Do we all need an Xbox?

The Elder Scrolls 6, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, Fable 4, The Outer Worlds 2, Starfield, and more: Many AAA and role-playing games are likely to be Xbox Series X exclusives. Is it time to buy an Xbox? A comment by Marina Hansel.

A comment by Marina Hansel

And another developer falls into the hands of Microsoft: Activision Blizzard is in the process of getting under the hood of the group – the contracts are already ready, the takeover is almost complete. Before that, Bethesda fell into the hands of Microsoft. With Activision Blizzard, Xbox sacks games like that Call of Duty seriesthe Diablo series and World of Warcraft a. True, these franchises are supposed to still won’t be exclusive, but time will tell if that turns out to be true.

So does it mean we all need an Xbox soon?

Actually, my decision has already been made: I already own the PS5, after a sweaty sales chaos at Mediamarkt, and I’m completely satisfied with it. Were it not for – you guessed it – the exclusivity thing. You know I want up Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 and Starfield addition, both of which will be exclusive to Xbox X|S and PC. It’s not the only Xbox exclusive games that will interest me.

And I know I’m going to play Starfield. So the question is how exactly do I want to do that, right? Let’s go through the possibilities. There are three different waysto play the Xbox exclusive games – and each has its pros and cons.

Starfield is the upcoming sci-fi epic from Bethesda:

Option 1: Buy a gaming computer

In the long run, it is certainly easiest, and perhaps best, to a PS5 and have a powerful computer. After all, you can use the Xbox Game Pass on the PC. And anyway – Xbox-exclusive games are also expected to appear on the PC. In my case, however, this option is more for later: I own a gaming laptop and I won’t be able to free up space for a large PC.

However, if you’re currently facing similar questions and you either don’t own a gaming rig or only have a PS4/PS5, then buying a powerful computer is probably a good option. Maybe even the simplest. It definitely is one Option. However, you are never completely out of luck with a computer either: after all, new graphics cards always have to be bought in order to be able to experience the latest games in the best quality.

Option 2: Stream games via Xbox Game Pass

If you have a PC or laptop, but you can’t move mountains with it – and certainly can’t play Starfield – there is of course the possibility of cloud streaming. In short: You subscribe to a corresponding service and can even use a 20-year-old toaster laptop stream a high-end gamewhich altogether allows you to consume the latest programs and games without any problems.

This is probably less complicated than buying your own high-end computer. In addition, you don’t have to upgrade your streaming service from a purely technical point of view – the best hardware is included in the subscription. A prerequisite, however, is a stable internet connection, which not all of us have. If you are interested: cloud streaming is included Shadow for 29.99 euros/month possible if you simply want to stream a high-end PC. You can then do anything with it.

But if you’re only interested in the Xbox Game Pass (and Starfield!), Microsoft has already thought of you: With the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for €12.99/month not only can you play all the games in Xbox Game Pass, you can also stream them on an old Toaster laptop or on your phone. However, there is one requirement here as well very good and stable internet connection.

Option 3: Buy an Xbox Series X|S

I’m a console kid and I don’t want to sign up for any more subscriptions. So personally, I’ll probably go with the third option and just get an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S – uh, once consoles are available again. The good thing about consoles in general is that you don’t have to worry about anything for a certain period of time – neither about a subscription nor about upgrading a PC.

Fable 4, Starfield, The Elder Scrolls 6, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2: Microsoft is also back in the conversation with AAA and role-playing gamers (like me), which is only fair after years of Sony going for exclusivity. Still, it all means one thing for players: more money needs to be put on the table, one way or the other.

What do you decide? Buy Xbox Series X? PC? Or are you not interested in the games for the new Xbox? In any case, the fact is that there is still time before the next big blockbusters for next-gen will appear. In general, it is not yet foreseeable which console the better Games will have – if there is ever a decision. At the moment it almost looks like there will be a few gems appearing on both next-gen consoles.