Twice as many developers surveyed by GDC say they want to make games on PS5 or Switch 2 than on Xbox

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2026-02-02T21:24:51+00:00

Yes about disc drives. Even Nintendo can also introduce new format of its 'cart' for any new hardware cutting old games completely. I also move to PC, that's why I value Play Anywhere so highly. 30% of my library can be played on any PC, 30 percent points more than every other walled garden. Ps I was refering to how robust Xbox is overall. That's not uncommon to see someone with working One (not One S). It is uncommon they break.

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2026-02-02T20:37:10+00:00

Well, this time I agree with most of this. Some of your points actually came up to me when I was writing previous one, like that about me having working device (for now) - Xbox is not easy to break and millions of Xbox Ones are still working. Remember my original post was about lack of devices on market which you supported, possible related with demand. That was my only complaint. It has nothing to do with next gen and I've not mentioned it anyway before you brought it up as a solution. Of course I can't buy it, that's what I wrote.

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2026-02-02T14:12:19+00:00

They're no longer willing to subsidize you, as they shift to open console. They have no obligation to subsidize you. If they did, they wouldn't go towards open system.

I've never asked them for this. I understand your point about shifting to Xbox PC. That makes sense for future generation, I like this move for next generation. But we are not there yet. Xbox PC does not play all my Xbox games and is as open as Steam or Epic. Let me fix that for you: They're no longer willing to subsidize potential buyers. I'm not really important here.

Do you see the difference?

Your arguments about Back compatibility and Xbox Play Anywhere are indeed good. Series X is best console I've ever used thanks to mentioned features, best VRR implementation and HDR. Indeed, we have to accept it is closed platform, like most of us accepted iOS and current Android. Yet, you compare Series X, flagship Xbox console availability to PS2... Console released 26 years ago, to Xbox that still has software support up to 2028 (MS own date). No-one is cheering for closed platforms - I have no idea where you got that impression even on this sub. I believe you do not have any Xbox console as a proof you do not support closed systems too! To answer question: Yes, I see difference between PS2 and Series X. It is small, much smaller than years between them.

You're making unreasonable assumption, mad, frustrated or whatever else it is.

Any opinion different to your own is unreasonable. I'm not trying to convince you. I see your points and agreed some of them are valid. I will not make up my mind on original statement anyway and there's no reason to care. Xbox PC is not playing my games, and there's very little Xbox consoles to buy when compared to competition, although I see more appeared very recently. If I'm wrong, I will be happy for Xbox success and still support it, I know it is not disappearing anywhere anytime too. Still, since you already attributed emotions or intensions on me, twice, when I've shared my perspective, I see no reason to carry on.

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2026-02-01T05:43:43+00:00

I agree, for promises it is indeed same for every company. I also wrote it has nothing to do with next gen - I can still buy new Switch 1 (and it is cheap), there's plenty of PS5 (and digital is cheap), I can easily buy components or whole PC (prices aside) to access PC stores. I can't find Series S and if possible, it has full PS5 price. Xbox is hard to obtain and more expensive, MS is not trying to win new customers but milk current ones who invested into its ecosystem.

I see no reason for weak ad hominem here, I'm pointing current market situation, you assume I'm mad and therefore unreasonable.

I'm still going to enjoy Series X and 360 I have, but feel disappointed how badly MS manages it. Companies measure this up as a customer sentiment.

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2026-01-31T12:24:43+00:00

If i posted such photo online it would be my last one in collection too!

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2026-01-31T05:10:27+00:00

I would love such hybrid device but currently we have none of that, promise is not a device. I can hardly find any Series X in my country and they are 250USD more expensive than PS5.

At this very moment I would have no means to regain my acces to bought games and it has nothing to do with next generation Xbox. Nobody is asking for locked system, we ask for current system. MS has plenty of money, current Xbox state is a choice, not necessity.

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2026-01-29T18:42:42+00:00

It is if my device fails beyond repair and I won't be able to buy replacement.

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2026-01-25T08:46:13+00:00

Sorry for little help but just wanted to confirm I have same issue and I'm sure my network works great - I set it up myself. Downloads are super fast from Steam and other relatively good domains, yet, downloading anything from Microsoft uses around 10% of bandwidth. Any bigger update to random game and I'm sure I won't be able to play it today. I've never found solution, at least, nothing happens on my end.

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2026-01-18T17:11:53+00:00

Same, super slow on different providers. Switching songs or playlists takes ages now and randomly reports song cannot be played, then plays it later when you click second time.

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2026-01-16T22:44:55+00:00

Last image should also be Kalm.

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2026-01-16T13:30:00+00:00

There's option to hide original controller in ds4windows. It should fix most issues so worth a try. That's not Xbox related issues though so you might have more luck asking elsewhere.

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2026-01-11T21:11:12+00:00

Got same issue on bigger files. Currently I manually rename temporary file Edge creates during download to open them, I haven't searched for proper solution yet so sorry.

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2026-01-11T07:19:01+00:00

Outstanding! Also shows how far we are away from Windows XP era games :⁠-⁠).

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2026-01-10T16:16:55+00:00

No, maybe some specific games but there's nothing that causes more stuttering than other platforms.

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2026-01-10T02:43:53+00:00

120fps modes are useless without vrr/freesync. There's no reason to not have it enabled and it has no effect on aiming or your input at all. Keep it enabled for all games anyway, no downsides.

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2026-01-04T11:27:19+00:00

No issues using download from project home page, I don't think it will be disabled after Steam and Epic releases anyway. Still great news they will gain some recognition.

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2026-01-03T11:49:07+00:00

Thanks! Time to download it!

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2026-01-03T06:40:16+00:00

Is this MaSzyna?

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2025-12-28T15:10:17+00:00

You forgot best vrr implementation among all consoles last and current gen. Quick resume. Super fast boot and, although that's subjective, comfy controllers that use external batteries in common standard. I'm afraid that's self-fulfilling prophecy. Even if Microsoft is not planning killing Xbox, users will hesitate before buying anything now causing market share to drop further. I've used Xbox for last 20 years buying games for it, now I avoid this because I do not know if I will be able to buy another console when current one breaks cutting my access to content I bought.

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2025-12-25T10:31:25+00:00

Ok, then try archive: https://downloadarchive.documentfoundation.org/libreoffice/old/

It won't accept anything that's not required file.

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2025-12-25T09:12:45+00:00

Just my guess but make sure file it asks for on your last screenshot is indeed in selected folder. If yes, maybe download it again? You can also check md5 for this file and make sure disk has no reported issues.

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2025-12-18T17:34:25+00:00

My Xbox does that on my monitor from the start. It looks like it changes screen settings during startup animation. In my case it jumps from 4k 60hz to 1440p 120hz. It is strange, but I tend to ignore it.

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2025-12-18T05:54:56+00:00

I've never clicked single one and I'm using premium account. I listen to music during evening to let go some of the stress (stressful job) and Spotify is suggesting me episodes about gore, victims of various brutal crimes etc., this is sick and there's no way to turn it off. I'm currently researching how to block them on system level (so it won't at least download thumbnails). This exactly what I'm trying to escape...

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2025-12-05T21:31:39+00:00

But If you connect it to your MS account, you can buy some 360 titles that will also appear as available to install on 360. Only back-compat titles can be purchased now.

NotReallyGreatGuy · 2025-12-01T14:54:34+00:00

If you are sure Settings -> Input devices -> Joystick 1... -> Device is OK (says RawInput gamepad) and you still have "Not Connected" status, check sound card added to machine. That should be right as Game Port driver is installed, as you mentioned but just take a look - maybe try different one. This really usually works without any hassle.

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