Xbox One General Discussion - Part 2 (Please Read 1st Post)

Joshua J · 06-10-2016 08:48PM

Does anyone know if you buy a digital xbox code from say cdkeys and activate it on the xbox website, can you play on windows 10 (play anywhere) even if you don't actually own an xbox?.

06-10-2016 09:32PM

Joshua J wrote: »

Does anyone know if you buy a digital xbox code from say cdkeys and activate it on the xbox website, can you play on windows 10 (play anywhere) even if you don't actually own an xbox?.

I'd assume so. Play anywhere should work with all digital copies so if you buy for xbox should work on pc and vice versa.

TitianGerm · 06-10-2016 09:33PM

Joshua J wrote: »

Does anyone know if you buy a digital xbox code from say cdkeys and activate it on the xbox website, can you play on windows 10 (play anywhere) even if you don't actually own an xbox?.

It depends on what game your looking at. Only recent games published by Microsoft are available on Play Anywhere.

ReCore and Horizon 3 are the most recent ones.

Joshua J · 06-10-2016 09:41PM

Deleted User wrote: »

I'd assume so. Play anywhere should work with all digital copies so if you buy for xbox should work on pc and vice versa.

Yeah thats what I was assuming but I'll hold off till I'm sure. I'd assume also that I'd have to keep xbox live gold activated to play online even without an xbox. Been reading up and it's not immediately obvious.

Joshua J · 06-10-2016 09:42PM

emmetkenny wrote: »

It depends on what game your looking at. Only recent games published by Microsoft are available on Play Anywhere.

ReCore and Horizon 3 are the most recent ones.

Gears 4.

06-10-2016 09:50PM

Joshua J wrote: »

Yeah thats what I was assuming but I'll hold off till I'm sure. I'd assume also that I'd have to keep xbox live gold activated to play online even without an xbox. Been reading up and it's not immediately obvious.

Oh no gold sub required on PC, sure what would you be getting for your sub other than multiplayer in 2 games at present if that was the case.

breeno · 06-10-2016 11:33PM

Hi guys, I'd appreciate a bit of advice. I'm looking to buy my first xbox shortly. I've been a ps man for as long as I remember and was planning to go for a ps4 after selling my ps3. I then heard about ea access which I like the sound of as well as being able to watch TV through the xbox guide so I've decided to make a change.

My question is I have the option of a nearly new 500gb standard model which I can get in the next few days or wait until payday at month end and get a new one s. Is there a huge difference between the two? Would I be best to just wait it out or jump in now with the standard model?

MiskyBoyy · 06-10-2016 11:43PM

breeno wrote: »

My question is I have the option of a nearly new 500gb standard model which I can get in the next few days or wait until payday at month end and get a new one s. Is there a huge difference between the two? Would I be best to just wait it out or jump in now with the standard model?

The answer all depends on how much you're getting the pre-owned xbox for?

Gizmo55 · 06-10-2016 11:58PM

This GOW4 and FH3 Ultimate Edition early access thing is here to stay I reckon. Sad times.

07-10-2016 12:01AM

Gizmo55 wrote: »

This GOW4 and FH3 Ultimate Edition early access thing is here to stay I reckon. Sad times.

Doesn't end there Battlefield is the same. Titanfall 2 not being EA access 10 hour trial as usual has me suspicious they'll pull the same either that or it's just poo.

Gizmo55 · 07-10-2016 12:08AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Doesn't end there Battlefield is the same. Titanfall 2 not being EA access 10 hour trial as usual has me suspicious they'll pull the same either that or it's just poo.

It all just leaves a really bad taste in the mouth. I stopped pre ordering games a good while back, so many reviews come out too close to (or even after) release date. If I like a game I'll purchase any dlc after I finish it, not before just so I can play it a few days early. It's another way to get money from us, as if they don't have enough ways already with this gen. Chancers.

breeno · 07-10-2016 12:11AM

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

The answer all depends on how much you're getting the pre-owned xbox for?

180 to 190. Probably with no games but will be on ea access to begin with anyway.

Appreciate any advice!

07-10-2016 12:13AM

Gizmo55 wrote: »

It all just leaves a really bad taste in the mouth. I stopped pre ordering games a good while back, so many reviews come out too close to (or even after) release date. If I like a game I'll purchase any dlc after I finish it, not before just so I can play it a few days early. It's another way to get money from us, as if they don't have enough ways already with this gen. Chancers.

Forza Horizon didn't even have all the DLC included in the ultimate play 4 days early edition they want another €25 for that, €35 if you dont have the ultimate edition

Gizmo55 · 07-10-2016 12:13AM

breeno wrote: »

180 to 190. Probably with no games but will be on ea access to begin with anyway.

Appreciate any advice!

Personally, I'd get the new model, flog fifa if you don't want it for €40 so a brand new console with a guarantee for €260.

Gizmo55 · 07-10-2016 12:16AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Forza Horizon didn't even have all the DLC included in the ultimate play 4 days early edition they want another €25 for that, €35 if you dont have the ultimate edition

Wtf? I presumed it included everything. Bad form.

07-10-2016 12:29AM

Gizmo55 wrote: »

Wtf? I presumed it included everything. Bad form.

Yeah guess thats going to be called the super turbo deluxe edition but sure as long as the reddit generation ain't kicking up a fuss and still hugging nuts its money in the bank. I'm really surprised none of the major sites called bullpoo on that :mad:

Off topic but it's actually sickening the poo that makes it to the front page of the xbox subreddit :mad:

Gizmo55 · 07-10-2016 02:01AM

My mic and rechargable battery wouldn't work after getting the xbox one s but the battery is charging now after updating my system today. Still can't get my mic to work though. Half way there I guess!

CatInABox · 07-10-2016 07:21AM

Gizmo55 wrote: »

My mic and rechargable battery wouldn't work after getting the xbox one s but the battery is charging now after updating my system today. Still can't get my mic to work though. Half way there I guess!

If you're in the preview, there was a new firmware update out last night for the Xbox One S controller.

On buying games, I was never someone that preordered games, as I never found that there was a shortage on launch day. In fact, my last pre-order was Ocarina Of Time back on the N64, back when there actually was shortages.

Nowadays I wait 6 months and games are 40% in digital sales, I don't get DLC, as I find it's rarely worth the money,and most of the problems are patched out by the time I get to it. I'm essentially a grumpy old man

JoyPad · 07-10-2016 08:14AM

CatInABox wrote: »

Nowadays I wait 6 months and games are 40% in digital sales, I don't get DLC, as I find it's rarely worth the money,and most of the problems are patched out by the time I get to it. I'm essentially a grumpy old man

This works out when you play whatever games are available. But if your only game is a game like Forza, then you pay whatever they ask and get on with it.

Personally, I don't think they did anything wrong with the DLC. When I pre-ordered the Ultimate edition, I knew exactly what I would get: the game, early access, car pass (6 packs of 7 cars each) and the VIP.

I knew that it will be possible for them to add more car packs after the 6, as it happened with Forza Motorsport 6, but I wouldn't expect them to include that too, as they already told me there would be 6 packs in the pass, no more.

CatInABox · 07-10-2016 08:37AM

JoyPad wrote: »

This works out when you play whatever games are available. But if your only game is a game like Forza, then you pay whatever they ask and get on with it.

Personally, I don't think they did anything wrong with the DLC. When I pre-ordered the Ultimate edition, I knew exactly what I would get: the game, early access, car pass (6 packs of 7 cars each) and the VIP.

I knew that it will be possible for them to add more car packs after the 6, as it happened with Forza Motorsport 6, but I wouldn't expect them to include that too, as they already told me there would be 6 packs in the pass, no more.

Well yes, if you're only buying one or two games a year, then I'd have no problem paying full price with DLC. As it is, I'm buying more games now than I ever was, and for a little less than I was paying when I was buying on during the first week.

Gizmo55 · 07-10-2016 08:58AM

JoyPad wrote: »

This works out when you play whatever games are available. But if your only game is a game like Forza, then you pay whatever they ask and get on with it.

Personally, I don't think they did anything wrong with the DLC. When I pre-ordered the Ultimate edition, I knew exactly what I would get: the game, early access, car pass (6 packs of 7 cars each) and the VIP.

I knew that it will be possible for them to add more car packs after the 6, as it happened with Forza Motorsport 6, but I wouldn't expect them to include that too, as they already told me there would be 6 packs in the pass, no more.

You don't think for €89.99 everything should be included?

Edit: Sorry, €99.99

DanC90 · 07-10-2016 09:02AM

breeno wrote:

180 to 190. Probably with no games but will be on ea access to begin with anyway.

breeno wrote:

Appreciate any advice!

Just my opinion but if you were paying <150 for the original model I'd say get that but otherwise get the One S, it's exactly what the original should have been but now there's also a UHD Blu-ray player built in and it supports 4K (Media apps only) HDR+ (In Games) so if you have/buy a 4K tv you'll be able to get the benefits that comes with.

I upgraded from the original to the One S because I wanted all of the above but also I was thinking with the new one coming out next year (Project Scorpio) if it's any good I'll get more money back on trade in/Adverts from the One S and if I don't like the look of the new one then at least I still have a console that has everything I need.
Again that's just my opinion on it but I think buying the One S kind of future proofs yourself in case Scorpio isnt any good or is overpriced or you just don't care about 4K gaming ðŸ˜. HTH.

Gizmo55 · 07-10-2016 09:34AM

I just think €100 for a game is outrageous, especially one that doesn't even include everything. Surely for €100 you should get everything included? You should get everything included for €70 imo but that's another matter. The console is only €300 ffs. It's getting ridiculous. Time to look at a mid range gaming pc methinks. Rant over.

mossym · 07-10-2016 09:55AM

Gizmo55 wrote: »

This GOW4 and FH3 Ultimate Edition early access thing is here to stay I reckon. Sad times.

why? what difference does it make? if you don't want to pay the extra, the release date is the exact same as if there was no early access available. if you don't agree with it, then don't pay it.

i cannot understand why anyone would complain about it unless they have no will power and buy it at the higher price because they just can't stop themselves, then i can see them complaining but i still wouldn't have any sympathy.

can understand the arguements about the price of the game a lot more than i can complaining cause you can pay extra to get it a few days earlier. what's the difference between that and a few years back and the guys that pay for overnight shipping so that they will have it quicker than standard shipping?

JoyPad · 07-10-2016 10:10AM

Gizmo55 wrote: »

You don't think for €89.99 everything should be included?

Edit: Sorry, €99.99

It has nothing to do with the price. Yes, they are charging outrageous amounts for games, but that's not the issue here.

The point is this: you are told upfront that you pay X amount for A, B, C and D. Why would you expect to also get E, F, etc?

Maybe you've never bought a car, but it goes like this: you pay such and such amount for such and such car. It does not include service, that costs extra. It does not include a boot carpet, that costs extra. If it's not included in the price you pay, then it costs extra.

You're like Nick the Greek in Lock Stock: "What else do I get with it?"

runawaybishop · 07-10-2016 10:36AM

Gizmo55 wrote: »

You don't think for €89.99 everything should be included?

Edit: Sorry, €99.99

Last forza cost like 130 for super deluxe. So did starwars. and doom

Gizmo55 · 07-10-2016 10:43AM

I'm very surprised people are defending it, but fair enough. What I'm saying is it's a relatively new thing of selling games, and then piling lots of other charges on top, I just prefer how it used to be. Of course I realise I don't have to buy it. I just don't like the way gaming has gone, we're being charged ridiculous money for standard versions, never mind deluxe versions. No wonder the gaming industry is in the state it's in.

CatInABox · 07-10-2016 10:46AM

Talk about crazy prices. To be honest, I support developers and publishers charging what they want for games, the cost of development of a AAA game has continued to spiral upwards, with no real end in sight. Just look at the credits that come after a Call Of Duty game these days, it's literally thousands of people to make one game, all of whom have to be paid, along with shareholders in that company who need to see a profit.

That being said, while I fully support them in their desire to maximise profits, and to be able to charge whatever they want, it doesn't mean I'll actually buy their game at full price.

With the FH3 DLC thing, as long as they make it clear that you're not actually buying everything in one package, then I don't have a problem with it. If they say "Buy Deluxe pack with everything* in it" and then have the small print say half the cars aren't in it, then that's not on.

Gizmo55 · 07-10-2016 10:49AM

mossym wrote: »

why? what difference does it make? if you don't want to pay the extra, the release date is the exact same as if there was no early access available. if you don't agree with it, then don't pay it.

i cannot understand why anyone would complain about it unless they have no will power and buy it at the higher price because they just can't stop themselves, then i can see them complaining but i still wouldn't have any sympathy.

can understand the arguements about the price of the game a lot more than i can complaining cause you can pay extra to get it a few days earlier. what's the difference between that and a few years back and the guys that pay for overnight shipping so that they will have it quicker than standard shipping?

Friends buy certain versions, other friends buy other versions, all to play together, but they get released on different dates so they have to wait and people get pissed off. It's fairly straightforward and games companies are more than aware of this. Cha ching.

runawaybishop · 07-10-2016 10:51AM

CatInABox wrote: »

Talk about crazy prices. To be honest, I support developers and publishers charging what they want for games, the cost of development of a AAA game has continued to spiral upwards, with no real end in sight. Just look at the credits that come after a Call Of Duty game these days, it's literally thousands of people to make one game, all of whom have to be paid, along with shareholders in that company who need to see a profit.

That being said, while I fully support them in their desire to maximise profits, and to be able to charge whatever they want, it doesn't mean I'll actually buy their game at full price.

With the FH3 DLC thing, as long as they make it clear that you're not actually buying everything in one package, then I don't have a problem with it. If they say "Buy Deluxe pack with everything* in it" and then have the small print say half the cars aren't in it, then that's not on.

Some of the prices are just outrageous. Why on earth people pay them i dont know, but obviously enough do. Looky here like

Call of Duty®: Black Ops III Digital Deluxe
Price: €99.99

Fallout 4 Digital Deluxe Bundle
Price: €119.99

DOOM Digital Deluxe
( Bethesda Softworks )
Quantity 1 €109.99

FAR CRY 4 GOLD EDITION
Price: €99.99

Destiny
Price: €99.99

Dying Light Ultimate Edition
Price: €89.99

Digital Pro Edition
Price: €99.99

Item(s)
STAR WARSTM BattlefrontTM Ultimate Edition
Price: €129.99

madness. Starwars was sh1te too.

Xbox One General Discussion - Part 2 (Please Read 1st Post)

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