Best products from r/Xcom
We found 38 comments on r/Xcom discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 34 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
2. XCOM 2: ESCALATION
- 🌟 EASY PLUG AND PLAY INSTALLATION - Direct fit 3 prong plugs(H4) on headlight.
- 🌟 DURABILITY - 100% original high-performance osram LED lamps. Shock and vibration resistant projector lens encased in a black durable aluminum housing. Shock-proof waterproof(IP67). More than 50,000 hours lifespan.
- 🌟 BRIGHT PERFORMANCE - Super bright light pattern over standard incandescent lamps. Cut through the night. Valid irradiation distance is much more longer than normal bulb.
- 🌟 OUTSTANDING LIGHT SPECIFICATION - 2800Lms@30W on low beam;4000Lms@45W on high beam. Color Temperature: 6000K-6500K. Powered by 9PCS*5W on high beam.
- 🌟 COMPATIBILITY - Compatible with dyna,low rider,wide glide,sportster,super glide,super low,nightster,sreet bob,forty eight,iron 883,seventy two,cvo breakout,softail and more bike with 5.75" round LED headlamp. Find more compatibility information in product description.
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▼ Read Reddit mentions3. (Upgraded)Rii 2.4GHz Mini Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad,QWERTY Keyboard,LED Backlit,Portable Keyboard Wireless for laptop/PC/Tablets/Windows/Mac/TV/Xbox/PS3/Raspberry Pi .(i8+ Black)
- 3 in 1 MultiFunction: 2.4GHz Mini Wireless QWERTY keyboard ＆TouchPad combo＆ LED backlit with USB interface adapter. Touchpad which supports multi-finger functions, A single finger click as left mouse function two-finger click as the right mouse function double finger drag as the rolling screen. Built-in rechargeable lithium battery !
- Game Handle Design: The mini wireless keyboard android is designed like a handle for game player. There are 2 round polorus on the right and left side of the keyboard. At the same time, it also looks like a really keyboard for PC or Notebook.
- Wireless Remote Control: The keyboard can be connected to devices that have a standard USB interface using a mini receiver. And, it can be used as a remote replacement. Its operational range is up to 25 meters.
- Built-in high sensitive smart touchpad with 360-degree flip design.Ideal for devices such as PC Laptop Raspberry Pi 2-3 MacOS Xbox 360 Xbox One PS3 PS4 Google Android TV Box HTPC IPTV and so on.For our i8+ 2.4G Wireless keyboard can work with Amazon Fire TV.Special Notice: if you want to use this keyboard with Amazon Fire TV 4K and Amazon Fire Stick you need to prepare a Micro USB host OTG cable.
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▼ Read Reddit mentions4. Through Struggle, the Stars (The Human Reach Book 1)
- Used Book in Good Condition
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▼ Read Reddit mentions5. Sammons Preston Feather Reach Reacher Aid, Lightweight 32" Grabber Tool with Magnet, 8 oz. Magnetic Picker Up Tool and Reaching Claw, Aluminum Trash Pickup Aid & Lightbulb Remover, Garden Nabber
- Features a 32" long handle, serrated yellow jaw, clip for storing on walker or wheelchair, and magnetic tip to pick up metal objects
- Jaws open to 3" wide, claw tool firmly and securely holds objects weighing 1 pound or less, with a pulling lug that helps draw items toward the user or assist with dressing
- Comfortable, ergonomically-designed trigger action handle makes a great trash pickup, garden nabber, lightbulb remover, and wheelchair tool
- Non latex pickup tool hangs on to light and moderately heavy objects firmly while hands remain comfortable on the ergonomically designed trigger-action handle
- Includes comfortable ergonomic handle, magnetic tip to pick up metal objects, and clip for storing the reacher on a walker or wheelchair
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▼ Read Reddit mentions6. Acer Aspire E 15 Laptop, 15.6" Full HD, 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8250U, GeForce MX150, 8GB RAM Memory, 256GB SSD, E5-576G-5762
- 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8250U Processor (Up to 3.4GHz)
- 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen LED-lit IPS Display
- 8GB Dual Channel Memory & 256GB SSD
- Up to 15-hours of battery life.Adapter: 65 W
- Windows 10 Home
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▼ Read Reddit mentions7. 5.11 RUSH MOAB 10 Tactical Sling Pack Backpack, Style 56964, Black
- The MOAB 10 Shoulder Sling Bag is a fully customizable tactical bag with adjustable cushioned shoulder strap made of water resistant sturdy, lightweight 1050D nylon.
- This Military sling pack is loaded with coms pockets at the shoulder, covert tactec pocket at the rear, and a secondary double zip pocket. The shoulder back pack sling bag is roomy with organized storage area.
- MOLLE ready sling pack has multiple interior admin and stash pockets and features a hydration pocket with pass through port. A sturdy grip handle and comfortable compression straps make this made ideal for an operational bug out bag.
- Equipped with 5.11 Tier System which integrates with other 5.11 RUSH tactical bags. Hook and loop flag patch, YKK self-healing zippers with a fleece lined sunglass pocket make this tactical sling bag ready for action.
- The 511 MOAB 10 sling bag backpack can be used as a multipurpose pack, survival bug out bag, range or hunting bag, army or military backpack, tactical sling pack, hiking rucksack, or as an everyday shoulder backpack.
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▼ Read Reddit mentions8. Dell 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop (6th Gen Intel Quad-Core i5-6300HQ Processor up to 3.2GHz, 8GB DDR3, 256GB SSD, Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M, Windows 10)
- Intel i5-6300HQ 2.3 GHz Quad-Core (6M Cache, Turbo up to 3.2 GHz)
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5
- 8 GB DDR3L / 256 GB Solid-State Drive
- 15.6-Inch FHD IPS, Wide-Angle, Anti Glare Screen.
- Windows 10 Home
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▼ Read Reddit mentions9. XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Slingshot [Online Game Code]
Requires Steam Client to activate. Steam key only valid in North America.
![XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Slingshot [Online Game Code]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51inJ+ih5kL._SL300_.jpg)
▼ Read Reddit mentions10. Laser Squad Nemesis - PC
- Pick your squad by spending 'Force Points'
- Choose Laser Marines, Greys, Machina or Spawn - 4 different races with unique unit types and special abilities
- Alter the landscape with grenades, rockets and other deadly weapons, in the fully-destructible terrain
- Play single player campaigns for each of the four races, then challenge anyone, anywhere in the world
- World league rankings - progress through the Rookie, Veteran and Elite divisions
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▼ Read Reddit mentions11. XCOM: Enemy Unknown Complete Edition
- Includes XCOM: Enemy Unknown, XCOM: Enemy Within, Elite Soldier Pack add-on content, Slingshot add-on content, Second Wave add-on content
- Strategic Base: Detect and intercept the alien threat as you build and expand your XCOM headquarters. Recruit, customize and develop unique operatives, manage your personnel, and negotiate with governments around the world
- Tactical Combat: Direct your squad in fierce turn-based ground battles, engage in covert operations, and rescue civilians in crowded cities and desolate outlands around the globe
- Research Alien Technology: Recruit scientists and engineers to unlock more advanced weapons, armor and abilities
- Multiplayer: Mix and match aliens and humans, and combine abilities to outsmart and overpower your opponent in intense, one-on-one, turn-based matches
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▼ Read Reddit mentions12. Empathy: Why It Matters, and How to Get It
- Large Capacity Switch Game Case : Designed specially to organize Nintendo Switch physical games, PS Vita physical games or SD memory cards. It can store game cartridges easily and search and use when travelling or home safekeeping, you will never forget and lose them
- 80 Switch Cartridge Holders : The games collection has 4 same size flaps inside and features elastic pouches that nicely holds up to 80 switch cards. Each game cartridges can be holded in the elastic pouches to avoid from moves, bumps and jostles
- Easy to Organize : Each elastic pouches size is designed for Switch game cartridges. Easy to organize and allow for sliping the cards effortlessly in and out as needed
- Ideal Switch Games Storage Case for Children : Easy to take out or put in game cards for kids
- Sturdy and Durable : External material is shockproof EVA and Polyurethane leather covered. Sturdy semi-hard shell provides ultimate protection
- Double Zip-Around : Easy to grasp and pull double metal-zippers, wear-resistant and durable
- Tips : The game cards and memory cards that in the pictures are not included. The case is designed for organizing Switch/Vita games or SD cards, not for Nintendo 3DS or DS game cartridges.
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▼ Read Reddit mentions13. Adult Propeller Beanie Hat Made in the USA
- Material: Resin
- Exact Color: Black
- Finish: Black Finish
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15. XCom 2 - Xbox One
XCOM ON THE RUN: Take command of the Avenger, an alien supply craft converted to XCOM's mobile headquarters.RECRUIT RESISTANCE FIGHTERS: Five soldier classes, each with its own skill tree, let you create specific soldiers for your tactical plan.TACTICAL GUERRILLA COMBAT: New gameplay systems offer m...
▼ Read Reddit mentions16. XCOM: Enemy Unknown - The Complete Edition, Pc DVD (EU version)
- This package includes the award-winning XCOM: Enemy Unknown and XCOM: Enemy Within expansion, plus all of the released add-on content.
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18. XCOM: Enemy Unknown Special Edition - PC (Includes: Game, DLC, Artbook, Poster & Soundtrack)
Global Threat: Lead your squad in fierce battles to defeat the alien threat, and rescue civilians in crowded cities and desolate outlands around the world.Strategic Base of Operations: Build and expand your XCOM headquarters, recruit and develop unique soldiers to take into battle, and research alie...
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Summary
2. XCOM 2: ESCALATION
- 🌟 EASY PLUG AND PLAY INSTALLATION - Direct fit 3 prong plugs(H4) on headlight.
- 🌟 DURABILITY - 100% original high-performance osram LED lamps. Shock and vibration resistant projector lens encased in a black durable aluminum housing. Shock-proof waterproof(IP67). More than 50,000 hours lifespan.
- 🌟 BRIGHT PERFORMANCE - Super bright light pattern over standard incandescent lamps. Cut through the night. Valid irradiation distance is much more longer than normal bulb.
- 🌟 OUTSTANDING LIGHT SPECIFICATION - 2800Lms@30W on low beam;4000Lms@45W on high beam. Color Temperature: 6000K-6500K. Powered by 9PCS*5W on high beam.
- 🌟 COMPATIBILITY - Compatible with dyna,low rider,wide glide,sportster,super glide,super low,nightster,sreet bob,forty eight,iron 883,seventy two,cvo breakout,softail and more bike with 5.75" round LED headlamp. Find more compatibility information in product description.
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions3. (Upgraded)Rii 2.4GHz Mini Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad,QWERTY Keyboard,LED Backlit,Portable Keyboard Wireless for laptop/PC/Tablets/Windows/Mac/TV/Xbox/PS3/Raspberry Pi .(i8+ Black)
- 3 in 1 MultiFunction: 2.4GHz Mini Wireless QWERTY keyboard ＆TouchPad combo＆ LED backlit with USB interface adapter. Touchpad which supports multi-finger functions, A single finger click as left mouse function two-finger click as the right mouse function double finger drag as the rolling screen. Built-in rechargeable lithium battery !
- Game Handle Design: The mini wireless keyboard android is designed like a handle for game player. There are 2 round polorus on the right and left side of the keyboard. At the same time, it also looks like a really keyboard for PC or Notebook.
- Wireless Remote Control: The keyboard can be connected to devices that have a standard USB interface using a mini receiver. And, it can be used as a remote replacement. Its operational range is up to 25 meters.
- Built-in high sensitive smart touchpad with 360-degree flip design.Ideal for devices such as PC Laptop Raspberry Pi 2-3 MacOS Xbox 360 Xbox One PS3 PS4 Google Android TV Box HTPC IPTV and so on.For our i8+ 2.4G Wireless keyboard can work with Amazon Fire TV.Special Notice: if you want to use this keyboard with Amazon Fire TV 4K and Amazon Fire Stick you need to prepare a Micro USB host OTG cable.
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions4. Through Struggle, the Stars (The Human Reach Book 1)
- Used Book in Good Condition
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions5. Sammons Preston Feather Reach Reacher Aid, Lightweight 32" Grabber Tool with Magnet, 8 oz. Magnetic Picker Up Tool and Reaching Claw, Aluminum Trash Pickup Aid & Lightbulb Remover, Garden Nabber
- Features a 32" long handle, serrated yellow jaw, clip for storing on walker or wheelchair, and magnetic tip to pick up metal objects
- Jaws open to 3" wide, claw tool firmly and securely holds objects weighing 1 pound or less, with a pulling lug that helps draw items toward the user or assist with dressing
- Comfortable, ergonomically-designed trigger action handle makes a great trash pickup, garden nabber, lightbulb remover, and wheelchair tool
- Non latex pickup tool hangs on to light and moderately heavy objects firmly while hands remain comfortable on the ergonomically designed trigger-action handle
- Includes comfortable ergonomic handle, magnetic tip to pick up metal objects, and clip for storing the reacher on a walker or wheelchair
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions6. Acer Aspire E 15 Laptop, 15.6" Full HD, 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8250U, GeForce MX150, 8GB RAM Memory, 256GB SSD, E5-576G-5762
- 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8250U Processor (Up to 3.4GHz)
- 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen LED-lit IPS Display
- 8GB Dual Channel Memory & 256GB SSD
- Up to 15-hours of battery life.Adapter: 65 W
- Windows 10 Home
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions7. 5.11 RUSH MOAB 10 Tactical Sling Pack Backpack, Style 56964, Black
- The MOAB 10 Shoulder Sling Bag is a fully customizable tactical bag with adjustable cushioned shoulder strap made of water resistant sturdy, lightweight 1050D nylon.
- This Military sling pack is loaded with coms pockets at the shoulder, covert tactec pocket at the rear, and a secondary double zip pocket. The shoulder back pack sling bag is roomy with organized storage area.
- MOLLE ready sling pack has multiple interior admin and stash pockets and features a hydration pocket with pass through port. A sturdy grip handle and comfortable compression straps make this made ideal for an operational bug out bag.
- Equipped with 5.11 Tier System which integrates with other 5.11 RUSH tactical bags. Hook and loop flag patch, YKK self-healing zippers with a fleece lined sunglass pocket make this tactical sling bag ready for action.
- The 511 MOAB 10 sling bag backpack can be used as a multipurpose pack, survival bug out bag, range or hunting bag, army or military backpack, tactical sling pack, hiking rucksack, or as an everyday shoulder backpack.
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions8. Dell 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop (6th Gen Intel Quad-Core i5-6300HQ Processor up to 3.2GHz, 8GB DDR3, 256GB SSD, Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M, Windows 10)
- Intel i5-6300HQ 2.3 GHz Quad-Core (6M Cache, Turbo up to 3.2 GHz)
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5
- 8 GB DDR3L / 256 GB Solid-State Drive
- 15.6-Inch FHD IPS, Wide-Angle, Anti Glare Screen.
- Windows 10 Home
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions9. XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Slingshot [Online Game Code]
Requires Steam Client to activate. Steam key only valid in North America.
▼ Read Reddit mentions10. Laser Squad Nemesis - PC
- Pick your squad by spending 'Force Points'
- Choose Laser Marines, Greys, Machina or Spawn - 4 different races with unique unit types and special abilities
- Alter the landscape with grenades, rockets and other deadly weapons, in the fully-destructible terrain
- Play single player campaigns for each of the four races, then challenge anyone, anywhere in the world
- World league rankings - progress through the Rookie, Veteran and Elite divisions
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions11. XCOM: Enemy Unknown Complete Edition
- Includes XCOM: Enemy Unknown, XCOM: Enemy Within, Elite Soldier Pack add-on content, Slingshot add-on content, Second Wave add-on content
- Strategic Base: Detect and intercept the alien threat as you build and expand your XCOM headquarters. Recruit, customize and develop unique operatives, manage your personnel, and negotiate with governments around the world
- Tactical Combat: Direct your squad in fierce turn-based ground battles, engage in covert operations, and rescue civilians in crowded cities and desolate outlands around the globe
- Research Alien Technology: Recruit scientists and engineers to unlock more advanced weapons, armor and abilities
- Multiplayer: Mix and match aliens and humans, and combine abilities to outsmart and overpower your opponent in intense, one-on-one, turn-based matches
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions12. Empathy: Why It Matters, and How to Get It
- Large Capacity Switch Game Case : Designed specially to organize Nintendo Switch physical games, PS Vita physical games or SD memory cards. It can store game cartridges easily and search and use when travelling or home safekeeping, you will never forget and lose them
- 80 Switch Cartridge Holders : The games collection has 4 same size flaps inside and features elastic pouches that nicely holds up to 80 switch cards. Each game cartridges can be holded in the elastic pouches to avoid from moves, bumps and jostles
- Easy to Organize : Each elastic pouches size is designed for Switch game cartridges. Easy to organize and allow for sliping the cards effortlessly in and out as needed
- Ideal Switch Games Storage Case for Children : Easy to take out or put in game cards for kids
- Sturdy and Durable : External material is shockproof EVA and Polyurethane leather covered. Sturdy semi-hard shell provides ultimate protection
- Double Zip-Around : Easy to grasp and pull double metal-zippers, wear-resistant and durable
- Tips : The game cards and memory cards that in the pictures are not included. The case is designed for organizing Switch/Vita games or SD cards, not for Nintendo 3DS or DS game cartridges.
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions13. Adult Propeller Beanie Hat Made in the USA
- Material: Resin
- Exact Color: Black
- Finish: Black Finish
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions15. XCom 2 - Xbox One
XCOM ON THE RUN: Take command of the Avenger, an alien supply craft converted to XCOM's mobile headquarters.RECRUIT RESISTANCE FIGHTERS: Five soldier classes, each with its own skill tree, let you create specific soldiers for your tactical plan.TACTICAL GUERRILLA COMBAT: New gameplay systems offer m...
▼ Read Reddit mentions16. XCOM: Enemy Unknown - The Complete Edition, Pc DVD (EU version)
- This package includes the award-winning XCOM: Enemy Unknown and XCOM: Enemy Within expansion, plus all of the released add-on content.
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions18. XCOM: Enemy Unknown Special Edition - PC (Includes: Game, DLC, Artbook, Poster & Soundtrack)
Global Threat: Lead your squad in fierce battles to defeat the alien threat, and rescue civilians in crowded cities and desolate outlands around the world.Strategic Base of Operations: Build and expand your XCOM headquarters, recruit and develop unique soldiers to take into battle, and research alie...
▼ Read Reddit mentions
Well, in that case, I definitely won't link to one I found on Amazon. :)
I was originally just googling because I couldn't remember the actual name for the grabber arm thingy, but instead of the two-claw version that I was thinking of, google gave me this single-claw version. It's perfect for this use because it has a nice solid pole to mount the ROV-R model on, and only having one moving claw should really simplify the mechanics for the
eyecamera shields.Then you just need some battery-powered LEDs and a speaker playing GREMLIN noises, and you'd be set!
XCOM 2 is super intensive, and at the very least requires a dedicated graphics card to be even launchable. Apple products on the other hand are not really known as "gaming" gear; the only MacBook that has a discrete card is the 15 inch model, which will set you back a cool $2000.
Speaking from personal experience here and someone else may have a better deal, but last year I bought an Acer Aspire with an NVIDIA card that can handle XCOM 2 WOTC at a very respectable 30+fps on Linux (if you turn the resolution down and set lowest settings). At $600 it's probably as good as it gets.
If you don't mind spending a little money. I find the little keyboard remote controls to be super useful for this purpose.
https://www.amazon.com/Rii-Wireless-Keyboard-Rechargable-Battery-Black/dp/B00Z81U3YY
I have something like this, although I have not used it for trying to play xcom from the coach.
I have one like it but it's not leather. Grab you a military style day pack (I think the one shoulder ones are rush bags, maybe that's just the brand I have though) and attach some extra pouches to the M.O.L.L.E. straps. Something like this. There are some for not as many money if super rugged isn't needed.
Maybe slightly less exciting news, but the second XCOM Novel now has a name!
XCOM: Escalation
It was previously "Unnamed Novel Title" or something like that.
Edit: Nevermind, it was already mentioned a few days ago and I only just now I've found out.
Xcom Resurrection, "Bridging the narrative between EW and X2". Breaks the lore at points like how shield bearers are deployed before they're canonically rolled out... but it's good if you overlook them. https://www.amazon.com/XCOM-2-Resurrection-Greg-Keyes/dp/1608877124
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There's a sequel, Escalation. Haven't read it yet but it looks good.
Johnny Lumpkin seems to be quite happy writing books for a living. He makes LW for fun!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Through-Struggle-Stars-Human-Reach-ebook/dp/B005FGNLDM
A 940M for $500 is solid value for money. I recon you'll be fine if you don't mind turning a few bells and whistles off or dropping the resolution to 720.
If you can splurge for it though (or find it on sale / refurbished) the inspiron 15 7000 would be a pretty decent upgrade at $800: amazon link
Fantastic; looks like Slingshot DLC is also on sale for $1.74; grabbing that, since it's the only thing I don't yet have!
http://www.amazon.com/XCOM-Enemy-Unknown-Slingshot-Download/dp/B00AFDKCLE/ref=pd_cp_vg_2
Laser Squad. If you're into playing old games, this is the game that started it all. There's also Laser Squad Nemesis, made in 2002.
Silent Storm and its sequel. WWII setting with a sci-fi twist. This is my favorite out of this list.
The Jagged Alliance series, of which Jagged Alliance - Back In Action is the latest. I've heard a lot of people didn't like the new one, but the older ones are on GOG.
Xenonauts (X-Com clone)
UFO: Alien Invasion (free X-Com clone)
UFO: Aftermath and its sequels. Most people didn't like this series. I've only played the first one, and it was ok imo.
> Through Struggle, The Stars
Link to amazon smile (no referral stuff, just smile so that a portion of the money goes to a charity of your choice): http://smile.amazon.com/Through-Struggle-Stars-Human-Reach-ebook/dp/B005FGNLDM
In spades, especially right now; you can get the Complete Edition (the expansion and all DLC) for under $9 on Amazon right now.
If you enjoy turn-based tactical games, permanent death, and shooting aliens, you'll dig it. There are a lot of Let's Plays on YouTube, so you can try and get the flavor before you buy. But I love it.
I'm glad you agree. This might help.
Yep, there's a few in fact. Some based on WotC too.
EDIT: I did not know about that last one though. November 2018, pretty recent.
It's covered in the book. If you're like me, and don't care to read it, you can listen to this guy read/summarize it.
But the quick summary is that the game effectively picks up right after the resistance gets the ship in working order.
https://www.amazon.com/Adult-Propeller-Beanie-Hat-Made/dp/B001QK4RZC ? Because that'd be awesome.
Here is an unaffiliated link if you're interested.
$10 on Xbox One from amazon, standard edition.
It's pretty cheap on Amazon at the minute.
There's this official novel for XCOM 2 which is enjoyable given the appropriate level of expectations. It's official prequel for the game.
https://www.amazon.com/XCOM-2-Resurrection-Greg-Keyes/dp/1608877124
Edit:
Xcom 2 tosses out most events from previous games in more ways than one. But to get the most of the book and the game, you'll want to brush up on the main characters from XCOM EU: Shen, Bradford, Vahlen, and Van Doorn.
http://www.ufopaedia.org/index.php/Raymond_Shen_(EU2012)
http://www.ufopaedia.org/index.php/Bradford_(EU2012)
http://www.ufopaedia.org/index.php/Vahlen_(EU2012)
http://www.ufopaedia.org/index.php/Peter_Van_Doorn_(EU2012)
I'll do you better. There are actual novelizations.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/X-Com-UFO-Defense-Diane-Duane/dp/0761502351
I believe this patch is from the Special Edition: https://www.amazon.com/XCOM-Enemy-Special-Artbook-Poster-Soundtrack/dp/B006WQR3OM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520313384&sr=8-1&keywords=xcom%2Benemy%2Bunknown%2Bspecial%2Bedition&th=1
That's where I got mine, anyway. I'm sure people make/sell them elsewhere on the internet, but I could never find any.
The XCOM 2 tie-in novel, that explains what happens between the games, and gives us a rough time when XCOM failed.
Also, Dr Vahlen had a hidden base in an active volcano before she "disappeared completely" so, a mad German scientist with a secret base in an active volcano ...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/XCOM-2-Resurrection-Greg-Keyes/dp/1608877124/
This looks like it would work: https://www.amazon.com/XCOM-Enemy-Within-Xbox-360/dp/B00EM5UK5Y?th=1
Buy either this $260 card or this $330 card and you'll notice a huge difference, OP.
It's the name of the base in XCOM UFO Defense novel.
http://www.amazon.ca/XCOM-2-Resurrection-Greg-Keyes/dp/1608877124
Ayup.
This one here :P
Will be.
https://www.amazon.com/XCOM-FACTIONS-Kevin-J-Anderson/dp/1608879976
I think this is the one being referenced.