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

qrx · 19-12-2016 02:36PM

dunworth1 wrote: »

helped by the massive discounts no doubt

Sony sent out emails giving people a code for 43% off titianfall 2 mid-November thats a huge discount for a game only released at the end of October

I've no doubt tf2 is a decent game but it'll plummet in price again
i'll be holding off until it does

There's no reason to suggest it'll be plummeting in price. It is possible to hold off too long and miss out. I've done this on a few games now. There's always the new year sales I suppose but I'd say that'll be last chance saloon.

19-12-2016 02:38PM

Alot of those sales were due to the free weekend i'd say.
Alot of people in my friends list purchased this after the free weekend when they realised how good the game was

19-12-2016 04:00PM

Tbh with the way games are priced at they've minute between Smyths and Argos there's little reason to wait.

I got The Witcher GOTY in Smyths two months ago for e30.
Rainbow Six is e20 there now.
Batman RTA in Argos for e30.
Doom is something like e20.
I saw Dishonored 2 and Skyrim in Smyths for e40ish.

The prices have plummeted lately between those two stores.
I have four disc versions at the min when I'd mostly have had none.

Jayop · 19-12-2016 04:56PM

Is the absolute ban on discussing game sharing still in place? I have a simple question about a legitimate game sharing set up with 2 Xbox's in my own house between myself and my son that I'd like to ask but assume I can't.

Stone Deaf 4evr · 19-12-2016 05:18PM

Jayop wrote: »

Is the absolute ban on discussing game sharing still in place? I have a simple question about a legitimate game sharing set up with 2 Xbox's in my own house between myself and my son that I'd like to ask but assume I can't.

From microsofts official help page, its a bit vague, but might be of some help to you.

http://support.xbox.com/en-IE/xbox-one/xbox-live/xbox-live-gold-sharing-features
http://support.xbox.com/en-US/games/game-setup/my-home-xbox

Jayop · 19-12-2016 05:26PM

Cheers dude! Appreciate it.

I'll have to unbox the console on the next few days and get it all sorted.

maximoose · 19-12-2016 05:32PM

What's with Xbox getting gypped on The Walking Dead S3?

Out tomorrow, pre order available with bonuses for PC and PS4 but it's not even on the Xbox store. Would much rather get it on Xbox but free Michonne on PS4 is tempting.

TitianGerm · 19-12-2016 05:51PM

maximoose wrote: »

What's with Xbox getting gypped on The Walking Dead S3?

Out tomorrow, pre order available with bonuses for PC and PS4 but it's not even on the Xbox store. Would much rather get it on Xbox but free Michonne on PS4 is tempting.

Might get listed later today.

Stone Deaf 4evr · 19-12-2016 06:21PM

https://majornelson.com/2016/12/19/the-biggest-sale-ever-for-xbox-store-begins-22-december/

backlog about to hit peak engorgement!

Jayop · 19-12-2016 06:30PM

Sorry another question that I hope I'm not breaking the rules here with. I was gifted a big amazon voucher in sterling and wanted to buy some xbox credit with it, but I can't see any euro xbox vouchers on there. Can I use the sterling ones easily or would I be caught with location restrictions?

CatInABox · 19-12-2016 06:35PM

Jayop wrote: »

Is the absolute ban on discussing game sharing still in place? I have a simple question about a legitimate game sharing set up with 2 Xbox's in my own house between myself and my son that I'd like to ask but assume I can't.

It's one of those topics that Microsoft has never really clarified with us or anyone else, so it's still a bit up in the air. However, from all their literature, it's designed for "family sharing", so ask away.

It's when people start asking to share accounts and stuff like that alarms bells start ringing.

Jayop · 19-12-2016 06:39PM

CatInABox wrote: »

It's one of those topics that Microsoft has never really clarified with us or anyone else, so it's still a bit up in the air. However, from all their literature, it's designed for "family sharing", so ask away.

It's when people start asking to share accounts and stuff like that alarms bells start ringing.

Someone was kind enough to PM me and help with what I needed.

1) Basically it was a question of whether needed 2 Xbox live accounts (we don't)

and

2) Could he play his games offline (he can)

delighted.

Now I'm trying to figure out if I buy this xbox credit can it be used in Ireland because i can't see any euro credit for sale on amazon and it would reall help my cash flow if I could use up some of the credit I have on my amazon account.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N3P3JKV/ref=sr_ob_23?s=videogames-download&ie=UTF8&qid=1482166986&sr=1-23&th=1

CatInABox · 19-12-2016 06:40PM

Jayop wrote: »

Sorry another question that I hope I'm not breaking the rules here with. I was gifted a big amazon voucher in sterling and wanted to buy some xbox credit with it, but I can't see any euro xbox vouchers on there. Can I use the sterling ones easily or would I be caught with location restrictions?

Games are region free, but UK credit will need to be spend on the UK store, which would require a UK address.

Jayop · 19-12-2016 06:42PM

CatInABox wrote: »

Games are region free, but UK credit will need to be spend on the UK store, which would require a UK address.

Yeah I know I'm getting very close to the wind now so I'll say no more after saying I am from the north so the UK address is no problem.

I think I'll take a gamble on the credit and try to work it.

runawaybishop · 20-12-2016 12:04AM

CatInABox wrote: »

It's one of those topics that Microsoft has never really clarified with us or anyone else, so it's still a bit up in the air. However, from all their literature, it's designed for "family sharing", so ask away.

It's when people start asking to share accounts and stuff like that alarms bells start ringing.

Home console sharing between friends is totally fine as far as MS are concerned.

dunworth1 · 20-12-2016 08:01PM

qrx wrote: »

There's no reason to suggest it'll be plummeting in price. It is possible to hold off too long and miss out. I've done this on a few games now. There's always the new year sales I suppose but I'd say that'll be last chance saloon.

was in Smyths yesterday and Titanfall 2 was down to €35 that's half price
same with cod which was down to €40

D.24 · 20-12-2016 10:37PM

Hi, questions 1, I looking to download games for my sons Xbox 1 overnight so I'll have all games download in the morning do I select the instant on method? I've selected inactivity (sleep mode) to 1 hour. Question 2 Can I change settings via my smartphone by logging into my account? Thanks in advance

Stone Deaf 4evr · 20-12-2016 11:30PM

D.24 wrote: »

Hi, questions 1, I looking to download games for my sons Xbox 1 overnight so I'll have all games download in the morning do I select the instant on method? I've selected inactivity (sleep mode) to 1 hour. Question 2 Can I change settings via my smartphone by logging into my account? Thanks in advance

Set it to instant on, start the download, then just touch the power button to put to to sleep and it should download away.

I'm not sure what you mean by the smartphone question? There's an app called smart glass that let's you control various aspects of the console, but I'm not sure how deep the access to the system settings goes

finglashoop · 20-12-2016 11:45PM

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

Set it to instant on, start the download, then just touch the power button to put to to sleep and it should download away.

I'm not sure what you mean by the smartphone question? There's an app called smart glass that let's you control various aspects of the console, but I'm not sure how deep the access to the system settings goes

For instant on i think you need to check the box to keep the storage on for downloads and game installation.

Stone Deaf 4evr · 21-12-2016 01:06AM

finglashoop wrote: »

For instant on i think you need to check the box to keep the storage on for downloads and game installation.

Only if you're using an external hard drive.

finglashoop · 21-12-2016 01:11AM

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

Only if you're using an external hard drive.

Is it? I found mine wouldnt auto update but did once i switched that on. Ive no external hard drive

21-12-2016 07:44PM

Xbox live down for anyone?

deco nate · 21-12-2016 07:49PM

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Xbox live down for anyone?

Fine for me, virgin BB

ThunbergsAreGo · 22-12-2016 08:14AM

For anyone with people over for Christmas, big reccomendation for the Jack box series. Serious fun!

Stone Deaf 4evr · 22-12-2016 10:57AM

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/game-crest-2016

cool link to generate a coat of arms based off your achievements, games played etc.

amadablam · 22-12-2016 12:40PM

Anyone install an app called 'activate your free game'? From the store.

I installed it but couldn't find it on the apps section of my Xbone.

Is it for a particular game? I was in a clicking frenzy

omb0wyn5ehpij9 · 23-12-2016 11:59AM

I am a new owner of an Xbox One S

. I have a 360 that I hadn't really played much over the last couple of years but have wanted an Xbox One S for a while and my girlfriend got me one for Christmas. I'm trying my best not to play it until Christmas day! Any tips or anything I should know? Any game recommendations? I know there are thousands of reviews out there, but just thought I'd ask here! I'd be more into sports game, but wouldn't mind trying some FPS that can be dipped in and out of rather than needing to spend 2 hours a time at them!

Mickeroo · 23-12-2016 12:03PM

BDJW wrote: »

I am a new owner of an Xbox One S . I have a 360 that I hadn't really played much over the last couple of years but have wanted an Xbox One S for a while and my girlfriend got me one for Christmas. I'm trying my best not to play it until Christmas day! Any tips or anything I should know? Any game recommendations? I know there are thousands of reviews out there, but just thought I'd ask here! I'd be more into sports game, but wouldn't mind trying some FPS that can be dipped in and out of rather than needing to spend 2 hours a time at them!

If sports games are your thing get yourself and EA Access subscription.

Adventagious · 23-12-2016 12:14PM

BDJW wrote: »

I am a new owner of an Xbox One S . I have a 360 that I hadn't really played much over the last couple of years but have wanted an Xbox One S for a while and my girlfriend got me one for Christmas. I'm trying my best not to play it until Christmas day! Any tips or anything I should know? Any game recommendations? I know there are thousands of reviews out there, but just thought I'd ask here! I'd be more into sports game, but wouldn't mind trying some FPS that can be dipped in and out of rather than needing to spend 2 hours a time at them!

Pick up Rocket League, it's cheap and a lot of fun with lots of replay value.

Stone Deaf 4evr · 23-12-2016 12:48PM

Adventagious wrote: »

Pick up Rocket League, it's cheap and a lot of fun with lots of replay value.

I'm not a sports fan but recommend rocket league as well. I know lads that have bought that and literally played nothing else for the rest of the year afterwards

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

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