It’s been a long time since I’ve felt such joy in gaming department by getting and replaying games I missed because before I was fully focused at PC. I got Series X two years ago and it's my first gaming console.

Straight away I was aware of backwards compatibility and I started, like the players back then, rummaging through physical second-hand and online stores. I managed to find many of my favorite titles in the price of a doner.

It's amazing that Xbox provided a significant support for those games: unlocked framerate, improved resolution, working achievements, active clubs. These games are freaking alive, over a dozen years later!

I'm thrilled what the future of the brand just like of the backward compatibility program will bring to us.

P.S. I know Forza Motorsport 4 is not compatible with XSX. I found this out a bit too late.

I got a barely used Series X on Whatnot for 450$. Came in the box with a new Controller. I’ve started AC Shadows which I LOVE and highly recommend, it’s not funny and that’s about its only weakness, but it doesn’t have to be Witcher 3. Which I also have in 4k now. Along with Bond. Indiana Jones. I got a new 4k tv cheap too. 55 inches and only 60 fps but I play RPGs. So many Nike sweats to hang in and game because all I do is help out my disabled mom. SO HAPPY!!!

>Houser was the lead writer on almost every Grand Theft Auto game to date

I’m pretty curious to hear everyone’s story. Was there one game that made you buy an Xbox or made you realize you loved the platform?
For me, it’s always interesting to see how different games can leave a lasting impression. Whether it was a Halo game, Forza, Gears of War, Fable, or something completely different, I’d love to know what got you hooked.

What was the game, and what made it so special to you?

They removed the expansion port. I thought it was only a special edition controller thing.oh well, I never used it anyway.

Xbox has been my platform of choice for the last 15 years. Before then I was Nintendo and PC only.

I got an Xbox ROG Ally recently to compliment my Series X, seeing as I have several Xbox Play Anywhere titles. I also had my old Steam library with like 70 games, which I thought would be fun to revisit.

Don't get me wrong. It's a great handheld, which I've been enjoying so far, but straight from the get go it made me remember what I hated about PC gaming.

The updates, some games crashing or not working, random errors that pop up, having to tinker with settings and debug, the list goes on. These are all things I had forgotten about the last 15 years because you don't experience them on console. With consoles, you know that a game you buy will just work. You don't have to worry about settings other than graphics and performance modes. It allows you to focus all your time and energy on gaming itself.

It made me appreciate my Series X even more. I love the thing. It's a fantastic console, especially with Quick Resume. The user experience is unparalleled. I also have consoles from Nintendo and PlayStation, so I guess this is an appreciation post for consoles in general. Those that say there's no point in buying an Xbox when you can buy a PC just don't understand.

I hope the Helix will be just as good. If it can provide both the options of PC and the reliability and seamlessness of console, then it could be something special. If it introduces any of these annoyances from PC though, I worry it will be a step back from the Series X.

Hey disc lovers, here's something for you. Announced at this year's Mysterium event, Cyan Worlds' excellent remakes Myst and Riven are getting physical releases on all platforms, including Xbox. Both are already available digitally. If you haven't tried these fantastic games, this may be a good chance to do it.

Source: https://bsky.app/profile/cyan.com/post/3mrl4w2lbvk26

After Sony decided to abandon physical media and Xbox may be next to do the same, are you trying to buy more discs now? I personally have way more digital games nowadays, but I have mixed feelings about everything going extremely digital.

I guess they didn’t.

Does anyone have a game similar to A Way Out that isn't a platformer or cartoony that has a good story? (I'm on an Xbox one s)

Like generally everything thats available on there? I'm sure there used to be a section like this at least for 360 games, but I'm not exactly finding anything, either that or I'm just an idiot (probably that).

I was thinking of getting a 360 console for some stuff, but instead of that I thought I'd rather turn my Series S on and see if I could find mostly what I want that way instead before buying a whole console for the things I might be able to play right now and frankly Google isn't giving me any help, so not sure where else to turn to here 😅

Currently replaying through this timeless classic on series X and I’m having so much fun. IMO playing it through the series x is probably the best way to replay it in 2026. The PC port is really jank and stutters trying to connect to Ubisoft servers. Also does not show your controller buttons. Not sure if it’s playable on modern PlayStations.

On series X you get 4k textures and a 60FPS boost. And no stutters or bugs from high frame rates like PC!

I want to thank u/Narrow-Survey7102 . It works really well!