For gearheads and video game enthusiasts, it really doesn't get better than Microsoft's Forza series. Whether it is the acclaimed Forza Motorsport simulation games, or the arcade-style Forza Horizon, the Forza racing games are certainly the most popular video games across the world. The latest iteration in the series, Forza Horizon 5, dropped in November 2021, and has been going strong ever since. Players have a plethora of great cars at their disposal, and they tune, modify, and personalize their favorite cars to win races both offline and online.
As incredibly popular as Horizon 5 is, it is still getting new players to try it out. Be it someone who just finally built a gaming PC, or got a new Xbox gaming console, Forza Horizon 5 still commands a strong player base. If you're one of the countless people who have been impressed by the great roster of remarkable cars, locations, and environments of Forza Horizon 5, here are the ways you can get your hands on the game, and how much it will cost to play.
Anyone looking to play Forza Horizon 5 will only be able to do so if they have a gaming PC that runs on Microsoft Windows 10 or 11. On the console side of things, seeing how the game is published by Microsoft, who own Xbox, Forza Horizon 5 is exclusive to the Xbox gaming console. Anyone with an Xbox One, or an Xbox Series S or X console will be able to download and play Forza Horizon 5 on their console. Sadly, for any gearheads with a Sony Playstation 4 or 5 console, Horizon 5 will not be available or playable on their consoles. Alternatively, Playstation players could delve into games like Gran Turismo 7, or the 9-year-old Driveclub,which still looks and feel fantastic.
First off, in order to buy and play Forza Horizon 5 either through a digital download or by purchasing a disc, you need hardware that can run the game. As mentioned, you'd either need a decent gaming PC or a Microsoft Xbox One, or Series X/S console to play Horizon 5. While a gaming PC that can handle the gorgeous graphics of Forza Horizon 5 should cost around $1,000- $1,500, an Xbox console is a lot more affordable.
Your cheapest, most reliable bet would be to get a refurbished Xbox One console from Walmart, which should set you back about $250. Interestingly, the Xbox Series S Console, which is an entire generation newer, would cost you the same price from Walmart as well. Of course, if you want the best possible console experience with zero hassle and true 4K gaming, the Xbox Series X console would be the way to go, which retails for about $500 today.
The standard edition of Forza Horizon 5 for both Xbox and Windows is currently retailing for $38.99 on Amazon. This price is for a digital code which would allow you to download Horizon 5 onto your console or PC. If PC players were to download the game's standard edition from Steam, it would cost them a full $60, which isn't worth paying for a game that is almost 2 years old now, despite how amazing it is.
Another way to play Horizon 5, among hundreds of other games, would be to subscribe for the Xbox Game Pass. The Game Pass subscription for Xbox consoles is currently $9.99 a month, while the one for PC is the same, but the first month would only cost $1.00. The Ultimate Game Pass subscription, for both console and PC together (if you happen to own both devices) is for $14.99 a month.
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