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TeKPhaN said:
Storage will be a killer with the S and GP.
But congrats.
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Thanks. Yeah, I heard about that. Hopefully I'll be able to manage.

Some people have changed their names since the last time I visited. I'm guessing you are Val?
 
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In a last desperate bid to revitalize my interest in gaming, I've decided to pick up an Xbox Series S. This is my last hope. My only other option is to become a PC gamer, and no one wants that.

No, j/k, although I do hope Game Pass gives my gaming hobby the shot in the arm it needs. I've grown increasingly disenchanted with Sony's PS5 slate of releases. Horizon and Ratchet & Clank are really the only ones that interest me. I'm also getting tired of paying lots of dough for games, then losing interest in them after a few hours. That happened most recently with the Mass Effect trilogy -- $60 down the tubes -- but it has happened with $20, $30, and $40 titles, too.

I keep hearing people yapping about what a great value Game Pass is, and although I tried it before (2018?) and it didn't do much for me, that was probably because PS4 was going strong, and I really didn't have room in my life for a second console, so I didn't give it much of a chance. But looking ahead to next (er, current) gen, I don't see much on the horizon (except Horizon) to get me excited about PS5. As you know, the console is very hard to find, so the delay has actually given me time to think and to re-consider.

I figured that an S is a low-risk move. It's cheaper, easier to find, and will allow me to see whether GP either revitalizes my interest in gaming or just presents me with a whole lot of games I have no interest in playing.

I have some mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, I know I used to enjoy gaming, and it's been weird to see my interest dropping off for many years (I truly enjoy maybe one game a year, haven't really been "into" gaming since 2017). On the other, I don't really WANT to spend a whole lot more time on games. I have other things that I'm more interested in (that's part of why my interest has dropped off), and I'd rather gaming not take away from those other activities. So I have mixed feelings about it.

I see the appeal of GP, though. It would be nice to not have buyer's remorse so often, and to be able to stop playing a game and switch to another whenever you felt like it, rather than feeling like you should continue playing because you paid for it. If you're doing the subscription service thing, you aren't losing anything by ditching a game and moving to something else.

I like what I've heard about the quick-resume feature, too.

Anyhow, I may be joining the Xbot ranks again, so I thought I'd check in. Who knows how it'll work out. I'm a fickle bastard.
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Welcome back! Quick resume can be buggy though, but I've enjoyed Game Pass tremendously, and if you're willing to put in the like 10 minutes or so a day to do the stuff for the Microsoft Rewards (Bing Rewards, basically) you can defray most or all of the cost of the sub with reward points.
 
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hrudey said:
Welcome back! Quick resume can be buggy though, but I've enjoyed Game Pass tremendously, and if you're willing to put in the like 10 minutes or so a day to do the stuff for the Microsoft Rewards (Bing Rewards, basically) you can defray most or all of the cost of the sub with reward points.
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Thanks, hrudey. You're a good guy. I'll keep that MS Rewards thing in mind.
 
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I think what you're describing is just getting older. I'm 51 now and my tastes have changed. Normally, I'd be jumping at the chance to play Far Cry or something, but I really don't have the time nor does the game length look appealing.

I've been more attracted to the shorter games with huge story.

Game Pass has given me the opportunity to play games I normally wouldn't have even tried. Right now, I'm enjoying Sable alot. Probably one of my favorite of the year. Go figure.

With all that said, I'm still looking forward to Forza and Halo single-player story, but overall things just change as you age. I think that's just normal. You just have to find what's right for you.

Congratulations on the S Series. Enjoy.
 
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Andy said:
Haha, yes I expected a chilly reception from some.

Console should arrive Friday or Saturday. We'll see how it goes.
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I feel you broski. I've got other things going on too. Big wheels turning. Hardly any time to game these days but, the Series S is a great machine. When I can pinch off some time to game, it serves me very well. Congrats.
 
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Andy said:
In a last desperate bid to revitalize my interest in gaming, I've decided to pick up an Xbox Series S. This is my last hope. My only other option is to become a PC gamer, and no one wants that.

No, j/k, although I do hope Game Pass gives my gaming hobby the shot in the arm it needs. I've grown increasingly disenchanted with Sony's PS5 slate of releases. Horizon and Ratchet & Clank are really the only ones that interest me. I'm also getting tired of paying lots of dough for games, then losing interest in them after a few hours. That happened most recently with the Mass Effect trilogy -- $60 down the tubes -- but it has happened with $20, $30, and $40 titles, too.

I keep hearing people yapping about what a great value Game Pass is, and although I tried it before (2018?) and it didn't do much for me, that was probably because PS4 was going strong, and I really didn't have room in my life for a second console, so I didn't give it much of a chance. But looking ahead to next (er, current) gen, I don't see much on the horizon (except Horizon) to get me excited about PS5. As you know, the console is very hard to find, so the delay has actually given me time to think and to re-consider.

I figured that an S is a low-risk move. It's cheaper, easier to find, and will allow me to see whether GP either revitalizes my interest in gaming or just presents me with a whole lot of games I have no interest in playing.

I have some mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, I know I used to enjoy gaming, and it's been weird to see my interest dropping off for many years (I truly enjoy maybe one game a year, haven't really been "into" gaming since 2017). On the other, I don't really WANT to spend a whole lot more time on games. I have other things that I'm more interested in (that's part of why my interest has dropped off), and I'd rather gaming not take away from those other activities. So I have mixed feelings about it.

I see the appeal of GP, though. It would be nice to not have buyer's remorse so often, and to be able to stop playing a game and switch to another whenever you felt like it, rather than feeling like you should continue playing because you paid for it. If you're doing the subscription service thing, you aren't losing anything by ditching a game and moving to something else.

I like what I've heard about the quick-resume feature, too.

Anyhow, I may be joining the Xbot ranks again, so I thought I'd check in. Who knows how it'll work out. I'm a fickle bastard.
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I would save the money and just wouldn't bother. Indie Pass isn't likely to help you at all. Just spend your time doing those other things that actually interest you.
 
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mb1025 said:
I appreciate it a lot, but unfortunately when I click that link it says there is an error.

Target still had pre orders so I just did it through them. Amazon was sold out.

I have the new Forza controller coming and now this. I’m so pissed I missed the Sea of Theives one.
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Feel ya on that SoT controller
 
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Supposed to be another drop at Gamestop on Thursday but it's a more expensive Halo bundle with a headset I think.
 
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