Why The Xbox Series X Is 2020’s Biggest Gaming Disappointment

The Xbox Series X is an impressive juggernaut, but its release has killed the excitement, and concept, of new console generations.

[masterfox]

Ouch!, catchy article title.

[GamerRN]

Yeah. They keep repeating these articles in hopes of getting a negative tone. It's a common tactic. Saw a lot of it last gen. You can usually tell by the no name sites, but this one from Forbes just dumb founds me

[GamerRN]

I just read the article... At least he admits the PS5 is also on the same boat. So it's really a ninth gen disappointment...

I think the Pro and One X kind of made this gen feel like a small step

[mikeslemonade]

No, the biggest the dissapointment is no Switch Pro still.

[SullysCigar]

They wouldn't be the first to write an article about how underwhelmed they are with the Series X.

'Just wait' doesn't really cut it this time around either, because many seem to indicate it's not just because there are no games...again...but rather than the UI being almost identical makes it feel like firing up the old Xbox from last gen - as does the controller being the same.

I haven't tried Series X as of yet, because there was such a strong consensus I didn't bother buying one, but the PS5 addresses all of those concerns and then some, with a stunning line up of games already scheduled for 2021.

The only feather Xbox had in it's cap was 'the best place to play multiplatform games' and even that's been whipped away by the PS5 thus far. Even Gamepass is already on the last gen machine and can play all new gen MS games for the next 2 years. It's just not a compelling purchase, in my opinion.

[bouzebbal]

This console has no asset

[Army_of_Darkness]

"Meanwhile, Sony will release the likes of Horizon Forbidden West, God of War 2, and Gran Turismo 7 during 2021: all killer apps in their own right, and three more reasons I’ll be getting a PS5 when stock finally returns to stores."

"But without any real initial spark, and not much shining on the horizon, it’s not looking too exciting for the latest Xbox; just disappointing. After years of dominance in my own gaming life, one thing’s possible: the Series X may not be my number one come this time in 2021 "

So this guy is primarily a Xbox gamer, but sounds like he is extremely underwhelmed and disappointed by the series X due to no next gen games and actually can't wait to get his hands on the ps5 whenever it's available.... Ouch! Not looking good for the Xbox camp....

[FanboysKiller]

It's Forbes , same old garbage scenario, like gamespot on giving a bad review saying our score is not the lowest like somehow they want to distence themselves from giant bombs lower review scores but it just didn't work.

[Silly gameAr]

@GamerRN

It's funny that you didn't agree with the article until you thought that the PS5 was being crapped on. That pretty much shows that for xbox fans, if the xbox isn't winning, then no one is...except nintendo.

[frostypants]

Forbes web presence is little more than a glorified blogging platform these days. Their standards for who writes these pieces are almost non-existent. It has almost no connection to the business magazine that built the name recognition.

[Babadook7]

Forbes is right this time.

[Sophisticated_Chap]

The main reason why Xbox gets such negative press, is simply because it's an American company. You have the self hating American left wing gaming press, along with the rest of the world, who just want to bring down all things American. You see this with the motor vehicle industry also, as well as the alcohol industry.

[UltraNova]

While the Xbox Series is definitely lacking in the exclusive department, I have to disagree with the notion that it was a failure as a new gen launch. Forbes is a joke.

[Visceral89]

You think the ps4 pro makes the PS5 feel like a small step??? You're an idiot. I have had a ps4 pro for 3 years, and got a PS5 a few days after launch, and it's a huge upgrade in every way, 60 fps performance modes run a lot better but also look better than ps4 pro. Optional fidelity modes with ray tracing and fast ssd load times in all modes are big upgrades. The pro was a miniscule upgrade over the base ps4. Same slow Hard drive, same amount of ram, a slightly overclocked cpu. The only thing decent was a gpu upgrade.

[lukasmain]

@ GamerRN

"At least he admits the PS5 is also on the same boat. So it's really a ninth gen disappointment."

HAHAHAHA he admits nothing because HE DOESN'T OWN A PS5. He just assumed PS5 were feeling the same. NEWS FLASH... we aren't.

[Dragonscale]

@gamerRN, deflection. PS5 is not in the same boat as the new xbone, its not even in the same zip code fgs. Tbh Forbes are usually pro xbox, so the new xbone must be really disappointing lol.

[TheProblem]

It really is a lazy low effort console from Microsoft

[Knushwood Butt]

The console effort isn't lazy, but the software situation is a train wreck.

In addition, can you image what it's like at an MS dev studio right now? They must be under extreme pressure to ship anything out the door.

[ChrisW]

The mid-gen upgrade is what makes it seem lazy

[neutralgamer1992]

today i had an opportunity to buy XSX at MS store online and I was on last step before clicking place order but i couldn't bring myself to invest $545(with taxes) to play older games. I feel the same way about ps5 but those are so hard to buy. I just feel like both of these consoles will be a much better buy come holiday 2021. By than with consumer feedback both consoles will be a lot better via updates and there will be more next gen titles

as an investment XSX costs $545 and sells for around $800(easily available on FC marketplace)

as an invest PS5's are a much better but if you can find one because you can easily get a grand. My friend randomly got a ps5 at WM he said customer service made announcement saying we have few ps5/XSX in stocks if anyone interested come to CS. By the time he got there he had 2 in in front of him and if I understand correctly right in that line offers of $800 were made to those lucky(8-9) who got the ps5

it looks like atleast early on ps5's are a must buy and sony has built a nice next gen system. They didn't go for the RAW power instead going more custom route knowing they potentially have 115-120 million ps43 owners to appeal to. This is why ms losing last gen so badly did xbox brands no favor as it's reputation is in the gutter right now and it has to claw it's way back up while sony/ps5 got a running start. Publishers will support market leader regardless of the minor difference of power which so far has proven to be less than even originally anticipated

[anubusgold]

I had a 3080 in my checkout on launch day and didnt want to pay the extra cost of neweggs stupid shipping and taxes and the after market costs cards that were 745 dollars wish i had bought it now because i cant find one anywhere near 699.

[hulk_bash1987]

Im pretty sure almost everyone lucky enough to get one doesn't feel that way. Say what you will about their launch exclusives, the Series X is an impressive piece of hardware. Now personally, do I want a PS5 more than a Series X? Yes. But I'm still excited to experience what Microsoft's console has to offer, eventually.

[Muzikguy]

While I do agree in a sense, the Stadia should definitely be at the top of the list

[gravedigger]

I'm not surprised

[darthv72]

Lack of real next gen titles is a disappointment but does that qualify as the biggest disappointment. The system does so many things right/better where the previous iterations did not. That has to count for something.

The two games I am personally looking forward to playing next year will be God of War and Halo. Both may very well be cross gen but that isnt going to stop me from enjoying them the best they can be on their respected 9th gen hardware.

[CaptainHenry916]

OUCH! Don Mattrick would be proud with a big smile on his face

"Senior contributor Matt Gardener acknowledges that, while the console possesses impressive technical feats such as fast loading times, frame rates, and dynamic lighting etc, it mainly “feels like a better Xbox One X"

Don't forget no launch exclusives. They should have delayed the Series X IMO just like they did Halo Infinite even though it's been in development for over 5 years now

[ABizzel1]

😂😂😂

The Dom Nattrick comment was funny, but the Series X is not the biggest disappointment.

[Docknoss]

What's your reasoning for delaying the Series X? It's not like you can even find one on the shelves with the way they're being bought and in such high demand. Cyberpunk and other titles are going to drive sales enough. Just in time for the HI release of 4Q 2021 to help spike sales again. It's actually a good tactic to for give the XSX a year. To help build a user base and fix the console manufacturering production for its release.

[gamer7804]

Naughty dog is 2020s biggest disappointment for me. I love the new Xbox hardware so I’d say 343 industries would be the big disappointment not delivering.

[Atticus_finch]

Keep the hate alive bro. Stay strong throughout all those GOTY awards. 👍

[RazzerRedux]

lol.....ok

[Bronbron92]

Lol someone is upset about Joel’s death still naughty dog did great for part 2 and either way if Joel didn’t die in the second one he would’ve died in the 3rd

[gamer7804]

easy guys, i said my biggest disappointment. these things are so subjective, i only care about the game awards reveals not who select gaming media choose. If you loved the game cool, i wish i was in your shoes. I was pretty disappointed greatly by the halo reveal, but just wasn't on the same level of awful as TLOU2.

[lellkay]

Can't wait for the game awards.

[demonseye]

@painfultruth what are you on about? nintendo wiping the floor with goty??
2019: SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICe not exclusive
2018: god of war Ps exclusive
2017: zelda BOW ninetendo exlusive
2016: overwacth not exclusive
2015: witcher 3 not an exclusive
2014: dragon age inquisition not a exclusives
in terms, you see nobody dominating anything here.
if you look purely at exclusives you will see that PlayStation had the most nominations by far and the most awards by far(just not game of the year)
so what mostly is being said is that PlayStation exclusives have been fairly dominating their presence at the game awards.

[anubusgold]

Console fanboys, damn some of this stuff you post is worse than the crazy trump posts about the election being stolen its cult think. If you console fanboys attacked being made to pay for online play sony and microsoft would have stop charging by now.

[Godmars290]

You do realize that of the two games you're looking forward too you only need one next-gen system to play it on, right?

Have pointed it out too many times: as much as MS makes a big a deal out of hardware, they give no actual value to it. They've proven it time and time again be it Alan Wake or Kentic much less now.

[Atticus_finch]

Coming from xone which has been pretty dry on any memorable exclusives for quite a good while and the next gen being more of the same for the foreseeable future, I would say yes. The fact that many people (including yourself) expected better performance on 3rd parties games, also a huge disappoinment. To me that's 500 that could easily be spent better.
And I would advise to not be too hopeful for Halo. The troubled development doesn't inspire much confidence.

[lifeisgamesok]

The Xbox Series X needed to make a great 1st impression and I think they dropped the ball, where the PS5 nailed it

[bouzebbal]

Yes, you said it for yourself.. Unless you buy a console for other purpose than play games?

[bradleejones]

How is God of War MultiPlatform? Is it going to be on another console??

[StoneyYoshi]

Darth is talking about cross-gen. People are assuming this because Horizon: Forbidden West is going to be cross-gen, but nothing has been said if this is true or not. Clearly we have seen that Sony isn't doing this for all of their first party games like R&C, Destruction All Stars, Demons Souls, Returnal, and GT7. This could be true, but we have no idea yet.

[Neonridr]

wow, I mean I'd say this is a stretch.

[Godmars290]

How, when we're only talking about two systems?

[GamerRN]

Moving on...

[Neonridr]

the biggest gaming disappointment of 2020? Like nothing else in 2020 related to gaming is worse than a new console?

[Godmars290]

@Neonridr:
An entire gaming platform. A console that has given no reason to be bought aside from, "Play all the games you have before, only a little bit better performing. Maybe."

How does one bad game compare to that especially when on the other side there's a remake of a ten year game that notably improves on the original, a pack in title that shows the system's potential, and a controller that's actively making Xbox owners who try the PS5 realize that for all the talk, MS's only doing slight improvements?

How, when the Series is showing performance cracks and lack of potential in its launch window, is it not a disappointment?

[RazzerRedux]

It an extremely boring launch. It hasn't lived up to expectations. Biggest disappointment? I wasn't going to buy one anyway so hard for me to say.

But....this is another bullshit Forbes article so easily dismissible.

[Godmars290]

What expectations where there aside from BC?

[OB1Biker]

I mean, when you go a few months back on N4G and read the comments.... back today with all the excuses on how, why there isnt a huge gap in performance. How a lot of people went quiet from previous continuous bragging. There is an obvious denial of disappointment from some people previous expectation. That started with xbox 1st party presentation in July and went downhill since.

[RazzerRedux]

@Godmars290

"What expectations where there aside from BC?"

As OB1Biker stated, XSX was supposed to clearly outperform PS5. The power of XSX was touted not just by n4g Xbox fans, but Aaron Greenberg and Jason Ronald could not stop yapping about it every chance they got. We had article after article submitted from news.xbox.com repeating the boasts while throwing shade at PS5's "boost mode" and variable frequencies in favor of XSX's supposedly superior "sustainable performance".

So expectations were huge but XSX has not delivered. Maybe it will eventually....I don't know, but at launch, it failed.

[Godmars290]

@RazzerRedux:
Given that MS never seemingly planned to offer example of the Series X being able to outperform the PS5, aside from old, prior console titles which they've apparently failed there, *HOW* could there have been any expectations? Just sounds like the Xbox camp, from fan boys to MS themselves, are just willfully delusional.

And I'm either sorry I have to say or sick of not saying it enough, but that's pretty much been the case with MS since the 360. A case of "fake it till you make it" that just hasn't worked yet continues. A mindset that includes underselling the competition that's ruining the industry.

[RPGer]

Just Imagine Nintendo releasing a platform without exclusives? I am literally saying at launch not the case of dismissed Wii U or Vita, no at launch. PS5 has been really saved by Spidey, Astro and Demon Souls which are magnificent and each are really special.

Xbox Pass is very good service actually it is one of best digital services ever. BUT nooot enough.

Switch is great example it really bad console (hybird) and it would be total inferior platform if it not Zelda and Mario's games and Pokemon are filling up the library. Actually Switch had sold better than Xbox one in every term and timeline because of proper exclusives.

[Destiny1080]

"It just feels like a better Xbox One X"

"just weeks after dropping half a grand on a Series X, I can’t shake the feeling that this console purchase was one of inevitability, not excitement–or even necessity"

"without any real initial spark, and not much shining on the horizon, it’s not looking too exciting for the latest Xbox; just disappointing"

"Quick Resume, which allows for the suspension of up to three games, is currently more of a hindrance than a help"

"its battery cover clips have been unnecessarily adjusted inwards–a design change that renders all previous play-and-charge kits unusable. But hey, you can buy the all-new Xbox Rechargeable Battery for the princely sum of $25"

"the new controller has a obnoxiously loud D-pad"

[JohnJ]

"its battery cover clips have been unnecessarily adjusted inwards–a design change that renders all previous play-and-charge kits unusable. But hey, you can buy the all-new Xbox Rechargeable Battery for the princely sum of $25"

I don’t understand this? I use my old play and charge batteries on my series x controller just fine - just need a usbC cable. I use the one that came with the ps5 🤷🏼‍♂️ What do they mean?

[ABizzel1]

Some will work, most won't. If your charger is a smaller size it will still work, but most don't.

[attilayavuzer]

@Zeeb

I felt the same way until my PS4 controllers started dying after 3 hours. Being able to swap rechargeables is a better system long term.

[Sirk7x]

Battery charge kit is definitely not true. I popped my rechargeable pack right out of my Xbox One controller into the Series X controller, and it works and charges just fine with any USB C cable.

[ChrisW]

MS made a dumb mistake by releasing some titles to their mid-gen upgrade. Sony didn't do that. However the jump from the PS4 Pro and PS5 slightly better, but pretty much the same. Sadly, mid-gen upgrades may be something we're going to have to get used to.

[DJStotty]

""its battery cover clips have been unnecessarily adjusted inwards–a design change that renders all previous play-and-charge kits unusable."

Different USB port so..... unless you wanted to chop the end of your xbox one play and charge kit and put a new USB-C connector on.

And you do not need the new battery, just the cable.

https://www.geekstore.com/p...

£9.99 all in.

[Elda]

Imo folks should have just held on to their XBO-X including the S for the time being & waited a year or two until MS starts finally releasing some next-gen first-party games.

[Kavorklestein]

Nope. Gamepass means whether you buy a New Series X or S, or have an older Xbox one, you get tons to play for cheap.
You should see all the people on reddit who are overjoyed and love their consoles. And the fact that all they need to have a great time and get new games day one for their console is Gamepass, well, is way more enticing than paying full price for every single game.
Ps5 for exclusives. Xbox for everything else. Cuz you never know when a game might end up on Gamepass and save you even more hard earned cash.

[Elda]

Nope. XB folks should have held on to their money & waited.

[NotoriousWhiz]

I mean, gamepass works just fine on the Xbox one. So that's not really a compelling reason to upgrade.

[Kavorklestein]

@ Elda
Oh yeah totally.
You'd probably love to see people just not support Xbox. If it's worth it to them, that's all that matters. And tons of people are very happy with their purchases. More than seem to be singing the blues, that's for sure.

[lellkay]

Yeah, no

[Zhipp]

Both new consoles are worth it for the improved performance alone. Most games are running at 2x framerate on next gen. I mean, if you're an Xbox user, you're gonna be playing the same games either way, right? So, if you have the money, why play on the inferior hardware for two years when there's a significantly better experience available?

PC gamers spend more money upgrading our rigs for smaller gains than that.

[Mulletino]

Or just buy a PC to play XBOX and PC games

[S2Killinit]

Disappointing only if this is your only next gen console.

[Futureshark]

A large, grey, oblong lump of cold disappointment, especially to those who already had a Xbox One X.

[Atticus_finch]

With the onslaught of exclusives PS has released all year and all the innovation that Ps5 has brought, it was always going to be hard for any competition. Especially one that barely tries.

[GamingSinceForever]

There was literally nothing new stated in this article. Can't be mad at MS because even they said it would be slow to start.

[SullysCigar]

They also said "world's most powerful console", "Halo Infinite at launch" and "best place to play multiplats"...why can't we be mad again?

[GamingSinceForever]

None of that has anything to do with the article. It's about the lack of games nothing to do with resolution on the PS5. They said 2 years before you see any real exclusive content, so if you were dumb enough to buy it expecting otherwise then that is on you.

[SullysCigar]

^ I mentioned Halo...

Oh well, at least we can both agree on your final point.

[Atticus_finch]

I'm not mad. I didn't have to buy one. But if someone believed the PR and hype from team xbox they definitely have some reasons to be mad.

[GamingSinceForever]

I partially agree with you but my point is they did say it would be a while. In fact, that was a huge topic of discussion when they did. People asked why not just delay it.

[lukasmain]

Oh you're not allowed to be mad at MS?

Wow

[GamingSinceForever]

Wow I see comprehension isn't your strong suit.

[NextGenCeo]

Because Playstation 5 is a Game Console feels and looks and experience every angle is proof that. But Xbox Series S and X looks like and feels like a Small ITX PC with Gamepass. And 399$ for full nextgen experience on PS5 digital is a big fact this Disappointment.
(ESL guy here. Sorry.)

[BattleCat]

Wait the Tools .)
No joke, the problem is the xbox one x was to good fo a midgen console.
The bad, ms copied everything fron last gen with series x and added almost nothing what you can really see, what should be new.
For sony the ne ui feels fresh, but is has still many bugs. Also the controller feels fresh and it has some new games.
On microsofts side, you have power, but the one x also had big power.

[Chevalier]

I get the power narrative, but, when it comes down to it a compelling product will sell regardless of the power difference. The base PS4 and Switch killed sales and both are underpowered

[Mulando]

Well, I wouldn't call it disappointment. We get what was promoted. A faster xbox with missing launch titles (what also was expected).

From a generational perspective. Both launches were disappointing, because there is nothing revolutionary new there. Everything is more or less the old stuff with better graphics. Nothing really groundbreaking as we already new how games can look from the PC.
Only the new PS5 gamepad is a nice addition, but nothing world-changing.

Games reached the point of diminishing returns a while ago. Even the jump from ps3 to ps4 was not massive. The mid-gen consoles refreshes makes those jumps feeling even smaller.

As the consoles are now pure PC tech (like the previous) I also expect midgen-refreshes again.

[Atticus_finch]

It would seem to me that you're focusing on graphics alone. Which would still make you wrong given that 60 seems to be the new standard and 120 fps is becoming very common.
The loading times alone make for an awesome next gen experience. Dying in demon souls and being back in action after 3 seconds wasn't possible or even imagiable just a few months ago, even on the high end PC. And yes midgen console make for a smaller next gen bump but no one was forced to buy one.
I was a bit disappointed with ps4 at first but with PS5 there is so much more potential for awesome experience.
Personally I can't wait for more destructible environments.

[MatrixxGT]

That’s my thing. More destructible environments, better effects/graphics but most devs will just push resolution so they can keep making same generic games year after year and put 4K/60 on the box.

[Fishy Fingers]

Surely stock availability is really "2020's biggest gaming disappointment", be it GPU (the one i care about), PS5 or XB we all got f***ed.

[drunkenspy007]

"It just feels like a better Xbox One X." This is a real argument. More power without innovation seems like a stale approach.

[Father__Merrin]

Fanboy Forbes really mean because of series X is a disappointment to make themselves feel better they throw ps5 into the mix when in fact ps5 has been extremely impressive. And ps5 momentum won't stop just wait till fall 21 figures come in. Series X will be way into the rear distance in games and sale's

We was led to believe by the N4G faithful that ps5 would drop off..look how things turned out with even previously fanboy Forbes was at the helm of playstation fud

[lonewolf10]

Forbes lol

[moriarty1889]

The Series s and x are more like an evolution of the xbox one imo. Goes along with the no more generations tag line by Phil. Same UI, same feel just faster and more powerful.

[Mulando]

And I still want back the xb360 "dashcard" look.Was the best ui.And than they made everything ready for kinect :(

[Gaming4Life1981]

Disagree but ill say we couldve waited another year for both console releases especially with pandemic out of control. The thing is ive played both the ps5 and xbox series x and they are both magnificent and if it wasnt for scalpers i would have them both. No disappointment on my end but im just a gamer that has an endless backlog and still buys new games so im good.

[giovonni]

Microsoft is just out of touch period. I don’t know if it’s a pride thing, or the people they have running the show are just incompetent. They have missed with the Xbox brand, Zune, Windows, and now their store fronts. It’s like when will they learn? The Xbox has so much potential, yet they handicap that potential with bone headed decisions, and then have the testicular fortitude to hide those short comings with the phrase “I’m sorry.” MS had a chance to blow it out the water, and couldn’t capitalize per usual. This has happened every generation with this company. It’s sad

[hiawa23]

I am absolutely fine with my Series X.

[Latex74]

I'm very happy with mine thanks not a disappointment at all just wish there was some next gen games out mind you love my ps5 now if were talking disappointment hello spiderman far to short should been dlc not a 50 pounds game lol

[Weapon_of_choice]

Spot on!

[DiRtY]

The freaking console is 3 weeks old.

Yes, the launch lineup is lackluster (IMO for both systems) but they bought 23 first party studios, so we know that this will change in the future.

And every developer was struggling with HomeOffice due to COVID and you are seeing this right now with all the delays, day one patches or even delayed storage solutions for the PS5.

This will all be fixed when people can get back to work in a normal way.

Can we stop writing article about obvious stuff for both consoles that was known even before launch just to generate clicks and get console wars going?

[Stanjara]

Xbox has no launch line up.

[FanboysKiller]

Bad language from Forbes as usual, try harder next time , it just shows that you're falling apart .

[DarthZoolu]

Every single person that I know that owns and Xbox series X or PlayStation 5 is completely and utterly happy right now. 4K 60 HDR looks amazing even on 4 year old games.

[OneLove]

Another troll article 🤣

[wiz7191]

I’m not even going to lie I mainly game on Xbox , but they definitely been lacking as far as exclusives go. They need to step up their library , that’s why I’m getting both.

[MrPerfect813]

I don't have any disappointments with it. If it makes my backlog look better while I am waiting for exclusives, and I had the resources to get it..I don't see the big deal....

[HyperMoused]

Neither console has any big next gen titles, Demons souls is arguable, im loving my X and looking forward to the games to come

[waverider]

Thats the problem. To come. Right now You dont need the console... No company with half a brain launch a console with zero games. After a full gen with the catch phrase Microsoft doesnt have games... Right now they are already behind the numbers of the xbox one! Its just crazy. Who in the right mind would think that playing old games with higher rez would make gamers buy the console the most powerfull console ever...

[HyperMoused]

id say the numbers are due to xbox exclusives being on PC and covid and scalpers...

[cooperdnizzle]

Dude Sony had demon souls, spider man, sack boy big adventure, bug snacks, the pathless, and a few others. That are all new games. Not to mention we have more games that are coming in the launch window. All star derby. GT7, ratchet and clank, horizon, and god of war will just miss the launch window. And not to mention Sony have come out and said they still have un announced games coming in the launch window. M$ has zero first party, and two third party.

Whatever helps you sleep at night. I have both consoles, would be nice if m$ has more, but they don’t and anybody who is being real and honest knows this and should be kinda upset with m$. I am. Not to mention I bought 3rd party games for the console thinking they where gonna look better... and they don’t . Brother has Assassin’s creed on PS five and I have it on Xbox one series X and the PS 5 Runs way better. Just one example. And last if I hear people say game pass one more time. Sony gave away a bunch of games. And they have PlayStation now. Which anyone with the console knows, it’s not to far off from game pass actually as it sits right now. Yes game pass is better and has more games, but Sony is catching up real quick. Look at the games for yourself game pass lovers.

[FanboysKiller]

Phil Spencer have already made a wide statement about not forcing peoples to buy the next console for the next 2 years and it's a consumer friendly decision , what's your point?

[HyperMoused]

Out of evryting you said there Demons souls is maybe interesting, and its a remake. I dislike gamepass and will never use it, Should MS have more games yes, but until then im enjoying the Series X

[Nicknasty]

Problem is, no games. What’s even the point of Xbox when there just isn’t any games going, no exclusives! If there is even 1, it’s never worth mentioning.

Sony and Nintendo are at the top of there game right now! I think it’s time Microsoft just scraps Xbox altogether and bows out of the console era. They’ve had there run and now it’s time for them to hang up the towel.

[glopez]

No disappointment here. I'm playing on my series X daily. Controller feels fine to me as well. Different strokes for different folks.

[Da12RespectA]

Wow! It hasn't even been a month yet.

[frostypants]

Pretty sure the biggest disappointment was the Cyberpunk delay.

[Bronbron92]

Well you paid 500$ for a system to only play games that’ll be playable on your current console for the next 2-3 years lol I always thought of that like awesome you got a Xbox series x day one what do I play!? The same shit I played yesterday on my Xbox one

[MADGameR]

No exclusives, false promises and pretty much lost in every category to it's competitor.

[n1kki6]

The author has a Fohawk which negates anything he says, positive, negative, or otherwise.

[PCgamer98]

Forbes making a negative xbox article? That's new.

[SmokinAces]

Right? Forbes talking negatively about xbox, Pushsquare talking negatively about Playstation, its like up is the new down man.

[akaFullMetal]

Once it gets some games it will be doing way better.

[Bronbron92]

Can’t wait for zalker to do Damage control on this lol

[Soy]

The biggest disappointment is idiots complaining about a console launch during a pandemic.

[TheTony316]

Sony did a much better job during the same pandemic.

[Aussiesummer]

If it wasn't for great trade in deals on my old systems I wouldn't have got one but I did and it sits there collecting dust, my PS5 meanwhile gets used but while I like the fast ssd speeds and demons souls looks amazing, it still feels a bit too early, won't see true next gen games till late next year, even 2022.

[SmokinAces]

This comment section is gonna be Thunderdome!

[Harryvok]

GAMES is what matters. I have both consoles. Barely touched the Series X, but played the PS5 hours per day as I get through Spider-Man, Demon's Souls, Sackboy and Astro. I have no interest in playing last gen first party games on xbox. They needed a couple good first party launch games.

I wasn't actually going to get a Series X, instead I was going to get a 3080 PC, but then I decided on an LG CX, so a Series X on the All Access deal worked better for me as far as a way to play Microsoft first party games go. Now I just have to wait 12-24 months for them to finally start bringing so games out.

[OpenGL]

I bought both, I think the Series X is going to have a bit of a slower start but the hardware is very nice and if you're already invested in the Xbox ecosystem, it's a logical purchase.

[JayRyu]

I am enjoying my Series X.

So Because new games aren't exclusive then they are not new experiences? BLOPS, Yakuza, Gears Tactics and AC Valhalla are new games on that can be played on the next gen systems with higher fidelity like a PC.

[Unknown_Gamer5794]

Not for me, but I didn't have high expectations to begin with. It sounded like a system for people are fans of the XB1 and want more of the same, but more powerful and compatible with current gen games. That's exactly what it's shaping up to be, and I can't say I'm surprised in the least. It's not my thing, but I guess it works for other people.

[gold_drake]

that headline tho haha.

[FyBy]

But its true. It completely lost its momentum. Game pass is gorgeous, best and only great thing from xbox division. And its so good, that it will sell xboxes and ms games. And thats it. Game pass is the thing now. Other is not important in MS world now. And I understand it. Gamepass makes great value for lot of people.

[04STIBluByU]

Do you buy Great Value Peanut Butter or Jiff/Peater Pan?

Do you buy Mountain Dew or Mountain Lightning?

Do you buy Cocoa Pebbles or Cocoa Dyno Bites?

Gamepass is great for trying new games and if you game on a budget.

[FyBy]

Of course it is! Game pass is great! Thats all. And I wrote it.

[DaveZero]

Boring, these titles an articles are just to gain fanboy attention where the writer wants you to buy the opposite platform because he probably ownes it and hates Microsoft.

[talocaca]

Not hard to disagree. It was clearly not ready to launch and it shows.

One of the most mediocre launches is history from one of the big players. Even systems like the Vita launched with decent exclusive software.

Microsoft for the last decade has been asking gamers to "wait a year or two to be blown away".

[NukeDaHippies]

I thought stadia came out this year.

[DJStotty]

Lmao wow, what an article.

No updated console is a disappointment to gaming, all companies play off each other to make their own hardware better. Without Sony, Microsoft would not strive to make the most powerful console every iteration, without Microsoft, Sony would not feel the need to innovate, without either, game developers would not feel the need to research new game engines, better assetts.

We are all in this together, gamers, Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo, and developers.

1 big happy family (even with the sibling rivalry)

[lellkay]

Yeah it sucks

[Darkborn]

Basically the Ouya. No games launched on it.

[Nodoze]

Don't do paywalls. So whatever was said, can't read. I will share that it is disappointing that the SOFTWARE vendor could not be bothered to put together a Series X specific OS. Additionally, no launch titles was a HUGE miss. Not a single solitary launch title. SAD. It clear that the only play was Gamepass. Don't get me wrong we enjoy Gamepass too, but on launch there were like 5 titles optimized for X (don't care about the S).

We need new experiences. Also the controller is absolute shite. Already shelved it for the 1X controller. Whoever the small handed designer was that signed off on that needs to be fired.

[Rikimaru1977]

stupid stuff like this is what fueling console wars.

[GrizToof]

I don't have a Series X so this is coming from someone that is looking from the outside in but with that said I have to disagree with that headline. I'm not trying to defend MS too much because they should have had an exclusive launch game ready to go day one, that is the biggest issue. Because the Series X has the same front-end and similar controller I'd imagine you would feel like you didn't get much for your money at first if you had an X1X but MS made the most powerful console ever that's built really well and makes current games look and play better than they ever have on consoles. Also the backwards compatibility almost made me buy a Series X on launch, if it had a bigger list of BC games I would have one right now. The future is bright for XSX owners for sure.

[metalgod88]

This console gives you a TON of games to play, but none of them are new. If you were buying this console, expecting new things, you would probably be disappointed.

Not only that, but most of the games are playable on PC as well, so seriously, what's the point of owning the console at all at this point?

[iplay1up2]

I am going with Series X! Multiple games quick start, higher framerates, faster loading. Both new systems are a win. Microsoft has updated many games to take advantage of Series X. Gears 5 is easily one of the best looking last gen games, and it looks much better on Series X.

[kayoss]

I think the console itself is a marvel. However, the software to showcase the power of the xsx is the disappointing part. Similar to the xbox one X, you had the most powerful console in the world but there were no games to truly show how great the xbox one X could have been.

[Stanjara]

It's a mainstream device for Ubisoft, activision, EA and Bethesda games.
You can play these games on any platform.

For me it's better to go with a pc and not pay for multiplayer.

Storage is another ? Too small.

[FanboysKiller]

Forbes is not a gaming site .

[AmandaWilson]

Xbox vs PlayStation - the most controversial issue of all time 🤔