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Cannot wait! Nearly downloaded but sadly I’m away tonight…… but no matter as I will be playing on my Logitech G Cloud so whilst not the ideal place, it’s as good as any!!!! And I’ve got my USB C to HDMI cable with me so onto the big screen it goes!!!

Bring. It. On.

@BaldBelper78 And now I’ve managed to put a negative spin on it as well! Doh!
This is what being an Xbox owner does to you.
It’s like being a Spurs fan - so close to greatness but always miles away really.

It’s the hope that kills us!!

I love how when it comes to Xbox, people love to try and put a negative spin on things so quickly!
Of course the likes of MW3 and Diablo IV aren’t coming just yet.
Anyone who thought they were must have some seriously rose tinted glasses on!
There will be a load more games to play.
I never have gotten the hate for Game Pass tbh - It gives me access to a whole world of games and I still think it’s cracking value.

If Game Pass goes then Xbox goes. It would leave very little reason to be involved in the ecosystem sadly.

Still cruising around space with Starfield along with bursts of the awesome Coccoon.

15 quid a month. That’s insane.
Will just wait for the games to reduce in price.

@FraserG It did that to many although I think the reaction over the email has been frankly hysterical and the idea that Xbox will close down Game Pass by 2027 and leave gaming is a really odd and bizarre viewpoint.
Leaks happen but tbh there wasn’t that much that was surprising more just the sheer scale of it but I don’t see this being the end of Xbox in any way at all.

@Fiendish-Beaver exactly 💯!! In fact what you have just said is pretty much what I kept saying last night on Twxtter and ended up getting personal abuse over. Yet all I was saying was that a three year old email has been taken as being a defining moment and it is nothing of the sort. But as you say and I agree - telling the facts doesn’t always get the clickety clicks!

@FraserG lol! I thought it was but my head melted! Cheers!

It’s Wednesday today and it’s the 20th so BST is this the 20th or Thursday 21st @fraser ?

@Fiendish-Beaver we all see things from different perspectives. That is the beauty of having different opinions

@Fiendish-Beaver I ignore Push Square. It’s got more trolls that the Billy Goats Gruff. A few days and all this will die down and we will all keep gaming regardless.

What I am interested in is whether Phil Spencer or Nintendo will comment directly on that email.

I would say that’s the thing that would have potential to do most damage but the other stuff is just standard and none of it a surprise.

@PixelDragon The email is newly 4 years old. Spencer getting over excited but the ‘long game’ comment may not sit well with Nintendo. Ultimately I don’t see the leaks as being bombshells - most of it is hardly a surprise but tomorrow the PR machine at Xbox will be in overdrive

@Pichuka97 so when the PlayStation was going to be Sony plus Nintendo ……..

@Pichuka97 Spencer has always talked about preservation but has never said it would be physical. When has he ever said that? Having access to those games is what he has talked about and that could be cloud etc. You are looking for something that just isn’t there.

Leaks are never accidental. They are PR stunts. It’s political. It crates hype and how many people are now searching Xbox and Series S? Thus won’t harm them at all.

@Aniscape Yeah, im loving Starfield - I'm just chilling with it and not rushing. It's deep and it will keep getting better.

@Aniscape Sea of Stars is superb.

I struggle! I used to game probably 5 to 10 hours a week before I picked up the Logitech G Cloud and now its more like 20 hours a week. When I read and hesr people say that Xbox doesn't have enough games, I think they must have worse vision than Stevie Wonder! There are a crazy amount of games already but as 2023 enters holiday season, the quality keeps on coming at pace.
Keep ‘em coming I say!

@Cashews good thinking! I don’t really see this as next gen anymore though. A generational leap was 8 to 16 bit etc. we are now in the world of PC style increments,

People moan about Game Pass saying not enough games and now are moaning when there are too many. I despair sometimes!

A great line up of game and Xbox now clicking into top gear!

About 11 hours in and it’s a ten from me. It’s huge and really getting going now.

Metacritic is pathetic tbh.

Review spot on. Personally I think it’s worth a 10 and it’s only going to get better. The problem with Xbox right now is that far too many spend far too long looking for things to complain about.

The fps doesn’t concern me. Everything zips along just fine. The worlds are huge and I’m only ten hours in. Superb game and it will only get better.
Bethesda have created a fabulous world with loads to explore and loads to learn.
Elite game.
How anyone gave this 7/10 is just bizarre. But it’s all about opinions.
Back to it now!

Played one hour and so far it’s a ge take intro but it’s still bloody brilliant! Already feel immersed and it looks great. Can’t see why anyone is moaning tbh but then haters will hate

@HelloCraig too stuff

I’ll stick with my GCloud thanks! Cheaper and runs xCloud and remote play perfectly as well as great EMU. I ain’t paying 700 quid for a handheld device. Ever.

Xbox May as well just give up on console sales now. All their eggs are in one basket.

Nice! Very nice indeed

Let’s face it. In ten years time game pass will be all Xbox offer and it will be on all consoles and PC. They can’t remain making consoles much longer as they are losing money and the gap to PS is just huge in console sales. Xbox will become a streaming stick and app only soon enough. PS5 sales have just risen by 244% in Europe. Xbox can’t get anywhere close to their numbers but can get game pass on more places to make sure the brand lives on but console wise, it’s clearly not sustainable for much longer.

@NEStalgia They will still be able to steam them as per @fraser

@BaldBelper78 This is my review of the G Cloud - I do not write for money via my website or use adverts so am not trying to spam the site! Understand if not allowed but thought a more causal writers view may be of interest to some.
https://mattjarviswriting.wixsite.com/mattjarviswriting/post/hardware-review-logitech-g-cloud-emulation-and-cloud-heaven

I would also caution that xBox saying it is the least popular feature is also part of the Acti/Blizzard saga so underselling suits them a huge deal. I wouldn’t put too much stall by the claim though. A lot of politics at play.

Since I picked up the Logitech G Cloud, I have played cloud games a lot as well older system EMU’s for offline gaming.
I have found that xCloud runs really well at home and even with a strong 4G signal I have had some great gaming sessions on the go with xCloud attached to my phones hotspot.
I totally understand why it might not be popular for many and not a 1st choice, but when you think that you can potentially have some great gaming experiences for little outlay - if you play via your phone or tablet for example - then for those on smaller budgets it is a great way to game.

However, the fact it is so unpopular is worrying for Microsoft and Xbox when you consider that Cloud is the main aim for them in the long term. They are already way behind in the console arena, so if they are already losing money in the cloud arena, they could be in a bad position with gamers if they don’t sort it out and make it more accessible for more people. In the UK, one huge issue is that broadband and 4G and 5G performance is based on luck and where you live which is not acceptable but that’s an issue for BT who own most of the networks infrastructure via Open Reach.

But for me, I am very happy to play via the cloud when necessary.

Yes. 100% would trade my Series S that I love for a Series X Digital.

@pip_muzz Finish Serious Sam??? I can’t. It bloody rock hard.

Downloaded @ralph

Count me in folks

Very short but well worth your time. Superb.

Xbox is an ecosystem so get used to it!

I have a G Cloud and I’ve never games so much for a long time!!

There is no ‘next gen’ anymore and hasn’t been for a number of years. We have been cross gen for a long time and what we see now are just upgrades. The days of the leap from 8bit to 16bit etc disappeared long ago.

No great surprises here at all and Microsoft can offset the losses due to the size of the corporation. They will stop making consoles in the next 10 years and Xbox will become cloud and streaming only. That’s where there focus is.

Have tried the code but keeps saying already been used even thought it absolutely hasnt

80 quid or Emulation…. Tough choice kids

What will be funny is when COD ends up not on PlayStation because huge baby child Jim Ryan wouldn’t sign the 10 year deal! Ryan has scored such an own goal when he could have kept it all very simple.

The whole thing is just out of control. Pathetic it really is.

Can we finally move on and all get back to gaming! Little will change. Onwards!

GTA V. Oh no! There goes my life. Again.

@FraserG Cheers mate. Would be grand if it happens. I’m out and about a lot so it would be a great addition and shouldn’t be too tough for Xbox to sort.
All the best for the weekend and thanks for keeping the news and information coming.
Very much appreciated.
Matt