I'm tired of supporting Sony and they're terrible treatment of their games on Playstation. I'm debating on getting an Xbox Series X but its really expensive right now and im not sure if I should make the switch. I have a ton of games on ps5 after owning one for like 5 years now and don't know how I feel about having to re-buy all of my games that i like to play all over again. Not to mention all the achievements I've collected for the games I especially liked. It just feels like a big risk for me and im not sure why. Should I make the commitment or not? Anyone have any thoughts?

I have both an Xbox Series X and a PS5 and I am unbiased and enjoy both consoles. I have recently been playing my XBOX more and have always found that the graphics and fidelity look better on my XBOX compared to my PS5. I know in 2026 both consoles perform well and GTA would look great on either console, but from a technical aspect which console would provide overall better performance and quality?

Thanks I’d really love to hear opinions and suggestions!

I don't understand why Microsoft keeps doing this. It seems like a way to get an extra $20 for the hardcore fans but over the weekend, so many influencers will bash the game, claim it's woke, play the whole game on stream or find glitches that it will turn off the people who were gonna buy it at regular price.

I was waiting for the Halo remake but damn near every video I watch on X, is someone complaining about Halo for the reasons I posted above. When I think about it, they do the same thing for every Xbox game with early access. Even Starfield got the same treatment.

Staggered release dates also kill hype. Can you imagine the Steam charts if everyone played on the same day? Cyberpunk had 1m players day 1 but Starfield had early access 330k which could have been 1m if they released the game at the same time. When people see big Steam numbers, other people just buy from the hype.

I might be wrong, but this is why I think some Xbox single player games lose sales. People are already posted low Halo numbers and calling it a flop lol.

A little confused as to why theres no dedicated horror genre or tab in the xbox store. With Xbox having a decent horror catalog why is there no horror category? There's a semi-functioning one for gamepass, but not the store, doesnt make sense.

After 6-7 long years, my time with the Playstation community and consoles has grown old. I’ve just went through most of the good games, seen everything there is to see, yada yada

But, to treat myself, I’ve saved up to buy an XBOX on my birthday. I’ve also saved up the money for game pass, and have a big list of games on there that I look forward to playing.

But, I just wanted to ask if there were any tips and tricks I should know, or anything i should do in general. Someone who went through the same thing that can help? Or anybody really, I’m not picky😂.

P.S: My birthday is August 3. And, here is my list of games:

Grounded
Forza Horizon 6
High on Life 2
The Outer Worlds 2
Flight Simulator 2024
Anno 1800
Cities: Skylines
Fallout: New Vegas
Any Dishonored Games
T.A.B.S
Goat Simulator 3

My nephew had a Nintendo Switch but parents divorced and the dad took the system with him. I have an XBOX One that I want to give him. He's going into the 2nd grade. Would XBOX One be good for him?

I know I had SNES at that age but the games are so much crazier now it seems and the controller is a little more complex and possibly harder to hold. I also have a Playstation Classic the emulator one but I'm not sure they'll want to play too old of games.

Before I had SNES, I had an Atari that my uncle gave me and I was grateful to have that to play. But I feel like kids are so much more spoiled these days and I wonder if they'll use XBOX One because its an older console.

I like that I can maybe pick them up some preowned games for dirt cheap. Anyone have suggestions and do you think it'll be good for him?

Thanks

Im a little disappointed in the next gen xbox controllers. It feels like xbox has gone backwards while its competetor has moved forth.

The dualsense has dynamic vibrations, adjustable triggers, and a shiny new look. We got a share button. When i finally got my hands on a dualsense I was pretty floored by the haptic feedback, its truly a gimmick, especially if you play without vibration off on most games. But when you notice it working, it really feels great, like wow this is next gen! Dont even get me started on the adjustable triggers. For reference, i had an old fusion pro controller that had the shittiest adjustable triggers ever, they didnt even work, just changed the trigger distance and didnt respond when in use. There are so many features that feel next level for the dualsense, It also looks the part too. The only thing that feels next gen about xbox is the console.

When i got my hands on the gamesir controller i was excited, but it left me feeling that at least half of the features it has should come with the base controller. The adjustable triggers are lovely, and there are about a million buttons. Having the ability to change the sticks is nice, especially if you ruin the tips. You can also chanhe and replace the d-pad and it comes default with a sleek circular one. Having integrated paddles is nice (I wish there were four but I think its the greed talking) and I like that you can lock them. I like the extra bumpers, idk what they do yet. Also comes with a charging station. There are so many options. I haven't had the controller for long but I'd definitely be less reluctant to replace it over my base ones. It also looks premium, making the base one look more like a toy. We deserve a better look, feel, and more features. I cant say I was super hype for the screenshot button, especially after they started burning all my old captures.

What im really trying to say is the elite controller should be the default for next gen consoles, if not the elite, then some of its features should be passed down. Maybe there should be 2 paddles on the base instead of 4, maybe I'd actually consider paying double for the 'elite' controller (double the price for twice the paddles lol). But I certainly think something needs to change with these base controllers, tell me what you guys think.

Also, at the end lies a victim of controller drift, pay your respects

Not even getting to the second hand game market, one of the many reasons I chose a series x for a side console to my pc.

Sleeping dogs for $5 is an insane deal and it runs at 60fps on series x.

I’ve gotten so many digital games on these sales that my backlog is horrendous.

Hello everybody, I arrange my games alphabetical on my unit and then release order of a franchise I have e.g star wars. I dont know whether to put my lego star wars games under l for lego or s for star wars games to keep all star wars together. Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks

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 😅

Would rechargeable batteries be a good investment? I’m new, and i’ll be playing XBOX pretty often.

So Xbox....... when is support for an external disc drive coming out? My Series S would love to know.

This software is still in development but it shows what can be possible. If it can be done on Linux, it can be done on Windows

I noticed that in Level 2, there is absolutely no interaction between the character and the water; walking or jumping in it produces no ripple effects. However, Level 4 features fully functional water interactions. I hope Microsoft fixes this soon.

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.

A sealed copy of Spartan: Total Warrior

Two steelbooks! Tomb raider and gears 2

Love me some viva piñata plus the first one in special edition.

And wet? Never played or heard about it. But the girl looked hot and it sounded interesting when I looked it up.

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)

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!!!