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Xbox One General Discussion - Part 3

CatInABox

Almost 10000 in the old thread, so it's time to start anew. The old thread can be found here.

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ZiabR

maximoose wrote: »

Yeah same. Crackdown 1 was fine, never played the second.

I have zero expectations for this game, will only give it a go cuz it's on gamepass.

I don't think I will even give it a go on games pass. I could never get into Crackdown.

maximoose

Yeah same. Crackdown 1 was fine, never played the second.

I have zero expectations for this game, will only give it a go cuz it's on gamepass.

Stone Deaf 4evr

CatInABox wrote: »

Not sure if it's a cop out or just realism. The last management team has many mistakes, and Crackdown 3 is one of them. At a certain point, you have to just release, and get back the development resources so we can make another game, even if it's a stinker.

I'll wait for the reviews, but I have Game Pass anyway, so I'll be playing it regardless.

same,
that being said, crackdown 1 wasn't any particular favourite of mine, it was grand for what it was, I just have no strong feelings on it either way. I'll have a look for sure, but highly unlikely I'll spend any meaningful amount of time on it.

[Deleted User]

CatInABox wrote: »

Not sure if it's a cop out or just realism. The last management team has many mistakes, and Crackdown 3 is one of them. At a certain point, you have to just release, and get back the development resources so we can make another game, even if it's a stinker.

I'll wait for the reviews, but I have Game Pass anyway, so I'll be playing it regardless.

That's it's saving grace realistically.
It's defiantly worth a go in that regards.

CatInABox

Fred The Red wrote: »

That's a bit of a cop out for them considering it's 5 years in the making.
I was a fan of the first game. Looks like it's possibly another failed exclusive in all honesty.

Not sure if it's a cop out or just realism. The last management team has many mistakes, and Crackdown 3 is one of them. At a certain point, you have to just release, and get back the development resources so we can make another game, even if it's a stinker.

I'll wait for the reviews, but I have Game Pass anyway, so I'll be playing it regardless.

[Deleted User]

CatInABox wrote: »

I don't think it was extended, I think metacritic just assumed a date, and was a little off. No other outfit has said it's changed. So long as the reviews are out before the game itself, then it's fair enough in my opinion, it's the ones that delay it until post launch that I'd worry about.

Besides, I don't think that Microsoft actually care too much about the score, they just want it out and done with, so they can move on.

That's a bit of a cop out for them considering it's 5 years in the making.
I was a fan of the first game. Looks like it's possibly another failed exclusive in all honesty.

steamsey

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

any chemist.

Ask for isopropyl alcohol

CatInABox

Fred The Red wrote: »

Where is the ill fated Crackdown 3 review?

Weird, seems as if there was an extension on the review embargo.

I don't think it was extended, I think metacritic just assumed a date, and was a little off. No other outfit has said it's changed. So long as the reviews are out before the game itself, then it's fair enough in my opinion, it's the ones that delay it until post launch that I'd worry about.

Besides, I don't think that Microsoft actually care too much about the score, they just want it out and done with, so they can move on.

maximoose

I think they are due on the 14th now

[Deleted User]

Where is the ill fated Crackdown 3 review?

Weird, seems as if there was an extension on the review embargo.

marcbrophy

thomas anderson. wrote: »

I was hoping you wouldnt say that. Dont want to buy a second hand one because hygiene etc.....

Every where is looking like the bones of 60 bucks :eek:

A standard black controller is €49 in Argos.

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/6199582.htm

I know it's not white, but it's a good price

thomas anderson.

ZiabR wrote: »

If its just the shell I would say you would be better just buying a new controller. By the time you find an OEM shell and pay for delivery you would have the cost of a new controller.

I was hoping you wouldnt say that. Dont want to buy a second hand one because hygiene etc.....

Every where is looking like the bones of 60 bucks :eek:

marcbrophy

sniper_samurai wrote: »

Yes, but you can plug it into the PC or wall socket to charge. Plugging it into an Xbox One is not required.

Thanks, just curious as a spare usb on my xbox is actually closer to me than one on my PC

I have been looking into things like the desktop charger linked below! Might be the solution that I need.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00GX3BKKW?pf_rd_p=71cb17e9-f468-4d3f-94d5-a0de44c50a7e&pf_rd_r=G5QGBMD08JZ6XG3SQR5X

sniper_samurai

marcbrophy wrote: »

Anyone know the answer to this?

I'm using an xbox one controller to play on PC and I'm also using a play and charge kit.

If I plug in a dead controller into the xbox one, to charge, will it automatically pair to the xbox?

Yes, but you can plug it into the PC or wall socket to charge. Plugging it into an Xbox One is not required.

maximoose

ZiabR wrote: »

True. Anyone ever tried unofficial?

Not with xbox one - but 360 and PS4 yes I've bought from Ali a couple of times. Can buy shells along with torx tools for nothing

marcbrophy

Anyone know the answer to this?

I'm using an xbox one controller to play on PC and I'm also using a play and charge kit.

If I plug in a dead controller into the xbox one, to charge, will it automatically pair to the xbox?

ZiabR

maximoose wrote: »

If you don't mind unofficial, I'd go aliexpress

True. Anyone ever tried unofficial?

maximoose

If you don't mind unofficial, I'd go aliexpress

ZiabR

thomas anderson. wrote: »

Anyone know where I'd pick up a replacement xbox one s white controller shell?

The pup went through mine

If its just the shell I would say you would be better just buying a new controller. By the time you find an OEM shell and pay for delivery you would have the cost of a new controller.

thomas anderson.

Anyone know where I'd pick up a replacement xbox one s white controller shell?

The pup went through mine

Stone Deaf 4evr

gmg678 wrote: »

my elite controller right stick has started to drift a tiny bit. Any one have a quick fix without having to take the thing apart. I did see a video on YT with a guy using rubbing alcohol to fix it and from the comments it seems to do the job. anyone any idea where you can get the equivalent to that in Ireland.

any chemist.

gmg678

my elite controller right stick has started to drift a tiny bit. Any one have a quick fix without having to take the thing apart. I did see a video on YT with a guy using rubbing alcohol to fix it and from the comments it seems to do the job. anyone any idea where you can get the equivalent to that in Ireland.

CatInABox

wobert wrote: »

Im back with another question from my Son. In Star Wars battlefront 1 & 2, is it possible to have 2 player offline?
thanks

Not sure about Battlefront 1 but Battlefront 2 does have a split screen mode (two player on the one screen).

See here.

wobert

Im back with another question from my Son. In Star Wars battlefront 1 & 2, is it possible to have 2 player offline?
thanks

wobert

CatInABox wrote: »

Xbox Live is the online service, which allows you to play games online. It also comes with four free games per month, which you can find out about in the Games with Gold thread. It's usually available for cheaper as well, from places like cdkeys.com, where it's less than €40 for the year. See here.

As far as playing online, parental restrictions may stop a child from playing, but I think it'll tell you when he tries to start the game or go online. If you haven't set any up, then that's not the problem.

There's also some age restrictions baked into some EA games, we don't know why they do that. If you set up his account with his age too young, then he might not be able to play EA games, and as far as I know, there's no way to change this. It's a really poor policy. You might have to set up a new account to get around it.

Ok thanks for clearing that up, he’s too young to play online. I’ll pay for x live so he can play sea of thieves. Will use the discount you linked to.cheers

CatInABox

wobert wrote: »

Can anyone explain Xbox gold vs EA please.
I downloaded sea of thieves for my son and then found I need to subscribe to gold in order for game to play which I have for €7 per month.
I also got him Star Wars battlefront and his cousin said for multiplayer he needs EA and turn off parental controls? Do I need to pay for EA as well, also unsure about parental control bit.
Grateful for any tips

Xbox Live is the online service, which allows you to play games online. It also comes with four free games per month, which you can find out about in the Games with Gold thread. It's usually available for cheaper as well, from places like cdkeys.com, where it's less than €40 for the year. See here.

As far as playing online, parental restrictions may stop a child from playing, but I think it'll tell you when he tries to start the game or go online. If you haven't set any up, then that's not the problem.

There's also some age restrictions baked into some EA games, we don't know why they do that. If you set up his account with his age too young, then he might not be able to play EA games, and as far as I know, there's no way to change this. It's a really poor policy. You might have to set up a new account to get around it.

wobert

Can anyone explain Xbox gold vs EA please.
I downloaded sea of thieves for my son and then found I need to subscribe to gold in order for game to play which I have for €7 per month.
I also got him Star Wars battlefront and his cousin said for multiplayer he needs EA and turn off parental controls? Do I need to pay for EA as well, also unsure about parental control bit.
Grateful for any tips

Max Mafioso

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If anyone is interested, you will need to add me on ubisoft, MaxMartello, and I'll send you the invite

[Deleted User]

Not as serious by a long shot but last year I was changing the bar tape on my bike and was fixated on get the wrap nice and even. Sat back and admired the good work and had an oh ffs moment when I realised I'd not wrapped the cables (breaks and gears under the tape as opposed to being free). Had to redo it.

More recently on the desktop I built I wired everything up ran the cables around nicely and tied them all off with ties before realising I'd not put the sata drives from the old one in and as a result not accounted for a power connectors, so had to get the snips and redo it.

CatInABox

I am such an idiot.

Playing through RDR2 recently, my One X was sounding like a jet engine, so I decided to redo the thermal paste on the chip, as apparently Microsoft didn't do a great job with the Scorpio edition ones. While I was in there, I decide to upgrade to an SSD while I was at it. Everything went well, bit of hassle getting everything put back together, but that's par for the course when you open something like this.

Went through loading the OS on, everything going well, but the one weird part of the OS install is that the boot animation isn't carried over. You have to load the OS on before you can fix the animation, so you have to take the hard drive out again. It's at this point that I knew something was very, very wrong. The entire metal frame of the X was hot. Like, really, really hot. Cracked it open, and sure enough, there's the power connector for the fan, waving around like a lunatic.

I'm normally fastidious about reconnecting everything, still can't believe I missed out on it. There was a fair bit of faffing about with one part that didn't seem to go anywhere, so I must have reconnected it first, and then disconnected it to sort that part out again, and just forgot.

Everything seems to be going ok now...... but I've probably knocked a year or two off the lifespan of my X though.

If I wasn't OCD about getting the boot animation back, I probably would have launched a game, which would have really kicked the heat through the roof, and may possible have toasted the chip.