Is Halo 5 worth getting a XBox One for?

Games Halo 5: Guardians
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Without Halo, XBox as we know it today, would not exist. Hell, without Halo 2, who knows what console multiplayer would look like.

I bought an XBox for Halo:CE. I bought an XBox 360 specifically so I could play Halo 3. I love many games, but Halo is my go to game, the game with a special place in my heart, the game I go back to always. I love the campaign, the lore, the multiplayer, Chief and Cortana, Spartan Ops, the community.

I was not disappointed with Halo 4. Depsite it’s problems, it is still a fun game. But it does give me enough doubts that purchasing an XBox One even though I disagree with alot of what Microsoft is doing with it, is not at all a sure thing.

Could Microsoft simply demmand a cut of used game money with every used game transaction, without resorting to all this DRM liscensing nonsense? I realize that would result in used game prices rising a bit…but I’d rather that happen than what is happening now.

500 dollars is alot in today’s economy. I do understand the business sense of the decisions Microsoft has made, however disagreeable it is to the gamer in me. I completely disagree with how Microsoft is handling used games and lending games. But that is not 343’s fault. That is not Halo’s fault. I have a feeling in the end, I will succumb and buy it. I don’t want Halo to go away. It’s not a launch title however. We can always wait until Halo comes out, then buy the XBox One.

Is Halo worth it?

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Well, Halo has always been Xbox exclusive besides halo ce and halo 2. I only got xbox just for halo as you did as well but right now, i will always buy xbox no matter what microsoft does. I just love this console so much, i won’t buy PS4 no matter what they offer. This DRM thing won’t keep me away, neither at least once 24h connection will stop me from getting xbox, i mean who doesn’t have internet nowadays?

What i’m trying to say is, Halo won’t die no matter what. Microsoft could import to PC to increase fans.

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So you want me to tell whether or not a game that no one knows anything about will be worth purchasing a console over.

Yeah, no.

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Probably not. Id wait. 343 isnt a huge productuion componay and now theyre working on three major products, the tv series the pc game and the next console halo. Its obvious they want to capitolize on what bungie started so to say its worth getting an xbox one seems a bit drastic. Halo 4 barley squeaked by and if theyre going to rush out what is supposed to be a flagship game, its probably not going to be any good. Multiplayer is probably not going to change, just be refined, and the story may seem a bit half -Yoinked!-. So i suggest you wait. Wait and watch.

God it sucks watching my halo gaming years come to a slow end… :frowning: best times of my life were at mlg events for halo 2 and 3

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I like the wait and see approach, but E3 was massive this year. There are so many good games coming out and to say that a single game justifies buying a console is a bit ridiculous tbh.

To me Sony made a superior product that offers all the things I expected out of a next gen console at a better price. I like playing all sorts of games not just Halo.

Halo ended after H3. That’s the way I have it in my head…

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As someone who also has been a fan of the games and books for over a decade, I’ll have to go with NO. :frowning:

My love for Chief and Cortana is great, but even when I bought the 360 to play Halo 3 we took into account all the other games we could get our hands on and also rent. I have mentioned before on other threads: I can’t afford most releases and I buy them used or as rental. This is simply too expensive for me to get. I don’t watch TV. I don’t skype. All the other features are meaningless to me.

It is… it is very sad for me to think this is where I’ll have to say goodbye to one of my most beloved franchises. :’(

The only way I see myself getting Halo 5 is if they manage to get a PC version of it. I’m still trying to learn if there’s anything we can do to ask for a PC version. I wouldn’t care if it has to run on Windows 8. I would install that if they allow me to play Halo 5 on the PC when it comes out.

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Yea…I had the same exact question stuck in my head…But I don’t think Halo 5 will be worth getting for Xbox One, I love the lore, I love everything about Halo heck even 75% of my room is decked out in Halo stuff, but because of the certain restriction to Xbox One I don’t think it’s worth getting, maybe next year on Christmas, but as I see it now currently I may switch sides for next gen.

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No. There is no point buying a console when you only plan on playing one game.

I plan on playing multiple games on both my PC and the Xbox One so I’ll be buying it regardless.

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SSB4 is enough to convince me to but a Wii U so yeah, besides I’m sure there will be a lot of games to come out which I’ll enjoy, like Dead Rising 3 and Ryse

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I don’t think I can justify spending over £400 on a console, full stop. Even if there were a million great games. £429 for a console is ridiculous. I would only use it for games, as for the entertainment, Sky, pretty much covers it all. So to me, it is pointless.

Watching E3 over the last couple of days has pointed my head towards the PS4 in the next gen race (Bungie’s ‘Destiny’ and their healthier relationship with Sony has heavily influenced this decision). However, with the continued support on the 360. I shall be enjoying the current generation of console with the 360 for a few more years.

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I would definitely wait till the next halo game comes out. While I’ve been disappointed with how xbox one is shaping up to be I still really love halo and don’t want to lose it. Unfortunately I was not that impressed with Halo 4.

343 has said that they are taking the lessons that they have learned from halo 4 and will strive towards making the next halo better. The fanboy in me genuinely wants to believe this but its getting harder and harder with every action that microsoft seems to take. Wait till the next halo comes out. If your not impressed then I’d consider a move to Sony. CUZ DESTINY BE LOOKING SAWEEEEET!

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Depends on if I have the money; I have a feeling my funds will be a bit tight in the 2014 timeframe. I will admit, though, I hope Microsoft changes some things about the Xbox One before I get it.

Even if I can’t get the Nextbox, I’ll find a way to play Halo 5. Maybe at a gamecenter or something.

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na,

not with the DRM the xbox one has in place it’s not worth buying that console for any game on it.

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Currently I would say no. The XB1 has come off as the “PS3” of this new generation of consoles to me (pricey and flashy with a chance of being a flop). In fact, I would say that it is more important to look at what we are getting with the consoles themselves, and not the games (Halo included) due to the high prices and what is being put in place by each system, so I would again say currently no, the upcoming Halo (no matter the number or lack there-of) is not worth making the purchase of an XB1.

If I were on the fence for getting this new Halo and ultimately an XB1, I would wait for more information on the XB1 before jumping the gun, and further more I would wait for the reviews (both official and community-based) of this new Halo and not pre-order it. I am one of the people who was not completely satisfied with Halo 4, and would like not only official reviews on the game, but the community’s opinions as well.

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If it’s like Halo 4? No.

If it’s like the original trilogy? I’ll consider it.

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They could port it to pc, but than nobody would buy their new shitbox

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Hmm let’s see… Destiny will be on the 360, so Halo would be the main reason for me to purchase an Xbox One. I’m planning on waiting until AFTER Halo 5 comes out, and if it isn’t very good, then I’ll just buy a Wii U. Screw PS4 too. Always hated Sony.

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I’m going to have to go with maybe. What I mean is, I will wait for more info. While at e3, the px4 left almost every gamer there in awe. The controller was perfect. The graphics on the games I played were outstanding. Maybe it’s because the highlight of the Xbox One was Forza and World of tanks. I feel that if the next Halo would have made an appearance, than maybe it would stand a chance.

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> Without Halo, XBox as we know it today, would not exist. Hell, without Halo 2, who knows what console multiplayer would look like.
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> I bought an XBox for Halo:CE. I bought an XBox 360 specifically so I could play Halo 3. I love many games, but Halo is my go to game, the game with a special place in my heart, the game I go back to always. I love the campaign, the lore, the multiplayer, Chief and Cortana, Spartan Ops, the community.
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> I was not disappointed with Halo 4. Depsite it’s problems, it is still a fun game. But it does give me enough doubts that purchasing an XBox One even though I disagree with alot of what Microsoft is doing with it, is not at all a sure thing.
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> <mark>Could Microsoft simply demmand a cut of used game money with every used game transaction, without resorting to all this DRM liscensing nonsense?</mark> I realize that would result in used game prices rising a bit…but I’d rather that happen than what is happening now.
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> 500 dollars is alot in today’s economy. I do understand the business sense of the decisions Microsoft has made, however disagreeable it is to the gamer in me. I completely disagree with how Microsoft is handling used games and lending games. But that is not 343’s fault. That is not Halo’s fault. I have a feeling in the end, I will succumb and buy it. I don’t want Halo to go away. It’s not a launch title however. We can always wait until Halo comes out, then buy the XBox One.
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> Is Halo worth it?

What’s that even supposed to fix? They are doing all this DRM, so you are able to access your games from anywhere and at any time (as long as you have internet). It’s not because Microsoft wants all the money it can get. Steam uses a similar system, and it works perfectly. Instead of the content being available exclusively on the disc, games will be tied to your account from now on. If you are afraid that it’s infringing upon your consumer rights, buy a PlayStation 4.

Not to mention that used games sales are harmful for the gaming industry as a whole. With rising development costs, it’s hard for new studios to create a game without taking extreme risks (unless it’s an indie game of course). When a large chunk of gamers buy used games, they don’t give any money back to the developer, the people that made the game in the first place. This creates a major problem. I imagine that as this next generation unravels, some newer companies will favor the Xbox One’s policies. If Microsoft plays their cards right, there’s a chance they can win this new console race.

Used games still exist on the Xbox One. Before a game is released, the developer gets to decide whether or not there are used game sales. If there are, they can be purchased at certain retailers (no second-hand sales). If not, this is when you are forced to purchase a “code”, unlocking the game’s content.

$500 is not that much, especially when considering the prices of previous generations. The PlayStation 4 is $100 cheaper. If you don’t want to spend the extra cash, buy a PS4.

For every game you purchase, you are able to lend it to one friend (and both of you keep it permanently). That sounds like a decent trade-off to me.

But if you are reliant on used games and/or don’t have access to the internet, buy a PS4.

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Someone want to tell me what’s so horrible with the Xbox One?