Weâve just entered the sixth year of the latest console generation. Can you believe itâs already been that long? The Xbox Series X and S are now fully matured. Their libraries are more robust than ever, full not just of cross-gen ports and sequels but brand-new series as well. How do the games measure up?
While platform barriers are starting to come down and itâs getting harder to tell the consoles apart in many respects, the Xbox Series X/S still has a few remnants left of a unique identity. We compiled this list mindful of the nuances around exclusivity and first-party games while also wanting to acknowledge the great games that are playable on Xbox Series X/S whether they originated there or not. Simply put: if you just got your first Xbox Series X/S and havenât already played these games before, what follows are the top âmust playsâ for the platform.
Yes, the Xbox Series X and S are basically souped-up Xbox Ones, which means youâll rarely be pressed for awesome games to play. A good rule of thumb is this: If it was playable on the Xbox One, itâs playable on the Xbox Series X and S. (To that end, hereâs our list of the best games for the Xbox One.) Thereâs also the matter of a little service called Game Pass.
For $30 a month, you can also access Microsoftâs subscription library, including first-party exclusives and a rotating slew of third-party hits. (Hey, look, hereâs our list of the best games on Game Pass.) With all that in mind, here are the best games for the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series S.
