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Another #Xbox centric PR peddling parrot, who famously said Xbox going third party and games like Halo, Gears and Forza going multiplat would; "Break Xbox" and have "the brand ceases to exist" To then a whiplash inducing flip flop implying exclusives are "a death sentence", the moment Xbox pivoted...... show more

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Been discussion on Blessing Adeoye Jr. of Kinda Funny taking issue with #Xbox going to Jez Corden of Windows Central, for new CEO Asha Sharma's interview. Don't think it's "jealousy" contrary to Xbox fandom musings. He listed numerous far more reputable journalists/outlets for the task, with no mention of Kinda Funny. Instead, think it's a matter of credibility and authenticity. Jez's often referred to as an Xbox and Microsoft "shill" with good reason (reasons later). Even by important figures such as Obsidian's co-founder. Xbox going to Jez signals they wanted controlled PR and favoured narratives, not opportunities for hard hitting insight or truth. Inadvertently very revealing. Xbox's moves this last week let us know how Xbox is still operating. +First Asha immediately begins aggressive toxic parasocial antics and "I'm one of you!" PR on social media that Xbox execs are famed for, to evangelise the fandom and have them run positive PR. +She creates a new Gamertag just a month ago with very irregular play, later admits it was a shared account played by others. +Her X responses seem robotic and inorganic. +Xbox have Tom Warren (another Xbox leaning journalist) of The Verge run a hit piece attempting to scapegoat Sarah Bond, which doesn't stand up to scrutiny. +In Satya Nadella's very long statement on the shake ups, Sarah Bond isn't mentioned once. +Asha's first interview is with Jez. +Messaging is a whole load of nothing. Teases things fans want to hear without actually committing to changes. What this all indirectly tells us is it's the same slippery and not so authentic Xbox, and we shouldn't really put much stock into anything they or their execs are currently saying. Only folk who are going to be won over by this controlled PR are the same naive echo chamber Xbox hopefuls who've fallen for or parrot every Xbox narrative/PR, despite countless flip flops, pivots and failings. So why's Jez Corden discredited or seen as an Xbox "shill" by so many? Myriad reasons. This is the same guy who said: +Development on Everwild was going well, gameplay loop was nailed and we'd see it soon, before it was cancelled shortly after. +He wasn't worried about The Initiative or Perfect Dark based on research he'd done, despite layoffs/Crystal Dynamics stuff. Was canned and studio shut shortly after. +Xbox wasn't porting games to PS5, rumour was fanboy hopium, before Xbox announced PS5 ports a few months later. +Implied all Laura Fryer worked on was Xbox One after her critical vid on Xbox, when she'd worked on OG Xbox and 360. +Physical games retail was dead in the UK after unfavourable Xbox sales, when data showed ~40% of sales of the Top 20 games were physical. +Said WuKong never mentioned Series S as a reason for Xbox version delay, implied it was a deal, despite WuKong director pinning blame on Series S. +Xbox might drop prices on games, only to suggest we knew price increases were coming when Xbox increased prices on GP. +No aspect of Halo rumours were true, when Halo moved to UE5 per rumours. +Rumours of Phil's retirement were made up, just months before he retired. +He'd never covered Avowed when called out, when he'd done an article hyping it. +Mischaracterised Tim Stuart's quote on bringing games to more platforms with clarification question to Phil on Game Pass instead of "first party experiences". +Sony's shown "no interest in mobile" when they acquired multiple mobile game studios, been open on mobile expansion and bringing more IP to mobile, set up a mobile gaming division in 2022 and have one of the worlds highest earning mobile games in Fate/Grand Order. +Promoted ABK acquisition and how good it'd be for devs/gamers, when Xbox has suffered 4k+ layoffs since (FAR higher than industry avg in % of total workforce), most in ABK, and GP has seen a 100% price increase in last 2+ years alone. I could go on and on. Point is, so much of the time Jez's running PR, defence and favoured narratives for Xbox, often with misinformation

Been discussion on Blessing Adeoye Jr. of Kinda Funny taking issue with #Xbox going to Jez Corden of Windows Central, for new CEO Asha Sharma's interview. Don't think it's "jealousy" contrary to Xbox fandom musings. He listed numerous far more reputable journalists/outlets for the task, with no mention of Kinda Funny. Instead, think it's a matter of credibility and authenticity. Jez's often referred to as an Xbox and Microsoft "shill" with good reason (reasons later). Even by important figures such as Obsidian's co-founder. Xbox going to Jez signals they wanted controlled PR and favoured narratives, not opportunities for hard hitting insight or truth. Inadvertently very revealing. Xbox's moves this last week let us know how Xbox is still operating. +First Asha immediately begins aggressive toxic parasocial antics and "I'm one of you!" PR on social media that Xbox execs are famed for, to evangelise the fandom and have them run positive PR. +She creates a new Gamertag just a month ago with very irregular play, later admits it was a shared account played by others. +Her X responses seem robotic and inorganic. +Xbox have Tom Warren (another Xbox leaning journalist) of The Verge run a hit piece attempting to scapegoat Sarah Bond, which doesn't stand up to scrutiny. +In Satya Nadella's very long statement on the shake ups, Sarah Bond isn't mentioned once. +Asha's first interview is with Jez. +Messaging is a whole load of nothing. Teases things fans want to hear without actually committing to changes. What this all indirectly tells us is it's the same slippery and not so authentic Xbox, and we shouldn't really put much stock into anything they or their execs are currently saying. Only folk who are going to be won over by this controlled PR are the same naive echo chamber Xbox hopefuls who've fallen for or parrot every Xbox narrative/PR, despite countless flip flops, pivots and failings. So why's Jez Corden discredited or seen as an Xbox "shill" by so many? Myriad reasons. This is the same guy who said: +Development on Everwild was going well, gameplay loop was nailed and we'd see it soon, before it was cancelled shortly after. +He wasn't worried about The Initiative or Perfect Dark based on research he'd done, despite layoffs/Crystal Dynamics stuff. Was canned and studio shut shortly after. +Xbox wasn't porting games to PS5, rumour was fanboy hopium, before Xbox announced PS5 ports a few months later. +Implied all Laura Fryer worked on was Xbox One after her critical vid on Xbox, when she'd worked on OG Xbox and 360. +Physical games retail was dead in the UK after unfavourable Xbox sales, when data showed ~40% of sales of the Top 20 games were physical. +Said WuKong never mentioned Series S as a reason for Xbox version delay, implied it was a deal, despite WuKong director pinning blame on Series S. +Xbox might drop prices on games, only to suggest we knew price increases were coming when Xbox increased prices on GP. +No aspect of Halo rumours were true, when Halo moved to UE5 per rumours. +Rumours of Phil's retirement were made up, just months before he retired. +He'd never covered Avowed when called out, when he'd done an article hyping it. +Mischaracterised Tim Stuart's quote on bringing games to more platforms with clarification question to Phil on Game Pass instead of "first party experiences". +Sony's shown "no interest in mobile" when they acquired multiple mobile game studios, been open on mobile expansion and bringing more IP to mobile, set up a mobile gaming division in 2022 and have one of the worlds highest earning mobile games in Fate/Grand Order. +Promoted ABK acquisition and how good it'd be for devs/gamers, when Xbox has suffered 4k+ layoffs since (FAR higher than industry avg in % of total workforce), most in ABK, and GP has seen a 100% price increase in last 2+ years alone. I could go on and on. Point is, so much of the time Jez's running PR, defence and favoured narratives for Xbox, often with misinformation

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It is diabolical! I called it last year. It was Phil Spencer's idea for the Game Pass pivot. He was the one who decided to bring Forza, Gears of War, and Halo over to PlayStation 5. He was the one who said there was no way to compete with PlayStation, and now the number of exclusives will get people to not buy a PS5 and suddenly buy an Xbox. Sarah Bond didn't have the position long, and all of a sudden, she is to blame for the Culture Change for XBOX? I saw it coming the moment she was selected as the new President of XBOX. They were going to throw the sista under the bus. Now Phil Spencer can retire unscathed by this backlash, while every article points the finger at Sarah Bond for the company's failure. XBOX has been failing since the XBOX 1. They need to take that bullshit somewhere else, because they aren't fooling me.

It is diabolical! I called it last year. It was Phil Spencer's idea for the Game Pass pivot. He was the one who decided to bring Forza, Gears of War, and Halo over to PlayStation 5. He was the one who said there was no way to compete with PlayStation, and now the number of exclusives will get people to not buy a PS5 and suddenly buy an Xbox. Sarah Bond didn't have the position long, and all of a sudden, she is to blame for the Culture Change for XBOX? I saw it coming the moment she was selected as the new President of XBOX. They were going to throw the sista under the bus. Now Phil Spencer can retire unscathed by this backlash, while every article points the finger at Sarah Bond for the company's failure. XBOX has been failing since the XBOX 1. They need to take that bullshit somewhere else, because they aren't fooling me.

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Brad Sam's, who specialises in Microsoft coverage, believes the timing of #Xbox substantially raising prices just before #PlayStation's annual Days of Play sale, was a very poor "self inflicted wound" and "dagger" from Sony. He believes Xbox didn't believe Sony would discount hardware, but that they should have waited till after the annual sale, just in case. Also that PlayStation was especially savvy after reports of them having stockpiled #PS5's ahead of tarriff increases and the Switch 2 launch. To me it's just another example of Xbox missing the mark on brand optics and strategy, and PlayStation once again being cut throat and steps ahead of their competition. There is a reason the gap is as wide as it is, and has been since the tail end of the 360 or more so the Xbox One. Even now, between the aggressive price discrepancies, PlayStation advertising tentpole Xbox games running better on their own hardware etc, they are digging the nail deeper and deeper.

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HALO ON PS5, TOLD YOU! Another story broken and Starfield is coming real soon. XBOX Next year is going to be a year to remember for real and forever, you remember the 360 right let's just say it's time to relive the best era in XBOX history. LIVE FROM THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE THE GOAT OF THE GAME.

HALO ON PS5, TOLD YOU! Another story broken and Starfield is coming real soon. XBOX Next year is going to be a year to remember for real and forever, you remember the 360 right let's just say it's time to relive the best era in XBOX history. LIVE FROM THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE THE GOAT OF THE GAME.

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RUMOR | Jeff Grubb talks about the Obsidian closure/buyout was going around inside Microsoft Summary: Jeff checked with his sources and confirmed that at least at one point Obsidian was in the discussion to be shut down or sold. The confusion stems from Xbox making decisions/changing their minds "within a 24-hour period" when in the past it would have taken weeks/months. Transcript: "He (Christopher Dring) did not make that up. I know he didn't make that up. I've kind of, since this happened, I kind of went and looked, and it's like, 'Yeah, that was going around inside Microsoft.'" "I'm not like hearing this from other reporters or anything like that, but inside of Microsoft, this was going around: that something was happening there, but it's happening so fast, and we do know that it's the case over at Microsoft." "Xbox right now that they are making decisions within like a 24-hour period. These are the kinds of decisions that previously, under the previous leadership, would have taken weeks or months, and now she's turning these things around instantaneously." "You can go back to the Gears of War: E-Day thing where I said that everyone's like, 'That can't be true,' and I heard stories of Xbox employees leaving the Xbox Mixer, which was happening at the same time that we were doing Giant Bomb at Night when I said that, and they were turning to each other and going, 'Is this true?' They didn't know it happened so fast it did not have time to filter through that. "It sounds like things just happened very fast with Obsidian. And maybe they weren't ever like at the risk of being shut down, but I don't know if it's as clear as, like, they were always safe. And Jason Schreier didn't say they were always safe. He just said no negotiations, and they're safe now." "I think that it is a fucking clown show over there right now. The studios that are going to have layoffs on Monday seem to still not know the number that they're going to be laying off. That's happening on Monday." "'They're just flying by the seat of their pants. And the way that they are sort of justifying this. [...] It's got a startup mentality. You see, the new Xbox move fast, break things. And you could just justify anything by saying that." via: Jeff Grubb's Game Mess

RUMOR | Jeff Grubb talks about the Obsidian closure/buyout was going around inside Microsoft Summary: Jeff checked with his sources and confirmed that at least at one point Obsidian was in the discussion to be shut down or sold. The confusion stems from Xbox making decisions/changing their minds "within a 24-hour period" when in the past it would have taken weeks/months. Transcript: "He (Christopher Dring) did not make that up. I know he didn't make that up. I've kind of, since this happened, I kind of went and looked, and it's like, 'Yeah, that was going around inside Microsoft.'" "I'm not like hearing this from other reporters or anything like that, but inside of Microsoft, this was going around: that something was happening there, but it's happening so fast, and we do know that it's the case over at Microsoft." "Xbox right now that they are making decisions within like a 24-hour period. These are the kinds of decisions that previously, under the previous leadership, would have taken weeks or months, and now she's turning these things around instantaneously." "You can go back to the Gears of War: E-Day thing where I said that everyone's like, 'That can't be true,' and I heard stories of Xbox employees leaving the Xbox Mixer, which was happening at the same time that we were doing Giant Bomb at Night when I said that, and they were turning to each other and going, 'Is this true?' They didn't know it happened so fast it did not have time to filter through that. "It sounds like things just happened very fast with Obsidian. And maybe they weren't ever like at the risk of being shut down, but I don't know if it's as clear as, like, they were always safe. And Jason Schreier didn't say they were always safe. He just said no negotiations, and they're safe now." "I think that it is a fucking clown show over there right now. The studios that are going to have layoffs on Monday seem to still not know the number that they're going to be laying off. That's happening on Monday." "'They're just flying by the seat of their pants. And the way that they are sort of justifying this. [...] It's got a startup mentality. You see, the new Xbox move fast, break things. And you could just justify anything by saying that." via: Jeff Grubb's Game Mess

Idle Sloth

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Jez Corden explains disc-to-digital (Project Positron) conversion platform You literally put the disc into the console, and it gives you a digital license for the game permanently for your Microsoft account. If you give the disc away or sell it; if it gets connected to another Microsoft account, you lose access to that digital license. You don't need the disc to keep verifying it. It's whoever last used the disc who gets the license. In 2013 (Xbox One launch) there was a rumor that retailers were going to unlock the disc, but that wasn't actually true, but it was badly communicated, and Xbox leaders misunderstood how the feature was going to work. It became a huge cluster that they had to scrap. You get the full game, you get the Xbox Cloud version, you get the Xbox Play Anywhere version, and you get the license as if you purchased it digitally. Superchat: Alright, so insert the disc, get the digital license, snap the disc in half, got it. 😂 via: Jez Windows Central

Jez Corden explains disc-to-digital (Project Positron) conversion platform You literally put the disc into the console, and it gives you a digital license for the game permanently for your Microsoft account. If you give the disc away or sell it; if it gets connected to another Microsoft account, you lose access to that digital license. You don't need the disc to keep verifying it. It's whoever last used the disc who gets the license. In 2013 (Xbox One launch) there was a rumor that retailers were going to unlock the disc, but that wasn't actually true, but it was badly communicated, and Xbox leaders misunderstood how the feature was going to work. It became a huge cluster that they had to scrap. You get the full game, you get the Xbox Cloud version, you get the Xbox Play Anywhere version, and you get the license as if you purchased it digitally. Superchat: Alright, so insert the disc, get the digital license, snap the disc in half, got it. 😂 via: Jez Windows Central

Idle Sloth

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RUMOR | XBOX plans to put Halo under Activision Blizzard "I heard a crazy rumor that they might put Halo under Activision. […] this is the kind of thing that they’re looking at, ‘How do we structure Halo so it can actually start delivering on the level of potential that it actually has?’" XBOX is looking at how Activision Blizzard handles its franchises, thanks to its consistent frequency and stability over the years. The leadership reportedly believes ‘Halo could function like a Blizzard franchise.’ via: Jez XB2 Podcast

RUMOR | XBOX plans to put Halo under Activision Blizzard "I heard a crazy rumor that they might put Halo under Activision. […] this is the kind of thing that they’re looking at, ‘How do we structure Halo so it can actually start delivering on the level of potential that it actually has?’" XBOX is looking at how Activision Blizzard handles its franchises, thanks to its consistent frequency and stability over the years. The leadership reportedly believes ‘Halo could function like a Blizzard franchise.’ via: Jez XB2 Podcast

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Digital Foundry says the rumoured leaked specs difference between Xbox Helix and PS6 (~26% CU), which is far less than between Series X and PS5 (44% CU, but PS5 clocks are faster) is unlikely "to get you a whole lot" and it's "basically not that meaningful". Oliver adds "especially if you're looking at an unsubsidised box on one end, subsidised box on the other end, there could be a substantial price price premium you're paying for that performance." "Because the new Xbox Magnus die is also over 400mm squared, even though I think it is a dual die design, that is a considerably large die for a console. Whereas PS6 seems to be a die around PS5 Pro size, as it's a very svelte die that's monolithic, so that should be cheaper to produce just by its nature as well" Considering #PS5 is also launching AFTER #Xbox Helix, and is likely to come with more mature or advanced Project Amethyst features or customisations, and Helix might not have tenrpole Xbox exclusives either, next-gen could be one where the new Xbox hardware is considerably worse value proposition vs PlayStation hardware, more so than all prior gens.

Digital Foundry says the rumoured leaked specs difference between Xbox Helix and PS6 (~26% CU), which is far less than between Series X and PS5 (44% CU, but PS5 clocks are faster) is unlikely "to get you a whole lot" and it's "basically not that meaningful". Oliver adds "especially if you're looking at an unsubsidised box on one end, subsidised box on the other end, there could be a substantial price price premium you're paying for that performance." "Because the new Xbox Magnus die is also over 400mm squared, even though I think it is a dual die design, that is a considerably large die for a console. Whereas PS6 seems to be a die around PS5 Pro size, as it's a very svelte die that's monolithic, so that should be cheaper to produce just by its nature as well" Considering #PS5 is also launching AFTER #Xbox Helix, and is likely to come with more mature or advanced Project Amethyst features or customisations, and Helix might not have tenrpole Xbox exclusives either, next-gen could be one where the new Xbox hardware is considerably worse value proposition vs PlayStation hardware, more so than all prior gens.

NIB

107,931 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад

[New Xbox Controller Review] #ad Special thanks to Qrdgame_offcial for supplying me with a review unit of their Ferrox M5 Xbox & PC Controller QRD Ferrox M5 The QRD Ferrox M5 is a Wireless Xbox One–style gamepad with a transparent design. Since it targets Xbox One natively, it works automatically on PC and Xbox Series S/X. The included 2.4Ghz USB Dongle also supports Switch and Android with the right adapter (USB C), but I was not able to test those in time for this review. A Wireless Xbox Controller The QRD FERROX M5 comes in a familiar Xbox layout with Hall Effect joysticks, RGB rings around the sticks, and a magnetic & detachable clear shell that shows the internals. The controller feels very similar to a standard Xbox pad in terms of shape and size, but it’s slightly lighter at compared to the usual Xbox controller weight. The lighter weight makes it easier to hold for longer sessions without hand fatigue. The D-Pad is surprisingly good at dialing special moves feels as solid and responsive as the official Xbox controller, and that’s impressive at a lower price point. I spent a few days trying out the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection exclusively using this controller and I did not notice any difference at all. Capabilities From what I’ve tested, the controller performs extremely well for action games, fighting games, and shooters. The Hall Effect joysticks offer smooth movement and precise control with no drift issues. The D-Pad uses micro switches, so every input is tactile and accurate. The back triggers support an adaptive “trigger stop” mode, which shortens the travel distance for faster reaction time in FPS games or quicker blocks in Fighting Games. You also get 4 back macro buttons, turbo mode, and adjustable joystick sensitivity with deadzone options. Vibration strength and RGB lighting modes are also customizable. What can it do The FERROX M5 includes an 800mAh battery that lasts around 8 hours of gameplay. It only uses the 2.4Ghz wireless connection, not Bluetooth, so it always requires the included USB Dongle. The good thing is once you sync it with your Xbox or PC, you don’t need to sync it again—it carries over between both devices automatically. The 2.4G connection is stable and low latency, and the controller has a 3.5mm headphone jack for audio and mic support. It also features a quick calibration system to keep sticks and triggers accurate over time. The overall grip and shape feel close to the official Xbox controller, comfortable for long gaming sessions, and the transparent shell gives it a distinct look. Areas of improvement I initially had trouble charging the controller while playing because connecting it to the Xbox via USB would disable all inputs, making it unusable in wired mode. But luckily QRD Support helped and provided me with an updat - I had to connect it to a PC, download the firmware tool from QRD’s website, and update the controller manually. After installing the new firmware, the controller can now charge while being used normally on Xbox, so the issue is fully resolved. The Xbox button also behaves differently on Xbox, where the single press acts like hold and the hold acts like single press; this issue doesn’t appear on PC. Syncing with the dongle took a few attempts on both Xbox and PC, but once paired, it never needed syncing again. The wireless mode is strictly 2.4G with no Bluetooth support, so it cannot connect without the dongle, though the benefit is that one pairing works across both Xbox and PC. Final Summary ✅ Hall Effect Joystick ✅ Lights in the dark ✅ Good D-Pad for input dialing ✅ Light Controller ❌ First sync can be annoying on PC ❌ No bluetooth for phone usage - Dongle is necessary ❌ Needs an update for the Xbox Wired issues which require a PC The Controller is available on Amazon for $59.99, and will be part of the Black Friday Deals on their official website for even more discount! Amazon Link Website Link

[New Xbox Controller Review] #ad Special thanks to Qrdgame_offcial for supplying me with a review unit of their Ferrox M5 Xbox & PC Controller QRD Ferrox M5 The QRD Ferrox M5 is a Wireless Xbox One–style gamepad with a transparent design. Since it targets Xbox One natively, it works automatically on PC and Xbox Series S/X. The included 2.4Ghz USB Dongle also supports Switch and Android with the right adapter (USB C), but I was not able to test those in time for this review. A Wireless Xbox Controller The QRD FERROX M5 comes in a familiar Xbox layout with Hall Effect joysticks, RGB rings around the sticks, and a magnetic & detachable clear shell that shows the internals. The controller feels very similar to a standard Xbox pad in terms of shape and size, but it’s slightly lighter at compared to the usual Xbox controller weight. The lighter weight makes it easier to hold for longer sessions without hand fatigue. The D-Pad is surprisingly good at dialing special moves feels as solid and responsive as the official Xbox controller, and that’s impressive at a lower price point. I spent a few days trying out the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection exclusively using this controller and I did not notice any difference at all. Capabilities From what I’ve tested, the controller performs extremely well for action games, fighting games, and shooters. The Hall Effect joysticks offer smooth movement and precise control with no drift issues. The D-Pad uses micro switches, so every input is tactile and accurate. The back triggers support an adaptive “trigger stop” mode, which shortens the travel distance for faster reaction time in FPS games or quicker blocks in Fighting Games. You also get 4 back macro buttons, turbo mode, and adjustable joystick sensitivity with deadzone options. Vibration strength and RGB lighting modes are also customizable. What can it do The FERROX M5 includes an 800mAh battery that lasts around 8 hours of gameplay. It only uses the 2.4Ghz wireless connection, not Bluetooth, so it always requires the included USB Dongle. The good thing is once you sync it with your Xbox or PC, you don’t need to sync it again—it carries over between both devices automatically. The 2.4G connection is stable and low latency, and the controller has a 3.5mm headphone jack for audio and mic support. It also features a quick calibration system to keep sticks and triggers accurate over time. The overall grip and shape feel close to the official Xbox controller, comfortable for long gaming sessions, and the transparent shell gives it a distinct look. Areas of improvement I initially had trouble charging the controller while playing because connecting it to the Xbox via USB would disable all inputs, making it unusable in wired mode. But luckily QRD Support helped and provided me with an updat - I had to connect it to a PC, download the firmware tool from QRD’s website, and update the controller manually. After installing the new firmware, the controller can now charge while being used normally on Xbox, so the issue is fully resolved. The Xbox button also behaves differently on Xbox, where the single press acts like hold and the hold acts like single press; this issue doesn’t appear on PC. Syncing with the dongle took a few attempts on both Xbox and PC, but once paired, it never needed syncing again. The wireless mode is strictly 2.4G with no Bluetooth support, so it cannot connect without the dongle, though the benefit is that one pairing works across both Xbox and PC. Final Summary ✅ Hall Effect Joystick ✅ Lights in the dark ✅ Good D-Pad for input dialing ✅ Light Controller ❌ First sync can be annoying on PC ❌ No bluetooth for phone usage - Dongle is necessary ❌ Needs an update for the Xbox Wired issues which require a PC The Controller is available on Amazon for $59.99, and will be part of the Black Friday Deals on their official website for even more discount! Amazon Link Website Link

thethiny 🐰🍉

16,864 просмотров • 8 месяцев назад

Xbox will "look to try and do more" exclusives in the future if/when the business gets healthier, says CEO Asha Sharma: "Look, I think that we are the number 2 publisher in the world, and when you do that you want your games to be everywhere. You're stronger when the world plays with you. At the same time, we're increasingly becoming more of a platform, and it's hard to find examples of platforms out there that don't have exclusive services and content." "And so, this is a journey for us. Our business isn't particularly healthy, as you noted, and so we're starting by introducing 1 or 2 signature exclusives, and as the business is healthy, we will look to try and do more." Full Interview ▶️ #Xbox

Xbox will "look to try and do more" exclusives in the future if/when the business gets healthier, says CEO Asha Sharma: "Look, I think that we are the number 2 publisher in the world, and when you do that you want your games to be everywhere. You're stronger when the world plays with you. At the same time, we're increasingly becoming more of a platform, and it's hard to find examples of platforms out there that don't have exclusive services and content." "And so, this is a journey for us. Our business isn't particularly healthy, as you noted, and so we're starting by introducing 1 or 2 signature exclusives, and as the business is healthy, we will look to try and do more." Full Interview ▶️ #Xbox

Shinobi602

221,308 просмотров • 1 месяц назад

🚨 GEARS OF WAR E DAY OPINION!...🚨 Everybody keeps asking me Where is Gears of War E Day, where is the Gameplay, Release Date, New Trailer, anything seeing as how we are almost four months in to 2026 and I would say the Answers can be found in the Past to Reveal the Future, if your confused you haven't been paying attention!... 👀💥⚙️ In October 2023 I was the first to report on the sixth mainline Gears of War game an Unnannounced Coalition game was set to release sometime in 2026 and 3 years later it looks to finally be happening! 👀😱⚙️ I also discussed a Gears of War Direct show focusing on a deep dive into the new game after Xbox began yearly dedicated game shows! 🧐🤯⚙️ Then on September 20th 2025 after the release of Gears of War Reloaded I uploade a Youtube video discussing my own personal opinion that if there is no E Day at the January 2026 Developer Direct, then it would likely be the Xbox Games Summer Showcase E Day Direct, which again Playground Games were the focus with Fable & Forza Horizon 6 & if we look at Gears of War E Day it is the only Xbox Games Studio first party title confirmed for a 2026 release with zero gameplay shown, no exact release date window & we are already almost four months into the year there must be a reason for that... 🤔🎮⚙️ This is why I have believed since 2023 that the best way to celebrate Gears of War E Day and also the franchise 20th annviersary is with a dedicated E Day Direct show that potentially based on Xbox announcement last year could be announced as early as April 7th/14th if the Xbox Games Showcase were to be happening on either Sunday June 7th or 14th! 🫡🔥⚙️ It is very frustrating that there is no Gears of War E Day marketing happening right now I wish I had more to cover for content & to help build community engagement & hype but there must be a plan for why it looks like we may just have to wait until the Xbox Games Showcase in June for Gears of War Re-Emergence to finally begin, just a little more patience we are almost back Gears Fam! 🙏🤞⚙️

🚨 GEARS OF WAR E DAY OPINION!...🚨 Everybody keeps asking me Where is Gears of War E Day, where is the Gameplay, Release Date, New Trailer, anything seeing as how we are almost four months in to 2026 and I would say the Answers can be found in the Past to Reveal the Future, if your confused you haven't been paying attention!... 👀💥⚙️ In October 2023 I was the first to report on the sixth mainline Gears of War game an Unnannounced Coalition game was set to release sometime in 2026 and 3 years later it looks to finally be happening! 👀😱⚙️ I also discussed a Gears of War Direct show focusing on a deep dive into the new game after Xbox began yearly dedicated game shows! 🧐🤯⚙️ Then on September 20th 2025 after the release of Gears of War Reloaded I uploade a Youtube video discussing my own personal opinion that if there is no E Day at the January 2026 Developer Direct, then it would likely be the Xbox Games Summer Showcase E Day Direct, which again Playground Games were the focus with Fable & Forza Horizon 6 & if we look at Gears of War E Day it is the only Xbox Games Studio first party title confirmed for a 2026 release with zero gameplay shown, no exact release date window & we are already almost four months into the year there must be a reason for that... 🤔🎮⚙️ This is why I have believed since 2023 that the best way to celebrate Gears of War E Day and also the franchise 20th annviersary is with a dedicated E Day Direct show that potentially based on Xbox announcement last year could be announced as early as April 7th/14th if the Xbox Games Showcase were to be happening on either Sunday June 7th or 14th! 🫡🔥⚙️ It is very frustrating that there is no Gears of War E Day marketing happening right now I wish I had more to cover for content & to help build community engagement & hype but there must be a plan for why it looks like we may just have to wait until the Xbox Games Showcase in June for Gears of War Re-Emergence to finally begin, just a little more patience we are almost back Gears Fam! 🙏🤞⚙️

Shadowz

12,755 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад

Bobby Kotick wanted Phil Spencer to become his successor at Activision “I hired Phil to come run one of our businesses. [...] He called me up, and he said they just offered me the head of Xbox, and I said, 'Dude, like, take it. 'You know what? I want you here, and I would love to have you here, but like, that's your dream job, and so go do it, but so like I was ready to hire him to come probably be my successor, and so that was an easy part of, like, doing this deal too, was like, I knew the guy, like, the guy, and I thought he'd be a good steward, really good steward for the business for the future.” via: Kleiner Perkins

Bobby Kotick wanted Phil Spencer to become his successor at Activision “I hired Phil to come run one of our businesses. [...] He called me up, and he said they just offered me the head of Xbox, and I said, 'Dude, like, take it. 'You know what? I want you here, and I would love to have you here, but like, that's your dream job, and so go do it, but so like I was ready to hire him to come probably be my successor, and so that was an easy part of, like, doing this deal too, was like, I knew the guy, like, the guy, and I thought he'd be a good steward, really good steward for the business for the future.” via: Kleiner Perkins

Idle Sloth

115,544 просмотров • 17 дней назад

Gears Of War E-Day will have the Longest Campaign to date at around 14+ Hours. This is one of my favourite franchises and mainly play for the Story so… Looks like Gears is coming back the exact way I’ve wanted for a long time now. Xbox Series Console & PC Exclusive ⚙️

Gears Of War E-Day will have the Longest Campaign to date at around 14+ Hours. This is one of my favourite franchises and mainly play for the Story so… Looks like Gears is coming back the exact way I’ve wanted for a long time now. Xbox Series Console & PC Exclusive ⚙️

Jamie Moran

19,442 просмотров • 1 месяц назад

Digital Foundry on #Xbox Project Helix: “It is the end of a fully focused console environment for Xbox” "From a developer perspective, Xbox is a PC" "Probably just going to be running those PC games" "Perhaps one that receives a limited level of specific optimisations but basically runs the exact same code as the PC build. "Project Helix will present as a console, but it will be running Windows - think a more tightly defined version of the ROG Xbox Ally X front-end." "They're developing for Windows at this point." "Not have people make bespoke Xbox versions anymore" "Will [Series X] get a disgraced ending?" "We may actually see Series X get like a thown to the dustbin of history kind of feeling at the end of it." "Series S has meant a lot of development effort for a lot of studios, so if it gets dropped I wouldn't be so sad, but I'm just very curious what it means for the future development of Xbox games during the cross-gen period" "The feedback we get all the time is memory management [on Series S] has been very very challenging"

Digital Foundry on #Xbox Project Helix: “It is the end of a fully focused console environment for Xbox” "From a developer perspective, Xbox is a PC" "Probably just going to be running those PC games" "Perhaps one that receives a limited level of specific optimisations but basically runs the exact same code as the PC build. "Project Helix will present as a console, but it will be running Windows - think a more tightly defined version of the ROG Xbox Ally X front-end." "They're developing for Windows at this point." "Not have people make bespoke Xbox versions anymore" "Will [Series X] get a disgraced ending?" "We may actually see Series X get like a thown to the dustbin of history kind of feeling at the end of it." "Series S has meant a lot of development effort for a lot of studios, so if it gets dropped I wouldn't be so sad, but I'm just very curious what it means for the future development of Xbox games during the cross-gen period" "The feedback we get all the time is memory management [on Series S] has been very very challenging"

NIB

38,516 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад

> be Bowie Knife99 > just a guy with an Xbox > buy Forza Horizon 6 on launch day > drive like you always do - like a lunatic > ram, swerve, and pit-maneuver strangers into walls > the Drivatar system silently records every felony > uploads an AI clone of your driving to the cloud > deploys hundreds of you into other people's races, 24/7 > within days, thousands cry about you on Reddit, X, and Steam > the community calls you "the Herobrine of Forza" > official Xbox UK tweets "Happy Bank Holiday Monday to everyone except bowie knife99" > a fan opens a fake X account in your name to taunt your victims thousands of players are at war with hundreds of clones of you. you don't know any of this is happening. happy bank holiday.

> be Bowie Knife99 > just a guy with an Xbox > buy Forza Horizon 6 on launch day > drive like you always do - like a lunatic > ram, swerve, and pit-maneuver strangers into walls > the Drivatar system silently records every felony > uploads an AI clone of your driving to the cloud > deploys hundreds of you into other people's races, 24/7 > within days, thousands cry about you on Reddit, X, and Steam > the community calls you "the Herobrine of Forza" > official Xbox UK tweets "Happy Bank Holiday Monday to everyone except bowie knife99" > a fan opens a fake X account in your name to taunt your victims thousands of players are at war with hundreds of clones of you. you don't know any of this is happening. happy bank holiday.

frostzy

5,501,323 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад

“WHEN YOU LIVE THAT LIFE, YOU COME TO PRISON” The lags have got it good in British prisons nowadays; en-suite, XBox, luxury bedding and even Andrex toilet roll. It doesn’t seem like much of a deterrent, this guy is cosy enough. It’s a far cry from the old slop buckets.

“WHEN YOU LIVE THAT LIFE, YOU COME TO PRISON” The lags have got it good in British prisons nowadays; en-suite, XBox, luxury bedding and even Andrex toilet roll. It doesn’t seem like much of a deterrent, this guy is cosy enough. It’s a far cry from the old slop buckets.

Kiera Diss

28,206 просмотров • 6 месяцев назад