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[Topher]

You have your console on a desk?

 

[Kerotan]

Microsoft

I've been port begging mythology for a year now. You'll be rewarded with an exclusive Day 1 purchase from me! First Microsoft game I'll be buying since the original

 

[BlackTron]

Anyone ever played an rts like this on controller before? it seems awkard af

It's alright if you don't take it that seriously. AOE2 was my first RTS, second was C&C for N64 and I didn't care that it was with a N64 controller, I had a ton of dumb fun with it despite how clunky it was. Of course, if the N64 let me plug in a mouse I'd have done so in an instant...and paid more attention while playing it.

 

[Luc2010]

We have been discussing these Xbox games releasing on PS5 for a while now. So, when are they releasing? We just keep hearing so and so is coming to PS5. Haven't seen or heard anything from MS. Do we really think they will show Halo, Gears of War, Age of Mythology, Civilization, etc. Are all going to be announced at the same time? Some of this just sounds like wishful thinking.

 

[Mister Wolf]

Bring them all over to Switch 2 and PS5. Move forward with the PC/Console hybrid hardware solution.

 

[Hudo]

Aoe2 is a top 5 videogame of all time

You are irrevocably, unequivocally 100% correct.

 

[R6Rider]

 

[Skifi28]

You have your console on a desk?

Me too, why not?

 

[m14]

LOL, there goes my Xbox!

Last thing keeping me holding on.

It seems very on brand for you that this was the game keeping you in the Xbox ecosystem, Watterson.

 

[FatallyYours]

We have been discussing these Xbox games releasing on PS5 for a while now. So, when are they releasing? We just keep hearing so and so is coming to PS5. Haven't seen or heard anything from MS. Do we really think they will show Halo, Gears of War, Age of Mythology, Civilization, etc. Are all going to be announced at the same time? Some of this just sounds like wishful thinking.

Haven't heard anything from MS?

There's official dates for AoE and AoM in the link in the original post, direct from Microsoft...?

Civilization isn't owned by Microsoft so God knows why you've stuck that in there

Halo & Gears aren't officially announced so they are not "all going to be announced at the same time"

 

[Mibu no ookami]

... because any generic USB KB/M works?

Why bother making headphones?

 

[Zero_Karisma]

I can’t believe how excited I am for this! Any speculation on pricing??

 

[Mibu no ookami]

Only four games.

Let's stop this. He never said only 4 games. People should be criticized for what they say and do and not something made up.

He said it was starting with these 4 and that it wasn't a promise of more, but he never said there wouldn't be more either. He was playing coy and other games were clearly in development at the time so it's certainly misleading, but let's stop misquoting him for the lulz.

He was obviously buying an extra year of console sales and he was somewhat successful. We'll see how the market reacts to not Pentiment, Grounded, HiFi Rush, and Sea of Thieves but Halo, Gears, and Forza.

 

[onQ123]

They really opened the flood gate.

Now give us 3d pinball space cadet

 

[Draugoth]

Flight Simulator is next

 

[Zacfoldor]

What’s Coming in 2025 for Age of Empires and Age of Mythology - Age of Empires - World's Edge Studio

2024 was a year for Age of Empires and Age of Mythology players and —a year shaped by your passion, creativity, and epic moments. Thanks to your dedication, it’s been an incredible year not just for the community, but for the franchise as a whole. Together, we’ve had an incredible year. We...

www.ageofempires.com

For those wondering, the console versions of this game support mouse/keyboard along with the controller.

I wonder if Switch 2.........

 

[DenchDeckard]

Keep em coming!

 

[squidilix]

Their no winner

Are you sure about that?

I wonder if Switch 2.........

Of course. There no reason Microsoft skip the Switch 2.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

Age of Empires is always a rustic game... Command and Conquer Red alert is better.

 

[nial]

Once Rare Replay hits, I'm selling this Series X. There's no point of owning their hardware now.

I don't think anything without a Xbox Series SKU is getting ported over.

 

[Edmund]

Phil didn't say only 4 games. He said FOUR TY games. 40!!

Turn up the volume to max and you can clearly hear him say FORTY.

 

[adamsapple]

Why bother making headphones?

er .. correct me if I'm wrong but the PS5 cannot just run any Bluetooth or USB headphone. It's not the same case.

Generic Keyboard and Mouse support has been part of the OS since launch, hell even PS4 had it.

You're welcome to pay them extra for branded accessories where generic ones would work, but most people probably wouldn't.

 

[Viruz]

Sony really crushed xbox and I love to see it, this is beautiful. Only 4 games but every month

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

I finished a couple skirmishes, the UI was hilarious:

Damn I was about to post the boxart.

But yeah, AOM finally back home where it belongs, baby

 

[Mibu no ookami]

er .. correct me if I'm wrong but the PS5 cannot just run any Bluetooth or USB headphone. It's not the same case.

Generic Keyboard and Mouse support has been part of the OS since launch, hell even PS4 had it.

You're welcome to pay them extra for branded accessories where generic one's would work, but most people probably wouldn't.

There are generic wireless headphones that work on the PS5.

I'm not saying I'd buy them, what I said was I'm surprised Sony hasn't made them. They also sell an officially licensed SSD though a generic SSD will work.

Sony through Sony Electronics also has an InZone brand that makes headsets and monitors...

 

[FeralEcho]

In for AoE 2 at the right price.

Any price is right price for AOE2. Masterpiece of a game.

 

[Radical_3d]

At this point I think Xbox plans to take over by boring Playstation gamers to death.

I think they are saving that for when they release Halo MCC and people get to play Halo 4. The horror…

No i have this adjustable table lol

Why is half unpacked still?

Do we really think they will show Halo, Gears of War, Age of Mythology, Civilization, etc.

Poor Ara: History Unfold…

 

[Unknown?]

You were playing strategy games on a console?

About as ridiculous as playing a fighting game on PC!

 

[Thebonehead]

No i have this adjustable table lol

Got to say your table looks a bit Dexter-ish with the wrapping.

Are there pets missing in your neigbourhood?

 

[Gaiff]

About as ridiculous as playing a fighting game on PC!

Nah, racing games. Keyboards are great for fighting games.

 

[Js562]

Good stuff now everyone can play it. The PS2 had age of empires II before but now it's back.

 

[Ironman_Bad]

Game was already streamlined for controller and should be even better with dual sense touch pad

 

[IDKFA]

LOL, there goes my Xbox!

Last thing keeping me holding on.

Same, although I'm holding out hope for a Switch 2 release. Playing these games portable with the new mouse functionality on the Switch 2 would be great.

You were playing strategy games on a console?

Yes. I just plug in a KB&M.

 

[Oppoi]

 

[Zombie9ers]

 

[m14]

... because any generic USB KB/M works?

No KB/M necessary when most Sony games just consist of QTEs strung together.

 

[Skifi28]

No KB/M necessary when most Sony games just consist of QTEs strung together.

Cool bait.

 

[mayham2199]

There are generic wireless headphones that work on the PS5.

I'm not saying I'd buy them, what I said was I'm surprised Sony hasn't made them. They also sell an officially licensed SSD though a generic SSD will work.

Sony through Sony Electronics also has an InZone brand that makes headsets and monitors...

I think the real issue is the market for PS users who want a mouse and keyboard is to small.

 

[kazuyamishima]

This piece of media just released less than 4 months ago:

Rumour: Xbox's PS5 Ports Have 'Slowed Down' Following Indiana Jones Announcement

I'm just waiting for the inevitable MCC collection and Gears Collection

 

[damidu]

they actually put effort to these for gamepad play, its among the best ones out there.
give it a try first

 

[m14]

Cool bait.

It was a bit impish of me.

 

[Truthtellers]

 

[OmegaSupreme]

 

[Beechos]

Curious how they play with a controller. I already have them on PC, but I might just douple dip for the lulz and a few trophies.

It's been a while but halo wars if i remember correctly had a somewhat decent layout for playing a rts on console.

 

[Goliath77]

Flight Simulator is next

Oh i do hope so, thats the one im waiting on

 

[Embearded]

Any price is right price for AOE2. Masterpiece of a game.

I was thinking 25€ to be honest...

 

[gerth666]

I'll definitely pickup ages of empires.
Well done Microsoft!

 

[Goliath77]

I'll definitely pickup ages of empires.
Well done Microsoft!

Yea agreed, think thats a day one purchase

 

[gerth666]

Damn I was about to post the boxart.

But yeah, AOM finally back home where it belongs, baby

Haha, I've still got my PS2 copy of this.
Can't wait to play this again

 

[DinoD]

Another MS game to my list. I played the fck out AOE2 back in the day.