During that challenging period, many folks have tended to label the Xbox One as a “failure,” but I beg to differ. Sure, the generation had a rocky start, but it quickly gained momentum with some stellar games, featuring both first-party and third-party titles. Plus, we saw the introduction of some fantastic models in the Xbox One S and Xbox One X, which certainly helped turn things around.
Let’s not forget about the game-changing features introduced during the Xbox One era! From start to finish, it was a transformative period for Xbox, unveiling innovations like Game Pass and backward compatibility. Initially, you couldn’t play your old game purchases on the Xbox One, but now, over 700 classic Xbox titles are available, and let’s not overlook the Series X/S games accessible through Cloud Gaming!
This isn’t a trip down memory lane—we did a deep dive on the “biggest turnaround in Xbox history” last year. Instead, let’s celebrate the positive moments of an era often seen in a negative light. Here at Pure Xbox, we hold a soft spot for the Xbox One generation, which gifted us many unforgettable memories.
We’re curious about your experiences—are you still playing on your Xbox One in 2024? With 190 votes in our poll, the responses were insightful. Some continue to use it as their primary console, others have upgraded but still fire up their Xbox One occasionally, and a few have moved on to the newer Series X|S or even the PS5. There are also those who never owned an Xbox One or simply lost interest over time.
Don’t hesitate to share your favorite Xbox One memories with us in the comments below. We’d love to hear from you.
Fraser Gilbert, the News Editor at Pure Xbox, dedicates his days to reporting major happenings in the world of Xbox and beyond.
