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[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

I think Ghostwire and Deathloop contracts will remain. It is just not a great look to break them and would soil relation between Sony and MS. But those games might highly likely end on PC GamePass.

Truthfully, I'm not saying for MS to go out of bounds to break whatever agreements are already in place with them. Just that, if there are loopholes to whatever Bethesda/Zenimax agreed to when they granted the timed exclusivity rights to Sony originally, MS could leverage those.

If they actually did want to renege on the rights, they'd have to reach a settlement agreement with Sony to do so, otherwise whatever the contract for those games stipulates would need to legally remain.

 

[ChuckeRearmed]

Truthfully, I'm not saying for MS to go out of bounds to break whatever agreements are already in place with them. Just that, if there are loopholes to whatever Bethesda/Zenimax agreed to when they granted the timed exclusivity rights to Sony originally, MS could leverage those.

I think it was pretty plain like here is the money, don't publish to Xbox for a year/month/whatever. And is it even worth it? We don't know a lot about the games. So whatever.

Just put the logo of Xbox Games Studios before starting the game

 

[Kagey K]

Bestbuy.ca has charged my card.

It's happening

My Best Buy order billed as well. Now to wait and see which one shows up first. I have no hope for the one that hasn't been billed yet showing up on launch.

 

[Xaero Gravity]

My Best Buy order billed as well. Now to wait and see which one shows up first. I have no hope for the one that hasn't been billed yet showing up on launch.

I'm fully expecting Canada Post to not get the package before the cut-off time on Monday. I'll be pleasantly surprised if I have a Series X in my hands on Tuesday.

 

[CatLady]

Speaking of EA Play, looks like Jedi Fallen Order is next to be added to it (and thus, to Game Pass)

It Looks Like Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Is Coming to Xbox Game Pass

For Ultimate subscribers with EA Play included.

opencritic.com

Reminder: Jeff Grubb has tested this game to run at locked 60fps on Xbox Series X

Great news! I've heard good things but never bought it.

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

Whew, hadn't heard from Argos since pre-ordering, hope you guys got confirmation emails too

Bollocks. I have not received an email from Argos.

 

[ChuckeRearmed]

If they actually did want to renege on the rights, they'd have to reach a settlement agreement with Sony to do so, otherwise whatever the contract for those games stipulates would need to legally remain.

Personally I think MS should just ignore PS and its fanbase altogether with Bethesda's games until those games come with GamePass on PS5. Do its own thing, make inroads in different areas with GP, etc. MS needs to buy more studios though to bring more diversity into their lineup. So far it again boils down to WRPG, Racing, and Shooters. They need 3rd person games too. GoW is ok, but it is a shooter basically.

 

[Kagey K]

I'm fully expecting Canada Post to not get the package before the cut-off time on Monday. I'll be pleasantly surprised if I have a Series X in my hands on Tuesday.

If it misses Tues then we are hooped until at least Thurs thanks to the holiday the day after it releases.

 

[Smowza]

Bollocks. I have not received an email from Argos.

I work for Argos, you shouldn't worry they are just working through emails and the other in store pre-orders

 

[Nikana]

Great news! I've heard good things but never bought it.

Its really good but it was plagued with not being done at release. Was not smooth like a Respawn game. They got there eventually.

 

[Neko Mimi Mode]

 

[Rossco EZ]

anyones microsoft order updated from pending yet?

 

[Chittagong]

I am sitting in the same boat. I might go for WD or Valhalla. I will definetly dive into Horizon 4 again.
Battlefield V will also be on my list through game pass.

The wait till Cyperpunk will be hard.

And it is even better if you can get to play with your friends in co-op. I played as jack and it was pretty great to play the game differently than ever before.

Thanks all! So my Xbox Series X launch titles in current order of preference

Gears 5
+ Next gen patch
+ Coop with Mrs Gong
- Gears 4 was boring

Jedi Fallen Order
+ Never played past first 30min
+ Love Star Wars
- No next gen patch I know of?

Watch Dogs Legion
+ Actual next gen version
+ It’s f’ing London!
+ Loved og Dogs
- Watch Dogs 2 seemed meh

Assasins Creed Valhalla
+ Actual next gen version
+ It’s f’ing Vikings!
+ Loved AC 1-3 and BH
- Formula got stale after 4 games
- If I wanted vikings, I still need to complete GoW

Battlefield V
+ Love Battlefield
+ Never played V
- No next gen patch I know of?
- Woke, reeeee etc.

Lol, tbh could not have predicted that this would be my next gen Xbox launch games list a year ago even

 

[Concern]

Thanks all! So my Xbox Series X launch titles in current order of preference

Gears 5
+ Next gen patch
+ Coop with Mrs Gong
- Gears 4 was boring

Jedi Fallen Order
+ Never played past first 30min
+ Love Star Wars
- No next gen patch I know of?

Watch Dogs Legion
+ Actual next gen version
+ It’s f’ing London!
+ Loved og Dogs
- Watch Dogs 2 seemed meh

Assasins Creed Valhalla
+ Actual next gen version
+ It’s f’ing Vikings!
+ Loved AC 1-3 and BH
- Formula got stale after 4 games
- If I wanted vikings, I still need to complete GoW

Battlefield V
+ Love Battlefield
+ Never played V
- No next gen patch I know of?
- Woke, reeeee etc.

Lol, tbh could not have predicted that this would be my next gen Xbox launch games list a year ago even

No Gears Tactics? That would be my first pick if I was in day one.

 

[Hendrick's]

anyones microsoft order updated from pending yet?

Still Pending...

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

Personally I think MS should just ignore PS and its fanbase altogether with Bethesda's games until those games come with GamePass on PS5. Do its own thing, make inroads in different areas with GP, etc. MS needs to buy more studios though to bring more diversity into their lineup. So far it again boils down to WRPG, Racing, and Shooters. They need 3rd person games too. GoW is ok, but it is a shooter basically.

Wouldn't mind more Japanese games, myself. It's not impossible for them to buy a Japanese studio (they technically already have through Zenimax with Tango Studios), but I guess it would come down to the best pick for whatever amount they're willing to work with.

Or, they could consider seeing if a couple of those Chinese studios (the ones doing Bright Memory Infinite and that Monkey King game in particular) are up for being purchased, too. Lots of talent there, and would help a lot with expanding the brand's appeal in Asian regions.

 

[Neko Mimi Mode]

Xbox exec reveals how Microsoft finally fixed the worst thing about gaming

Director of Program Management Jason Ronald reveals how Microsoft's ambitious project to preserve older games came to life.

www.inverse.com

Big interview with Jason Ronald, lots of interesting stuff there but this bit is my fav;

"ARE THERE ANY PLANS FOR MORE ORIGINAL XBOX AND 360 GAMES TO COME TO GAME PASS?

Yeah, it’s definitely something we’re looking into. "

 

[Deleted member 740922]

anyones microsoft order updated from pending yet?

Mine has gone to "pre-ordered - Estimated delivery 10 November" (Microsoft Ireland Store)

 

[Rossco EZ]

Mine has gone to "pre-ordered - Estimated delivery 10 November" (Microsoft Ireland Store)

sweet mine has as well now after looking

 

[pasterpl]

Mine has gone to "pre-ordered - Estimated delivery 10 November" (Microsoft Ireland Store)

same

 

[RoyalLaFlame]

Is buying an Xbox One (S or X) something stupid right now? I'm asking because I live in China and here the new ones are still going to take a while to launch.

And by the way, I know that Xbox has a custom firmware here in China, is there any way I can change the console to my country? Does anyone know anything? (Don't know if I can ask here)

 

[Neko Mimi Mode]

Is buying an Xbox One (S or X) something stupid right now? I'm asking because I live in China and here the new ones are still going to take a while to launch.

And by the way, I know that Xbox has a custom firmware here in China, is there any way I can change the console to my country? Does anyone know anything? (Don't know if I can ask here)

Not at all.

A far better prospect than buying a current gen PlayStation. The Xbox One will continue to be supported for a year or two and the X is still a beast.

Definitely get a One X if you can.

 

[RoyalLaFlame]

Not at all.

A far better prospect than buying a current gen PlayStation. The Xbox One will continue to be supported for a year or two and the X is still a beast.

Definitely get a One X if you can.

My biggest problem is Game Pass and my bloody internet connection. China doesn't have game pass, so I would need to change the console's firmware. I can buy a cheap used one x here, but that's the only thing I worry about.

 

[TBiddy]

The One X is a fine machine, and it's likely that we will see cross-gen games for some years still.

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

I work for Argos, you shouldn't worry they are just working through emails and the other in store pre-orders

Okay thanks. Fingers crossed.

 

[Roberts]

I wonder why so little has been said about doubling the framerate for older games. We saw that Fallout 4 video and that's about it. Do you guys think it's because only very few games can do that and they simply don't want to oversell that feature?

 

[Elias]

I wonder why so little has been said about doubling the framerate for older games. We saw that Fallout 4 video and that's about it. Do you guys think it's because only very few games can do that and they simply don't want to oversell that feature?

They are still working on it.

 

[Neko Mimi Mode]

I've got the Day Ichi version pre-ordered, definitely playing this one some time in November

 

[Neko Mimi Mode]

 

[reksveks]

Someone here might get lucky.

 

[Kagey K]

Someone here might get lucky.

I’d be Ok if one of mine randomly showed up early, *hint hint wink wink* MS.

 

[Neko Mimi Mode]

 

[TBiddy]

Which headset are you guys rocking for your controllers?

 

[Nikana]

Which headset are you guys rocking for your controllers?

Im waiting for that arctis 7x to be available on glamazon along with the new Corsair. Gonna upgrade to one of em.

 

[Rossco EZ]

Which headset are you guys rocking for your controllers?

steelseries Arctis 9x

 

[Andodalf]

Getting my Penrose X whenever those come, but Had to Cancel my XSX pre order as it wasn't coming on launch day, so I'm gunna try my luck finding one launch day...

 

[Deleted member 740922]

Which headset are you guys rocking for your controllers?

Used these for years and never had a problem with them. Too lazy to look into any kind of upgrade tbh.

 

[TBiddy]

Hmm, I think the Arctis headsets are a bit pricey for my taste. I have no qualms using a cabled headset (AUX) that I can plug in to my controller.

 

[Rossco EZ]

Hmm, I think the Arctis headsets are a bit pricey for my taste. I have no qualms using a cabled headset (AUX) that I can plug in to my controller.

give the arctis 3 a go, only £60.

 

[TBiddy]

give the arctis 3 a go, only £60.

Was just looking at it! Thanks

 

[CatLady]

So excited, MS store charge went through today and I've got FedEx tracking. It's sitting in Ontario right now which is only about 60 miles from Metro Los Angeles but they aren't delivering it until the 10th.

 

[Hendrick's]

So excited, MS store charge went through today and I've got FedEx tracking. It's sitting in Ontario right now which is only about 60 miles from Metro Los Angeles but they aren't delivering it until the 10th.

Still waiting....

 

[Xaero Gravity]

Someone here might get lucky.

Hmm, might try out some satanic rituals and sacrifices in hopes of getting BestBuy.ca to ship mine since they charged me much earlier than they normally would for an item scheduled to be delivered on a Tuesday.

 

[Lone Wolf]

So excited, MS store charge went through today and I've got FedEx tracking. It's sitting in Ontario right now which is only about 60 miles from Metro Los Angeles but they aren't delivering it until the 10th.

Same situation here. Mine is in Elizabeth NJ, and I’m waiting impatiently in NY.

 

[CatLady]

Same situation here. Mine is in Elizabeth NJ, and I’m waiting impatiently in NY.

It's SOOOOO close I can taste it. It's going to feel like years until the 10th of Nov gets here.

 

[splattered]

Three of mine have switched over to arriving on Nov 10th, yay! Now just waiting on the Target status update if that's a thing. Hoping it doesn't get cancelled. Crappy thing is delivery from Target is ETA Nov 11th-16th so i gotta hold back one of them until the Target one arrives so we can set them up for both kids at the same time.

 

[Elpidio Valdés]

Yesterday I bought a 48 inch LG CX for my bedroom! The delivery is on Sunday so my TV will be ready to go. Now I just need to snatch a XSX after the 10th.

Do you guys have any ideas for people who weren't able to get a pre-order? Do I show up early at Gamestop or Best Buy? I have a feeling there won't be many Series X in the wild until next year. Hopefully I'm wrong

 

[Neko Mimi Mode]

 

[Andodalf]

Yesterday I bought a 48 inch LG CX for my bedroom! The delivery is on Sunday so my TV will be ready to go. Now I just need to snatch a XSX after the 10th.

Do you guys have any ideas for people who weren't able to get a pre-order? Do I show up early at Gamestop or Best Buy? I have a feeling there won't be many Series X in the wild until next year. Hopefully I'm wrong

Target will apparently sell some PS5 the day of online for in store pickup only, so they might do the same with the SXIS

 

[Pantz]

I like how this guy explains things. Personally, I'm going to wait a few years, maybe for pro consoles (if that happens), to get a new TV.