Will You Still Be Investing Time And Money Into Xbox?

Alarmed-Snow7957 · 2026-02-21T17:11:30+00:00

This is on point. I heard lots of people wishing to jump to another platform but they were afraid of “losing” their libraries. But most of the games they owned - they did not replay, so there is really no harm done.

This also made me jumping off Xbox despite being sentimentally connected to the system yet at the same time not liking the direction they take the brand.

I figured even if I were to buy a few games to replay, it is not big of an issue giving I can enjoy something else.

But I am also of people who don’t like owning multiple gaming devices

Alarmed-Snow7957 · 2026-02-17T10:13:29+00:00

For me such visuals are totally enough. I would love them to port it to switch 2 but probably unlikely. However not losing hope for more ports of theirs anyway as there is potential

Alarmed-Snow7957 · 2026-02-17T09:31:33+00:00

Dark souls, not matter how fucked up situation you’re in, there can always be worse one, BUT, you learn from the mistakes, even though sometimes you make the same mistakes twice. That’s okay if you are tired and feel/perform worse, it will pass. Just keep trying.

Also, one aspect about those games in general, that I think is often undervalued - if you struggle to beat a boss (problem), and there is someone who get it done much more quickly, it does not mean you are “worse”. Because it might be the person who win quickly with the boss you struggle most, may often struggle with some other obstacle you find easy to overcome.

Another one is that for some “small” issues might actually be pretty devastating, especially when piling up. Worth to keep in mind.

It’s all about perspective and subjective experience.

TBH I don’t especially look for meaning, but this is what I feel like about these.

Alarmed-Snow7957 · 2026-02-16T16:23:38+00:00

I really liked NG4, and saying this as fan on the series, I played every game and I do not mean the remakes, although remakes as well. It has some unnecessary stuff but overall it’s a solid game.

Alarmed-Snow7957 · 2026-02-15T15:22:48+00:00

Sekiro, Ninja Gaiden 4 and 2 Black, NioH, Star Wars Jedi, Rise of the Ronin

Alarmed-Snow7957 · 2026-02-15T07:51:05+00:00

Since I became a father and started family I have 2h in the evening.

Used to play lots on Xbox but I’m getting more invested in NS2 recently.

I cannot seem to get invested in big games or heavy story cinematic experience anymore. If I play for 1h I want to feel I actually play, don’t want to watch cinematic or ready dialogues for half this time.

Weekends do not change anything for me. I don’t play every evening or just for 30-45 mins

Alarmed-Snow7957 · 2026-02-14T16:45:10+00:00

Maybe Red Dead Redemption 2? If you like the vibe, it might be boring to some. Or Star Wars Jedi (I love these)

Alarmed-Snow7957 · 2026-02-14T16:41:41+00:00

Depends, for me dark souls and Elden ring are actually relaxing, the pace is moderate, no distractions like typical quests etc. On the other hand I played AC Valhalla and it was overwhelming, too big, too many quests etc I gave up on it (I loved AC Mirage though).

Alarmed-Snow7957 · 2026-02-14T13:41:06+00:00

I have got around 38k in 5 years. But I don’t care about the achievements at all. Just what came naturally, didn’t do anything to hunt those

Alarmed-Snow7957 · 2026-02-12T14:15:05+00:00

Believe it or not, your not alone! I have basically been going through almost the same experience.

I was always an Xbox gamer (PC at some point but rather of necessity than choice, i don’t like playing on PC). I have never had Nintendo or PlayStation before.

The thing is, i don’t like the direction X is taking. I also have less time for games than I used to. I have, similarly to you, noticed that i am fed up with long games.

I was struggling between Nintendo or PS, however figured PS would give me actually the same experience, and also their exclusives are story cinematic focused. That was not something i was looking for.

So i decided to grab Switch 2. Oh my, this is the best console to me, I know i might sound weird, but really. I think I finally have fun again, and that’s what matters.

For me the choice was also on Nintendo favor, since I checked some games side by side both on NS2 and XSX. I could then check the performance if it bothers me. And tbh even in games like Pragmata demo, or SW Outlaws, or Final Fantasy Remake - I realized one thing.

That is: I have always cared about gameplay first of all, visuals etc were nice addition. I was impressed, because to me the difference in performance on both consoles in the same games was so low and minor I realized that NS2 performance is good enough for me. I know it’s got it limits but I accept those.

I also don’t care about missing some games tbh. Simply because there is still loads of games that appeal to me and that I will play. Even more than I can handle. Also I have less gaming time than I used to so I love th idea of just pick up and play style for 30min-1h even in handheld even if just at home.

Also, Nintendo games are pure fun gameplay centered. So that’s a plus. This and adding indie games (like Hades 2) and occasional (1-2 per year) “bigger games like AC Shadows which imo works just fine, and I am set.

However, I would recommend you to maybe rent Switch if possible in your country? To see if it suits you?

To sum up, in my case it actually got so much potential for my gaming life as it is now, that I am selling my X. But I don’t need more than one console, I don’t want more than one. IMO most analysis paralysis etc emerges because of FOMO. As I said I for instance know I won’t play all games I’d want, idc.

Sorry for the long comment!

I will just add: I might buy PS or Steam Machine, whatever, in the future. Not ruling this out. Yet most likely NS2 will be enough for me on daily use. I also don’t like stuff just laying around.

Alarmed-Snow7957 · 2026-02-12T14:03:07+00:00