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Updated March 15, , by Thomas Bowen: It's a little hard to believe that the original Xbox released almost two decades ago now and, while it may have been promptly replaced with the far superior Xbox , the system and its strong catalog of games still remains popular with collectors to this day. With each passing year, in fact, more and more people are starting to hunt down some of the many great Xbox titles and, due to the new Xbox Series machines allowing full backwards compatibility, this number is only likely to increase.

Rarely is a game as aptly titled as Obscure. This survival horror game failed to make much of an impression when it first released back in , although it did do well enough to receive a sequel. Since then, however, it has gone on to garner something of a cult following which has led to boxed copies of the game becoming increasingly difficult to find. EA's hip-hop inspired Def Jam series surprised quite a few people with its solid combat and fantastic soundtrack.

What's more, being able to duke it out with some of the biggest names in the rap game was also quite the treat. As the years continue to pass and more and more copies fall into the hands of collectors though, these prices are only going to rise.

As is often the case with rare games, Spikeout: Battle Street is a fairly mediocre affair with lackluster combat and a cast of characters so dull that they make Watch Dogs ' Aiden Pearce seem interesting. It's perhaps for this reason that so few copies of the game are in circulation and, as a result, it's so difficult to get a hold of. Those willing to settle for a loose copy of the game needn't worry too much as they'll only need to drop around fifteen bucks. For what is effectively a poor-man's version of Streets of Rage , even the most ardent of collectors may think twice before bidding that high.

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is a game that has been released on multiple different platforms, but that hasn't stopped the version for the original Xbox from becoming pretty rare and valuable.

This is a crossover fighting game that pits characters from the Marvel franchise against different characters from Capcom games.

Apex Legends' regular seasonal content drops are impressive. Not only can we expect a new Legend complete with story content and a neat kit, there's often also map changes and sometimes a whole new map , a weapon or mechanic, and quality of life updates alongside the battlepass. Those regular updates plus the occasional holiday event and addition of quests keep Apex Legends in our rotation.

It was also one of the most successful games on Steam in , both in terms of player engagement and revenue. Metal Gear Solid V — both The Phantom Pain and its precursor Ground Zeroes — is, without question, the most ambitious entry in the Metal Gear series, both in terms of its gameplay mechanics and scattered some might say incomplete story.

Featuring what is undoubtedly one of the most complex sandboxes in gaming history, The Phantom Pain gives players a huge arsenal of weapons, vehicles, gadgets, and AI companions to approach missions creatively.

Konami is reportedly working on a new Metal Gear. The game is said to be a remake of Metal Gear Solid 3 , in development at Singaporean studio Virtuos. Ori and the Will of the Wisps picks up the torch that Blind Forest lit in and carries it to new heights. The foundation was already there, but Moon Studios spent the five years between games building out a livelier world, a fully-loaded moveset with a new emphasis on combat, and another helping of bittersweet story.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is one of the best platformers you will find on any platform thanks to its creative puzzles and periods of racing platforming punctuated with soulful moments that give its characters a chance to breathe and shine.

Forza Horizon 4 isn't just the best Forza game ever made, it's the single greatest car game of the last decade, and maybe of all-time. It has a gigantic, diverse selection of cars , its seasons change the look and feel of the experience, and its soundtrack is bright, cheery, and bound to put you in a good mood.

Somehow, Forza Horizon keeps getting better, which seemed all but impossible after the sublime Forza Horizon 3. The story of Gears 5 is heartfelt, personal, and engaging, while multiplayer is once again a blast, too. The staple Versus and Horde modes are joined by the interesting new Escape mode that challenges a team of three to get the heck out of a map before a lethal poison cloud envelops them.

Bring on Gears 6! The original Gears made our list of the best Xbox exclusives of all time. This collection of six Halo games stands tall for the campaigns alone — particularly the completely remastered Halo 2 Anniversary — but now that developer has updated the once-maligned multiplayer suite along with new features, enhancements, and an overall level of polish, Halo: The Master Chief Collection is an absolute must-own that just keeps getting better year after year.

This is the quintessential Halo experience that has finally fulfilled all of its massive potential. If you're a longtime fan of the Halo universe or a newcomer who has no idea where to start in the long saga of the Master Chief, you can't do better than this. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice offers an exhilarating dose of what FromSoftware does best with new, skill-heavy combat systems that require precision and perfection to master.

Its specific brand of action may not be for everyone, but those who stick it out will find Sekiro to be an immensely rewarding journey. FromSoftware's next game is the highly anticipated Elden Ring , out February We define a 10 out of 10 as a "masterpiece," and Inside is every bit of one.

The non-sequel follow-up to the sublime Limbo took six years to make, and it looks like five of those were spent on polish. Every pixel, animation, ray of light, and audio cue feels considered — not to mention the puzzles themselves.

Inside won't strain your brain too hard, but its impactful non-verbal story will leave you contemplating what it all means for days after you finish it. Inside is simply unforgettable and should not be missed. Is it a nice looking game with a whimsical, fairy-tale tone and graphics to match? Yes, most certainly. But you need to play It Takes Two with a friend or loved one either on the couch or via online play, of course, since It Takes Two cannot be played alone because it is simply one of the best and most unique multiplayer experiences you can find these days.

Play it and we promise you'll smile. Remedy, meanwhile, is working on several new projects, including a Control multiplayer game, the long-awaited Alan Wake 2 , and a free-to-play co-op shooter codenamed Vanguard. Agent 47's latest and for now, last outing is not only a much better game than its two predecessors, it's a much prettier one too. Hitman 3 has some truly breathtaking scenes from an eye-candy perspective.

The first mission in Dubai will get you hooked, but the remaining five — including the second one, which is essentially like a playable version of the fantastic film Knives Out — will keep your Xbox powered on for hours as you try out the myriad ways to take out your targets. It also, of course, adds to its lineup of rapper and other pop-culture celebrities to battle with. Fight for New York also strived to make the controls more intuitive and offer a Create-A-Fighter feature.

This could be more of a demand issue for those that are nostalgic for a game like this have one of the plentiful PS2s out in the wild. The game is based on the works of H. After being in some sort of development for six years, the game was released in the fall of , just a month before the release of the Xbox It ended up getting mixed reviews and just never seeing very many sales rack up.

If you are an collector and see a mint copy of any of these on eBay for a low price, you might want to snatch them up — you might not see them often and they could be a higher profile target down the line. There are a couple of things worth noting. One is the game Xyanide, which is still in the range of affordable, but is starting to creep up there, so it is worth mentioning.

Second is not a game but a system, the limited edition Panzer system. That thing is a thing of beauty. I love Panzer Dragoon Saga and Orta. Yay, 6th Gen content! These last two titles were PAL exclusives. Your email address will not be published. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Guides Journal Together Retro Forum. August 2nd, at pm. August 11, at pm. Chad says:. August 16, at pm.

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