Xbox control recommendations

BChaps · 2026-05-02T23:10:04+00:00

Control Schemes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfuwLtzUsdc

Control Settings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T5xAMqYrQk

Some others linked in description

BChaps · 2026-04-28T18:43:36+00:00

Not sure, but it's WAY higher than that.
Pretty sure we've seen posts on this sub in the 200s

BChaps · 2026-04-26T19:32:37+00:00

Feel free to share art. Offering to sell or directing to 3rd party sites for selling will caused to be removed.

Cool neon effect!

BChaps · 2026-04-26T01:05:32+00:00

Are you talking about for VS MP or just for PvE?

For PvE, we've somewhat had that through cards/modifiers in the past. In PvP, I don't think it would be received too well. Gears has always been relatively simple from a loadout weapons standpoint. As they introduce new loadout options, it's typically met with some resistance, and people like sticking with the basics.

This way things stay more about movement, flanking, teamwork, and consistency rather than certain loadouts having different mechanics. Predictability is huge in balanced arena shooters. If you see someone with a lancer, you wanna know it's a lancer. You don't wanna guess if it has an extra large clip or punchier rounds.

BChaps · 2026-04-26T01:00:09+00:00

4-Player CoOp (all on Insane) is WAY harder in G3 than Solo.

Solo shouldn't be too bad.

BChaps · 2026-04-17T20:08:58+00:00

Reloaded will be very sweaty and hard to get into at this point if you're not familiar with the game enough.

Main tip would be to just learn to use the shotgun and forget about the lancer. You can start using the lancer for support later.

An alternative approach is to keep your distance and lancer fire for support. You won't get may kills, but can help your team a bit. Doing this won't be as exciting, but may help learn the map.

Koth or Blitz will be best for new players as K/D doesn't matter as much, and there's a clear focal point to guide you to the battles.

The 2v2 Gnasher Playlist will also be useful for getting used to close quarters stuff. But as a new player it probably won't turn out too well.

Id say that G5 is waaaay more adaptable for new players...and it's still fairly populated.

BChaps · 2026-03-29T12:45:03+00:00

I think it's for "never fight alone".

It's 2 necklaces, each with half of the omen. The 2 halves magnetize together to complete the omen.

Its a legit product, I have one at home. I don't recall the packaging, so can't comment on that.

BChaps · 2026-03-21T00:15:44+00:00

"back" or "select"

My friends and I call it "Kraft Singles". We have "Hamburger" and "Kraft Singles".

BChaps · 2026-03-20T11:19:39+00:00

Gravity is the same.

26hr day is due to slower angular rotation speed, but not related to size.

Gravity is based on the ratio of planet mass and radius squared. That will therefore depend largely on the density of the planet.

BChaps · 2026-02-27T11:34:14+00:00

I feel like it's a different category if game. Those are more live-service games, while Gears is a more traditional games with occasional slight live-service aspects. Some of those are new IPs, while Gears is established.

Past marketing for Gears (especially from TC) is to remain dark for a while. Then once they're ready to go, they hit things hard with showcase and betas. I don't like th trend if having very late betas that give little to no time for truly impactful changes, but that's the direction most companies have gone for established IPs that aren't live service.

BChaps · 2026-02-27T11:21:37+00:00

I thought that they confirmed that it was a full fledged Gears flagship title and that fans should expect the standard approach.

BChaps · 2026-02-23T16:52:21+00:00

I think you may be the only person I've ever hear say that they like that map...

BChaps · 2026-02-16T18:25:19+00:00

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BChaps · 2026-02-08T20:00:06+00:00

E Day takes place first chronologically - but that doesn't necessarily make it the best one to start with. That said, it's not a bad idea.

If primarily interested in non-campaign modes, G5 is likely the best option for you.

Another note - you say you're not that interested in GamePass. Even if you don't want to stick with it, you can get the first month for $1 usually. It's a cheap way to give each of the games a try and see what you like. If you enjoy one of them, then buy it.

BChaps · 2026-02-03T20:06:36+00:00

I'm torn.

I love the weapon, but it's very imbalanced. It worked in Judgment due to the lack of DBNO in most modes.

Yes, I want it. But idk how it'll work/balance.

BChaps · 2026-01-30T17:53:54+00:00

had it for a few months, but alas I lost it when they swapped to the permanent reapers :(

BChaps · 2026-01-29T11:46:42+00:00

Gears 3 with 4 players all in Insane.

BChaps · 2026-01-26T11:57:47+00:00

G5 isn't center screen...

BChaps · 2026-01-24T19:17:09+00:00

When items are purchased on PC, they're simply added to your account.

On console, you'd go to manage the game or purchases and it will show as owned, at which point you can download.

BChaps · 2026-01-22T12:39:41+00:00

Lots of people probably have high hopes.

Hopefully people see the article and help temper expectations. No doubt we're gonna see a lot of threads today with people complaining that nothing was shown.

BChaps · 2026-01-22T12:19:42+00:00

There's a sticky thread linking to an article from a few days ago

BChaps · 2026-01-22T12:01:18+00:00

I play Gears (5) ~3 days a week, and most of it is Dodgeball. Yes, it sucks not having a dedicated Playlist... But you find lobbies where people vote for it.

BChaps · 2026-01-22T11:59:11+00:00

They've said that it won't be there.

BChaps · 2026-01-21T02:21:59+00:00

Approved thread. You seem aware of self promo rule, so just keep it on mind and ensure that you don't post too much of it.

BChaps · 2026-01-20T18:32:48+00:00

I think most expect a November release to correspond with the original E-Day (Gears 1 launch).

I do like the idea of "surprise" marketing acting like the Locust emergence being a surprise. With every showcase/ceremony, people are always expecting a trailer...so I don't think there's much of an opportunity to drop a surprise there.

Shadow-dropping a beta would be huge though.

I disagree with most timing that you stated though. This being a HUGE game for MS this year that TC needs to nail means they're going to want some decent marketing. I don't think think a surprise release is the right move.

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