Here's the scenario: you're ready to buy a current generation video game for your Xbox Series X, and there are four physical discs competing for your attention. Forza Horizon 6 drops you into Japan. GTA 5 returns to Los Santos with a sprawling story. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 brings a campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies. NBA 2K26 gives you basketball simulation. All four are listed as brand new, and all are built for the current generation of Xbox consoles. The real question is simple: which one matches the way you actually play?
Quick Take
Here's the short version before you compare.
- Forza Horizon 6 is the open-world racer with over 550 cars and multiplayer events like Time Attack and Drag Meets.
- GTA 5 is the open-world story on a physical disc with manual included.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 bundles campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies on a cross-gen disc.
- NBA 2K26 is the basketball sim in this group.
Price Comparison
Here's how the listed prices stack up from the most to least expensive. The bars represent the relative price, not game quality.
| Game | Listed Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| FORZA HORIZON 6 - Xbox Series X | $44.99 | |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Cross-Gen Bundle - Xbox Series X | $22.99 | |
| GTA 5 - Grand Theft Auto V Xbox Series X Physical Disc - NEW & SEALED | $19.99 | |
| NBA 2K26 - Microsoft Xbox Series X|S | $17.50 |
Decision Matrix
Still undecided? Use your preferred style as a guide.
- You want to get lost in a world you can drive, upgrade, and share with friends: pick FORZA HORIZON 6.
- You want a long story with driving, shooting, and open-world freedom: pick GTA 5.
- You want a single disc that includes a story, competitive play, and co-op missions: pick Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
- You want to hit the virtual court: pick NBA 2K26.
Product Notes
FORZA HORIZON 6 - Xbox Series X
If you want a racing game that feels like a vacation, this is it. Forza Horizon 6 drops you into Japan, with a map that includes Tokyo's downtown, docks, industrial districts, and suburbs, plus diverse biomes and vertical terrain. You get over 550 real-world cars to drive and upgrade, with new body kits, window liveries, and updated steering animations. You can build an estate with customizable garages, or join friends at Time Attack Circuits, Drag Meets, and multiplayer spec racing. The catch: for this level of content, you'll pay the highest price in this four-game lineup, so it's a bigger commitment if you're just trying to fill an afternoon.
GTA 5 - Grand Theft Auto V Xbox Series X Physical Disc - NEW & SEALED
This is a physical disc, still sealed, and it includes the manual, which is a nice touch if you like having something to flip through. GTA 5 for Xbox Series X supports multiplayer and online playability, and the genre list includes shooter, crime, role playing, casino & cards, and shoot 'em up, so there's a lot of tonal range. If you're in the mood to roam Los Santos and Blaine County, this makes a great second or third game to own. The limitation is that its strengths are in the crime-and-shooter side of things; if you want a pure racing sim or a family-friendly sports title, the themes and missions won't suit everyone.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Cross-Gen Bundle - Xbox Series X
The Black Ops 7 Cross-Gen Bundle brings together a cinematic campaign that can be played solo or in co-op, competitive multiplayer, and round-based Zombies. Since it's a cross-gen bundle, the disc is playable on both Xbox Series X and Xbox One, which helps if you have multiple consoles in the house. It's also the only one of these four that comes with full single-player and co-op plus a multiplayer mode all on the same disc. The trade-off is that it's a Call of Duty title through and through: if you're not looking for a first-person military shooter, the action will be a hard pass.
NBA 2K26 - Microsoft Xbox Series X|S
NBA 2K26 is a basketball simulation with an E for Everyone rating, so it's an easy one to share with younger players. The genres include action & adventure, battle, simulation, and sports, and online playability means you can take your squad online. It's a focused product: if you're specifically into basketball, this gives you a current-gen sim without the extra open-world baggage. The limitation is that it doesn't try to be anything other than a basketball sim. If you're not invested in the sport, there's little to pull you in, but if you are, this is the only basketball-specific sim in this group.
Final Recommendation: Which Should You Buy?
Make the call based on your next gaming session.
- If you're craving a long, beautiful drive: FORZA HORIZON 6 is the game to start.
- If you want a crime story with online possibilities: GTA 5 earns its spot.
- If you want three shooter modes in one package: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is the balanced pick.
- If you're a basketball fan: NBA 2K26 is the one.
