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Difference Xbox One S / Series X?

Hello people. I'm thinking about upgrading to Xbox Series X.

I just wonder, as an Xbox One S user, what changes I will experience

Can anyone give me some more information about this? What can i expect? I am currently using a 4k 120hz panel and an Xbox One S.

Thank you in advance!

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2024/10/06
01:40 UTC

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Clutch! [ Warhammer 40.000 : Space Marines 2 ]

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2024/10/05
20:54 UTC

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Looking for other great FPS other than COD, etc.

Just wondering what everyone else has been enjoying lately. Got off the cod wagon a while ago, apex as well, and now I’m playing warhammer and it’s pretty decent, but I much prefer the pve over the pvp. Just tryna find a game to scratch that pvp fps itch haha I used to play a lot of BF, wondering if the latest one has gotten any better? Open to all, really!

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2024/10/05
19:38 UTC

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It's the spooky time of the year, what horror games is everyone playing?

Definitely looking for recommendations for solo horror games; also, is Outlast Trials or Dead By Daylight more fun?

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2024/10/05
19:16 UTC

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93K Gamer Score Achieved

What game can you play to reach 100k quickly?

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2024/10/05
15:21 UTC

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BLEACH Rebirth of Souls - Story Opening Movie

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2024/10/05
15:00 UTC

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245,762 GS reached on my dads old profile that he handed down to me

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2024/10/05
14:16 UTC

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40K Gamer Score Achieved

Now to climb to 100k is another thing but we’ll get there 🫠

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2024/10/05
13:00 UTC

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Think it’s time to quit gaming

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2024/10/05
12:21 UTC

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First time on Xbox 360...

Long story short, my last proper game time was PS2 and need for speed underground2/GTA San Andreas.

Life priorities took over and now I'm approaching mid 40s and can...relax a bit

I got given a 360. This is my first Xbox ever. Managed to plug it all up but that's as far as I have. Gonna catch-up on PS2 for a bit....

I should mention, I have never played an online game. Don't know if I care too

With that in mind, recommend me, someone who has been in a cave, my first game to check out on 360 !!!

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2024/10/05
09:04 UTC

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Found these three this week!

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2024/10/05
03:56 UTC

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How important is the disc drive on the Xbox Series X to you?

Is it something you use often?

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2024/10/05
03:18 UTC

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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members: Saw: Unrated & The Devil's Rejects (Digital HD Films) -- FREE

Note: Offer is part of Microsoft's Movies & TV Shocktober and is only valid for active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members.

Check the Perks section on your console or app to claim. You have to redeem the unique code from your Perks section. Redeem by 10/31, while supplies last. Visit your Microsoft Movies & TV library to watch (as the movies are not Movies Anywhere (MA) compatible)

Links for reference:
Saw: Unrated (2004)
The Devil's Rejects (2005)

Game Pass Ultimate Perks

🎃

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2024/10/04
23:30 UTC

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Just a reminder that the gauge for "retro" is usually seen as the 20 year mark. So next year, the Xbox 360 will officially be a retro console :) We're ancient lads. Time to get the dentures fitted 🫡

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2024/10/04
22:27 UTC

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Warhammer 40.000 : Darktide - Unrelenting Hordes Event

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2024/10/04
20:31 UTC

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Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred - Review Thread

launch times

Game Title: Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred

Platforms:

  • PC (Oct 8, 2024)
  • Xbox One (Oct 8, 2024)
  • PlayStation 4 (Oct 8, 2024)
  • PlayStation 5 (Oct 8, 2024)
  • Xbox Series X/S (Oct 8, 2024)

Trailers:

Developer: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 86 average - 94% recommended - 31 reviews

Critic Reviews

Saving Content - Scott Ellison II - 5 / 5

While the campaign ends on a cliffhanger, there’s going to be continuity in all the endgame activities until what will likely be another expansion. In a lot of ways, this feels like a whole new game; as this expansion brings so many new and different things with it, from revamping the difficulties to adding co-op dungeons, a new class, and even a new season. There’s so much to do and see, Diablo IV is going to take over your life once again. I love the ride that Vessel of Hatred goes on, as it continues from where Diablo IV left off, only to build and improve on itself for a hellishly good time.

The Nerd Stash - Jordan Moyer - 10 / 10

If you bounced off Diablo 4 at launch, there's never been a better time to jump in. If you already liked or loved D4, the Vessel of Hatred adds another notch to Blizzard's history of creating exquisite and transformative expansions.

Total Gaming Network - Shawn Zipay - 5 / 5

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred isn't just the best that Diablo 4 has ever been, it feels like it could be the best Diablo as a whole has ever been.

God is a Geek - Mick Fraser - 9.5 / 10

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred is a worthy adventure and a great reason to head back to Sanctuary - if you ever left in the first place.

Stevivor - Hamish Lindsay - 9.5 / 10

Diablo 4 launched with Season 0 just over a year ago now, but with Vessel of Hatred’s release, the game today is nearly unrecognizable. Virtually every system has felt the gentle caress of the quality-of-life bat, and the game is far better suited for it. Season 6, the one just before the expansion’s launch, was absolutely the best the 4th installment in the storied franchise has ever felt to date.

Merlin'in Kazanı - Murat Oktay - Turkish - 92 / 100

Vessel of Hatred brings back the Diablo experience we've come to expect from Blizzard, with new territory, new enemies and new mechanics.

CGMagazine - Brendan Frye - 9 / 10

If you’ve been waiting for a reason to return to Sanctuary, Vessel of Hatred is it. Just be ready to lose countless hours to its addictive gameplay and immersive world. The forces of Hell await, and they’ve never looked so good.

Console Creatures - David Pietrangelo - 9 / 10

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred is a full-fledged, well oiled machine of darkness! This is a true, epic expansion that adds a ton of great content to Diablo 4 including a fun new class and world events.

Destructoid - Steven Mills - 9 / 10

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred has Diablo 4 in its best form yet.

GamingTrend - Ron Burke - 90 / 100

A fantastic expansion with a very compelling set of features, including a new class, a far-better approach to bosses, and a few borrowed elements from their other MMO works. It's a big step in the right direction, and I can't wait to see what's next.

Hardcore Gamer - Chris Shive - 4.5 / 5

Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred continues the story of Diablo IV into its next inevitable chapter. The story continues in a satisfying way as players explore the new region of Nahantu. The Spiritborn class is a blast to play, the mix of a martial artist with different Guardian Spirits providing support has potential for numerous viable builds.

PC Gamer - Tyler Colp - 90 / 100

Vessel of Hatred gives Diablo 4 a beating heart: Compelling characters to root for, creative loot to chase, and fiercely expressive action.

PSX Brasil - Paulo Roberto Montanaro - Portuguese - 90 / 100

With a powerful narrative and subtle adjustments to the base game's quality of life, Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred is a beautiful complement to the original game, a good more-of-the-same, bringing another region and especially a very interesting new class to expand this fascinating universe further.

Seasoned Gaming - Ainsley Bowden - 9 / 10

Vessel of Hatred is superb. With new content and foundational updates, it represents the most fun, approachable, and deepest version of Diablo 4 to date.

Sirus Gaming - Kimberly Mae Go - 9 / 10

Blizzard’s Vessel of Hatred brings an exciting mix of new content and quality-of-life improvements, plus the introduction of the Spiritborn class make it a must-play for fans of the franchise.

TechRaptor - Austin Suther - 9 / 10

Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred introduces a wide array of new content and changes, most, if not all of which enhance the experience for the better. The story doesn't quite reach the same highs as the base campaign, but the new class and lots of endgame content should keep players coming back.

TheGamer - Eric Switzer - 4.5 / 5

The original Diablo 4 campaign ended with a promise that the worst was yet to come, and Vessel of Hatred ends the same way. It gives us a better idea of what that eventuality will look like, and raises the stakes in some pretty compelling ways, but some are going to walk away wishing they’d just waited for the full story to come out before diving back in. I’m glad I didn’t wait though, because I think this might be the moment Diablo 4 finally hooks me.

Gamer Guides - Nathan Garvin - 87 / 100

Improved mechanics, polished gameplay and the introduction of the Spiritborn makes Vessel of Hatred the best version of Diablo IV to date.

GamePro - Stephan Zielke - German - 86 / 100

If Blizzard turns the tuning screw a bit more here, then Diablo 4 will finally have the endgame it deserves.

Atarita - Alparslan Gürlek - Turkish - 85 / 100

Vessel of Hatred blends the intense gameplay of the new class, the Spiritborn, with an ethereal adventure story and exquisite narrative. Definitely a great expansion.

COGconnected - Mark Steighner - 85 / 100

Vessel of Hatred’s campaign, new region, new class, and new cooperative dungeon all significantly extend the base game’s appeal and depth. If you don’t already enjoy the near-constant, frenetic, often exhilarating, sometimes exhausting combat, Vessel of Hatred isn’t going to win you over no matter how impressive it often is.

Gamer Social Club - Kyle Parsons - 8.5 / 10

The short of it is that Vessel of Hatred was full of content, both campaign and endgame. A thoroughly fun and interesting story addition to the base game, with what seemed to me, was more polished graphics (even conduit shrines seemed to pop out at you). The Spirtborn was extremely fun to play, and that’s putting it mildly. The amount of meta builds that are going to come out of the new class might outnumber all the other classes combined. All in all, a great expansion, worth picking up day 1.

Press Start - Harry Kalogirou - 8.5 / 10

Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred is fantastic albeit safe expansion to the already excellent Diablo IV. It's continuation of the story benefits from tighter pacing and a novel concept, all of which is bolstered by a unique new class and distinct region to explore. Coupled with some great new endgame content, and Vessel of Hatred is bound to please Diablo casual and hardcore players alike.

Twisted Voxel - Muhammad Ali Bari - 8.5 / 10

Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred introduces enough new content to make it compelling for Diablo 4 fans at launch, despite concerns about potential endgame grind.

Dexerto - Ethan Dean - 4 / 5

Diablo 4’s Vessel of Hatred expansion offers a compelling new narrative for fans looking to continue the base game’s story. The new Spiritborn class is a joy to behold, and new features like Mercenaries and Runewords are a welcome addition, adding elements from older games that fans have missed.

IGN - Travis Northup - 8 / 10

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred is a stellar expansion that hits all the right notes, but only feels like the first act to a larger adventure.

INVEN - Jaihoon Jeong - Korean - 8 / 10

For over a year, Diablo 4 has been striving to understand the hearts of gamers, and this expansion pack is its first test. While there are positive changes in many areas, it still doesn't seem to have fully created a sense of connection with the players.

XboxEra - Jesse Norris - 7.8 / 10

Diablo IV Vessel of Hatred has a great start, mediocre middle, and frustrating ending. The Spiritborn class is a fantastic addition, along with the new Mercenary system. At $40 if you’re in it for the story you may come out as frustrated as I am, but if gameplay is all you care about then there’s a lot to love.

IGN Italy - Stefano Castagnola - Italian - 7.5 / 10

Without spoiling too much, I'll just say that I would've liked a different, more compelling epilogue to the expansion's storyline, but the new spiritborn class is still a nice addition to the formula and there are plenty of content to enjoy during your stay in Nahantu, if you enjoy some more Diablo IV.

GRYOnline.pl - Hubert Sosnowski - Polish - 7 / 10

Despite some issues (jamming MMO into the gameplay, uneven campaign, some technical issues) I had fun for most of the time. It’s mostly due to evolution and upgrades from all the seasons, but Vessel of Hatred introduces a solid amount of good stuff. Still, it will not cure all Diablo 4’s ailments – you have to wait for updates and fixes.

SIFTER - Adam Christou - Unscored

Ultimately, the jury is out on if this will all come together and click as a satisfying longer-term live-service experience. There are a lot more activities, progression systems, and interesting loot ideas and actual endgame here to sink your demonic claws into. For now, Vessel of Hatred continues to be in dialogue with its own legacy, from setting its story campaign in the jungles of Diablo II’s Kurast to looking back at some of the key progression and power systems of the franchise’s own past that clicked with players and bringing them back with a new spin.

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2024/10/04
19:29 UTC

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This reviewer claims Starfield: shattered space is 20+ hours long with most of the side quests, debunking most of the reviews.

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2024/10/04
16:28 UTC

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