This is a fucking Xbox. Why do I still need to press a start button? This isn’t an old–timey arcade machine/experience! Just take me straight to the main menu.

This problem isn’t specific to Halo Waypoint either. Other games I have — Forza, Mass Effect, Burnout — all do it. Why‽ The only ones I can remember off the top of my head that don’t require “Press Start” is Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST.

Posted on 8 November, 2009.