same and same! lol I'm buying suikoden and lunar but probably wont be able to get to them until next year. my JRPG backlog is just stacked rn

For sure.  I'm going into it with that assumption.  I predict at least 1 showcased game will release that day for Game Pass.

Got a new controller arriving today, so looking forward to putting it through its paces tonight!

don't be shy, which controller did you get? Xbox been killing it with controller designs.

I actually got a third party controller lol. 8bitdo and GameSir have been my go-to's for primary controllers. Got the GameSir Cyclone 2 this time around. Xbox controller design though, and comes with some great long lasting features! Even has a charging stand bundled that auto connects as soon as you take it off the stand.

nice, was thinking about getting a gamesir with back buttons for Halo/competitive games. I feel like I need this to get outta diamond lol

If you wanna get a GameSir for competitive play that doesn't break the bank lol I highly recommend the Kaleid/Kaleid Flux (Flux has quieter membrane face buttons) or the G7.

Both options have hall effect thumb sticks for anti-drift and the triggers are analog but can switch to micro for faster clicks. Triggers are also hall effect for as precise accuracy as you can get lol. 

Here's links to both options if you wanna get check them out. Both controllers are wired though fyi. But, if you wanna play competitively, wired is always gonna be the way to go. I had the Kaleid Flux. Best thumb sticks I've ever felt! As smooth as butter the cable is stupid long too! I think it was like 10-15 feet lol

GameSir Kaleid Flux Xbox Wired Controller – GameSir Official Store

GameSir G7 SE Xbox Wired Controller – GameSir Official Store

Gods NetEase is garbage lately, like the Chinese Embracer Group.

nice, will most likely get the kaleid! going to map grenades and crouch to the back buttons (my current grenade button is A.... because I ran out of buttons)