resolution based on my PS4 Pro days to the point that even on my PS5 if there is a higher res/RT 30fps option like Hogwarts legacy or Spiderman option I take it. Even the recent FF16 demo I was like yeah I'm going for 30fps after seeing the 60fps mode.

I think if the game is a smooth 30fps at 1440p consistently then I might hold off upgrading to the Series X until next year.

I will add I don't play online or in any completive way where 60+ fps might benefit me and I understand some may need to play at higher frames due to eye conditions.

I think the story mode can be completed in around 10 hours so I guess thats why 5 would make sense

I got a full explantion for 30fps:

Source on twitter: @Doctor_Cupcakes

"Astonishing story emerging today from Bethesda sources that Todd Howard demanded the development team prioritise sandwiches over frames. “Another! Another!” he demanded as the FPS tumbled from a smooth 60 to a mere 30. “Panini over performance” became a motto among the team."

Shocked that Pure Xbox did not report this.

I am planning on getting this around the end of the month when it's payday - the best ver I have seen since the Xbox One Cyberpunk 2077 controller in summer 2020.

Can't speak for the UK but stock levels where I work in the UK are pretty good.

DGC would be saying nothing about this if his main console was an Xbox and not a PS5.

Dev is correct to say that the choice to prioritise 30fps and better complex gaming systems/visual fidelity doesn't mean an unfinished game.

RDR2 is also the same, which is why it isn't easy for them to just put a 60fps mode on XSX and PS5. There are a lot of complex systems at play. If they could do a 60fps T2 would be all over that cash grab.

It's very unfair to call a devs lazy just because they made a creative choice on how to use the limited console hardware. The hardware was already weaker than a lot of high end PC's when it launched nearly 3 years ago and consoles are a budget friendly way to get into gaming. If I want 60fps + with 4K and complex systems on AAA games I got to have a high end PC which would cost a lot more. I understand some players can't play at 30fps due to eye issues and I feel sorry for them as it means they have to invest a lot more into their hobby.

Excited to see the fruits of labour in just under 3 months!

@FatalBubbles I mean for me it was an £230 saving (Series X mostly now sold at £480 bundle in the UK) I already have a PS5 and switch, the £250 one is more value for sure if you don't mind the lower storage but the £180 saving (£300 version) for the 1TB is still decent if you just want a cheaper way to play games like Starfield and the other upcoming gamepass games and exclusives.

Honestly I expected a little more newness, or even some deeper gameplay looks at those big Xbox first party AAA games ( not BTS). Was weaker than last years version. The short gamepass sizzle real was the highlight.

It all looks great but I have 2 gripes:

A starfield Storage device should really be able to store and play starfield

The UK digital store pricing should really be 5-10$ cheaper based on conversion rates like a lot of other punishers do. $100 right now is around £80. In real terms thats around $125 for the same game.

I mean if I was going to say if I would rather have the marketing deal for Star Wars Outlaws (Xbox) or This game.. well I think Sony got a raw deal haha.

@FatalBubbles Mainly PS5/Switch/ Xbox Series X console owners that want an Xbox at a more affordable price. A lot of people will also prefer the storage and the colour. I got a Series S to go along with my PS5 and Switch.

Thinking on getting the controller, thankfully the stock levels in the UK at least are pretty good on this one. I think MS knew it would be a big seller.

@Tharsman Yeah this has ubisoft 50% sale after 3 months kind of vibes. I think I will pick it up on a sale.

I played Cyberpunk 2077 on an Xbox One at launch so I have very low standards haha

I think developers need to learn how to get the best and really push the Series X and PS5 before upgrades happen. Some studios are starting to get there now but honestly It could be another couple of years before we really see what a Series X can do.

You have to wonder if Xbox does not do an Series X upgrade in 2024 that PS may quietly scrap thiers to save money on something which they will have to mass produce at a loss.

2023 Sony gives me that kind of vibe of just doing the bare minimum now because they will make good profits without taking too many risks. They can run off of old IP, Wolverine and some GaaS games.

Gameplay looked pretty decent to me

For me a C :

• Too much fluff and filler
• AC Mirage Looked decent as something I'd pick up on sale
• Star Wars gameplay was one of the strongest gameplay showings of the season apart from Starfield. On my radar.

I wanted to enjoy it but I just couldn't

I enjoyed this much more than the Avatar reveal and I am not a fan of either IP

Star Wars looked pretty good to be honest.

Like most people here I already own an current gen Xbox - For me I have the launch Series S which has served me well with an expansion card but this is the year I will prob upgrade to a Series X. The version seems like a good sell for PS or Switch owners who want a cheaper Xbox with some decent storage.