I loved the original games but I had them on the original Xbox and they were already far superior versions compared to the PS2. I'm quite hopeful that these will turn out well and I'll definitely pick them up at some point.
I loved the original Xbox. Like others have said, it was a perfect companion console for my Nintendo systems. There's an interesting documentary on YouTube that's worth a watch. There used to be a longer version but I can't seem to find it now.
I never understood why the DOA games weren't some of the first games made backwards compatible. The games were key launch titles for both the original Xbox/360 and were huge showcases for the power of the systems.
This should have been an Xbox Series exclusive. I'm fairly sure that accommodating Xbox One consoles has slowed development and left us with a less impressive overall experience.
I was massively impressed by the overall strategy. Pretty much every game day one on GamePass is a powerful message. I wish I'd seen more gameplay at this point though.
Nintendo and Xbox delivered plenty of good things without either of them blowing my mind. E3 is only as good as the games on show and I think both Xbox and Nintendo have smash hit games that aren't quite ready to be shown fully yet. Next E3 should be amazing.
Has this been confirmed yet??? I spent most of lockdown designing my own fancy box art to make my 360 and OG Xbox games look like Xbox One games on my shelf. This change would really **** me off regardless of the layout.
As a multiplatform gamer, I'd love to see a massive power play like Capcom or Sega being snapped up. Something like that would shake up the entire industry forever. As huge as the Bethesda deal is, seeing things like Sonic or Resident Evil tied to one platform would change the entire gaming landscape.
Conker and Banjo blew me away on N64 and they still do today on Xbox. Surely now would be a great time for sequels. 3D platformers haven't been this popular in years.
I remember going into Game and playing Dead or Alive on their demo unit. I was blown away by the quality of the graphics and I'm genuinely still impressed by them today.
I hope this doesn't become a consistent thing with Series S. I really don't want to see the system phased out as it's a fantastic machine for the money.
Random question given the topic, but does anyone else who owns multiple consoles buy certain games for one machine over another? I find myself buying a game on Switch or Xbox or PlayStation because it feels right for that system. Please tell me I'm not the only one!
I'm going to get this for Xbox so that I can have almost the complete selection of games on one machine. I'd like to see NG3 available via BC at some point to have to full list.
@mousieone I love the Dreamcast controller. Even the cable being in the wrong place doesn't bother me. And I actually bought a Duke for my OG Xbox from eBay a couple of months ago.
The Dualshock 1, 2 and 3 are still my least favourite controllers ever. They were far too cramped and symmetrical for the sake of it. Poor triggers and sticks. I prefer my Atari Jaguar controller to those abominations.
@NEStalgia Xbox Live brought online gaming to the mainstream console audience. Dreamcast pioneered this and Sony then followed the Xbox model with the PS3 generation.
I really cannot decide whether to get this on Switch or Xbox. I have all the 'true' Ninja Gaiden games on Xbox already and the Sigma games on PlayStation. I just wish they had included all versions of each game. NG, NG Black, NG Sigma, NG 2, NG Sigma 2, NG 3 and NG 3 RE. That would be a proper collection.
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Re: Xbox's Comments About 'Gatekeeping' Are Met With Heavy Criticism
I have no issue with any studio purchases but this was a stupid thing to say. Maybe the Twitter account is run by a PlayStation fan.
Re: GTA Trilogy Will Reportedly Include New Lighting, Improved Textures And GTA V-Style Controls
I loved the original games but I had them on the original Xbox and they were already far superior versions compared to the PS2. I'm quite hopeful that these will turn out well and I'll definitely pick them up at some point.
Re: OG Xbox Creator: People Who Stood In Xbox's Way Are Now Lauding It
I loved the original Xbox. Like others have said, it was a perfect companion console for my Nintendo systems. There's an interesting documentary on YouTube that's worth a watch. There used to be a longer version but I can't seem to find it now.
https://youtu.be/GtejBKHVppU
Re: Rumour: Seven Original Xbox Games That Could Be Getting Backwards Compatibility
@GunValkyrie True. I completely forgot about Aerosmith and Rodman!
Re: Rumour: Seven Original Xbox Games That Could Be Getting Backwards Compatibility
I never understood why the DOA games weren't some of the first games made backwards compatible. The games were key launch titles for both the original Xbox/360 and were huge showcases for the power of the systems.
Re: When Is Deathloop Coming To Xbox? Everything We Know So Far
I can wait for this on Xbox. Any potential sequel will likely be an Xbox console exclusive so I'd rather have both games on the same system.
Re: Turbo Overkill Is A 'Blade Runner Meets DOOM' FPS Coming To Xbox In 2022
I love the look of this.
Re: 343 Industries Talked About, But Decided Against Delaying Halo Infinite Past 2021
This should have been an Xbox Series exclusive. I'm fairly sure that accommodating Xbox One consoles has slowed development and left us with a less impressive overall experience.
Re: Three Classic Quake Games Have Been Added To Xbox Game Pass
@SplooshDmg That scene still freaks me out.
Re: Three Classic Quake Games Have Been Added To Xbox Game Pass
Why not all on Xbox consoles? And Quake 4 needs to be BC.
Re: Stylised Racer Art Of Rally Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
I was really looking forward to playing this today but I think I'll wait until there's a proper fix.
Re: All Optimised For Xbox Series X Games Out Now
Does anyone here know if the 'new' Xbox cover art design is real yet?
If so, I have some major work ahead of me. π
Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of E3 2021 From An Xbox Perspective?
I was massively impressed by the overall strategy. Pretty much every game day one on GamePass is a powerful message. I wish I'd seen more gameplay at this point though.
Re: Reaction: This Year's Shaky E3 Was Held Up By Xbox And Nintendo
Nintendo and Xbox delivered plenty of good things without either of them blowing my mind. E3 is only as good as the games on show and I think both Xbox and Nintendo have smash hit games that aren't quite ready to be shown fully yet. Next E3 should be amazing.
Re: Xbox Series X Games Appear To Be Getting New Box Designs
Has this been confirmed yet??? I spent most of lockdown designing my own fancy box art to make my 360 and OG Xbox games look like Xbox One games on my shelf. This change would really **** me off regardless of the layout.
Re: Lovely Stuff, Hades Will Target 4K, 60FPS On Xbox Series X|S
Amazing game but surely this performance should be an absolute given on Series X and S.
Re: Japan Is Now Xbox's Fastest Growing Market Worldwide, Confirms Exec
@The_New_Butler Beat me to it! πππ
Re: Japan Is Now Xbox's Fastest Growing Market Worldwide, Confirms Exec
Fastest growing region? That's not that too tricky coming off a generation that used to sell double digits in Japan per week.
Re: Rumour Mill Continues To Suggest Xbox Might Have Acquired More Studios
As a multiplatform gamer, I'd love to see a massive power play like Capcom or Sega being snapped up. Something like that would shake up the entire industry forever. As huge as the Bethesda deal is, seeing things like Sonic or Resident Evil tied to one platform would change the entire gaming landscape.
Re: This Kickstarter Aims To Turn The Xbox Series S Into A Portable Console
Absolutely pointless waste of everyone's time and money.
Re: Mini Review: Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection - Welcome Back Ryu Hayabusa, We Missed You
Is this only available digitally on Xbox?
Re: Pick One: Which Platforming Hero Is Your Favourite?
Conker and Banjo blew me away on N64 and they still do today on Xbox. Surely now would be a great time for sequels. 3D platformers haven't been this popular in years.
Re: Netflix's Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness Is Actually Looking Surprisingly Good
Looks good but I'm not sure calling it anime is a realistic description.
Re: Trademark Renewal Sparks Hope For A New The Evil Within Game
This should definitely happen. I loved both of these games. The more Xbox exclusives the better.
Re: Talking Point: Looking Back, What's Your First Memory Of The Original Xbox?
I remember going into Game and playing Dead or Alive on their demo unit. I was blown away by the quality of the graphics and I'm genuinely still impressed by them today.
Re: Resident Evil Village Shines On Xbox Series X, But Has Some 'Difficulties' On Series S
I hope this doesn't become a consistent thing with Series S. I really don't want to see the system phased out as it's a fantastic machine for the money.
Re: Rumour: Is The Switch On Phil Spencer's Shelf Teasing An Xbox Collab With Nintendo?
GPU on Switch + NSO on Xbox.
Re: Xbox Exclusive Quantum Break Celebrates Its Fifth Anniversary
I loved this game. I might go back and play it all over again.
Re: Yakuza Producer Wants To Remaster Binary Domain With 'A Few Changes'
Random question given the topic, but does anyone else who owns multiple consoles buy certain games for one machine over another? I find myself buying a game on Switch or Xbox or PlayStation because it feels right for that system. Please tell me I'm not the only one!
Re: Ninja Gaiden Collection Contains Sigma Games As 'Only Fragments' Remain Of Other Titles
Itagaki-san took some data when he left. π
Surely the fact the originals are available digitally via backwards compatibility and upscaled for One X and Series X should make this easy???
Re: Ninja Gaiden Master Collection Will Run At 4K, 60FPS On Xbox Series X
I'm going to get this for Xbox so that I can have almost the complete selection of games on one machine. I'd like to see NG3 available via BC at some point to have to full list.
Re: Soapbox: Now That It's On Xbox Game Pass, Please Try The Evil Within
I love this series and I'm hoping for a comeback now that the deal has gone through.
Re: It Looks Like Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy Is Coming To Xbox
I love these games but seriously, let it go. They don't need to span 3 console generations.
Re: Phil Spencer Says Xbox Could Never Have Designed A Console Like The Nintendo Wii
@mousieone I love the Dreamcast controller. Even the cable being in the wrong place doesn't bother me. And I actually bought a Duke for my OG Xbox from eBay a couple of months ago.
The Dualshock 1, 2 and 3 are still my least favourite controllers ever. They were far too cramped and symmetrical for the sake of it. Poor triggers and sticks. I prefer my Atari Jaguar controller to those abominations.
Re: Phil Spencer Says Xbox Could Never Have Designed A Console Like The Nintendo Wii
I never understood the hate for the N64 controller and you certainly didn't need 3 hands to play it.
Re: Microsoft Reveals 'Mesh' Mixed Reality Platform, Compares It To Launch Of Xbox Live
@NEStalgia That's why I said 'mainstream console audience'.
It wasn't a dig at PC gaming at all but I'm assuming that's what Satya meant.
Re: Microsoft Reveals 'Mesh' Mixed Reality Platform, Compares It To Launch Of Xbox Live
@NEStalgia Xbox Live brought online gaming to the mainstream console audience. Dreamcast pioneered this and Sony then followed the Xbox model with the PS3 generation.
Re: Pick One: Which Of These Xbox Ninja Gaiden Games Is Your Favourite?
Seriously.....who the f**k picked Yaiba???
Re: Ghostrunner Now Has A Free Demo Available On Xbox
I adore this game. Such a great setting and lovely combat.
Re: Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection Slashes Onto Xbox This June
Although I do wish they had the both versions or each game in the disc.
Re: Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection Slashes Onto Xbox This June
@BlueOcean The Original NG3 only had one melee weapon but there were some darker moments and different alternate world scenes. I liked both versions.
Re: Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection Slashes Onto Xbox This June
@HotGoomba Just as that's your opinion. I genuinely preferred it to RE.
Re: Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection Slashes Onto Xbox This June
@HotGoomba NG 3 is a decent game.
Re: Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection Slashes Onto Xbox This June
I really cannot decide whether to get this on Switch or Xbox. I have all the 'true' Ninja Gaiden games on Xbox already and the Sigma games on PlayStation. I just wish they had included all versions of each game. NG, NG Black, NG Sigma, NG 2, NG Sigma 2, NG 3 and NG 3 RE. That would be a proper collection.
Re: Soapbox: There's Never Been A Better Time For Banjo-Threeie
@GhanaViking Jet Force Gemini would be amazing. I also want a new Blast Corps.
Re: Feature: Games We'd Love To See Added To Xbox Backwards Compatibility In 2021
It won't be a popular choice with anyone but I'd like to see Wet available on BC.
Re: Feature: Games We'd Love To See Added To Xbox Backwards Compatibility In 2021
@eduscxbox I love this game. It's probably another music licensing issue though. π
Re: The Medium Has Already Recouped Its Production And Marketing Costs
Is this digital only?
Re: Microsoft Admits It 'Messed Up' And Will No Longer Increase The Price Of Xbox Live Gold
@NEStalgia Don't forget Zune! π
Re: Microsoft Admits It 'Messed Up' And Will No Longer Increase The Price Of Xbox Live Gold
This is kind of embarrassing tbf. How many hours of meetings took place at Microsoft to decide to increase the price to then completely backtrack???
Either it's a PR stunt or there's some really incompetent management making decisions.
Personally I'd like to see the back of Gold and there only be one subscription with Game Pass and everything else rolled into one.