Microsoft next gen console

Choosing between a console is a more philosophical choice this generation. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. If you want to play an Xbox game, Microsoft is trying to make that possible on many different devices. Sony, by contrast, is sticking with a more traditional approach with the PS5, where you can only play exclusive PS5 games on the console itself.

But at launch, both companies are leaning heavily on the libraries of older generations to round out the first few months of their lineups. It should be an exciting new generation. If you still own a bunch of Xbox One games, they should work on the new consoles unless they required Kinect.

It isn't as innovative as the DualSense controller - it operates exactly how the Xbox One controller did - but it's more accessible than ever thanks to its refined dimensions and improved ergonomics. The Xbox Series X also has some nifty new features like Smart Delivery , which will upgrade your game to the "best possible version" when they arrive in the future. So you can buy a game like the Cyberpunk for Xbox One, safe in the knowledge you'll get to play the souped-up version on the Xbox Series X at no additional cost.

Microsoft's new Xbox also has a feature called Quick Resume. It lets you suspend multiple games at a time, so you can start playing something else and then pick up where you left off in a previous title in a matter of seconds.

It's super useful. Sony is offering an all-digital version of the PS5, but this is an entirely different proposition to Microsoft's cheaper Xbox, which has the potential to shake up the market considerably.

Although it was meant to be a launch title for the new console, when it finally arrived in December , it was worth the wait. We enjoyed its captivating story and its liberating gameplay.

Developer Industries has created a campaign that will resonate with veteran Halo fans and inspire a new generation of players. Further down the line, we can expect more titles, such as Vampire: the Masquerade — Bloodlines 2 — plus many more. Here's the current list of confirmed Xbox Series X games.

Even more thrilling was the announcement of a Fable reboot at Microsoft's July game showcase , along with a new Forza installment, and a medieval fantasy RPG from Obsidian called Avowed. Sony has traditionally won when it comes to exclusive games, but Microsoft is certainly gaining ground for its next-gen console. A statement of intent if there ever was one, Microsoft recently announced the acquisition of ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda. Perhaps just as much of a big deal as new games is the fact that Xbox Series X is backwards compatible with all existing Xbox platforms.

Not only that, Microsoft is really keen to support cross-gen play for a good while after the launch of the Xbox Series X. This does mean that the Xbox Series X isn't going to have any exclusives in the next few years that will drive you to upgrade, which was one of the biggest criticisms in our review, but it's a consumer-friendly, accessible approach and the Series X will still offer the highest quality experience of the devices in the Xbox family.

Of course, games that haven't been developed by Microsoft's first-party studios could be a different matter — it's up to the studios to decide whether they want to develop their game for both Xbox One and Series X and eventually even Microsoft's first-party studios will likely move over to the Series X after a couple of years.

Final Fantasy 16 is now confirmed to be a PS5 exclusive, with a new God of War game, which we're expecting to be called God of War 2: Ragnarok , also confirmed. If you don't want to shell out for a bunch of new games on the first day, the PS5 is backward-compatible. The console supports almost the entirety of PS4's game library, but the feature doesn't extend to the PS3 and PS2 generation.

It gives PS5 owners free access to 20 of the best-ever PS4 games to download to their new console from day-one, including titles like God of War, Uncharted 4 and Bloodborne. Somewhat differently to Microsoft's cross-gen inclusivity, Sony has also been emphasizing that it still believes in generations and is stressing the importance of its next-gen exclusives in making the most of the PS5 capabilities. Of course, there's also the matter of game streaming.

With Google entering the gaming fray with its Google Stadia game streaming platform along with Amazon's Luna , Microsoft and Sony have actually entered a partnership to share and collaborate on game streaming technologies for the next generation. Exactly how this will play out remains to be seen.

But Microsoft's Project xCloud streaming service is already out now, and is included for free with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions. Immerse yourself with sharper characters, brighter worlds, and impossible details with true-to-life 4K.

Faster load times. Sip quick. More playing, less waiting. With Quick Resume, you can seamlessly switch between multiple different titles and resume instantly from where you left off. Sold separately, available in various sizes. The Xbox Wireless Controller brings elegant design, refined comfort, and instant sharing to a familiar favorite. Updated in every direction. The hybrid D-pad lets you crush combos without crossing fingers.

Xbox Series X is compatible with your Xbox One gaming accessories and brings faster response times than ever before. Explore the epic expanse of a Halo ring for the first time in the most ambitious Halo game ever made.

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