Xbox One Game Library

Microsoft Xbox One Game Library

This one is a bit past due...I am having to clean up and move some things around, plus I don't have very many games for the XB1, so I figured it made sense to get this going...and hopefully frequently updated as I just had to update my Wii/Wii U/3DS Librarys after a long hiatus.

1. Minecraft Xbox One Edition (Digital Download)
2. Skylanders SWAP Force
3. Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare
4. Madden 25 (2014)
5. Rocksmith 2014
6. Skylanders Trap Team
7. Madden 15
8. NBA 2k15
9. Forza Horizon 2
10. Skylanders SuperChargers
11. Madden 16

Unboxing Rocksmith 2014 Xbox One

What: Rocksmith 2014 Edition for Xbox One
Where Did You Get It: Amazon.com
What Did It Cost: $39.99 plus tax

Unboxing Rocksmith 2014

Well, I had been interested in Rocksmith for awhile, and with a 50% sale spotted on Amazon around Cyber Monday I went for it...

I figure $39.99 (vs $79.99) was a pretty legit value given the cable was included and most people I know shell out more than that for lessons.

After unboxing I immediately loaded the disc and started playing.

I obviously haven't played enough to tell you "Yes, it works" or, "Do NOT buy this!" but I did have fun and managed to get the guitar tuned, strum along to the Stones and Tom Petty AND try out a few mini games all in about an hour of play time.

I think if you are really wanting to learn guitar, this would be a decent place to start.  It should teach you the basics and the lessons (at least that I did, roughly 5-6) REALLY DO make you get things right, at your own pace, and then a real world pace before you can advance.

Like most things, repetition is key.

I'm not sure I'll do any gameplay of this, but I will try to keep you updated as I progress.  I'm not sure I'd want to gamble the $80 if I was just on the fence...However, $40 and I was willing to roll the dice, and glad I did.

And, just for the record, the game seemed to have very little trouble picking up the notes with my setup.  I had a few instances where I was hitting the notes and it would tell me to move a fret etc, but it was thankfully not the norm.

Overall, for $40 I am fairly happy.

Skylanders SWAP Force Unboxing the Xbox One Starter Pack

What?  Skylanders SWAP Force Starter Pack for Xbox One
Where Did You Get It?  Special Delivery
What Does It Cost?  $74.99 lus tax, currently on sale for $59.99!!
What Was Stock Like?  Well stocked everywhere
What is Included?  Xbox One Game Disc, Wired Portal of Power, Collector's Poster, Wash Buckler, Blast Zone, and Ninja Stealth Elf all with Stat Cards and Sticker Sheets

Unboxing Xbox One Skylanders SWAP Force Starter Pack

This isn't quite as detail oriented for me, particularly regarding the characters...That said, if you want details, check out the Wii U Starter Pack unboxing.

So, you are probably asking, why pick up another Starter Pack?  I picked up a XB1 to play a few titles that skip Nintendo and some that are Microsoft exclusives that my Nephew and I will enjoy.  Obviously, this SP will allow me to play the game on a different console.  Why do that?  Simple...

First, I will play the XB1 version behind the Wii U's blind playthrough.  I will be doing this to level up and get cash for the characters not featured as prominently in the blind playtrhough (think alt-deco, S2, and S3 characters) as my emphasis in the blind playthrough will be SWAP Force Skylanders and Newlanders.

Second, when I complete most everything on the Wii U, I will come in and record Nightmare Mode on the XB1 which will let you compare and contrast the game, graphics, and more across two systems.

Again, I can't stress that Skylanders SWAP Force is the best game going in the kid friendly, family fun genre for the XB1.  Some might even argue, at this point, that SWAP Force is the best game currently available for the XB1.

I am looking forward to playing the game and getting the bonus of utilizing the characters not featured as prominently in the blind playthrough.  This means I can continue to use Scorp, Riptdie, and Countdown in the blind playthrough, but come upgrade time Knockout Terrafin, Anchors Away Gill Grunt, and Big Bang Trigger Happy will be levelled up, have cash for upgrades, and be more ready to take on Nightmare mode with their Newlander counterparts.

I have never owned an Xbox and SWAP Force is my first XB1 game, actually arriving BEFORE the actual console :D

Don't forget, you can currently catch all STARTER PACKS on sale at retailers like Toys'R'Us and GameStop, anywhere from $15-$20 off...It is a great chance to land that second Blast Zone and Wash Buckler if you missed out on the Dark Edition Starter Pack.

Unboxing Xbox One Wireless Controller with Play & Charge Kit

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Unboxing Microsoft Xbox One

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