Poll: *** Xbox Series X|S - General Discussion Thread ***

[KraniX]

The general consensus among industry insiders and journalists is that it will be exclusive to the Xbox ecosystem.

We may well see it on Switch or whatever Nintendo console is out, if it can run it, but I have no doubt all future Bethesda titles will be Xbox only.

Otherwise, why buy them? A huge part of the PS4 success was down to platform exclusives, makes no sense to shell out billions and not make them exclusive.

MS might not make as much from the software sales but will drive console sales, additional hardware, people to join the ecosystem and Gamepass subscriptions.

 

[Kreeeee]

I've noticed a lot of Sony fans are still clutching at straws over Starfield, suggesting that it would be unwise for Microsoft to forgo releasing the game on the PS5 if they expect to make a reasonable profit. The thing is, Microsoft isn't interested in single unit sales, there's more money to be made in repeat subscriptions. They want to incentivize people to subscribe to Game Pass, and make it a more valuable proposition with compelling exclusives. Phil Spencer has already said they don't need to release games on the PS5 to recoup their investment.

The general consensus among industry insiders and journalists is that it will be exclusive to the Xbox ecosystem.

Microsoft have outright stated that they didn’t buy Bethesda to put their games on non Game Pass platforms, unless already contractually obliged to do so.

We know this isn’t happening, Microsoft have said this isn’t happening, why is it still being discussed?

 

[Bishie]

Microsoft have outright stated that they didn’t buy Bethesda to put their games on non Game Pass platforms, unless already contractually obliged to do so.

We know this isn’t happening, Microsoft have said this isn’t happening, why is it still being discussed?

Jeff Grub stirred the hornet's nest with yesterday's tweet, resulting in Sony fans voicing their displeasure on Reddit etc.

 

[Witcher1980]

Sony fans are a strange bunch, they love their exclusives but seem to hate anyone else getting any. I just buy both consoles, best of both worlds.

 

[Supercow]

D&D Dark Alliance on Gamepass day 1. Looking forward to a DnD RPG.

 

[Vandle]

Yeah hinted, it will happen as this is rockstar. We all know they like upgrading older games and selling again for full price.

Not that I am complaining, rdr2 on the PC at 60fps is a real joy to play.

Surely the upgrade will be free if you already own the game??

 

[Supercow]

Surely the upgrade will be free if you already own the game??

This is Rockstar we're talking about mate.

Speaking of free upgrades, the Metro Exodus upgrade due next month looks great.
https://youtu.be/prgDiyd2eIs

 

[Vandle]

This is Rockstar we're talking about mate.

Speaking of free upgrades, the Metro Exodus upgrade due next month looks great.
https://youtu.be/prgDiyd2eIs

Ha, yes I'm aware of that. I play GTA Online on PS4 and they've been giving away $1m every month to regular players since middle of last year so they aren't all bad!

 

[Supercow]

Ha, yes I'm aware of that. I play GTA Online on PS4 and they've been giving away $1m every month to regular players since middle of last year so they aren't all bad!

I didn't claim they're bad necessarily, it's just that their track record for "selling you the same game over and over" speaks for itself

 

[Vandle]

I didn't claim they're bad necessarily, it's just that their track record for "selling you the same game over and over" speaks for itself

To be fair haven't they only done that once with the 360 to One upgrade of GTAV? It's one of the best games ever made. Blame the buyers, not the sellers! I bought both so I'm part of the problem

 

[Raymond Lin]

Talk about selling the same game over and over.

Nintendo anyone? lol

 

[Noxia]

This is minor but a massive plus for me. I didn't bother with CEC as it always annoyed me on PS as I'd end up turning the console on when I didn't want to, for example when I wanted to watch Netflix and the console and tv were off.
I only found out today that the Xbox let's you customize what it does so I have it just set to turn my tv on with the console and that's it.

 

[CHokKA]

To be fair haven't they only done that once with the 360 to One upgrade of GTAV? It's one of the best games ever made. Blame the buyers, not the sellers! I bought both so I'm part of the problem

They're doing it right now with GTAV Remastered for the PS5. That's why everyone thinks they'll just remaster RDR2 as well. Despite FPS Boost being available on the Series X and probably capable of working with RDR2, I reckon Rockstar will outright bar MS from applying it to their games. Hopefully I'm wrong though!

 

[Zatoichi.uK]

Ooh Snow Runner on game pass. May have to give that a shot it looks weirdly engaging.

 

[wildest_jjk]

Ooh Snow Runner on game pass. May have to give that a shot it looks weirdly engaging.

That does look interesting! Just had a quick look and it reminds me of Spintires.

 

[Zatoichi.uK]

That does look interesting! Just had a quick look and it reminds me of Spintires.

Can only see it for PC currently, though it seems to be for console too reading around. Maybe it'll pop up later...

 

[Witcher1980]

Can only see it for PC currently, though it seems to be for console too reading around. Maybe it'll pop up later...

Search for it on the xbox store it says £44.99 then it says included with gamepass. Letting me install it atm.

 

[wildest_jjk]

Can only see it for PC currently, though it seems to be for console too reading around. Maybe it'll pop up later...

Yeh I can also find on console, just looked at the full game pass list and scrolled down to 'S'.

It's currently downloading!

 

[ic1male]

I'll download it seeing as it costs nothing but I didn't really like the previous one, MudRunner. So we'll see.

 

[Zatoichi.uK]

Sweet on its way down. It doesn't show as for the console on the mobile app for some reason.