r/XboxSeriesX and r/XboxOne have merged with r/Xbox to have it be your one stop shop for all Xbox content on reddit. Certain things are still in separate subs like all tech posts in r/XboxSupport , but for all your news and discussions around Xbox will all be centralized in r/Xbox!

An Update Past Due

The new r/Xbox

Greetings all,

We'd first like to extend a very sincere thank you to each of you who visit and participate with us. Today we are announcing some important changes to the overall structure of these communities.

Xbox and Reddit have undergone significant changes over the years. Fifteen years ago, the only way to access Reddit was through a desktop computer and the "old" reddit interface (long may it reign). Today, the vast majority of you find your way here via mobile or app. Communities that numbered in the hundreds and thousands, now have millions of users. What was once a niche corner of the internet is now one of its leading social platforms.

Xbox itself has undergone many transformations in that time as well, not only in terms of hardware, but also in terms of its vision and scope. It has expanded beyond the console market to embrace new features such as play anywhere, cross save, cloud play, Game Pass, and with the acquisition of several major studios. These innovations have enabled many of us to enjoy the Xbox platform in ways that go beyond the traditional console experience.

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r/XboxOne 2013

In addition to these changes, we've heard time and again about frustrations with how the Xbox communities on Reddit are structured. Via mod mail, comment, and even from Xbox team members directly. Many of the current mod team were users long before joining on, and we shared those frustrations. The current landscape of Xbox communities on Reddit could realistically be described as scattered and redundant. Essentially, several subreddits are serving up the same content and it no longer makes sense to divide the userbase and content in this manner. In a recent community survey shared in all major Xbox themed subreddits - we saw overwhelming and near unanimous support for some form of consolidation. The most popular (and seemingly logical) proposal, being to merge the major console hubs into r/Xbox.

What you said:

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"It's past the time all of these communities merge into one. It's unnecessary to keep them separate. Have flairs to filter which platform/generation is being discussed, if needed. "

"Ideally, we would all migrate to r/xbox as the future proofed permanent sub. Unfortunately, the content on XboxSeriesX is much more engaging currently. "

"Maybe more cross pollination of some type? At least between “Xbox” and the current gen’s subreddit. It’s a bit fragmented at the moment "

"Ideally I think they should all be combined and r/Xbox should be the main hub. Especially considering Xbox is becoming a platform that spans multiple console generations, PC, cloud, and mobile rather than just console. "

"Unification around the r/Xbox sub, using the r/XboxSeriesX rules & features (like user/post flairs), with mods from all three subs packed together. If only more web moderators had a shred of humility. "

"A combined place, too much fracturing

" r/Xbox should become the main community. New generations of consoles will further segregate the community and there needs to be a guaranteed central hub "

"Ideally, r/Xbox should probably be the hub "

"There seems to be a lot of redundancy between the three, with duplicate posts/subjects in each subreddit, unnecessarily dividing attention and discussion. I believe it'd be better to centralize most Xbox news and discussion within r/Xbox, making that the general subreddit."

Based on that feedback - we invite you to join us in a new direction for Xbox themed communities on Reddit.

Bringing the community of Xbox gamers on reddit closer together!

"So, what's happening?"

• r/XboxOne will be sunset and archived.
• r/XboxSeriesX will be sunset and archived.
• r/Xbox will serve as the new central hub for these communities and userbases.
• r/XboxSupport will remain a place to find assistance with technical Xbox platform issues.
• r/XboxGamePass will continue to serve users interested only in the subscription service.

Bigger & Better

Benefits of Consolidating:

• Bigger and more frequent giveaways - starting with the game showcase next month where we will have FIVE full years of Game Pass Ultimate to help celebrate!
• More industry participation from developers, media, and official Xbox sources!
• Single source with less reposts and redundant content.
• Larger fanbase for more active conversation.
• More in line with the current Xbox platform strategy.

"What about the legacy content?"

A major concern with this change from both users and mod team members was the preservation of the history of the legacy subs. This resulted in the creation of the historical posts archive page in the community Wiki. There you will find a listing of past significant posts, and the conversations held in real time within. Preserving the history of these communities through the historical post archive. In the wiki you will also find archives for all past AMA posts, and community Game of the Year winners dating back to 2014!

Historical Post archive

More to come...

There is a lot going on behind the scenes to make this a smooth transition for regular users, and we will be active and available to handle questions, concerns, and suggestions. We couldn't be more excited to address an issue that has been raised time and again, and we hope you'll agree and join us in turning the page on a new chapter for both Xbox, and these communities!

Cheers,

Xbox Community Moderators

FAQ

Why is this happening now?

Work actually began on this about a year ago - a great deal of time and care has gone into creating and easy transition for all involved. A universal subreddit is more in step with the current direction of the platform.

What do I as a user need to do?

Almost nothing! If you currently visit via  or  - you will be met with a redirect to  where you will find the same Xbox news and content you expect today.

What if I don't want to see a particular type of content?

 r/Xbox now has a robust flair system to help sort submissions. Simply click the flair you're interested in ('news' for example), and you will only be shown submissions of that type.

What will the ruleset and culture look like on the 'new' ?

The changes to  are already largely in place. You will find a new rule set more in line with other major console communities with a focus on posts of wide appeal. A new post flair system has been implemented to help users better sort and filter content, backend changes to autmod and other features have been updated, and the largely vacant mod team has been removed in favor of a more active and involved team members.

What about console specific content?

The xbox platform has very clearly evolved beyond any single piece of hardware. Many of us are playing the same game on PC, cloud, and console, and  will be representative of that. Post flairs are required and will help to sort or filter content that is relevant to you!

Will there be a need for new mod team members?

Absolutely, and it is a goal to find more community representation from those of you who visit and contribute regularly. You are the lifeblood of these communities and are key to the future and overall health of each subreddit. Watch for details on open applications in the coming weeks!

Why a separate sub for tech and support?

This issue has now been polled multiple times in multiple communities, and the results have always been the same - the vast majority of you find tech and support posts of limited interest outside of widespread or urgent issues (for example core services being down). A dedicated subreddit allows for better archiving of past issues, and keeps the main community free from the clutter of often repeated technical issues. The goal here isn't to hide issues, but to better focus them. it's a unique approach, and one we hope you will find a beneficial one if you come to reddit for help.

What about PC, Cloud, & Mobile Content?

r/Xbox  will serve as a central hub for all Xbox platform discussion. As more gamers take advantage of features like Gamepass PC and play anywhere, it no longer makes sense to segregate these conversations. A post flair system has been established to help you better sort content.

Wondering if anyone can summarize with objective evidence as to why people are saying Xbox is doomed? Is it mainly because they made the decision to close some studios recently and the internet ran away with the theory?

I remember this same type of hype being said about PS3 when the 360 was in it's prime, and clearly it was just speculation. Both companies will have highs and lows. The biggest problem I have with Xbox right now is there just aren't any killer apps for the system that show off it's full potential while also being addictive to play. I feel like if Xbox release a game that had the level of enjoyment and hype as Helldivers 2 then that would be all it needs to bounce back.

I really enjoy Xbox hardware and want them to continue making consoles in the future.

Microsoft is at the forefront of AI and they are putting it into all computers now. So, it won’t be a big surprise if the next Xbox consoles utilizes some form of AI into its system, and also games developed by MS.

I wonder what advantages it will bring to gaming.

Fully voiced Npcs that react instinctively instead of having preprogrammed reactions?

Greater diversity of locations?

Greater world interactivity?

Or something more sinister than that?

MS said their next Xbox will be the biggest leap of a generation, and although they pretty much says that every new gen, I think AI will have a lot to do with it.

Does MS ever have a game sale around Memorial Day or just that Spring sale that we had already? When would it start?

Recently i have been looking to get a series X and trade in the series S I've had for 3 years. As I want to replay some old game I have on disc from the Xbox one days or to get cheap second hand discs. Also when I bought the series S I had an old 1080p tv, but now I have a 4k 144hz monitor and want to take full advantage of the 4k 120 capability of my monitor and the Xbox.

Is it worth getting a series X at this point and if so is there any good place I can trade in a series S for a good deal.
I live in the UK.

Thank you in advance 😊

Xbox Consoles are enough trouble, so it would be nice if they eased the pressure a little and allowed “next gen” games to be ran from usb devices. Especially ones that are upgrades from old gen without major upgrades that make the faster SSD necessary – like the recent Fallout 4. The prices of current extension cards are high and since Xbox consoles are claimed to be on their death beds, chances are that production of these memory extension will diminish (due to lack of large market) and prices will go up. So, it would be beneficial for game sales if option for USB install would be option – even if limited to “old gen” upgrades.

I have mid PC, its Ryzen 5 2600X GTX 1650 Super, I wonder is XBOX series S better than my PC or by far better.

I wanna play My Hero by Foo Fighters and the best game so far that I’ve gotten is Deep Rock Galactic where I sacrificed myself to revive my teammates to escape.

Does Xbox remove gamer picture packs for 360 over the years? There’s a few I’m looking for and one specifically but I feel like I’ve gone through all 2000 packs 3 times. I’m stumped and need help with finding said packs if anybody out there has any decent knowledge on pic packs

Hey guys, so I ended up winning a ticket for the upcoming Xbox Fanfest Event. I just RSVP'd and also invited a guest alongside me. I ended up filling my form and am ready, but my friend has an issue where he signs in, and eventually he is asked to provide a registration code or continue with a provided code.

My question is, did I miss a step where I was supposed to send him something? Or did I incorrectly write his email address because I think I made a mistake on his behalf? Thanks guys!

I understand the argument for having a PS5 alongside a high-end gaming rig because of the Sony exclusives and stuff, but what extra benefit does an Xbox Series X, or even series S bring over an already 4k capable PC, since the Xbox exclusives come to PC as well.

Im talking about the general design, not the layout!

I personally like the design. Is elegant and minimal without being TOO minimal, you know. I like the dynamic bacgrounds and love the fact that i can choose the colors.

I also like the "neon" lines around what is selected. The sounds are cool as well, but i do prefer the ones from the early Xbox One Dashboard.

Many rumors are pointing at a possibile price increase and a different tier system. I see many jumping on the conclusion that we are going to get something like a 7 dollars increase, but i think that's extremely unlikely. I think, at most, we are getting something like a 2 dollars increase.

The question is, would you still pay for Gamepass if the increase is that small? Or is a problem for you?

Second question: would you pay for a cheaper Gamepass, but with ads?

Hey folks!

I'm on the hunt for some engaging multiplayer games on Xbox that are great for socializing. My group of friends don't really play video games anymore due to IRL schedules, and for a very long time Destiny was my old faithful for meeting new people, but it seems a bit quieter these days especially after the latest expansion. So I am more or less looking for a game with rich multiplayer experience with a large player base, essentially making the process of finding new folks to play with easy at any time. Thus far, I can say that GTA online is a classic that's still going strong, but I guess I prefer something fresh along those lines, games where you can engage in a variety of activities with others. Btw, for those who are in the same ship, Fallout 76 could be a blast.

Let me know if you've tried any of these or if there are other gems out there that I'm missing out on! I'm keen to hear your experiences with these titles or any hidden treasures you might recommend.

Just checked my PC library and Dredge showed up as installable. Previously it was only Console.

No 2nd purchase required to install on PC. God I love Play Anywhere.

I’m not saying it’s coming to Game Pass immediately but this is usually a step that games have to do to meet the GP requirement. Having a Windows version. So maybe sometime in the near future.

Check the link for a review. Dredge is a beautiful and relaxing indie horror fishing game where you’re a boat

Also shout out to Legion Go.

https://xboxera.com/2024/05/19/dredge-is-now-play-anywhere-on-xbox-game-pass/