r/XboxSeriesX • u/Asleep-Sprinkles-760 • Apr 20 '24

This generation has been underwhelming Discussion

I bought a Series X at launch, and can’t think of a single game that has impressed me this gen. I’m a big Halo fan, and Halo Infinite felt like a letdown. I’m a Forza fan, and Forza Motorsport felt like a massive disappointment. I was exited for Starfield, but was underwhelmed after playing it.

It just feels like we’ve had no heavy hitters this gen, even 3rd party AAA games have been average at best. I guess the only hope I have left is with Gears 6, but aside from that, Microsoft needs to get their act together and start releasing some new games. It feels like games are taking way too long to make these days, we used to get bangers every year in the 360 gen. Even the Xbox One had more compelling games than what we have now

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u/ElvisDepressedIy Apr 20 '24

I agree, OP. I feel like the last truly great console generation was the 360/PS3. AAA has gotten too bloated, too risk averse, and it takes way too long for anything to release.

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u/SqueezyCheez85 Apr 20 '24

If you're on PC, it's one of the best times right now (if money isn't a barrier). There was a time when PC gaming felt like all we got were bad console ports... and Vista.

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u/HistorianBusiness166 Apr 21 '24

The money thing versus consoles is a discipline thing. Steam Deck $300. Desktop, stop caring about max settings. Take advantage of game sales and play older games. Now you don't have to pay a gamepass ps+ sub for online. That's approaching $1000 over a 7year console gen

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u/SqueezyCheez85 Apr 21 '24

You're wrong about the max settings comment. Many newer games will not play at playable frame rates on the Steam Deck.

Also, of course you can play older games.

I personally haven't paid for online gaming in decades. I prefer single player content, but the online experience on consoles can be worth it to help avoid hackers.

The Steam Deck is amazing for older games and a lot of indie titles. It isn't great for newer, graphically intensive games.