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If you're grabbing an Xbox One X, Why? & What games are you looking forward too?
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DenogginizerOS
BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
Will buy as soon as I can preorder it!
Why? My friends, Xbox Live, three generations of Xbox Games, great controller for shooters, and a backlog that will get graphically better by the time I get to play them.
Games: Besides the games I currently own getting better, I am interested in Sea of Thieves, Forza, Crackdown, BF2, FIFA, Destiny 2 (again, friends plus Xbox Live), and anything Bethesda is doing.
Why? My friends, Xbox Live, three generations of Xbox Games, great controller for shooters, and a backlog that will get graphically better by the time I get to play them.
Games: Besides the games I currently own getting better, I am interested in Sea of Thieves, Forza, Crackdown, BF2, FIFA, Destiny 2 (again, friends plus Xbox Live), and anything Bethesda is doing.
Frostman
Member
I'm about 75% sure I'll get one, depending on how I feel closer to release. I currently have a 1080p monitor (don't use TV's) but am looking into upgrading when I can get a monitor ready for 4K, HDR without selling a kidney.
I'm much more invested into the PS ecosystem, but I want to ensure that I can play multiplayer at their best on a console.
I'm much more invested into the PS ecosystem, but I want to ensure that I can play multiplayer at their best on a console.
ibu
Member
For me the biggest thing is the Xbox Elite Controller, I love the PS4 which is undeniably the better of the two. But for me, the ergonomics of that controller give it the win for me. Customisation and how it feels has me leaning towards more games on that platform. I blame Rainbow Six Siege.
That's not even taking into account that I prefer Live of the two online gaming systems.
But I generally flit between the two. Right now though, it's all about the games and I'm fortunate I have both consoles. I will probably get the Xbox one X. It all depends on the trade in deals they have for the Xbox One S towards the new console... I hope they are decent. Then I will be interested.
That's not even taking into account that I prefer Live of the two online gaming systems.
But I generally flit between the two. Right now though, it's all about the games and I'm fortunate I have both consoles. I will probably get the Xbox one X. It all depends on the trade in deals they have for the Xbox One S towards the new console... I hope they are decent. Then I will be interested.
nekkid
It doesn't matter who we are, what matters is our plan.
Being able to finally play all Halos (2A and Reach aside) in rock solid 1080p60 is reason enough for me.
DrunkShogun
Member
Not planning to buy one yet but would buy both games in the ori series if I did buy it.
Buying it for the powah and its a platform I have faith in, despite the multitude of moronic and out-of-touch decisions Microsoft can make, they've also proved to make some massively good ones
My set up will be
Xbox One X for main gaming overall
Switch for Nintendo and local multiplayer
PS4 for glorious exclusives
Amazon Fire TV for things? (hey it counts)
Its going to be fun
My set up will be
Xbox One X for main gaming overall
Switch for Nintendo and local multiplayer
PS4 for glorious exclusives
Amazon Fire TV for things? (hey it counts)
Its going to be fun
Diprosalic
Banned
I'll grab one but no idea what to play on it yet.
Most def, but I'm somewhat concerned about the price and power consumption. At 16nm and a 240w it places it roughly at least twice the power usage of the S (on the other hand a good ratio for x5 times the gpu power).
Will probably wait to the first big revision and price drop (Global Foundries at 7nm?). Doubt there'll be a slim version being as little as it already is, lol. As for games, there's plenty to like, as well as that great backcompatibility.
Will probably wait to the first big revision and price drop (Global Foundries at 7nm?). Doubt there'll be a slim version being as little as it already is, lol. As for games, there's plenty to like, as well as that great backcompatibility.
Diprosalic
Banned
You really want a revision of a mid gen revision?
kidnaper
Neo Member
My main reason is because of my Elite controller. Until now the PS4 Pro gives the ultimate experience for multiplat games but that damn controller is amazing so come November I'll only be playing exclusives on my PS4 and everything else on the Xbox.
Big pushes to upgrade, though, are Forza, Crackdown and Red Dead with the Elite controller.
Big pushes to upgrade, though, are Forza, Crackdown and Red Dead with the Elite controller.
Why?
- Superior Multiplats for Consoles
- Promise of playing the best looking games on this console (expecting Halo 6 to blow us away)
- Lots of great tech packed in expecting fast load times, snappy OS and a bunch of new services
- I own a 4k HDR TV
- I can use my Elite controller with it
- XBL eco system, best place for me to play online
Games
- Crackdown (Cautiously anticipating, multiplayer will be special if they pull off destruction. Not sure about SP, looks horrible i hope they improve it, but will buy blindly if it reviews well 85+ MC)
- Shadow of Mordor (one of the most ambitious games at e3). Though im not sure if i can wait until X is released to play this, might by it on S and continue playing on X
- Assassins Creed Origins
- Forza Horizon 3, Gears 4, Halo 5 (lookig forward to playing enhanced version of these which i play often)
Fingers crossed for Enhancements
- Quantum Break
- Mankind Divided
- Superior Multiplats for Consoles
- Promise of playing the best looking games on this console (expecting Halo 6 to blow us away)
- Lots of great tech packed in expecting fast load times, snappy OS and a bunch of new services
- I own a 4k HDR TV
- I can use my Elite controller with it
- XBL eco system, best place for me to play online
Games
- Crackdown (Cautiously anticipating, multiplayer will be special if they pull off destruction. Not sure about SP, looks horrible i hope they improve it, but will buy blindly if it reviews well 85+ MC)
- Shadow of Mordor (one of the most ambitious games at e3). Though im not sure if i can wait until X is released to play this, might by it on S and continue playing on X
- Assassins Creed Origins
- Forza Horizon 3, Gears 4, Halo 5 (lookig forward to playing enhanced version of these which i play often)
Fingers crossed for Enhancements
- Quantum Break
- Mankind Divided
Day one for sure,
Reasons, in no particular order
It's best overall media player for me and now with movies becoming available to rent and buy in uhd,hdr it will certainly get tons of use.
The console design and compact form factor is exactly what I wanted from this after the one s.
I prefer Xbox live and a controller with grips. (especially now that I can do a custom controller in design labs with rubber grips.)
I have watched the E3 trailers in 4K HDR on xbox over and over and can't believe how clean and colorful everything looks. The Artful Escape trailer, I mean wow the colors are so vibrant.
Updates to games already in my library.
Reasons, in no particular order
It's best overall media player for me and now with movies becoming available to rent and buy in uhd,hdr it will certainly get tons of use.
The console design and compact form factor is exactly what I wanted from this after the one s.
I prefer Xbox live and a controller with grips. (especially now that I can do a custom controller in design labs with rubber grips.)
I have watched the E3 trailers in 4K HDR on xbox over and over and can't believe how clean and colorful everything looks. The Artful Escape trailer, I mean wow the colors are so vibrant.
Updates to games already in my library.
njean777
Member
I am getting one because I have a 4K TV and play all my games on Xbox. I don't want nor have a pc at this time that can run games (have a MacBook Pro). Plus it will be cool to have a console that can take advantage of my tv.
Games I am going to get with it:
Forza 7
Crackdown 3
A Creed Origins
On the fence:
COD WW2
I also still play Gears 4 so having it look pretty will be nice. I wonder if Fromsoft will update DS3 also.
Games I am going to get with it:
Forza 7
Crackdown 3
A Creed Origins
On the fence:
COD WW2
I also still play Gears 4 so having it look pretty will be nice. I wonder if Fromsoft will update DS3 also.
Moskitokrebs
Member
Day one for sure... I have a 4k tv and the Xbox one x is a must to play with it. Already sold my Xbox one for 250 one week before e3, so for 250 for a new one will be no problem for me.
DonkeyKong
Member
I'm fully tied into the MS ecosystem, have a 65" OLED 4K to , XB1X makes sense for me
The Baron Count
Member
I find it kind of odd to ask the question why when it's pretty obvious what it offers over other options, but yes I'm getting one. Probably going to trade in my One S towards it.
To be honest it's probably a waste of money on my part because I rarely touch my consoles outside of my Pro when there is an exclusive I want to play, but I love hardware and not owning the most powerful Xbox would bother me.
The thing I really want to play on it is Halo 5 though to be honest. It should run it at 1080p at all times and that's pretty awesome, though I am incredibly disappointed that we aren't getting an actual patch for that or the MC Collection.
To be honest it's probably a waste of money on my part because I rarely touch my consoles outside of my Pro when there is an exclusive I want to play, but I love hardware and not owning the most powerful Xbox would bother me.
The thing I really want to play on it is Halo 5 though to be honest. It should run it at 1080p at all times and that's pretty awesome, though I am incredibly disappointed that we aren't getting an actual patch for that or the MC Collection.
LordBaztion
Member
I won't, as a 1080p user, MS hasn't show me how I'll benefit and game developers hasn't say a thing about improvements for 1080p displays. If they show something interesting for my case, I'll get it when its $400.
Mr. Luchador
Member
BeforeU
Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.
Even though I am against the price, I am just going to suck it up and buy it at launch.
Because in hindsight 3-4 years after, $100 extra is nothing compare to hours of fun these console gives you.
And also I am all Xbox for multiplatform and love Halo/Forza
Because in hindsight 3-4 years after, $100 extra is nothing compare to hours of fun these console gives you.
And also I am all Xbox for multiplatform and love Halo/Forza
Day 1 obviously. Price is fine. I think it'll be one of those Elite things that once people get their hands on it and see and feel the premium it'll be worth every penny.
Everyone already mentioned all the new games, but I'm really excited for Gears 4 and Halo 5.
Really want to replay these two with this thing.
Everyone already mentioned all the new games, but I'm really excited for Gears 4 and Halo 5.
Really want to replay these two with this thing.
Somebody can't read the thread title
Hippopuncher12
Member
Why? Enhanced BC, that is pretty much the only reason I want one.
Games I will buy: I will probably go nuts with 360 and any OG Xbox games they have out. I will also probably get Forza 7.
Games I will buy: I will probably go nuts with 360 and any OG Xbox games they have out. I will also probably get Forza 7.
They have talked about improvements in 1080p displays.
For games above 1080p you have amazing IQ due to supersampling. You'll also enjoy any higher graphical settings used and performance boosts.
That's not wrong 🤣I think that covers it pretty well
I'm trading my Xbox One S in for the X.
Main reasons
- Killer Instinct, Forza 7, Ori, Sea of Thieves etc in 4K
- definitive versions of (many) 3rd party titles
- I watch a lot of 4K content on disc
- 80% of current gen games I own are for Xbox One
- I'm a graphics whore but not interested in PC gaming
- Did I mention Killer Instinct going from 900p to native 4K???
Main reasons
- Killer Instinct, Forza 7, Ori, Sea of Thieves etc in 4K
- definitive versions of (many) 3rd party titles
- I watch a lot of 4K content on disc
- 80% of current gen games I own are for Xbox One
- I'm a graphics whore but not interested in PC gaming
- Did I mention Killer Instinct going from 900p to native 4K???
Mr. Luchador
Member
Nothing wrong with that!
Yeah they did?
Dreams-Visions
Member
If I get one it'll be for the same reason as always: My little brother is going for one and if I'm going to play anything on a console, it will be the best version/experience available.
That said, it's not currently on my radar.
That said, it's not currently on my radar.
rokkerkory
Member
All my past games will look and run better too. The inevitable halo 6 😳 😳 😳
3rd party games will be the best too.
3rd party games will be the best too.
momshotdad
Member
Why?
Been a massive fan of the system since the OG. I love their franchises and their controllers are GOAT. Xbox Live is also an incredible service. I'll be getting the X eventually I'm in school with limited income so it won't be day 1 but I'm excited to see what the games look like in 4K.
Games:
Forza 7
Sea of Theives
Shadow of War
Crackdown 3
Far Cry 5
Red Dead 2
Are the big ones I want to see what the extra horsepower can do.
Been a massive fan of the system since the OG. I love their franchises and their controllers are GOAT. Xbox Live is also an incredible service. I'll be getting the X eventually I'm in school with limited income so it won't be day 1 but I'm excited to see what the games look like in 4K.
Games:
Forza 7
Sea of Theives
Shadow of War
Crackdown 3
Far Cry 5
Red Dead 2
Are the big ones I want to see what the extra horsepower can do.
VincentMatts
Member
Because im a console guy, because im a Halo guy, because im an Xbox guy.
- Battlefront 2
- Destiny 2
- Forza 7
- Battlefront 2
- Destiny 2
- Forza 7
Kibbles
Member
All my friends and games are on Xbox, I've been part of the ecosystem since the OG Xbox, and FPS Halo is my shit and always will be (please stop with Halo Wars nonsense). Now it'll be the best place to play third parties like CoD and Battlefront 2 with my friends too.
Bought a PS4 at launch over an Xbox One (which I won from buying a shit ton of Dew and Doritos lmao) and while I liked the console and it's power, all my friends were on Xbox so I ended up selling it after I realised it was collecting dust. Might do the same with my Switch since no virtual console and the only interesting thing coming is Odyssey. Should help bite some of the cost with my Xbone S trade in.
Not happy about $500 but I guess sticker shock won't be so bad after trading in the S and Switch.
Bought a PS4 at launch over an Xbox One (which I won from buying a shit ton of Dew and Doritos lmao) and while I liked the console and it's power, all my friends were on Xbox so I ended up selling it after I realised it was collecting dust. Might do the same with my Switch since no virtual console and the only interesting thing coming is Odyssey. Should help bite some of the cost with my Xbone S trade in.
Not happy about $500 but I guess sticker shock won't be so bad after trading in the S and Switch.
PanicFreak
Member
I am picking one up next Black Friday (2018) for Halo 6 and what ever comes after that.
SenjutsuSage
Banned
The console is just an absolute beast and whether a game is true 4K or not, it looks like you're getting very close to or almost exactly the high PC settings of most games.
Looking forward to
Assassin's Creed Origins (my most played game at E3)
Anthem - The game is just looking flat out incredible. Excited to see what they deliver in the final game, but I'm already super excited about what they showed.
FIFA 18
Cuphead
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Middle-Earth: Shadow of War
Super Lucky Tales (Probably seems like a weird choice, but I was pleasantly surprised at how solid and fun it looked, and I think by supporting a game like this it could lead to bigger efforts in the same vein)
I might get battlefront for the campaign.
Destiny 2 (heavily on the fence with this one, especially since I never bought the first game. And the possibility Bungie may be intentionally holding back the game on Xbox One X over a marketing deal doesn't sit too well with me either.)
Forza 7 - not much of a car game guy, but as a nice showcase I may end up supporting this.
NFS Payback - I was actually surprised at how much I enjoyed this game at E3. I had a good deal of fun with it.
NBA 2K 18.
Sea of Thieves - insanely fun, a game you have to play to really appreciate. Videos don't do it any justice. This another one I'm considering strongly, and honestly the only thing that is even remotely giving me any pause is just how reliant you are on other players to have your back. That's usually not my thing. I mean, I'm no stranger to games that require team play, but this may certainly require a change of approach for me as of late.
I wasn't going to mention Halo since it isn't announced yet, but I am, of course, super excited about the next Halo game and how that will look on Xbox One X.
That new DBZ game is also totally mine. That's one of my big purchases. I honestly can't believe I left it out.
I usually don't do games like State of Decay, but who knows, I may end up giving it a chance, and that Ashen game also looks quite interesting.
Red Dead Redemption 2 is another no brainer for me. A lot of things I'm excited to play on this console, and a big part of the excitement besides the games themselves is just how good the biggest games are going to look and run on the system. So even though it's not technically a new generation, it's having more or less the same effect. I'm going to buy even more games than usual, a lot more impulse buys simply to experience certain games on the new hardware, and I'm going to have a lot of fun doing so.
Crackdown is a game that I was always highly skeptical of, because I wasn't a fan of the prior games, and I don't really think this E3 did very much to change that. I was coming in with the scorpio hype pretty excited about crackdown, but I don't think anything I saw really convinced me on that front. So this is a huge toss up, but leaning towards a no. I need to see more of whatever the singleplayer has to offer.
Another cool thing is the benefits to existing Xbox One titles that aren't patched, and of course the games that are going to be patched. Lots to be excited about with One X.
Looking forward to
Assassin's Creed Origins (my most played game at E3)
Anthem - The game is just looking flat out incredible. Excited to see what they deliver in the final game, but I'm already super excited about what they showed.
FIFA 18
Cuphead
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Middle-Earth: Shadow of War
Super Lucky Tales (Probably seems like a weird choice, but I was pleasantly surprised at how solid and fun it looked, and I think by supporting a game like this it could lead to bigger efforts in the same vein)
I might get battlefront for the campaign.
Destiny 2 (heavily on the fence with this one, especially since I never bought the first game. And the possibility Bungie may be intentionally holding back the game on Xbox One X over a marketing deal doesn't sit too well with me either.)
Forza 7 - not much of a car game guy, but as a nice showcase I may end up supporting this.
NFS Payback - I was actually surprised at how much I enjoyed this game at E3. I had a good deal of fun with it.
NBA 2K 18.
Sea of Thieves - insanely fun, a game you have to play to really appreciate. Videos don't do it any justice. This another one I'm considering strongly, and honestly the only thing that is even remotely giving me any pause is just how reliant you are on other players to have your back. That's usually not my thing. I mean, I'm no stranger to games that require team play, but this may certainly require a change of approach for me as of late.
I wasn't going to mention Halo since it isn't announced yet, but I am, of course, super excited about the next Halo game and how that will look on Xbox One X.
That new DBZ game is also totally mine. That's one of my big purchases. I honestly can't believe I left it out.
I usually don't do games like State of Decay, but who knows, I may end up giving it a chance, and that Ashen game also looks quite interesting.
Red Dead Redemption 2 is another no brainer for me. A lot of things I'm excited to play on this console, and a big part of the excitement besides the games themselves is just how good the biggest games are going to look and run on the system. So even though it's not technically a new generation, it's having more or less the same effect. I'm going to buy even more games than usual, a lot more impulse buys simply to experience certain games on the new hardware, and I'm going to have a lot of fun doing so.
Crackdown is a game that I was always highly skeptical of, because I wasn't a fan of the prior games, and I don't really think this E3 did very much to change that. I was coming in with the scorpio hype pretty excited about crackdown, but I don't think anything I saw really convinced me on that front. So this is a huge toss up, but leaning towards a no. I need to see more of whatever the singleplayer has to offer.
Another cool thing is the benefits to existing Xbox One titles that aren't patched, and of course the games that are going to be patched. Lots to be excited about with One X.