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I Finally Got My First Xbox

Ben Bertoli for Kotaku: I’ve never wanted to own an Xbox console, if I’m being completely honest.
For the past 19 years Microsoft has put out exclusive after exclusive that don’t appeal to me in the slightest. The consistency is actually kind of impressive. Not that Xbox consoles or exclusives are poorly made — they’re just usually not for me. Even the few games that have caught my attention over the years, games like Cup Head and Ori and the Blind Forest, have found there way to other home consoles in due time. I’m well aware there’s an audience for Xbox games, a community of dedicated Xbox fans and everyday players who enjoy the selection, but I’ve never been able to count myself among them.

lifeisgamesok2168d ago

Gamepass is just ok, I canceled it because I don't want to support that kind of future where I don't own my game library

TK-662168d ago

So you dont use XBLG, PS+ or buy anything digitally as well?

lifeisgamesok2168d ago

I don't have XBL or PS Plus, the only games I own digitally are Gravity Rush 2, Hellblade, Alienation, Infamous First Light, Matterfall and Knack

2 of these games are download only

TK-662168d ago

@lifeisgameok

In which case you're being a hypocrite. You don't own games you purchase digitally, so you do support a kind of future where you don't own your game library.

UltraNova2167d ago (Edited 2167d ago )

TK, a hypocrite is someone who pretends that he owns anything digital (this includes GP, GG, PS+, PS Now, Stadia, Xcloud etc...) Now, a truly deluded hypocrite is someone who defends these practices to death, while attacking others who dare state otherwise. You are one of them, so get off your fantasy high horse.

TK-662167d ago

@UltraNova

As alway you come out to shit in my inbox. And as usual you accuse me of something despite having no evidence.

The only person in fantasy land is you. Keep foaming at the mouth babe <3

UltraNova2167d ago (Edited 2167d ago )

Inbox? This is an open threat. Yeah..

I have a knack for calling out hypocrites, what can I say. Deal with it.

TK-662167d ago

@Ultranova

Notifications then. Also, you still haven't shown how I'm a hypocrite. Try again.

lifeisgamesok2167d ago (Edited 2167d ago )

@TK-66 so I own 4 games digitally that I could've gotten physically...

I don't call that being a hypocrite as i own many more physical games and i plan on getting every game physical next generation

And owning digital would still be better than renting on Gamepass

TK-662167d ago (Edited 2167d ago )

@lifeisgameok

You're claiming to hold a position, but privately not abiding by it. We call that virtue signalling. You can't claim you don't like supporting XGP on the basis of not owning games while purchasing games digitally that you merely own a license for.

"And owning digital would still be better than renting on Gamepass"

You don't own the games you buy digitally, and you don't own the games you gain access to by subscribing to XGP. They're on par in the context of ownership.

UltraNova2167d ago

@lifeisgamesok

"And owning digital would still be better than renting on Gamepass"

In a way yes but also no.

Yes, because SP games bought digitally can still be played with no internet connection indefinitely (or until the provider removes it entirely - See PT Demo), while on GP you have 30 days to connect and verify (or re-sub) or the game wont run.

No, because you actually don't own digital games, its just a license.

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darthv722167d ago

You know... you can still own your library even if you use services like gamepass. I do it all the time. I see GP as a glorified rental system (which it is) and the games I really like i will go out and purchase (which I've done) in physical (if available) or digital. And those only available in digital then you get a discount from GP. Its like you get to try before you buy and if you buy then you get a break on the price. I don't know of too many retail outlets that give you a discount after you test drive their product (outside of car dealers).

I've actually made more game purchases as a result of GP lately. Damn you MS and your $1 introductory offer.

lifeisgamesok2167d ago

This is great if many more people do like you and just use GP as a demo service of sorts.

Where the problem lies is when people stop purchasing the games altogether, which I hope won't happen but I'm not confident

SolidGamerX2167d ago

Sounds like the exception and not the rule.

UltraNova2166d ago

Good for you, but you still are a rare exception. This 1 dollar GP thing will be over at some point and when people start paying full price for GP the reality will set in.

darthv722166d ago

@ultra, even when full price kicks in it is still a great deal. It isnt like all the new releases suddenly stop because the introductory offer has expired.

UltraNova2165d ago (Edited 2165d ago )

Darth,

When full pricing kicks in, thoughts on the real merits of GP vs Physical and even digital will start taking effect. Don't underestimate this.

* I'm talking about those who still grasp the concept of ownership and value.

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DEEHULK882167d ago

You can still buy the game you fkn idiot

DEEHULK882167d ago

I just hope don't have Netflix, Hulu or Disney+ because you don't own any of that content either, but you have the option buy it if you want to.

lifeisgamesok2167d ago (Edited 2167d ago )

I don't have any of those, thanks for participating though

DEEHULK882167d ago

Lifeisgamesok Of course you don't have any of those services, but even if that is the case, there is a hypocrite somewhere that has all of those services saying the same things that you said about not owning content. Ridiculous

lifeisgamesok2167d ago

Nope I don't have any of those but I do have a huge collection of dvds and blurays which I value very much

KillBill2166d ago

"I don't have XBL or PS Plus, the only games I own digitally are Gravity Rush 2, Hellblade, Alienation, Infamous First Light, Matterfall and Knack" - basically then you play single player games. You are stuck in a world of gaming lacking connectivity with other players, albeit but a few games that still allow couch co-op. You are an anomaly more than not. And in the coming generations of systems you likely will be the person that is playing their retro titles because they can't change to the gaming world around them.

lifeisgamesok2166d ago

There will still be plenty of great SP games for me to play offline just like this generation

Especially coming from PlayStation

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Fist4achin2167d ago

Give Sunset Overdrive a shot. Some great fun there once you get used to the control and movement.

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Kabaneri2167d ago (Edited 2167d ago )

I played my PS4 exponentially more this generation but I'll admit lately I prefer 3rd party games on the One X. I'm a power whore what can I say.

Ricegum2167d ago

Yeah. That's why I get my 3rd party games on PC. And then use PS4 for the exclusives.

franwex2167d ago (Edited 2167d ago )

This has been the same song and dance this gen. We get it bro. Anyone who gets an Xbox is not as smart as you because they could’ve done what you do.

Ricegum2166d ago

Glad you realise that bud. Maybe you could get a PC one day eh.

sprinterboy2167d ago

Xbox has been in its worse position for 6 years of nothing and you thought it was a good time to jump in?
I haven't jumped in yet for that reason and I'd never say never but jump in now? Crazy.
I'll wait for project xcloud to be on my TV services.

darthv722167d ago

Everyone has their own comfort zone they are willing to step outside of... if they feel it's worth it. You just haven't found yours yet. These things take time so nobody is rushing you.

Smellsforfree2167d ago

I mean, the author stated that he was gifted the xbox from someone who worked at Microsoft so...

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