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@Kaloudz I played the 33 immortals pre-alpha via Xbox insiders program. It wasn't bad however there were some things that needed to be ironed out but that's what the play test was for lol. That was almost a year ago so I'm sure the game is in a much better state now.

Now when it comes to Atomfall I am very much intrigued. It reminds me out 360 era fallout games meets the British world. I was taken back by it's "T for Teen" ESRB rating as I thought it was going to be a little more mature and gritty. That being said, I'm excited for the game. The gameplay looks fun, the world looks interesting to explore and I think it'll be decent as long as the gameplay is solid. It doesn't matter how good a game looks, if the gameplay is janky and doesn't feel good it completely destroys the experience for me.

At the end of the day, Xbox Game pass is absolutely killing it. I've got 2 days played in Avowed already and it's become my number 1 played game since release. Before that, the game that completely shocked me by it's insane fun quality was another Xbox game pass banger and that was Indiana Jones and the Last Circle. Xbox is keeping the hits coming and I am so here for it 😁

@BacklogBrad I think the snapshot feature was definitely ahead of its time. I do wish we had the feature on Series X and S just because I believe the new consoles and their SSDs could really make the feature worthwhile. I liked pulling up tutorials and watching the videos as I played, it made Easter eggs smooth.

I think a modern version of snapshot would be a cool feature, is it something I desperately need? No. Is it something that's cool that I'd like to use again? Yes, absolutely. The Series X and S are already some of the best consoles ever made imo, one more badass feature would just be another plus in my book.

Avowed has been amazing. I'm genuinely enjoying everything about it. I'm about 25 hours in and I am exploring everything and completing bounties and side quests as much as possible then when I run out of things to do I continue on the main quest line. It's definitely a game I recommend to my buddies who enjoyed Skyrim, enjoyed The Outer Worlds and ultimately enjoys Obsidians uniqueness lol happy gaming ✌️

@Kaloudz thanks my friend! I try to execute due diligence before commenting because I can't stand when people spout nonsense and when asked about their opinions they have no facts to stand on. Probably why I hit the head on the bail multiple times lol anyways I'm glad you agree, and I share the same excitement for the next Xbox as you do.

IDK if you saw but the upcoming Xbox Sebile controller popped it's head up again. It was supposed to launch in early 2024 but we know plans change all the time.

The controller itself is expected to have advanced haptics as well as VCA tactile motors enable full haptics similar to the Dual Sense controller. It will also offer a lift to wake feature possibly enabling better battery life as the controller will sleep when not in use. It's also said to be the first Xbox controller to feature built-in gyroscopes (possibly for lift to wake and maybe even gameplay features). One of the most exciting features for me is the ability for the controller to connect directly to the Xbox cloud gaming servers which would make cloud gaming latency even lower as well as making inputs sync better. I'm not sure how I feel about a built-in battery, my rechargeable AA batteries offer superior battery life compared to my dual sense controller that lasts only 5 hours (I even have my haptics on low and my trigger effects turned off!). Last but definitely not least is the modular design. It's said to support customizable back buttons as well as the ability to swap out thumb sticks enabling better longevity.

I just SINCERELY HOPE the Xbox Sebile controller comes with Hall Effect analog sticks and triggers. My right recently got my the new Gamesir G7 HE controller for my birthday, it's the best controller I've ever experienced. The analog sticks have zero Dead zones which is jarring at first (I even set my deadzones to 5 via the Xbox app just because it's that sensitive). The Hall Effect triggers are also incredibly accurate and beyond what I was expecting for a $50 wired controller. It's latency is superior to that of a wireless controller. It also features tactile face buttons that are click and even that has been such a positive experience. Even the face buttons are rater higher as they don't use the typical mesh system. I'm hoping Microsoft looks at controllers like this and realizes they need features like Hall Effect analog sticks and triggers to remain competitive with their competitors. Once again happy gaming ✌️

@bert0503 Xbox is doing better now than every before. Here's a comprehensive list of the FACTS that prove Xbox isn't going anywhere. Your comment is based on no factual information.

1. Revenue Growth – The Xbox Series X|S generation has made over $80.8 billion for Microsoft, proving the brand is financially successful. Around $14 billion has come from console sales the rest from software and services proving the Xbox ecosystem is stronger now than ever.

2. Hardware Commitment – Microsoft has confirmed a next-gen Xbox, it's said to be the biggest technological leap ever witnessed in a console generation. They've also created a team dedicated to backwards & forward compatibility ensuring our libraries are playable on the new console. Microsoft is also developing an Xbox handheld! Needless to say they’re not leaving the hardware business.

3. Game Pass & Ecosystem – Game Pass is a massive success, driving engagement and console sales. Xbox cloud gaming has brought gamers into the ecosystem allowing them to experience the Xbox ecosystem themselves which turns into gamepass ultimate subs or even console sales.

4. 35M+ Consoles Sold – While behind PlayStation, Xbox Series consoles are still selling well, outpacing the Xbox One in the same time frame which shows growth in Xbox's hardware market. Even with fewer console sales than PS5, Xbox's revenue is at an all time high ($80 billion). Microsoft has greenlit their next Xbox console, ensuring Xbox continues into the next hardware generation.

I quite like the Xbox UI it's easy to navigate and see everything I need at a glance. I personally have gamepass added to my home screen that shows me all the recently released gamepass titles. This makes it nice for me to see what's been added at glance.

The one thing I'd like to see is the ability to put everything out of sight so we can see our awesome custom backgrounds. Like if we can hit a button like down on D pad to hide everything and when we want it to go back to normal we just press up on D pad and everything is as it was. Overall though I'd give the Xbox UI a solid 4/5

@Kaloudz I agree that watch dogs 1 was an incredible adventure that still holds up today. Watch Dogs 2 somehow went backwards in my opinion and I've never played legions so I'm curious to see how the game lands.

I'm currently enamored with Avowed, Obsidians take on fantasy action adventure has surprised the hell outta me. I'm having a ton of fun exploring completing side quests, running into trouble trying to kill bounties, and idk the game feels good to play & it looks great too so I'll probably be playing Avowed for quite sometime lol.

@Kaloudz I'm actually in agreement with you 💯 percent. We know AAA games can't sustain on exclusive console sales alone. We saw this with Spiderman 2 on PS5 barely breaking even, which is why we're seeing most PlayStation "exclusives" releasing on PC as well. Xbox is doing the same thing, expanding their horizons to increase software sales which in turn helps support the Xbox ecosystem grow stronger. In order for the console market to grow changes have to be made.

I do believe Xbox is in the best position it's been in the past decade as far as making a compelling argument to switch as they have a solid lineup of incredible games, Xbox Series hardware is truly amazing with features like quick resume and backwards compatibility that is unmatched by any other console manufacturers, and it's ecosystem is brilliant because it allows you to access games across 4 Xbox generations, you can stream hundreds of games via Xbox cloud gaming & now we're getting the ability to stream games we own via Xbox cloud gaming, this allows us to continue playing games even when we're away from our consoles at home and it's allowed for growth by bringing gamers into the Xbox ecosystem via Xbox cloud gaming making the barrier for playing great games extremely low.

As far as the doom and gloom click bait nonsense, it's getting so ridiculous. Xbox isn't going anywhere. Xbox hardware isn't going anywhere, it's really frustrating especially when there's people out there rooting for the death of Xbox, that would leave PlayStation as the sole high end console makes essentially allowing them to corner the market which would be BAD for gamers.

When I see comments about the doom and gloom, I don't argue anymore, I just simply state the FACTS that counter misinformation;

1. Revenue Growth – The Xbox Series X|S generation has made over $80.8 billion for Microsoft, proving the brand is financially successful. Around $14 billion has come from console sales the rest from software and services proving the Xbox ecosystem is stronger now than ever.

2. Hardware Commitment – Microsoft has confirmed a next-gen Xbox, it's said to be the biggest technological leap ever witnessed in a console generation. They've also created a team dedicated to backwards & forward compatibility ensuring our libraries are playable on the new console. Microsoft is also developing an Xbox handheld! Needless to say they’re not leaving the hardware business.

3. Game Pass & Ecosystem – Game Pass is a massive success, driving engagement and console sales. Xbox cloud gaming has brought gamers into the ecosystem allowing them to experience the Xbox ecosystem themselves which turns into gamepass ultimate subs or even console sales.

4. 35M+ Consoles Sold – While behind PlayStation, Xbox Series consoles are still selling well, outpacing the Xbox One in the same time frame which shows growth in Xbox's hardware market. Even with fewer console sales than PS5, Xbox's revenue is at an all time high ($80 billion). Microsoft has greenlit their next Xbox console.

The negativity is irritating and largely driven by clickbait headlines, but the numbers tell a different story, Xbox is growing stronger. Happy gaming ✌️

@Kaloudz I'm right there with you, gamepass ultimate is by far the BEST value in gaming, pint blank period. The fella arguing with you is either a PlayStation fanboy or is purposely trying to get a rise because he says everything released in the last 18 months or so has been "mid AF" which is absolutely ridiculous. We've gotten some many spectacular games added that it's not even funny. From incredible games like Diablo lV, AC Origins, AC Odyssey, AC Valhalla, COD MW3, The Outer Worlds, Control Ultimate Edition, Skyrim Special edition, Dead Island 2, Dead space, Doom Eternal, Far Cry 6, Forza Horizon 5, Gears of War series, Halo Series and MANY, MANY others.

We even got incredible DAY ONE releases; Persona 3, High on Life, Age of Empires lV, Lies of P, Black Ops 6, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Ninja Gaiden Black, Starfield, Hellblade 2, Palworld, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Stalker 2 and MANY more I can't even think of at the moment.

Needless to say, Xbox Gamepass Ultimate is unmatched when it comes to the best gaming library for you buck. Not only do you get access to hundreds of great games, there's backwards compatible Xbox One and 360 games in the mix, plus you get Xbox cloud gaming which allows you to play so many amazing games anywhere you are on almost any device you own & now we even get the ability to stream games we own that aren't even available on gamepass which is another fantastic perk, and any game that's on the service that you want you buy you get a 20% discount for being gamepass subscribers.

TLDR; that guy has to be a troll because he has ZERO argument lol gamepass ultimate is by far the BEST value in gaming. It really puts Xbox on another level. Happy gaming ✌️

Atomfall looks like a good time, I get British fallout vibes lol although the Teen rating has me a little concerned. I hope it plays as well as it looks cuz it looks pretty good.

@Kaloudz I was just about to say, this year I have a massive backlog of phenomenal games thanks to gamepass and Xbox lol. Replaced looks great but I'm okay to wait if it means the game gets the polish it deserves.

@PsBoxSwitchOwner exactly thank you 💯

@Ricky-Spanish I agree 💯 percent. The worst part is so many articles are written about the failures and shortcomings of Xbox. It's extremely frustrating, it's click bait that's used to cause panic. We know for a FACT that Xbox is one of Microsoft's biggest money makers. We know for a FACT Xbox is developing a new Xbox that it says will be the greatest technological leap ever seen in a console generation. Xbox isn't going anywhere, if you do research Xbox is doing better than ever across console, streaming, game sales and subscription services.

The amount of anxiety I see in the Xbox community is really SAD, a lot of that anxiety could be mitigated but Microsoft apparently has a horrible PR team. People need to understand it's not just Xbox that is turning away from the normal console exclusives, Sony is also doing the same thing. They can't recoup development costs on consoles alone, we saw this with Spiderman 2 during the insomniac leaks and how much it cost to make vs how much money it's made. Sony is bringing MOST of its 1st party "exclusives" to PC (which in turn helps support Microsoft, which supports Xbox lol).

As time goes on, we will start to see MOST games going the multiplatform route. It's not a bad thing, in fact it's good that games can expand beyond a single platform enabling the creation of better games thanks to the ability to invest in games knowing their success rates are much greater when combining all consoles + PC.

I am personally sick of the "Xbox is dead narrative" it's NOT, in fact it's only growing stronger. GTA 6 will undoubtedly sell Xbox consoles especially since the Xbox Series S will be the cheapest way to access GTA 6 day one. Happy gaming ✌️

@Kaloudz I know a lot of people who play GTA online on PlayStation 4. I imagine large numbers of people picking up the Series S just to play GTA 6. Also, the fact GTA 6 won't be coming to PC any time soon there means there's a lot of PC players who will be eager to play GTA 6 & the cheapest most effective way to play will be via the Xbox Series S.

@OldGamer999 it was confirmed by Obsidian themselves. Avowed will feature a 30fps quality mode, a 60fps performance mode, and for those playing on 120Hz TV's the game will feature a 40fps balanced mode. I can't wait for Avowed!

I'm genuinely excited for Avowed! I think that the extra dev time truly helped with extra polish and optimizations. We know it was only going to have a locked 30fps mode but since that extra allotment of time, it's now been announced that Xbox Series X will feature a 60fps performance mode. I wasn't too upset with the 30fps new but I'm glad we're getting 60fps. It just goes to show with more time and proper optimizations a lot more can be achieved than initially realized. If we look at games released late last generation (think Last of Us part 2, and Gears 5) those titles were truly remarkable especially considering they were built on underpowered PS4/Xbone hardware. I think we've yet to see truly remarkable current Gen games, we've come close with Ratchet and Clank Rift apart, Hellblade 2 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, however I think in the next year or so we're going to see truly remarkable current Gen games that truly utilize what these consoles are capable of.

Eternal strands has been a pleasant surprise for me. I wasn't expecting it to keep my attention but it's allowed me to step away from my role as Indiana Jones for enough time to enjoy it's clever strand magic weaving. The graphics are decent and I've been pleasantly surprised by the story. Overall after 3 hours in I'd say this is a solid 8/10 and just one more reason I'm genuinely happy with my subscription Xbox gamepass ultimate.

@OldGamer999 it's been confirmed avowed will have a 60fps option on Xbox Series X! When I saw this news I was pretty stoked, Avowed is already one of my most anticipated games of 2025. I love Obsidian and the work they do delivering excellent RPGs

All these fools saying Xbox is dying are obviously brainwashed or something. Xbox is extremely profitable for Microsoft and has been for quite sometime. In the first 9 months of FY2022, Xbox had an accountability margin of over $1.5 billion. This mean xbox's revenue minus its costs resulted in a profit margin around 12%. This profit has only increased over the last 3 years with Xbox revenue in FY2024 reaching over $7 billion. They are continuing to make money from Xbox.

Also, Xbox has over 100 million active users across its Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles as well as PC. That number is nothing to sneeze at and it's only growing thanks to brilliant strategic planning with Xbox cloud gaming. Those 100 million+ players are actively buying and playing games on Xbox services which results in great profits for Microsoft.

As far as a gaming handheld goes, I absolutely believe Xbox will release a dedicated gaming handheld. They've seen first hand how successful the switch was and how people are willing to buy steam decks and Asus ROG Ally in order to play their game libraries on the go. Xbox is an EXCELLENT position to use its brilliant ecosystem to bring a dedicated gaming experience to a handheld console.

If Xbox can deliver a handheld gaming console that costs around $399 and can play entire Xbox libraries (which is absolutely in the realm of possibilities thanks to the excellent work the Xbox team did in regards to backwards compatibility).

Also, if Xbox were to team up with AMD for their gaming handheld chipset it would allow for an easier transition to get their Xbox libraries running on a handheld. Also the APU featured in an Xbox handheld will most definitely be a successor to the AMD Z2 Extreme APU which is already fully capable of running modern AAA games at 60fps+ with ease. The Z2 Extreme APU is based on strix point and features a 12 core 24 thread CPU that combines 8 performance Zen 5 cores with 4 efficient performance Zen 5c cores. It also features Radeon 880m GPU that based on RDNA 3.5 and features 16 compute units clocked at 2.9Ghz.

So let's break this down,
the Xbox Series S APU features an 8 core 16 thread Zen 2 CPU clocked at 3.5Ghz
If features an RDNA 2 GPU with 20 compute units clocked at 1.55Ghz

Of the Xbox handheld were using the Z2 Extreme it would rival the Series S.
The APU features a 12 core 24 thread Zen 5/Zen 5c CPU combined with an RDNA 3.5 GPU with 16 compute units clocked at 2.9Ghz. this chipset has a TDP of 28 watts HOWEVER it's believed most of the time it'll be ran at 15watts-25watts.

I believe an upcoming Xbox handheld gaming console will be able to outperform the Xbox Series S. I believe the handheld will feature a 1080p display with a minimum of 120Hz refresh rate. That combined with upcoming APUs that can easily outperform the Series S I believe we'll get an Xbox handheld capable of running entire Xbox libraries which will be such a badass feature!
Long Live Xbox, happy gaming ✌️

@Ricky-Spanish I probably won't pre-order until the week before it's release. The main reason is I like to preload games before they release so I don't have a massive download when the game goes live. Also, the new Xbox update that allows for preemptive downloads for updates means that a possible day one patch will already be installed by the time the game goes live.

Until we get closer to launch I'm not going to pre-order anything.

@Kraven I'm really wanting to buy Dragon's Dogma 2, I've never played the first game BUT I'm a massive fan of RPG games. I've recently beat my 1st playthrough of Starfield that I spent about 170 hours on, I've also beaten Cyberpunk 2077 and Phantom Liberty twice now.

@oliverp we won't be getting a new Xbox until 2028 at the earliest, you have to remember the Series X|S are already 4 years old now and by 2028 they'll be 8 years old. I agree the Series X is a fantastic console, that being said the hardware inside the console is from 2020. It's already outdated but thankfully consoles have the stability of using set hardware which is why games are sometimes optimized much better on consoles.

Look at how good God of War Ragnarok looks on PS4 and that's on extremely outdated hardware. Point is the Series X will get great games for years to come and when the next console arrives it'll be worth the upgrade. I whole heartedly believe when we got the Series X we were in desperate need of an upgrade & this generation has been a great leap from last generation.

This generation will still see better and better games released as is with every generation of consoles. I personally love my Series X and I'm so HYPED for an Xbox handheld and the next gen Xbox will be phenomenal! Definitely glad Xbox is looking to the future 💯

I'm a thousand percent all for it. This generation of Xbox consoles are so much better than last gen! I started this generation in 2021 with a PS5. Great console, don't get me wrong, I love the PlayStation exclusives but I'm not a huge fan of the ecosystem.

After watching the 2022 Xbox Showcase I went out and got a Series S. Immediately fell in love with gamepass ultimate, started playing games I would've never experienced otherwise, plus almost every digital title I'd ever purchased on Xbox 360 or Xbox One was immediately in my library ready to play better than ever!

Here in 2024 I finally got an Xbox Series X. It's by far the best console I've ever owned. It's performance is great, the UI is good, the ecosystem is absolutely brilliant, especially when it comes to backwards compatibility. The fact I can pop in an OG Xbox, Xbox 360, or Xbox One disc and play older games better than ever thanks to upscaling and fps boost, it really has become my favorite console lol.

I kept my Series S and it's become my take anywhere console. I have a portable gaming monitor so when it's time for a visit with the inlaws I just setup my Series S in a corner and continue playing.

ALL this explanation leads to my next hopefully not as long winded point. Xbox lost me during the Xbox One generation, I gave my Xbox One to my little brother and played exclusively on PS4 pro. I went into this generation believing I only needed a PS5. Xbox has really been great this generation, aside from all the doom and gloom, along with poor marketing strategies, Xbox has been a whole lot better this generation. The consoles are extremely solid, the games are finally starting to prove themselves (Indiana Jones is my pick for GOTY 2024 lol FTW!).

With this guy at the helm along with all the other engineers, I'm pretty confident for next gen Xbox. If they continue their partnership with AMD I think we will see some massive improvements (just based on what AMD has planned for its Zen 6 CPU's and RDNA 5 GPU's plus the fact their making APUs with integrated graphics that are so powerful they eliminate the need for a dedicated graphics card). I'm excited to see where Xbox goes from here!

@TheGiraffe I completely understand this sentiment. I left the last generation only owning a PS4 pro after I gave my Xbox One to my little brother. Then at the start of this generation I got my PS5 in 2021. After watching 2 Xbox showcases I realized I need Xbox back in my life so I got a Series S in 2022. Over the coarse of 2 years I started playing my PS5 less and less. I would platinum PlayStation exclusives like God of War Ragnarok and Spiderman 2, then go back to my Series S for gamepass and everything else. Finally I got my Series X in 2024 and it's my daily driver, my PS5 is delegated to PlayStation exclusives only & only games I'm interested in so it's gotten much less usage these last couple years.

My advice is get a digital PS5 as they're a little cheaper but make sure you have a slew of must have games lined up so that you're not buying a $400 console for just a few games. Games I've personally completed on PS5 are;

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
God of War (2018)
God of War Ragnarok
Horizon Forbidden West
Spiderman remastered
Spiderman Miles Morales
Spiderman 2
Ghost of Tsushima (PS5 version)

I'm genuinely excited to play Indiana Jones and the great circle. I've always been a fan on Bethesda and specifically Machine Games. Wolfenstein: New Order was fantastic blend of 1st person shooting action with compelling storytelling and great world building.

If they can make Indiana Jones and the great circle as well as they made Wolfenstein New Order I think we're in for a treat. Just one more reason I love my Xbox Series X and gamepass ultimate subscription lol.

Xbox has been killing it, I've been enjoying the hell out of my Xbox lately. With Diablo 4 vessels of hatred DLC being so much fun, plus I got Starfield Shattered Space DLC which has been a pleasant surprise for me (people love to hate Starfield but I think it's good fun), then I've Black Ops 6 launching into gamepass ultimate day one! BO6 has been great, especially the Zombies. I love round based Zombies (although I REALLY hope they bring back Outbreak, that was the best open world Zombies ever) especially when it comes to solving Easter eggs. It's super fun. I have been enjoying Black Ops 6 on both my Series X and Series S. I've been at my in-laws for the last 10 days, I always take my Series S with me, and to my surprise Black Ops 6 runs incredibly well on the Series S. I beat my highest round of Zombies getting to level 71 on liberty falls and being able to exfil with no problem. I also beat the Terminus Easter egg on the Series S as well. The game is exceptionally smooth at 120fps and the only hiccups I ever get has to do with the fact I'm on WiFi instead of a dedicated LAN. My Series S is hooked up to a 32inch 1440p LG monitor that has a 170Hz refresh rate.

For me personally Black Ops 6 is the best COD game since MW2019.

@Quickbeamx I used the New Zealand method to play black ops 6 zombies all day yesterday, I knew I wouldn't be able to play today. It was super easy to do and I was EXTREMELY surprised at how well the game was running on launch day. I only lost connection to host twice and lagged out once. I switched everything back to normal before I went to bed last night so when I finally get back online Friday evening everything will be Gucci lol happy gaming ✌️

@Ricky-Spanish I'm right there with BO6 is going to be a good time for me, especially the zombies aspect. I'm a zombies goon that literally did everything possible in MW3 zombies lol. I have every schematic known to man, I've done all the Easter eggs & now I'm spending my zombies play time helping n00bs learn the dark aether rifts and stuff like that. It's a blast, I'm hoping BO6 zombies is good. I love round based but I also REALLY loved outbreak in Cold war. I hope we get that back later on.

@Ricky-Spanish bro I played the hell out of this game as a little kid. I was 7 or 8 years old when I went in this adventure and it's always stuck with me and it's a games I constantly mention to loved ones as one of the games that really got me as a child and now it's coming to Xbox. Man, I'm stoked to play this again! The last time I played this game was 1999 or so, I don't remember if I got the sequel or not but I do know that I got a PS2 in October of 2000 for my 9th birthday. Anyways, excellent to see this on Xbox! Happy gaming ✌️

@Vipor007 the PS5 comments are stupid. If you don't like Xbox fine but guess what millions of us do. If you want Xbox to die you're a massive fool, you think Sony is going to make gaming better for everyone? Nope, they will hold the high end console market over a barrel worse than they already do. Competition is good for the gaming market, trust me you don't want Nintendo & PlayStation as the only console makers.

Side note.. I own a Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, & a Series S. My wife owns a Xbox Series S and a PlayStation 5. Our household we just love games. Our primary consoles that we play the most is our Xbox consoles, our PlayStation 5 consoles are mainly used for PlayStation exclusives.

At the end of the day we love gaming and Xbox is doing better now than at any point during the Xbox One generation, no they're not outselling PS5s but they are making money off of the PlayStation playerbase and turning around and investing heavily into the Xbox ecosystem which is still the best ecosystem in all of console gaming IMO.

We have access to 4 generations of Xbox games thanks to substantial investment into backwards compatibility by Xbox, we have the Xbox store which sells games and movies, and last but not least we have gamepass ultimate which gives us access to hundreds of too quality of games, PLUS we get a 20% discount if we choose to buy any of those game & we get access to Xbox cloud gaming which is something I'm taking advantage of more now than ever. It's nice using my Gamesir X2s to play Cloud games while laying next to my wife while she watches her favorite TV shows lol.

Long Live Xbox, happy gaming ✌️

@abe_hikura imo why wouldn't Xbox and Bethesda want to capitalize on this? They could absolutely turn it into a full release for Xbox & they absolutely should, just one more reason to play on Xbox.

I would kill to play Skyblivion on my Xbox Series X lol I think it'd be an amazing playthrough but if course we're SOL due to "restraints" but I believe that Microsoft and Bethesda could work with these PHENOMENAL modders to bring these creations to console. One thing I will say is playing Skyrim, Fallout and Starfield on Xbox is really something special for me. Not only do the games had a special place in my heart but every playthrough I experience something new and with mods I've been able to play missions and quests years after the games release and run. I'm glad Xbox does embrace mods and I'm glad DOOM Eternal is getting mods and I can't wait to see what the future holds. Happy gaming ✌️

@UndyingInsurgent95 nice response! I feel the same way, if you don't like it don't buy it but don't try to shame others for being excited about a game they're interested in. Also, inclusivity is something that makes life more interesting and better for everyone. Being an ignorant fool who longs for the awful days of past where ppl were mistreated, separated and marginalized due to their skin color, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. Forget all that nonsense, I'm here for the woke era so to speak lol.. female game leads, people of color, different sexual orientations and inclusivity are something I enjoy seeing in games. Happy gaming ✌️

@Banjo- as much as I'd absolutely LOVE to get one of these I just can't justify the $800 price tag. I know Xbox is working on a handheld Xbox console & I truly believe by the time it releases it'll be a slight more powerful version of the Z1 extremely ROG Ally which is a good thing because that means it'll be able to run ALL Xbox games even ones from the current generation. I also believe that the console will costs a lot less than something like the ROG Ally mainly because of how console subsidize when releasing.

If Microsoft can release a portable Xbox that has an MSRP of $399 or better I believe it'll be EXTREMELY successful. We're talking about a handheld device that's roughly twice what the Series S is. Right now the Z1 extreme Ally boasts 8.6 TFLOPS of graphical horsepower compared to the Series S 4 TFLOPS. Now it's important to remember that real world applications won't show the Ally outperforming the Series S due to a lot of factors.

On paper, the ROG Ally Z1 Extreme has roughly double the TFLOPS of the Xbox Series S. However, as mentioned earlier, TFLOPS alone doesn't dictate overall performance. The Series S's custom architecture and optimized software often yield impressive results despite the lower TFLOP count.

It's important to note that the TFLOPS figure for the ROG Ally Z1 Extreme is an estimate based on benchmarks and comparisons to other GPUs. The actual performance can vary depending on game optimization, cooling, and other factors. The Xbox Series S has a dedicated power source and can run at full power indefinitely compared to a battery powered device that has to keep itself in check.

All of that being said, a handheld Xbox console with roughly the SAME EXACT specs as the ROG Ally Z1 Extreme edition (only difference would be upgrade API, with Zen 4 CPU & possibly RDNA 4 GPU architectures) would yield a handheld device that would essentially be a current gen, Modern Xbox console that's capable of running any game you throw at it.

Microsoft has a unique opportunity hear, especially because the Xbox ecosystem is so EXTREMELY robust. My Xbox can do so much more than just play games thanks to the fact the OS is based off of windows 10. I would expect a handheld Xbox console to utilize the impressive Xbox OS allowing users to access their entire catalog of games, having access to streaming services, Video on Demand, Music services as well as fully Internet browsing support. That will set the Xbox console a massive step above something like the steam deck & Switch successor. What makes the steam deck so incredibly successful is users have instant access to their massive steam libraries which is the EXACT reason I believe Xbox would have a successful handheld Xbox. I've got tons of money invested into my Xbox library and to have access to that library immediately on an Xbox handheld would be a game changer & I think there's millions of Xbox owners who feel similarly.
Happy gaming ✌️

@Banjo- yeah man I've been reading your comments for a while now & I definitely enjoy what you write on here! Well now that the Xbox Games Showcase is a little over 45 days old have you gone back and watched any trailers from the showcase? If you did which games interest you? For me, I'm really looking forward to South of Midnight! I was digging the game from the 2023 showcase trailer but now it's a must play for me. That gameplay looks cool as hell lol I want to glide around what looks to be an enchanted world! It looks very fun and intriguing.

Avowed is another one I'm excited about. I have always enjoyed Obsidian games and I have a feelings this one is going to be another fun game. Outerworlds was fun as hell, the over the top craziness made it unique & I hope they bring that energy to Avowed!

Atomfall is another game I was impressed by, it looks like fallout set in the British valleys. I like how everything looks so far and I think it's going to be great.

Not a new game but Starfields Shattered Space DLC has me extremely excited! I finally finished up my 170hour+ play through of Starfield & at first I didn't like it. I stopped playing about a months after release. I picked back up and started to actually enjoy the game. As time goes on in that game everything changes and you become a badass space explorer cowboy lol the quests and side quests shocked me with how much you could tweak everything. Now that there's mods available the game has gone from really good to damn near excellent! I think shattered space DLC is going the right direction especially as far as story is concerned!

State of Decay 3 is still on my list as one of my most anticipated games but without proper gameplay it's hard to see exactly where they improved. Still, I can't wait til SOD3 is released because I'm there for it.

Last but definitely not least was Gears of War E Day! The prequel I never knew I wanted so badly. When that trailer played watching DOM and Marcus together again with the iconic song in the background I couldn't help but get overwhelmed with emotions. It was unbelievable, the type of impact the Gears series has had on me is profound. I got the 1st Gears game when I was 14 or 15 years old and playing through that trilogy was just so amazing for me as it's what made me realize I genuinely appreciate the art and stories being told within games. The Gears Series is one of the best 3rd person shooter series of ALL time. I'm so hyped to play Gears Of War E Day on my Xbox Series X! Long Live Xbox lol Happy gaming ✌️

@BAMozzy I believe a handheld Xbox is inevitable. If Microsoft were to make a device leveraging their decades long partnership with AMD we could see a portable Xbox with the successor to the AMD Z1 Extreme APU which would make it more powerful than the current ROG Ally devices, while also being significantly more powerful than the Series S. The current Z1 Extreme with the Radeon 780m is about as powerful as an RTX3050 which is pretty damn remarkable for a handheld device. All Microsoft would have to do is make a device with a 1080p display (AMOLED or QLED) that has a refresh rate of at LEAST 120fps, make sure the console runs the AMD APU that's equivalent or better than the Z1 extreme with at least 16GB of LPDDR5X or LPDDR6 (releases later this year) along with a minimum storage capacity of 512GB SSD. These specs would ensure longevity, ease of backwards compatibility with existing Xbox games library & future proofs for the future Xbox consoles. If Xbox used Z1 extreme or modified version of the Z1 Extreme right now it would easily play most current gen Xbox games with a patch. If Xbox made the console with the Z1 successor we'd be looking at a portable Xbox that can run games natively with relative ease

A handheld Xbox console makes sense to me. It's a brilliant idea especially considering Xbox is so good with backwards compatibility having a handheld device that can play MOST of the digital Xbox games I own would be absolutely PHENOMENAL I'd purchase the console day one. Right now I use a Series S along with a 15inch portable gaming monitor to play my games when I'm away from home and it gets the job done surprisingly well but the idea of a dedicated handheld really resonates with the Xbox play anywhere mantra and even if the device was a carbon copy of the ROG Ally just with the Xbox OS and ecosystem I think it'd do EXTREMELY well.

The only reason I haven't gotten a ROG Ally for myself is the price and Windows OS. Xbox could make a carbon copy with updates of course plus Xbox OS and ecosystem, sell it for $400-$450 and I can honestly say people would LOVE it. A portable console powerful enough to play ALL Xbox games plus run all the apps & have access to the same Xbox ecosystem that has all their digital games, movies and apps on it that would be a massive selling point IMO.

Anyways TLDR I definitely agree with you on the Xbox handheld gaming console, it would be a massive hit no matter how you slice it.
Long Live Xbox, happy gaming ✌️

MX vs ATV legends, Red Dead Redemption 2 & GTA V expanded and enhanced edition.

If I was allowed a top 5 I'd keep the same 3 as above but add Starfield & Diablo 4. This collection of games would keep me content on an island for sure.

RDR2 alone is a staggering accomplishment in world design, gameplay & storytelling. Truly one of the BEST games of the entire Xbox One /PS4 generation. I've done one playthrough back in 2021 on PS5 and now I'm currently on my second playthrough this time on XSX (it's absolutely brilliant, it looks and plays so well on Series X way better than it does on PS5 mainly due to the broken HDR on PS5 and the upscaled checkerboard upscaled 4K (PS4 pro version) compared to Series X that runs the game with a native resolution at 4K resolution at 30fps with no HDR issues. I'm absolutely amazed RDR2 hasn't been patched or remastered for Series X. It's such an amazing game that it deserves more love than it's gotten. Although we know Rockstar was working on a remaster for current gen it was shelved in order to "put all hands on deck" for GTA VI. I'm hoping after GTA VI is released we get a remaster it even an expanded and enhanced edition lol!

Diablo 4 is another game I have fallen in love with, I didn't know if I was going to like it very much but man was I wrong. I'm so glad it came with my Series X lol the replayability with that game is great & if you add on online functionality then you have endless fun.

GTA V is the best selling game of the last 15 years. It's remarkable to think about honestly, I beat the game when it first release on PS360, then I beat two more times on PS4 & now I've replayed the story twice with the expanded and enhanced edition. Once on PS5 and Once on Series S. I am planning on another playthrough at the end of this year this time on my Xbox Series X lol it's a game I enjoy playing and beating about once every 18 months or so. Every time I play I discover something I had never seen before and it really is incredible to think GTA V was developed on PS360 consoles. Just imagine what GTA V could've been had they had the power of the Series S back then yet alone XSX/PS5 lol it's incredible to think about the impact that game has had. GTA VI will be on another level when it's released simply because it will be made from the ground up with current gen in mind. Sorry got carried away lol.

Starfield is another game I was on the fence about until I actually sat down and sank time into it. Now 170 hours later I have traveled the galaxy and beyond. The game has been so much better since the release of the 60fps patch on Series X then I have begun my NG+ playthrough although I'm on a break to enjoy some other games but I will absolutely be back especially once shattered space DLC hits.

TLDR Xbox has some brilliant games I'd enjoy being stuck on an island with, happy gaming ✌️

Xbox Series S is definitely becoming the little console that could lol it really is a great piece of tech 💯

When it comes to hardware I genuinely hope we see the Xbox Sebile controller revealed for a holiday 2024 release. That controller has the features that should've launched with the Xbox Series X|S. I think it's high time Xbox updated their base controller the same way Sony went from the DS4 to the Dual Sense controller.

My second hardware wish is a stretch I know, but I would ABSOLUTELY LOVE to see an Xbox handheld console. I want a portable Xbox that can play my entire library of games. I've invested in the Xbox digital ecosystem since the 360 era and the thought of an Xbox handheld console that can play all those games is enticing. I haven't gotten a steam deck cuz I don't use steam and even though the ROG Ally is great with PC gamepass, I'd much rather have a dedicated portable Xbox console. If the console launched with an AMD Z1 Extreme or it's successor with at least 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM along with a 512GB Gen 4 NVMe SSD. The console would be able to run games natively & would be a day one purchase for me.

As far as games go, I'm so HYPED for Gears of War 6! I've been a fan of the series since day one & Gears 5 definitely took the series up a notch. The game is incredibly beautiful and the gunplay is still solid, the story was better than I expected it to be so it's exciting to see where the series goes from here!

Next up is something I don't expect to see but would definitely like to see more of and that's the Fable Reboot. The Fable Trilogy is one of the most memorable games from my childhood and I'm excited to see more.

State of Decay 3 is one of my most anticipated Xbox games. I NEVER expected State of Decay 2 would infect my life for a couple hundred hours but it surely has. There's something about it that just feels really good, it's not too realistic & I think that's what makes the survival effect much more fun.

Last but not least is the rest of the games I'd like to see updates on! Tower borne, 33 Immortals, clockwork revolution, Outer worlds 2, Stalker 2 Heart of Chernobyl, everwild, contraband and south of midnight. There's so many amazing looking games coming to Xbox, I can't even begin to stress how excited I am for the showcase lol I really hope we something cool shadow dropped (Starfield update). I'd also like to see the old COD games be added into the gamepass library.

Long Live Xbox, happy gaming ✌️

@FraserG while Geoforce Now is great & the idea of being able to play PC games on console is really freaking cool. It seems results may vary. what I'm EXTREMELY excited about is being able to play your PURCHASED Xbox Series X|S games via Xbox Cloud Gaming. We know Microsoft has been working on this feature for some time now but all we have is "we're hoping for a 2024 release" as far as a release is concerned. While remote play serves me incredibly well, some places Xbox cloud gaming just works better. I'm guessing it has something to do with server locations and stuff like that. I hope we get more information soon, it's been almost 2 years since the announcement of being able to play your owned library of games via Xbox Cloud Gaming.

Anyways, long live Xbox! Happy gaming ✌️

@Banjo- you know I've noticed the past 12 months the anti-Xbox rumors have spiraled out of control. People literally make stuff up & the certain "gaming news sites" run full fledged articles based on BS rumors. It's ridiculous and I tell people, trust me you don't want Xbox dead. If PlayStation was the sole high end console maker, the games industry would be screwed because they'd corner the market and make us pay even more than we already do.

I truly believe Xbox is on an upswing. If we look at quality releases for 2024 Xbox takes the cake. Hellblade 2 while not the best game ever is a good game. Avowed I have a feeling is going to be a lot of fun to play, Obsidian tends to make games I enjoy so I'm optimistic about it! It's also REALLY cool to see COD under the Xbox umbrella for the 1st time in over a decade. Whether people want to believe it or not COD is going to boost Xbox significantly. Half of the PSN player base is still on PS4, Xbox is in a great spot to take advantage of those gamers. Offering COD on gamepass PLUS an entry level console that outperforms the PS4 for a fraction of what a PS5 costs there's a real opportunity to get players on Xbox. I was brought back to Xbox through the Series S & since then I've gotten a Series X plus got my wife a Series S. The Xbox ecosystem IMO is superior to that of PlayStation & this is coming from a PS5 owner who enjoys PlayStation games. Anyways there's a TON of positive possibilities and opportunities for Xbox in the coming months and years and I'm excited to watch Xbox bounce back from all the negative drama.

Happy gaming, Long Live Xbox ✌️

My Original Xbox never died in the 6 years I had it, I was also one of the few lucky ones who got a launch day Xbox 360 that lasted 6 years before I replaced it with a 360 slim. Xbox One day one edition lasted from launch day until last year when the HDMI went out. That 500GB launch model lasted a true decade with ZERO issues. I've had my Xbox Series S for 2 years now with no issues and I take that console with me when I'm out of town. I've had my Xbox Series X almost 6 months now & it's probably the sleekest best designed console I've ever owned. My PS5 on the other hand, I've had almost 3 years now and it's HOT AF all the damn time lol, never had an issue but it definitely runs hotter than the Xbox Series X. Long Live Xbox ✌️

@Banjo- I'm right there with you. Gamepass ultimate has given me the ability to play games I would've NEVER gone out and bought. It's completely expanded my horizons especially as far as indie titles are concerned. Even though I'm subscribed to XGPU I still purchase new games that aren't on the service and even some games that are on the service for example I own Diablo 4, Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Dead Island 2 & Starfield. I still love owning games & gamepass just adds even more value to the Xbox ecosystem for me personally. In fact, I've been purchasing most 3rd party games on Xbox instead of PlayStation lately mainly because I've found better prices on Xbox (CD keys also). Also the fact that everything I bought on 360 & Xbox One was there for me immediately when I got my Series X|S consoles is just amazing. Anyways, gamepass is brilliant and Xbox is awesome! Can't wait for June 9th ✌️

@BIG3 I'm right there with you, I don't think it's necessarily GoTY material but it should at least be nominated. Nija Theory succeeded in telling a beautiful yet horrific story (over the course of 2 games). Hellblade 2 specifically showcases what can be done when you take people who are passionate about their art and allow them to work together to build something unique and masterful. Hellblade 2 is NOT your typical "game" in fact I went into it with s blank slate and open mind. I told myself this is an experience and when you look at it that way the game hits better. Art is absolutely subjective but for me there's no denying that Hellblade 2 is a fantastic piece of art!

I started playing Starfield again last week in anticipation of the new update. I've got over 100 hours with the game and I can honestly say this new update is a game changer! The 60fps performance mode on Xbox Series X is so much better than I had anticipated. I honestly expected something similar to what we got with Fallout 4 but damn I couldn't have been more wrong! Starfield is now smooth as butter, I've yet to see a dramatic drop in resolution even when fighting a bunch of enemies & the only issues I've seen so far is the occasional hiccup which again isn't as bad as I expected it to be. Aside from the performance of the game, the quality of life improvements are staggering. The updated maps actually make the game far more accessible & it adds much needed depth to actually find places you may have skipped over with the old maps. Finally the biggest and best update for me is changes to gameplay, I have made it to where my character can carry a substantial amount of stuff without becoming encumbered. Even though this does -6xp I negated that drop by making ground enemies slightly harder.

Overall Starfield is much more fun to play. The game looks great, 60fps is smooth as butter & the quality of life updates make it a game worth investing time into. Starfield is a game with so much to do, explore and kill. The main quests are amazing and the side quests are just as good if not better! If you haven't given the game a shot and you enjoy Bethesda style RPGs then I definitely recommend it!
Happy gaming ✌️

@Banjo- while I absolutely LOVED the original Dying Light I actually enjoy the sequel better, now this hasn't always been the case. At launch the game was in an extremely rough state BUT over the past 2 years the game has been fleshed out (pun intended) in so many ways. They've updated the parkour movement so advanced players can run with zero assists, although assists are there for players like me lol they've added new enemies, characters, stories and best of all firearms. The game truly feels like the Dying Light sequel is fan deserved. I hope you guys play the 1st one fall in love and get to experience the 2nd one! Happy gaming ✌️

@Ricky-Spanish awesome American Dad name BTW!

I'm actually right there with you! I watched that entire interview and nowhere did it seem like she was hinting at "moving away" from Xbox hardware, in fact the contrary. I'm actually really bummed out by "Pure Xbox" lately. Most of the articles they post now just criticize our platform to hell & the comments section is filled with ppl who'd like to see Xbox die. For an Xbox centered website it's honestly pathetic. Why not write articles about the new Xbox mobile store launching in July or how Xbox actually has some good games planned for 2024. NOPE let's "read between the lines" and make a nothing burger for click bait. SMH pure Xbox used to be so great cuz I'd come in here and see people that actually enjoy Xbox & their games and now it's become a place to "hate everything Xbox" cuz it's the cool thing to do lol every major game websites are doing the same thing. "Death of Xbox" I can tell you right now if Xbox dies leaving Sony in charge of the high end console market we're all effed in the AAA!

Also the shutting of studios is heartbreaking, it's not an Xbox problem though it's a games industry problem. 2K (GTA, Red Dead Redemption, NBA 2K) just had massive layoffs. Embracer just shutdown a bunch of studios. And PlayStation shutdown studios less than 6 months ago and made massive layoffs even to studios like insomniac who's been carrying the PS5 most the generation! In fact it happened right after Spiderman 2 broke records for PlayStation. Everyone acting like Xbox is a villain it's capitalism that demands growth at all cost. It's Microsoft executives answering to share holders, it's not the 'Xbox division' making these decisions. I feel bad for all the devs that lost their jobs and not just from recent Xbox closures but from industry wide layoffs. It's extremely sad our industry has come to this challenging time but I truly believe it'll rebound just as it has before. I just wish people could see that the industry itself is hurting right now.

@NEStalgia thanks for the response, I'm glad someone else feels similarly as I do regarding the whole situation. I'm not abandoning ship because I've got decades invested into the Xbox ecosystem just as I have decades invested into the PlayStation ecosystem. I hope when the June showcase comes we get some more insight into what exactly they're planning going forward. I know from the 2021 showcase until now we have some amazing games coming to Xbox! Something that absolutely NOBODY talks about lol anyways, Long Live Xbox & happy gaming ✌️

I feel like Xbox only ever gets negative criticism no matter what they do. They release exclusives like Halo infinite, Forza Motorsport and Starfield and the immediate articles following are negative. Microsoft decides to put some community driven games on PlayStation and switch and immediately it's negative doom and gloom. (Sony is doing the exact same thing, games aren't making ENOUGH time as exclusives which is why PlayStation exclusives are being brought to PC platforms but when Sony does it they're cheered as opening games to more people). Microsoft announced their Xbox Games Showcase & rather than let fans be excited immediately news outlets take a Jez Corden theoretical tweet as 'insider sources' and run negative articles for a 24 hour period before backtracking but the damage was done. I've NEVER seen the industry skew this hard towards the death of a successful gaming company in my 25+ years of gaming.

It's extremely irritating and unfortunate all at the same time. I'm a PROUD Xbox owner. In fact this generation has been the best Xbox generation to emerge since the 360 days, after watching the 2022 Xbox showcase my wife and I went out and bought 2 Xbox Series S consoles. When we did that three of our gaming buddies went out and bought their own XSS consoles so we could all play amazing games together. Late December, I decided to get the Diablo 4 Series X bundle & man I'm so glad I did. I genuinely love the Xbox ecosystem, the backwards compatibility, the fact I can purchase digital games outside of the Microsoft store, the fact I can play so many Xbox 360 games with added bonuses like auto HDR and frame rate boost, not to mention the party chat features on Xbox are superior to that of the Switch or the PS5. I should also mention my wife and I also own our own PlayStation 5 consoles, why? We love gaming lol but as gamers we can also see when something just isn't right & since 2022 I've witnessed a high percentage of articles criticizing Xbox as of their evil capitalism methods are some how much worse than Sony's evil capitalism methods but in honesty I'm not sticking up for corporations because they don't care about us, they only care about shareholders & their bottom line.

I'm trying to bring the Xbox community together to stand up and say hey, we love our Xbox consoles! There's millions of us & it bums me out when I see so many comments on mainstream gaming sites claiming the Xbox community is non existent & nobody plays Xbox & nobody cares if Xbox dies, well that's not true. I care, not for Microsoft or corporations, but for gaming. If Xbox were to die leaving Sony as the sole high end console maker they would control the market and without competition they will screw over consumers WORSE than they already do! (They recently removed Horizon Zero Dawn from PS Plus extra because it's speculated they're going to release a HZD remaster, so don't allow gamers to play the game on the catalog make them buy the remaster) Practices like that would only get WORSE without Xbox. We've seen the leaked documents showing Sony wants to charge more for games and the likes of that.

Anyways TLDR, I don't want Xbox to die. Also, I'd like the Xbox community to stick together & be kind to one another. I hope people takes time to think about how many great experiences Xbox brings to gamers around the world and without it, the gaming world would absolutely be a darker less fun place to play.
Long Live Xbox, happy gaming! ✌️

I use quick resume on just about every single player game I play! MX vs ATV legends, Gears of War, Red Dead Redemption 1+2, GTA 4 + GTA 5, plus just about every Xbox 360 game I own I use quick resume with. It's probably one of the BEST next gen features of them all imo, it really feels magical to pick up EXACTLY where you left off like nothing happened!

@BacklogBrad couldn't have said it better my friend