Microsoft Xbox Discussion Part II

[Jussi]

Unless Microsoft has changed their stance, it has to release on Series S at the same time so once the developers can squeeze it on there then it should be out.

They've changed that on games already.

 

[Jussi]

Space Marine 2 has very similar attributes as Gears but the melee system is decidedly different. It could be fun.

 

[Khelandros]

They've changed that on games already.

This is the Game Dev Kit requirements document. It was issued July 1st of this year. It still lists s/x requirements for all games.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/gaming/gdk/_content/gc/policies/console/certification-requirements

 

[Jussi]

This is the Game Dev Kit requirements document. It was issued July 1st of this year. It still lists s/x requirements for all games.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/gaming/gdk/_content/gc/policies/console/certification-requirements

Nevertheless, they've ignored that on e.g. Baldur's Gate 3.

 

[Jovavic]

Nevertheless, they've ignored that on e.g. Baldur's Gate 3.

Which is crazy because it's not like BG3 is some technical marvel that can't fit on the S

 

[Khelandros]

Nevertheless, they've ignored that on e.g. Baldur's Gate 3.

No, they did not.

Xbox release was delayed by three months because it had to work on both the X and the S at release.

It was released for PC on the 3rd of August 2023, PS% was 6th of September 2023, and MacOS on the 22nd of September 2023.

 

[Jussi]

No, they did not.

Xbox release was delayed by three months because it had to work on both the X and the S at release.

It was released for PC on the 3rd of August 2023, PS% was 6th of September 2023, and MacOS on the 22nd of September 2023.

They dropped the split-screen mode from the Series S version.

 

[aleshemsky83]

I had no idea this game was an exclusive. At least its on PC.

 

[Mikeaveli]

I had no idea this game was an exclusive. At least its on PC.

Its coming out on PS4 and PS5, Xbox just has the marketing rights

 

[Jussi]

 

[Khelandros]

https://www.eurogamer.net/ive-made-...-choice-decisions-says-xbox-boss-phil-spencer

 

[Jussi]

https://www.windowscentral.com/gami...ch-a-rich-heritage-you-have-to-celebrate-that

…we tentatively believe based on our sources to include at least both a traditional-style successor to the Xbox Series X, and Microsoft's first real foray into Xbox handheld gaming with its own take on the Steam Deck.

 

[Blitzkrug]

f*** off, Phil.

It's all platitudes with this guy.

 

[Jovavic]

What could I play on a handheld Xbox that I couldn't get on a Steam Deck?

 

[Blitzkrug]

Looking like Square finally got off its ass and ported the Final Fantasy pixel remaster games. This lines up with an insider claiming Square has this, and a port of FF16 ready to go for TGS.

Would be the only place as of now where you could play the entire mainline final fantasy series minus 11 obviously.

 

[Blitzkrug]

Confirmed: FF1 through 6 drop on Xbox today along with the rest of the Mana series that isn't Secret Of for some reason.

Mana stuff on game pass, Final Fantasy unfortunately is not.

I do love how here each game goes for 20 bucks separately....except for Final Fantasy 2. 12.99 cuz that shit is ass

 

[Jussi]

https://www.ign.com/articles/starcr...2-campaign-collection-confirmed-for-game-pass

 

[Jussi]

https://www.youtube.com/live/RKNhGrXYiHg?si=a0FYNxU8aYwG_Wvg

 

[JimmyApples]

Xbox skipping the mid-gen refresh was absolutely the right move. PS5 Pro pre-orders are lacking.

 

[the valiant effort]

Any under the radar FPS game you guys would recommend? Preferably Gamepass, or prices-slashed kind of game

Under the radar for me meaning not Halo, Battlefield, or COD.

 

[x Tame Impala]

Any under the radar FPS game you guys would recommend? Preferably Gamepass, or prices-slashed kind of game

Under the radar for me meaning not Halo, Battlefield, or COD.

"High on Life" was a fun and funny FPS. If you're even a little bit of a fan of Rick & Morty it's of the same ilk while not being based on the show. The gun you use is a character of its own which was a cool concept.

 

[Jovavic]

The Metro games, Homefront: The Revolution, Ghostwire, Deathloop, all are all at least decent and worth a check to see if they fit your niche. Ghostwire, in particular, is not for everyone.

 

[Jussi]

Black Ops 6 is available for pre-install. BEWARE not to download all but choose what parts you want. You need only the main Call Of Duty (hub?), BO 6 campaign, BO6 multiplayer and the BO6 extra content. 86,07 Gigs is the file size of the first 3.

 

[Jussi]

https://variety.com/2024/gaming/new...s-6-sales-players-opening-weekend-1236195626/

 

[Jovavic]

Death Stranding releasing today, definitely a "love or hate" game for alot of people, but i personally enjoyed it despite the usual Kojima oddness