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Why are you not going to buy an Xbox Series console?
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They are just letting their true colors show 🙃
It's totally reasonable to say that there's not enough on a given console that interests them to justify the purchase. But I'm gonna cast some side-eye at anyone who says there's nothing on Xbox/PS/Switch that interests them. At that point you're essentially acknowledging that your interest in specific games is driven 100% by the console manufacturer's name on the box. Like if Horizon Zero Dawn suddenly said Microsoft on the box instead of Sony you'd just magically lose all interest in it. Okay.
I'm on the sidelines at the moment with a Switch and a 3080 PC. Even though a couple of my friends have PS5, they only play Destiny and that will be cross-platform soon enough.
I'm leaning towards the XSX for the living room system. Game Pass Ultimate is such a killer app for us that it's hard to imagine what Sony would bring to the table. I'm also not sure why people tend to think having a PC makes an Xbox redundant but not for PS5. If you love Sony first party, sure, but basically everything else on both comes to PC.
I'm leaning towards the XSX for the living room system. Game Pass Ultimate is such a killer app for us that it's hard to imagine what Sony would bring to the table. I'm also not sure why people tend to think having a PC makes an Xbox redundant but not for PS5. If you love Sony first party, sure, but basically everything else on both comes to PC.
I suspect it's mostly people who never even gave it a shot and don't know what they're missing. Even me, who is mainly an Xbox gamer, I had no idea how good Sea of Thieves was and mostly ignored it until I finally gave it a shot with friends. Man, what a game. Now I'm REALLY excited about Everwild.
That's the issue if you're totally closed to all other platforms. Then again, time and money are constraints, but if that's the case, don't answer "I have no interest" because the poll is clearly not for you.
I already have an XSX, I might replace with a proper desktop in the future though. All I care is that I get access to gamepass.
Unfortunately, I don't the have the time (nor the budget) to play two consoles. I have already got a PS5, maybe with a price cut in the future I'll grab an Xbox Series X.
There are many on this forum that almost exclusively play Japanese games. With that in mind, it can't be too surprising.
I think ignoring the fact a lot of people don't find enough of interest to warrant an Xbox console purchase as pure fanboyism is naive. It's no secret that the Xbox one gen had a real issue with exclusives.
As somebody who has owned every Xbox since the launch of the original I'm someone who said the lack of exclusives was an issue. There were a few I enjoyed but overall I found even well received titles like Gears of War, Forza Horizon and Sea of thieves to be disappointing or lack innovation.
Im sure there will be games that tempt me eventually but those currently available and those that have been announced with a release date within this year aren't enough to warrant a £400+ purchase considering I have a PS5, Switch and an ever growing backlog.
Assuming that fanboyism is the only reason a person couldn't be interested in Xbox is a pretty toxic viewpoint, imo. Don't presume that you know people's tastes better than they do.
For now, my PC is my Xbox Series X. I wanted one but couldn't justify buying both a Series X and a PS5, so used my Series X money on a 3070 instead.
Xbox ecosystem is stellar and the fact that I can take full advantage of it while not having to buy more boxes than I need to is brilliant. Picked up a new Xbox Series controller though. It was a must.
Xbox ecosystem is stellar and the fact that I can take full advantage of it while not having to buy more boxes than I need to is brilliant. Picked up a new Xbox Series controller though. It was a must.
That's their fault then because these people would not be interested in FPS, immersive sims, racing games and WRPGs alltogether, which would be rare on an enthusiast forum. Those people truly are just missing out while feeling good about their (weird) choice. Especially with Xbox making accessibility easier and easier, I don't see why any option between cloud streaming to Android/soon iOS/PC/TVs, PC or console would not be one for said person. If people don't want to make the investment, that's fine. I don't think they will have no way to play the game though.
I purchased every Xbox from the 1 to the One S. And each generation the MS machines were just collecting dust and were barley used as a gaming machine. This gen I cannot justify purchasing another tool and that is not going to used much. This gen I will be one console guy only. The console is of my choice is the ps5. For the MS exclusives I will get a new gaming laptop.
Although I prefer Sony I have no grudge against MS. From the technical standpoint their consoles are not bad I just do not resonate with their lineup of games.
Although I prefer Sony I have no grudge against MS. From the technical standpoint their consoles are not bad I just do not resonate with their lineup of games.
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Come on lol. Some people aren't into western games. Assuming it's fanboyism makes you look childish.
God of War and Horizon are very popular games. I'm unlikely to play either of them. I don't have that much time to game and I'd rather spend my time on some niche JRPG or yet another Souls play through.
I own a PC and plan to get a PS5 whenever they become more available. The only reason I'd buy a Series X is to be able to play my mountain of physical 360/OG Xbox games upscaled.
Yup. in my opinion Xbox has an extremely diverse catalogue and is the king of shooters, racers, and now RPG among other things when it comes to consoles. People need to give the games a shot, whether that's on console, PC or mobile.
You know that's the first option in the poll right?
I did buy one on day one. But I also got ps5 slightly later, also day one in Europe.
And with Xbox I'm really disappointed. Yes I have game pass. And at most it became my indie machine. The lack of new exclusives plus the fact that I simply prefer pretty much everything in ps5 really is what is quickly turning the device into a dust collector. Also a matter of personal preference I guess.
I'm still puzzled with the low number of complaints about the lack of games. There's one exclusive to Xbox since it released and I really found it utterly boring
And with Xbox I'm really disappointed. Yes I have game pass. And at most it became my indie machine. The lack of new exclusives plus the fact that I simply prefer pretty much everything in ps5 really is what is quickly turning the device into a dust collector. Also a matter of personal preference I guess.
I'm still puzzled with the low number of complaints about the lack of games. There's one exclusive to Xbox since it released and I really found it utterly boring
I'm in the same boat. PC / PS5 is my combo and it's a great one, but I could see me adding a Switch to get the Nintendo goodness too.
I mean I´d be surprised too if in two/three years if MS acquisitions start to ramp up people still throw this argument.
But today ? It´s a very solid argument.
Why would anyone that didn´t jump into One jump on Series now ? To play The Medium ?
They never list the games they are into
I have a feeling if Sea of Thieves came out on PS plus today as free we would already have a 400 page thread about how good it is and RARE is back baby and let's Pirate theme our avatar threads.
there are gems on there people just have to be willing to try them.
Should have a choice of "not buying now and may buy in the future." That is where I am at. I have always been a PlayStation person... But, with the Bethesda acquisition and the value that Game Pass offers, I will likely buy one down the road once some of the "big guns" start coming out (i.e., the next Skyrim, Fallout, Starfield, etc.)
what a strange callout.
there are dozens of other posts saying the same thing. are you going to quote everyone who mentions PC now?
Sounds like you answered your own question. I mean like 70% of this forum's populace decides what system to get primarily based on exclusives, so not sure why you're confused here.
Though recently (and I mean very recently), with Sony committing to bringing more of their games on PC, that differentiation is waning a bit. But again, this is only just now happening within the last few months. Still, don't be surprised to see a lot more PC/Nintendo only sentiments around here in the coming years.
I may buy one at some point, if the quality of the games becomes too good to miss. But I have generally avoided Microsoft and their ecosystem because I don't like the company and I don't trust them. I find it generally distasteful that a Goliath like MS (or pick whatever giant tech company you prefer) can just buy their way into a market without ever really building anything meaningful on their own.
I don´t have time to justify the purchase of a third platform.
But I´ll pay for a month whenever something that catches my eye releases. If/When xCloud becomes something decent where I live. Today is not.
That´s nice.
But that´s not a reality for a lot of people today.
xCloud still runs like shit in a lot of places.
Maybe one day will be something that can be used as argument for a majotity of players. Today is not.
But I´ll pay for a month whenever something that catches my eye releases. If/When xCloud becomes something decent where I live. Today is not.
That´s nice.
But that´s not a reality for a lot of people today.
xCloud still runs like shit in a lot of places.
Maybe one day will be something that can be used as argument for a majotity of players. Today is not.
I have one. But looking back on it now I'm still just playing pubg and call of duty. Neither warrented jumping in right away. I also have 3 years of Gamepass and don't even use it.
smh I'm old
smh I'm old
Can't see in to the future, but for now it's the games on Xbox that don't interrest me. Evil Within 3 from Bethesda could change my mind though.
I don't really have time or need for two consoles. I won't write off getting a Series S at some point though
I have a pc hooked up to my 65" TV and Xbox controllers. I'm good to go. Exclusive games absolutely sell hardware for me and the Xbox box itself no longer offers any exclusives.
On principle. After the RROD I promised to never buy a Microsoft console again.
Well, maybe just for STALKER 2.
Well, maybe just for STALKER 2.