Which would be the best X game to get?

[Paradise Decay]

For someone who's never played an X game, but recently been enjoying 'Elite Dangerous'
Out of all the different versions which one would you recommend?

[Lethal Mitch]

I have played all the X games apart from Rebirth. Just bought it so time will tell. My best guess would be to go for the first game, X-BTF, and then possibly the next X-Tension.

That will give a background of the story and they're very cheap on Steam just now.
Out of all the X games I have enjoyed X2-The Threat the most, again on sale here and well worth the money.

I wouldn't compare them to Elite in any way really apart from they're all space games. Just my opinion.

[OceanGazer]

X rebirth is a let down, however, my favorite of the series (I'm a huge fan) has to be Albion Prelude at the momeny, especially with the new bonus pack.

[CMDR Herne]

I used to play Elite 2 quite alot and I like Beyond the Frontier from what i've played during this free to play period. I only own X2 so far but what struck me is unsuprisingly all the basics are covered in this game. It's harder and easier in equal measures games wise.

Not interested in Rebirth but prehaps one of the later ones if I don't get this one and/or Extention.


To get it work in Win 8.1 I had to set the game program run in Win 7 compatibility mode to play From me it gives a border around the screen at what ever resolution so far. Nothing off putting and I think the game looks really good @1280 x 1024

[Purplefairy22]

X2 is a real nice place. The convieience of a ship computer for automating is leaps and bounds better than X:btf.

the first game is pretty basic, still fun just takes a real long time to get started as you start virtually naked, broke, and confused. learning curve is far less steep than other iterations, and manually having to dock for many hours gets tiresome.
still if you want the story start with X:btf.
X3 doesn't feel as streamlined as 2 in terms of interface but is sooo much nicer to look at.

[CMDR Herne]

I agree X2 is a nice place but I do like X:btf. All the hardwork of upgrading your ship is worthwhile. I've only just upgraded to a navagatable map after 6 hours of play. One of the first upgrades I did was expanding the cargo bay. Tbh honest docking is ok when done maunally if you are careful enough and don't rush it. Factories are ok it's only the space staions where practice makes perfect.

X:btf is a strong title and reminds me of Morrowind though X:Tension is more open ended in that regard I believe.

[Paradise Decay]

Cheers guys, thanks for the food for thought!