The RetroBeat: The 10 best U.S. launch titles ever

Halo: Infinite’s delay puts Microsoft in a weird spot, as its upcoming Xbox Series X is now without a major launch title. This had me pondering the importance of launch games.

Do they really matter? Well, they can! A great game that comes out at the same time as a new system can help give that console an early head start. To prove that point, I went and looked back at the launch lineups for every major home and portable system since the NES.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.