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

CatInABox · 24-10-2017 02:17PM

.E_C_K_S. wrote: »

Hi guys, quick question on voltage (conflicting info elsewhere) Can I use an Xbox One S purchased this year in Ireland, in Canada without issue?

Yes. Plugs might be different, but that's all. Pick up a plug adapter, or just get a Canadian figure 8 cord.

CatInABox · 24-10-2017 02:22PM

FutureGuy wrote: »

From the previews I have read, there doesn't seem to be much of a difference for the HDTV owners. Am I missing something? 500 is a lot for some minor improvements?

It's all going to depend on the game really, and how much effort the developer is willing to put in. For example, Gears 4 will have a 1080p 60FPS mode, with 4k textures and enhanced effects. That's a doubling of the frame rate, plus enhancements. Shadow of War will downsample it's output, so the image will be much better quality than what you'd get on a One/One S, including clearer textures, improved draw distance, better shadows.

It's all quality of life stuff really, but yes, 500 is a bit steep. It'll be a bit less after trade in though...

Stone Deaf 4evr · 24-10-2017 02:22PM

FutureGuy wrote: »

From the previews I have read, there doesn't seem to be much of a difference for the HDTV owners. Am I missing something? 500 is a lot for some minor improvements?

gears 4 gets up to 60fps in the campaign and horde mode, plus increased draw distance.
4k tv owners get HDR & Higher res textures.

TBH, I'd nearly always choose performance over visuals, so the X makes more sense to me for a 1080 tv

marcbrophy · 24-10-2017 03:21PM

Decided to buy Doom at argos for 12 later.
Main reason being it's getting X enhancement to 4k60 according to Wiki.

Anyone know if that's going to be there for Nov 7th, or later on down the line?

ECO_Mental · 24-10-2017 04:08PM

WarpAsylum wrote: »

I was just in GameStop.
Trade-ins as of today are (all one S)
500GB - 140
1TB - 170
2TB - 175 (yes, a 5er more for an extra terabyte)

I was told the 50% extra trade-in credit doesn't apply to consoles. Even though this link says otherwise - https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10159308399605062&id=273761945061

Again, was told there will be trade in deals on the One X but they haven't been announced yet.

Whats the availability of XBox X's out there Santa will be delivering it to me this Christmas but I havent pre ordered it yet. And I'm what they call an early adopter

but slipped up here.

TitianGerm · 24-10-2017 04:15PM

ECO_Mental wrote: »

Whats the availability of XBox X's out there Santa will be delivering it to me this Christmas but I havent pre ordered it yet. And I'm what they call an early adopter but slipped up here.

I'd doubt they will sell out.

Lord Spence · 24-10-2017 04:36PM

emmetkenny wrote: »

I'd doubt they will sell out.

Correct because at more then double the cost of what you can buy a one s bundle for this thing is for the hardcore gamers only and those with console buying addictions :-), too be honest I already have a One S and a PS4 Pro so for me I am gonna jump on a switch this christmas and see if the one x drops in price in the new year. Spending €500 for prettier graphics just seems nuts to me. Now if there was One X exclusive games that would be a different matter all together.

TitianGerm · 24-10-2017 04:42PM

Lord Spence wrote: »

Correct because at more then double the cost of what you can buy a one s bundle for this thing is for the hardcore gamers only and those with console buying addictions :-), too be honest I already have a One S and a PS4 Pro so for me I am gonna jump on a switch this christmas and see if the one x drops in price in the new year. Spending €500 for prettier graphics just seems nuts to me. Now if there was One X exclusive games that would be a different matter all together.

Did you not pay €400/€450 for prettier graphics with the Pro? That has no exclusives either.

Same with PC gamers dropping big money on the best graphics cards.

pleasant Co. · 24-10-2017 04:50PM

emmetkenny wrote: »

Same with PC gamers dropping big money on the best graphics cards.

Respectfully, PC gamers dropping big money on high end graphics cards are a niche market, but if that's what you're getting at then you're totally right.

TitianGerm · 24-10-2017 04:56PM

pleasant Co. wrote: »

Respectfully, PC gamers dropping big money on high end graphics cards are a niche market, but if that's what you're getting at then you're totally right.

Same as the X will be. The X and Pro are good things because they give people a choice.

WarpAsylum · 24-10-2017 05:28PM

Ok, just got an email notification.

From the GameStop website...

"Trade in any Software, Hardware of Accessory against the Xbox One X and get a massive 50% Extra Trade Credit"
https://www.gamestop.ie/xbox-one-console-bundles

Also,

"Get Forza 7 for only €25 when you buy an Xbox One X at launch"
https://www.gamestop.ie/XboxOneX

Stone Deaf 4evr · 24-10-2017 05:28PM

pleasant Co. wrote: »

Respectfully, PC gamers dropping big money on high end graphics cards are a niche market, but if that's what you're getting at then you're totally right.

how much is a midrange graphics graphics card these days? about 200?

sniper_samurai · 24-10-2017 05:40PM

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

how much is a midrange graphics graphics card these days? about 200?

Between €200 and €350 depending on manufacturer and model.

Lord Spence · 24-10-2017 05:40PM

emmetkenny wrote: »

Did you not pay €400/€450 for prettier graphics with the Pro? That has no exclusives either.

Same with PC gamers dropping big money on the best graphics cards.

Yup I did but the pro was mainly for the increased performance when using VR so in that case it made sense. Plus the Pro was only €400 so it was a more reasonable price to pay after trading in my original ps4.

TitianGerm · 24-10-2017 06:07PM

Lord Spence wrote: »

Yup I did but the pro was mainly for the increased performance when using VR so in that case it made sense. Plus the Pro was only €400 so it was a more reasonable price to pay after trading in my original ps4.

I thought the Pro was €450? I've used the PSVR on my brother's Pro and while it's cool it's not for me.

Lord Spence · 24-10-2017 06:42PM

emmetkenny wrote: »

I thought the Pro was €450? I've used the PSVR on my brother's Pro and while it's cool it's not for me.

No it was €400

LONDON, 10th November, 2016 – Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe (SIEE) today launched PlayStation®4 Pro (PS4™ Pro), a high-end system that supports cutting-edge imaging technology to make games look richer and more detailed than ever before. PS4 Pro, which supports dynamic 4K gaming and 4K entertainment* is now available across Europe, the Middle East, South Africa and Australasia at a suggested retail price of EURO €399, GBP £349, AUD $559, R6999. Blockbuster PS4 games, including Call Of Duty®: Infinite Warfare (Activision), Ratchet & Clank™, The Last of Us™ Remastered, and Uncharted™ 4: A Thief’s End (SIE Worldwide Studios), have been updated to take advantage of PS4 Pro’s increased power, taking the graphics and visual experience to all new heights.

TitianGerm · 24-10-2017 06:48PM

Lord Spence wrote: »

No it was €400

LONDON, 10th November, 2016 – Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe (SIEE) today launched PlayStation®4 Pro (PS4™ Pro), a high-end system that supports cutting-edge imaging technology to make games look richer and more detailed than ever before. PS4 Pro, which supports dynamic 4K gaming and 4K entertainment* is now available across Europe, the Middle East, South Africa and Australasia at a suggested retail price of EURO €399, GBP £349, AUD $559, R6999. Blockbuster PS4 games, including Call Of Duty®: Infinite Warfare (Activision), Ratchet & Clank™, The Last of Us™ Remastered, and Uncharted™ 4: A Thief’s End (SIE Worldwide Studios), have been updated to take advantage of PS4 Pro’s increased power, taking the graphics and visual experience to all new heights.

Maybe he bought some Bundle or something then because I definitely remember him saying it was €450.

Inviere · 24-10-2017 08:27PM

Seems to be Scorpio Edition X's for preorder on Amazon.co.uk at the mo

sniper_samurai · 24-10-2017 09:21PM

Inviere wrote: »

Seems to be Scorpio Edition X's for preorder on Amazon.co.uk at the mo

And they're gone.

£119.99 for a 4TB Xbox branded Seagate portable HDD with 2 months Game Pass.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seagate-Special-Portable-2-5-inch-External/dp/B071HXZX2C/

theteal · 25-10-2017 12:41PM

sniper_samurai wrote: »

And they're gone.

£119.99 for a 4TB Xbox branded Seagate portable HDD with 2 months Game Pass.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seagate-Special-Portable-2-5-inch-External/dp/B071HXZX2C/

£90 for the 2TB does not make sense

CatInABox · 25-10-2017 02:11PM

In case anyone still had any belief left in Kinect, here's the final nail

https://twitter.com/thurrott/status/923173916750860289

It's officially ceased production.

Off you go now Kinect, off into that good night. I, for one, will miss you, despite your occasional jankiness.

FAILSAFE 00 · 25-10-2017 03:00PM

CatInABox wrote: »

In case anyone still had any belief left in Kinect, here's the final nail

https://twitter.com/thurrott/status/923173916750860289

It's officially ceased production.

Off you go now Kinect, off into that good night. I, for one, will miss you, despite your occasional jankiness.

25-10-2017 03:04PM

So with the gamestop trade deal, how much do you currently get if you trade an Xbox One S into gamestop?
Then add 50% back to that I assume.

theteal · 25-10-2017 03:05PM

I still use mine daily for signing in and voice commands, then Skype the auld pair maybe once a week or more.

We all knew this was coming, they should at least have built a mic into the console.

TitianGerm · 25-10-2017 03:12PM

M!Ck^ wrote: »

So with the gamestop trade deal, how much do you currently get if you trade an Xbox One S into gamestop?
Then add 50% back to that I assume.

€140 for the 500GB One S and an extra €70 bonus.

WarpAsylum · 25-10-2017 03:23PM

theteal wrote:

We all knew this was coming, they should at least have built a mic into the console.

Yep, I've thought that myself

Spudman_20000 · 25-10-2017 03:32PM

theteal wrote: »

We all knew this was coming, they should at least have built a mic into the console.

And have all the conspiracy nuts go crazy again? I think Microsoft learnt that lesson the hard way.

theteal · 25-10-2017 03:43PM

Spudman_20000 wrote: »

And have all the conspiracy nuts go crazy again? I think Microsoft learnt that lesson the hard way.

Actually, that's true, I do know someone who has it since launch and has never connected it for this very reason.

Mickeroo · 25-10-2017 03:44PM

theteal wrote: »

Actually, that's true, I do know someone who has it since launch and has never connected it for this very reason.

I hope they don't own a smart phone :pac:

CatInABox · 25-10-2017 04:26PM

Spudman_20000 wrote: »

And have all the conspiracy nuts go crazy again? I think Microsoft learnt that lesson the hard way.

Ha, looking back, that all looks so hysterical now. Now it's all "Alexa this, Alexa that".

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