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Baldur's Gate 3 is now available on the Xbox store
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BlackProdigy
Member
why not announce it lol
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
FoxMcChief
Gold Member
You can play the The Video Game Awards Game of the Year winner is out on Xbox. Very nice. Might need to buy it.
Iced Arcade
Member
Didn't expect that. was more than stealth
RedC
Member
There's a disclaimer in the Description on the Microsoft store listing:
NOTE - Local co-op is currently not supported on Xbox Series S.
Quantum253
Member
It's almost like they knew!
I've heard lots of good things about the game.
I've heard lots of good things about the game.
analog_future
Banned
Why wouldn’t they announce this at this show?
Oh well, still pretty awesome.
Oh well, still pretty awesome.
Majima Everywhere System
Member
Yeesh, not play anywhere. How the game run? Full analysis only please.
Punished Miku
Gold Member
I bought 1 and 2 dual pack. On sale currently.
I will definitely pick this up eventually. Just too much to play to jump into another large game right now.
I will definitely pick this up eventually. Just too much to play to jump into another large game right now.
splattered
Member
Just a standard edition for 70 bucks? Ok will buy tomorrow.... But no time to play it so busy with work. Sigh.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
No.
They said they'll keep working on the game to get it in at some point later. But it's not at launch.
CatLady
Selfishly plays on Xbox Purr-ies X
I'm loving the stealth drops we've been getting this year on Xbox.
FoxMcChief
Gold Member
Look forward to the performance difference with the PS5.
BouncyFrag
Member
DF vid should be good.
nowhat
Member
You will, because Larian sure as hell won't be giving it to GamePass for $5M.
Freelance Yakuza
Member
stranger things have happened
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Anyone whose downloaded it already, what's the final install size on either Xboxes?
I have a feeling this will be the first of many Series S compromises.
nowhat
Member
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You may be getting that. But I doubt Larian will be selling BG3 to GP for $5M as MS initially suggested.
twilo99
Member
Yeah, impeccable timing in this..
Zuzu
Member
137.55Gb on the Series X (standard edition - I don't know if the Deluxe Edition would add any more to the file size)
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twilo99
Member
This version of the game should run better across the board courtesy of the xss lol
MrMephistoX
Member
Damnit literally got hyped and bought it on PS5 oh well before seeing this.
twilo99
Member
The PS5 gets all the benefits as well of course.. all the way up to PC
Krappadizzle
Member
I feel ya. But it's amazing. If there's one game that might change your mind. It could be BG3.
Senua
Gold Member
GHG
Member
I'd throw the Divinity OS games in that category as well.
S0ULZB0URNE
Member
Great news
Zuzu
Member
I've downloaded the game and I've played a little bit on both my Series X and my Series S. So now I've played the game a small amount on PS5 and the two Series consoles. I imported my cloud save from my play time on the PS5 to my Series X. My initial impressions are that the Series X version in performance mode has a bit better image quality than the PS5 version I played a few weeks ago. (Just so you know I've played under 2hrs on the PS5 - using the trial option via PSN Deluxe - so I've only played the initial area in the flying craft and some of the ravaged beach area.) But strangely I feel like the PS5 version in quality mode looked a bit better than the Series X version. It seems a little sharper and possibly a little more detailed (but that could just be bad memory regarding the details). In fact there is very little difference between the quality mode and the performance mode on Series X. Quality mode is marginally sharper and there is a little less aliasing. So either performance mode is running at a higher resolution on Series X or either the Series X in quality mode is running at a lower resolution than the PS5 version (doubtful, since the options say it's at 1440p) or they're using a different anti-aliasing method on Series X that's giving it a softer image quality. The frame rate in both modes on the Series X seemed really good from the little I've played of it so far (just played around on the ravaged beach section on Series X).
The Series S version looks generally ok. I played it on my 1080p LG gaming monitor where it looks generally acceptable but not outstanding. I think it's safe to say that it's running at sub-1080p because image quality doesn't look like a native 1080p imo. Graphics options look to be reduced compared to the PS5 & Series X as well because I think it may have lower texture detail and lower shadow quality. There was also a lot of texture pop-in on characters during dialogue cutscenes and shadows popped in and out when I was running around on ravaged beach. I ran into a cave and the graphics seemed to get more stable I think - there wasn't any shadow pop in in the cave. The performance though was really good (it's running at 30fps). Mostly rock solid 30fps but it did stutter a few times on ravaged beach; however at that point it was syncing up my cloud save so I think the stutters are likely the save sync system and not the game's actual frame rate stuttering. When in combat, the frame rate was good as well. Also the loading time when going from ravaged beach into the cave was really fast.
These are just my first impressions from very limited play time on all consoles at the very beginning of the game. However, I would advise anyone who's thinking of picking this up solely to play on Series S to perhaps wait for Digital Foundry & NXGamer etc. to do an analysis. It seemed Ok from the little I've played but since it clearly has pop-in issues already it may have other technical issues in other areas of the game. So hopefully their analysis will bring to light any other issues it might have.
The Series S version looks generally ok. I played it on my 1080p LG gaming monitor where it looks generally acceptable but not outstanding. I think it's safe to say that it's running at sub-1080p because image quality doesn't look like a native 1080p imo. Graphics options look to be reduced compared to the PS5 & Series X as well because I think it may have lower texture detail and lower shadow quality. There was also a lot of texture pop-in on characters during dialogue cutscenes and shadows popped in and out when I was running around on ravaged beach. I ran into a cave and the graphics seemed to get more stable I think - there wasn't any shadow pop in in the cave. The performance though was really good (it's running at 30fps). Mostly rock solid 30fps but it did stutter a few times on ravaged beach; however at that point it was syncing up my cloud save so I think the stutters are likely the save sync system and not the game's actual frame rate stuttering. When in combat, the frame rate was good as well. Also the loading time when going from ravaged beach into the cave was really fast.
These are just my first impressions from very limited play time on all consoles at the very beginning of the game. However, I would advise anyone who's thinking of picking this up solely to play on Series S to perhaps wait for Digital Foundry & NXGamer etc. to do an analysis. It seemed Ok from the little I've played but since it clearly has pop-in issues already it may have other technical issues in other areas of the game. So hopefully their analysis will bring to light any other issues it might have.
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adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Not a lot so far, just some people who streamed it on twitch after it released last night.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Please don't play the series s version.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
It might legitimately end up being the best performing version of the consoles lol. There's been more than one recent releases that may have visual compromises on S but it ends up perfroming the best there (WRC is the latest example).
Complistic
Member
Do I do the forbidden triple dip?
vaibhavpisal
Member
Gonna get this + Rogue Trader + Wo Long season pass.
Good stuff.
Good stuff.
CatLady
Selfishly plays on Xbox Purr-ies X
I just recently tried to replay Wasteland 3 and I can't stand the combat. I liked Wasteland when it first came out, but I think I don't have the patience for turn-based games anymore. I wish it was coming to Game Pass so I could see if I don't hate Balders Gate 3 combat. I'm going to at least wait until there is a sale.
nowhat
Member
I really liked Wasteland 3, although there were elements that were not so great. But when it comes to combat, BG3 is different at least in one crucial aspect - you don't get into combat with the enemy having the first turn, if you're not so inclined. In BG3 you may be able to stealth/position your characters really much in advance, which gives a huge advantage. As opposed to Wasteland 3, where ah - the enemies spot you and will take shots at you before you can do anything.
Having said that, if turn-based isn't your thing, maybe it isn't your thing. You're missing a great game though. And of course the bear sex.
cireza
Member
No problem, simply pay a Series X to everyone who only has a Series S.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Hey, if you want to buy a crap system, then get a Series S. The bigger brother is better. I want the best experience for any game I buy and it's 0% chance of it being on a Series S. I gave it away when I had it.
twilo99
Member
Why not? Is it because it’s supposed to be holding back gaming somehow…
Senua
Gold Member
Elitist shite lol, no different to high end GPU owners scoffing at people with lower tier cards.
twilo99
Member
Yep, but seems to be even more exaggerated in the console world for whatever reason.