Texas Hold 'Em

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  • Summary: [Xbox Live Arcade] Whether you're a beginner or a pro, enjoy the thrill of the perfect hand or the perfect bluff. Test your skills in ring games and tournaments, or fine-tune your skills playing the scenario you always wanted to be in. Customize the game however you want. The comprehensive[Xbox Live Arcade] Whether you're a beginner or a pro, enjoy the thrill of the perfect hand or the perfect bluff. Test your skills in ring games and tournaments, or fine-tune your skills playing the scenario you always wanted to be in. Customize the game however you want. The comprehensive help provides details on each aspect of the game. [Microsoft]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. X-ONE Magazine UK
    80
    Free poker game with gambling cat picture! Bargain. Poker is free after all. [Issue # 11, p.104]
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  2. Gaming Target
    75
    The presentation leaves something to be desired, but the price tag – either free or for $10 – is totally worth it for those who want some casual fun in their Xbox 360 rotation.
  3. GamerFeed
    70
    It's a bit tedious at times, and single player isn't really that exciting, but it's still a fun poker game.
  4. Deeko
    65
    If it remained free, I'd recommend it, but at almost ten dollars, it's a losing bet — single or multiplayer.
  5. Planet Xbox 360
    63
    Even though it will satisfy anyone’s need to play a few good hands of Texas Hold ‘Em poker, its presentation is boring and it’s multi-player mode is bug ridden – leaving you with a half-made game.
  6. GameSpot
    61
    Texas Hold 'em does the barest of bare minimums to make a playable game of Xbox Live Arcade poker.
  7. netjak
    22
    A rather horrible game. Something this simple being so poorly designed is asinine.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 3 out of 11
  1. RobB.
    Sep 29, 2006
    10
    Been happily playing this game for a while now, pretty much every night. When World Series of Poker came out , I ran to the store expecting Been happily playing this game for a while now, pretty much every night. When World Series of Poker came out , I ran to the store expecting something better. WRONG! WSOP is brutal by comparison, despite the 3D environment. Is going back to the store, without question. The arcade version is clearly focused on play, not graphics. The essentials have been implemented almost perfectly. A must for any hold-em fan.… Expand
  2. MandableM.
    Aug 27, 2006
    10
    oh come on people, alright it may be a little lacklustre in its appearence but for goodness sake IT WAS FREE!! personaly I have spent every oh come on people, alright it may be a little lacklustre in its appearence but for goodness sake IT WAS FREE!! personaly I have spent every waking moment playing this on live and it is superb. Its even worth the 800 points they charge now aswell. If you have any friends online at all then this is a must!… Expand
  4. Donnie1
    Feb 24, 2019
    9
    One of the best avatar games, and a very good favorite of mine, along with my friends.
  5. BrendanN.
    Aug 23, 2006
    8
    If you pick it up while it's free, then the game is definitely an 8. It has a lot of variety, even if the gameplay boils down to Texas If you pick it up while it's free, then the game is definitely an 8. It has a lot of variety, even if the gameplay boils down to Texas Hold-Em Poker. There's various modes to play through, and if you paid nothing for the game, the deal is that much sweeter. However, if you're one of the unlucky folks who didn't know this game was free for the first two days and you paid 800 points for it, then you may feel ripped off and your score for the game will reflect that.… Expand
  6. alexl
    Aug 30, 2006
    8
    Internet poker, through the TV. Simple as that.
    OK the system isn't as refined as many of the PC based systems, but it's just as    Internet poker, through the TV. Simple as that.
    OK the system isn't as refined as many of the PC based systems, but it's just as addictive. Consequently I haven't played any other games since. Worth 800 points? Well seeing as I've already spent more time on it than all the other Live Arcade games put together, then Yeah. Its also finally spurred me into buying a headset so I can sledge my rivals. If you like poker, (and who wouldn't) then get it.    … Expand
  7. MolokoP.
    Aug 27, 2006
    8
    Good fun. Tons of competition. And I haven't run accross any annoying kids! If you missed the free download it is still worth your Good fun. Tons of competition. And I haven't run accross any annoying kids! If you missed the free download it is still worth your microsoft points to get into the game.… Expand
  8. GOD_MINDMAFIA
    Jun 19, 2016
    0
    I was thinking about this game so I got the trial and during one hand I got a 4 card straight.
    Wait that may sound ok at first but here's the    I was thinking about this game so I got the trial and during one hand I got a 4 card straight.
    Wait that may sound ok at first but here's the problem, there is no such thing as a 4 card straight.
    Guess that says about all that needs to be said about the game.    … Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#71 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#60 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#17 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2006