The 5 Best Sports Games for Xbox One
For sports fans, playing sports video games is way to play professional sports as your favorite players and teams. It's wonderful vicarious fun. Even if you're not really a sports fan, sports video games are incredibly exciting. They really get the heart pumping and the blood flowing. Graphics, specifically how athletes move, is tough to get right in a sports game. That is because we expect it to look like the real-life athletes, and we know how they move. Accurate controls are really important, because you want to be able to control every aspect of the sport. We looked for sports games that had the best graphics, the most accurate controls, and were games you wouldn't be able to stop playing. Read on for our reviews of the 5 Best Sports Games for Xbox One.
NBA 2K20
Who's Got Next
The latest in the NBA 2K series is the best one yet. Everything about the game has been improved, from graphics to gameplay. The new motion engine makes everything look and feel more realistic, from the dribbling to the shooting to collisions between players. My Career mode is actually an engrossing story made with famous actors and a Hollywood director. You get to play college games before the draft, it’s really a full career and tons of fun. The commentary by real NBA announcers makes it feel like you’re actually playing in the NBA. For the first time in the series, you can play in the WNBA, with all the real-life teams and players. Once you get good, jump online and play other people in multiplayer mode. The more you play, the more you’ll want to play. It’s definitely the best basketball game for Xbox One.
Pros
- Engrossing My Career Mode
- Accurate gameplay
Cons
- A lot of microtransactions
Madden NFL 20
Get In The Game
In a world that keeps changing, one thing we can rely on is Madden NFL Football. Consistently the best football game out there, Madden gives us that richly detailed, fun NFL experience. They don’t reinvent the wheel every year; they slightly upgrade the game, and experienced Maddenites know what to expect. Madden NFL 20 continues that tradition – the gameplay is much smoother on both offense and defense. This game requires a lot of real football strategy. So for those that want an NFL simulation game, this is the Madden for you.
Pros
- Smoother gameplay
- NFL simulation
Cons
- Franchise mode gets a little repetitive
FIFA 20
The Beautiful Game
The stalwart soccer series is back, and it’s not just the same ole game in a new package. There is a whole new street league part of the game called Volta Football. It is along the lines of the streetball basketball games like NBA 2K Playgrounds. You can play with your favorite pro team or create your own, and play various forms of less-regulated street soccer in different locations around the world. Not to be forgotten, the traditional FIFA soccer part of the game is fantastic as well. The gameplay has improved, with more precise moves and more accurate player and ball physics. Ultimate Team mode, in which you create your own dream team, is the most popular and most fun mode to play.
Pros
- New street soccer mode
- Realistic player and ball physics
Cons
- Career mode has a few glitches
The Golf Club 2019 Featuring PGA Tour
Get On The Green
The rules and objectives of golf are fairly simple – hit the ball in the hole in as few strokes as possible. This makes golf video games among the easiest to play if you don’t know the sport. The Golf Club is the best golf game for Xbox One. There are numerous modes you can choose from. You can just play a course single-player, or multiplayer online. You can go on the PGA Tour, you can create players, and you can design courses. There are really tons of ways to play this game. The controls are easy to learn and the shot control mechanics are terrific. The graphics are beautiful; the courses look spectacular. One convenient new feature is the ability to fast forward if you don’t want to watch the golf ball fly through the air.
Pros
- Many modes of play
- Superior shot control
Cons
- The only thing your winnings buy is new clothes
NHL 19
Get back on the ice with NHL 19. This one is really gorgeous to look at; it has the best graphics of any hockey game out there. The skating is fluid, and the shooting and passing are dynamic. The sound is luscious as well. There are some really cool dekes that you can use to fake out your opponents. There’s a new mode of the game – Pro-Am – in which you can play 3-on-3 with NHL legends; it’s super fun. The game has over 200 NHL legends to choose from. Whether you play with the legends or modern-day stars, you will have a blast playing this game.
Pros
- Gorgeous graphics
- Cool new dekes
Cons
- Menu is a bit clunky
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Xbox Live Gold to play these games?
You do not need Xbox Live Gold to play these games single-player, or with another player in person. To play multiplayer online, you will need an Xbox Gold Live membership.
Do I need a headset to play these games?
You do not need a headset to play these games. If you want to talk to other players while playing multiplayer online, you will need a headset.
Do I need an internet connection to play these games?
To download the digital version or any DLC upgrades, you will need an internet connection. To play multiplayer online, you will need an internet connection. To play single-player – or with another player in person – off of a hard copy of the game, you will not need an internet connection.
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