The Xbox Series X, Holiday 2020 (1 Viewer)

[Steve Y]

As someone with a nice OLED and a big Xbox library, the Series X is looking better all the time. Smart of Microsoft to send it out to so many people ahead of launch. The load times and enhancements are looking great. I convinced myself that I could live with my XB1X for a while longer, but my laziness about installing stock apps and signing up for notifications is probably the only thing that's stopped me from preordering.

 

[Sam Posten]

The Xbox Series X is the Xbox 360 of my dreams

Finally, games like Crackdown can fulfill their potential

www.polygon.com

 

[LeoA]

Too bad many great Xbox 360 games aren't backwards compatible, which is the only flaw.

But with how good Series X/S backwards compatibility appears set to be right out of the gate, I'm optimistic they'll be able to revisit adding further original Xbox and Xbox 360 games someday relatively soon (Program was idled to focus on getting Xbox One software up to speed on the Series X/S).

I'm sure I'm missing many 360 games I'd love to see be made compatible, but off the top of my head here's some of my personal most wanted 360 additions that I'd love to eventually be able to play on the Series X.

-Afterburner Climax (XBLA)
-Dirt
-Forza Horizon 2 (Not a simple downgraded port of the XB1 game)
-Namco Museum Virtual Arcade
-Outrun Online Arcade (XBLA)
-Project Gotham Racing 3
-Project Gotham Racing 4
-Robotron 2084 (XBLA)
-Root Beer Tapper (XBLA)
-Sega Rally Online Arcade (XBLA)
-Sega Rally Revo
-Smash TV (XBLA)
-Time Pilot (XBLA)
-Tron (XBLA)

Outside of racing games and classic arcade games though, the selections made by the backwards compatibility team largely took care of the big 360 games in my list. Most everything I can see wanting to actually revisit like The Orange Box have already been made backwards compatible.

 

[Sam Posten]

 

[Sam Posten]

Microsoft told employees it plans to release a browser-based app for the Xbox Game Pass streaming service next year that will get around Apple App Store rules: 'We absolutely will end up on iOS'

Gaming boss Phil Spencer said that Microsoft is looking for ways to get around Apple App Store rules that have blocked Game Pass streaming on iPhone.

www.businessinsider.com

 

[Sam Posten]

Next-gen games on Xbox Series X look fine but feel amazing

Dirt 5 and Yakuza: Like a Dragon make a strong first impression

www.polygon.com

 

[Sam Posten]

 

[Sam Posten]

Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S Will Be the Best Place to Play 1000s of Games From Across Four Generations of Xbox - Xbox Wire

As gamers, we know how important it is to preserve and respect your gaming legacy. We believe your favorite games and franchises, your progression and achievements, your Xbox One gaming accessories and the friendships and communities you create through gaming should all move with you across...

news.xbox.com

 

[Sam Posten]

Final previews are up. On to launch!

Xbox Series X preview: the next gen feels like a PC

Three weeks with Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox.

www.theverge.com

Xbox Series X Final Preview: Performance, Storage, SSDs, UI, And More

Here's what it's like to play optimized Xbox Series X games like Yakuza: Like A Dragon, Dirt 5, Gears Tactics, and Gears 5, and how you'll be able to store all these games.

www.gamespot.com

Xbox Series X: Your 25 biggest questions, answered

Question one: Where the hell can I buy an Xbox Series X?

www.polygon.com

Xbox Series X final preview: A deeper dive

In our final preview, see how the Xbox Series X will fit into your home entertainment ecosystem.

www.engadget.com

Xbox Series X: The Final Preview - IGN

Our most comprehensive look yet at Microsoft’s next-gen console.

www.ign.com

 

[Sam Posten]

How Auto HDR works. Aka liquid awesome.

Xbox Series X finally makes HDR simple and awesome

The next-gen Xbox’s HDR calibration app and Auto-HDR features make a big difference

www.polygon.com

 

[Sam Posten]

Launch upgrade lineup:

These are the Xbox Series X games that will include next-gen optimizations at launch

Optimizations may include higher frame rates and load time improvements

www.theverge.com

 

[Sam Posten]

 

[Sam Posten]

 

[Bryan^H]

Yakuza: Likea Dragon has been on my launch game list since I pre-ordered the system.
I'm also getting Dirt 5, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla!
Call of Duty too.

 

[Sam Posten]

Call of Duty Black Ops is my PS5 launch title. Valhalla will be on X1sX for me. Not sold on Dirt, but looking forward to Forza Horizon upgrades.

 

[Bryan^H]

Call of Duty Black Ops is my PS5 launch title. Valhalla will be on X1sX for me. Not sold on Dirt, but looking forward to Forza Horizon upgrades.

When I heard Dirt 5 was more of an arcade style, than sim racer, I was sold on it.

 

[Sam Posten]

When I heard Dirt 5 was more of an arcade style, than sim racer, I was sold on it.

Horizon is arcade, Forza is Sim.

 

[Sam Posten]

Xbox Series X unleashed: Our unrestricted preview

In good news, we finally have a stunning 120fps game. But not much else, games-wise.

arstechnica.com

 

[Sam Posten]

Xbox chief hints at TV streaming sticks for xCloud

Additional tiers of xCloud game streaming could be on the way

www.theverge.com

 

[Morgan Jolley]

Microsoft making GamePass into a true Netflix-for-gaming, where it's available on any device, would be their best business choice. Sony came close with PS Now being on Samsung TVs.