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

GBX · 12-06-2017 09:44AM

FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

Can you borrow a Power supply from someone to see if its the power supply or the console thats not working.

I'll see if I can and try this later.

Mitch Connor · 12-06-2017 09:47AM

theteal wrote: »

No elite controller packaged

I knew it was a bit of a reach to want it - but at 500 for just the console I am struggling to justify it to myself. If the Elite pad had been bundled in at that price I'd have probably been sold.

Mitch Connor · 12-06-2017 09:49AM

I'm also surprised there was no Halo announcement for One X launch - thought there would be a big chance of it being a major launch title and built to take real advantage of the hardware. The fact there was a master chief helmet rendering in the opening cinematic had me convinced we would see something.

Mickeroo · 12-06-2017 10:04AM

There was three years between halo 4 and 5 and it's only been a year and a half since 5, would have been very surprising to see it as a launch title this year. I'd say we'll definitely see Halo 6 autumn/winter 2018 though and it will come to both Windows 10 and Xbox.

mossym · 12-06-2017 10:10AM

so, when are irish stores going to start taking pre-orders i wonder? or have they already?

gmg678 · 12-06-2017 11:36AM

mossym wrote: »

so, when are irish stores going to start taking pre-orders i wonder? or have they already?

didn't they start taking preorders for the one the day after E3 conference. I would say by the end of the week.

maximoose · 12-06-2017 11:45AM

Apparently can't take pre-orders until it's approved by FCC

Stone Deaf 4evr · 12-06-2017 12:18PM

Mickeroo wrote: »

There was three years between halo 4 and 5 and it's only been a year and a half since 5, would have been very surprising to see it as a launch title this year. I'd say we'll definitely see Halo 6 autumn/winter 2018 though and it will come to both Windows 10 and Xbox.

I thought it was unusual that Halo 5 isn't getting a 4K bump like gears or the other titles. you would have thought that the flagship franchise would have been front and centre for that.

Mickeroo · 12-06-2017 12:31PM

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

I thought it was unusual that Halo 5 isn't getting a 4K bump like gears or the other titles. you would have thought that the flagship franchise would have been front and centre for that.

I think that might be down to it not being a Play Anywhere title.

FAILSAFE 00 · 12-06-2017 12:41PM

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

I thought it was unusual that Halo 5 isn't getting a 4K bump like gears or the other titles. you would have thought that the flagship franchise would have been front and centre for that.

Thats a shocker. I don't see why they wouldn't add it.

maximoose · 12-06-2017 02:24PM

Xbox Design Labs coming to Europe

Initially, European availability is limited to the UK, France and Germany, but more are set to come online later this summer. Prices start at £69.99 in the UK with free shipping

CatInABox · 12-06-2017 03:09PM

maximoose wrote: »

Xbox Design Labs coming to Europe

Finally. Won't be enough to swap away from my elite, but the smalltown-ness of Microsoft when it comes to bring features to international markets is so frustrating.

Stone Deaf 4evr · 12-06-2017 03:29PM

?70!

jog on.

Max Mafioso · 12-06-2017 03:37PM

I'm a little disappointed that the new console is being sold with a 1TB Hard Drive.

awec · 12-06-2017 03:41PM

Max Mafioso wrote: »

I'm a little disappointed that the new console is being sold with a 1TB Hard Drive.

Don't think it makes much sense for them to go any higher with the storage space. If they do they have to bump the price, at least this way people have a choice of paying extra for extra storage only if they need it.

Stone Deaf 4evr · 12-06-2017 04:27PM

Max Mafioso wrote: »

I'm a little disappointed that the new console is being sold with a 1TB Hard Drive.

speaking from personal experience, Its speed rather than size you want. you should get an external Solid state drive, then never look back. I've 500GB one, and the difference it makes to load times is phenomenal.

Fingleberries · 12-06-2017 04:34PM

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

speaking from personal experience, Its speed rather than size you want. you should get an external Solid state drive, then never look back. I've 500GB one, and the difference it makes to load times is phenomenal.

that speed could be negated somewhat on the X. The system will have 'up to' 4GB or ram to use for caching important data.

Stone Deaf 4evr · 12-06-2017 04:58PM

Fingleberries wrote: »

that speed could be negated somewhat on the X. The system will have 'up to' 4GB or ram to use for caching important data.

That might help for streaming in game assets but still wont help a cold launch AFAIK

141_Oscar_Mike wrote: »

Are they being sold with SSD's?

No, I got an deal on one from amazon at xmas, it sits in an enclosure like an external drive, and I store whatever games I use frequently in it.

wes · 12-06-2017 05:07PM

mossym wrote: »

so, when are irish stores going to start taking pre-orders i wonder? or have they already?

I pre-ordered from Gamestop, on Saturday, but its not on there website anymore. My pre-order is still on my online account however.

GBX · 12-06-2017 06:27PM

FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

Can you borrow a Power supply from someone to see if its the power supply or the console thats not working.

Just tried with another power block and it works fine. I guess mine is f**ked. Typical it's out of warranty since March.
The MS store don't sell them but have one through there support. my options...

TitianGerm · 12-06-2017 06:54PM

GBX wrote: »

Just tried with another power block and it works fine. I guess mine is f**ked. Typical it's out of warranty since March.
The MS store don't sell them but have one through there support. my options...

Does CEX sell them?

GBX · 12-06-2017 07:00PM

emmetkenny wrote: »

Does CEX sell them?

Not sure but gonna give them a try.

runawaybishop · 12-06-2017 08:14PM

GBX wrote: »

Just tried with another power block and it works fine. I guess mine is f**ked. Typical it's out of warranty since March.
The MS store don't sell them but have one through there support. my options...

Where did you buy the console from? Just cos it's out of warranty doesn't mean you have to take a hit. They should last way longer.

MiskyBoyy · 12-06-2017 08:27PM

Insanely small for such power!

The One S is a few MM raiser by the stand but still.

GBX · 12-06-2017 08:41PM

runawaybishop wrote: »

Where did you buy the console from? Just cos it's out of warranty doesn't mean you have to take a hit. They should last way longer.

That's it .. got it direct from MS. The attachment in my previous post is the only option on the support page. I'll ring them tomorrow.

12-06-2017 09:22PM

I stupidly thought the One controller came with a built-in battery. :P Have 2 controllers, 22.99 seems a bit steep for the plug n play kit, anyone got recommendations?

MiskyBoyy · 12-06-2017 09:24PM

Deleted User wrote:

I stupidly thought the One controller came with a built-in battery. Have 2 controllers, 22.99 seems a bit steep for the plug n play kit, anyone got recommendations?

Have always preferred a good quality, high capacity rechargeable AA myself.

dunworth1 · 12-06-2017 10:57PM

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

Have always preferred a good quality, high capacity rechargeable AA myself.

agreed rechargeable is great 4 batteries two always charging

MiskyBoyy · 12-06-2017 11:19PM

Something I came across on Reddit, I feel should be shared. #InPhilWeTrust

[IGN Interview] For those worried about the lack of AAA first party games on XBOX One, please watch this interview

"So it sounds like Phil was pushing to sort of reset and rebuild the first party developers and redirect how things go, and this is the dip that we're going to experience as they develop new IPs and new teams, and they don't want to announce things too early.
This actually does make me feel a lot better about the lack of AAA first party games, especially with him saying how careful he's being about announcing stuff.
Actually, as I keep watching, this makes me more excited. It sounds like under Phil, we're going to start hearing about things really close to their release rather than a long ways away.
No more "Here's Cuphead/Scalebound, it'll be out eventually maybe I guess 3 years down the line." Instead, it's going to be like it was this year: "Here's Crackdown 3. It's coming out this year." That makes me really excited for where Xbox is heading. We just have to get through this slower year, and then I think things will pick up in a really good way."

qrx · 13-06-2017 12:44PM

I think anyone who thinks MS are in crisis and have no games coming would be very na?ve. Same for those who think there will be no VR\AR on the 1X over the next few years. But it would have been good if they could manage this transition without a year long lull. I think the dip we are seeing now is the gap where the cancelled exclusives should have filled. Fables and Scalebound. I know that's Phil cleaning up the mess from his predessor, but it's still not good.

There's no doubt the 1X is good for all gamers. Sony are in cruise control and playing it safe, you can expect this to give them a kick up the arse - that's good for PS4 gamers. Also, there is more incentive to bring out 4K patches. Witcher 3 for example will also be patched on PS4. There was no hope of that prior to 1X. PC gamers will get better ports. Spencer seems to have a good relationship with Nintendo. He says nice things about them anyway and Minecraft cross play is fantastic.

Edit: Just another point, don't write off the xbox indie titles revealed at E3. Xbox has a very good track record on indie titles so far and where else do people expect new and innovating ideas to come from?

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

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