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Darren 83 · 24-03-2021 11:14am

So got the Series X but have a question if I transfer say Forza from my old Xbox to the sx will I the sx download the better version.

Or would be a case of re downloading the new version

24-03-2021 11:24am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Are they rechargeable or do they take batteries?

Because I think that swappable batteries are far superior to a built-in lithium battery. I don't have to worry about recharging, or my device turning into a brick in a few years.

Just like the controller.

Liamalone · 24-03-2021 11:49am

DeSelby83 wrote: »

I wonder is it a case or just getting lucky with stock at the right time. I've been checking on and off for about a week now and it's always out of stock. A few times it's let me get to check out but then says out of stock again.

Definitely luck. I only looked about getting one on Monday evening and saw that they were sold out. I checked once yesterday and they were in stock briefly - other half was checking all day yesterday as it a birthday present and had no joy.

holly_johnson · 24-03-2021 11:52am

DeSelby83 wrote: »

I wonder is it a case or just getting lucky with stock at the right time. I've been checking on and off for about a week now and it's always out of stock. A few times it's let me get to check out but then says out of stock again.

It could well be, although I am legendary for my bad luck for these sorts of things!

theteal · 24-03-2021 11:56am

Deleted User wrote: »

Because I think that swappable batteries are far superior to a built-in lithium battery. I don't have to worry about recharging, or my device turning into a brick in a few years.

Just like the controller.

They're built in. At the rate I charge them (once a month so far) I'm not the slightest bit concerned about degradation.

I have a vague memory of a video of somebody swapping a battery in one of the steelseries models. From what I can tell, the design is the same for most of the models.

Nigzcurran · 24-03-2021 11:58am

These new Wireless headphones work on chat games like fortnite?

sniper_samurai · 24-03-2021 11:59am

Darren 83 wrote: »

So got the Series X but have a question if I transfer say Forza from my old Xbox to the sx will I the sx download the better version.

Or would be a case of re downloading the new version

The Series X will download the optimized version.

Royale with Cheese · 24-03-2021 1:00pm

I've been waiting for the Xbox headset to come back in stock but I've a PS5 as well so just said screw it and paid the extra for the artic 7x there. I take it you need to move the usb dongle between the consoles when you want to switch? Actually considering these work with the Switch too and you can't even use a wired headset on that when docked the I think it's definitely worth the extra if you have multiple consoles.

sniper_samurai · 24-03-2021 1:08pm

Royale with Cheese wrote: »

I've been waiting for the Xbox headset to come back in stock but I've a PS5 as well so just said screw it and paid the extra for the artic 7x there. I take it you need to move the usb dongle between the consoles when you want to switch? Actually considering these work with the Switch too and you can't even use a wired headset on that when docked the I think it's definitely worth the extra if you have multiple consoles.

Yes, you will also need to change the position of the toggle switch from Xbox to usb and visa versa.

The Arctis 1 Wireless for Xbox and 7x work wirelessly with the Switch both docked and undocked.

Liamalone · 24-03-2021 2:23pm

Headsets in stock on Xbox.co.uk now. Quick quick

Mr.Fantastic · 24-03-2021 2:27pm

Liamalone wrote: »

Headsets in stock on Xbox.co.uk now. Quick quick

Import charges though?

Liamalone · 24-03-2021 2:29pm

Mr.Fantastic wrote: »

Import charges though?

I'm in the north.

DeSelby83 · 24-03-2021 2:36pm

All gone

sniper_samurai · 24-03-2021 6:51pm

Removal of Gold requirement for F2P games, lfg and party chat is now being tested in the Alpha testing ring.

https://twitter.com/WorkWombatman/status/1374776344052072450?s=19

CatInABox · 24-03-2021 7:01pm

sniper_samurai wrote: »

Removal of Gold requirement for F2P games, lfg and party chat is now being tested in the Alpha testing ring.

https://twitter.com/WorkWombatman/status/1374776344052072450?s=19

Dolby Vision for games is also in there too, at least in Alpha Skip. The builds are in bits though, really rough state altogether, I've never seen so many bugs in a build for so long, and I've been in the program since the start.

holly_johnson · 25-03-2021 1:12pm

Ordered the wireless headphones on Tuesday and they arrived this morning, excellent shipping! Tried them out for a couple of minutes and so far the sound is good and they're super comfy. Worked straight away with my iPad too over bluetooth. I'll try the chat tonight on read dead online

How Soon Is Now · 25-03-2021 3:33pm

Had the Series X couple of days now and noticed an issue with audio cracking and popping especially when going In and out of menus and now and again while playing Forza Horizon 4. Changed few different settings checked and the cable still the same atm.

Looked it up seems I'm not the only one it's fairly common, unfortunately.

Has anyone else had this problem?

25-03-2021 3:38pm

How Soon Is Now wrote: »

Had the Series X couple of days now and noticed an issue with audio cracking and popping especially when going In and out of menus and now and again while playing Forza Horizon 4. Changed few different settings checked and the cable still the same atm.

Looked it up seems I'm not the only one it's fairly common, unfortunately.

Has anyone else had this problem?

I get that when I plug headphones into the controller. Oddly enough, adjusting the volume in the menu to maximum fixed it.

How Soon Is Now · 25-03-2021 3:40pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I get that when I plug headphones into the controller. Oddly enough, adjusting the volume in the menu to maximum fixed it.

It's mainly when going between menus or quick starting games for me. Forza then as well.

YoshiSays · 25-03-2021 5:06pm

Have not had that issue.
I always play with earbud headphones wired connection to controller.
Maybe, try different headphones.
Also, try updating your controller.

Is the same problems happening when outputting sound through TV ?

How Soon Is Now · 25-03-2021 5:28pm

YoshiSays wrote: »

Have not had that issue.
I always play with earbud headphones wired connection to controller.
Maybe, try different headphones.
Also, try updating your controller.

Is the same problems happening when outputting sound through TV ?

I've only tried it through my speakers for now.

YoshiSays · 25-03-2021 5:47pm

How Soon Is Now wrote: »

I've only tried it through my speakers for now.

Ok. Annoying.

I'm not going to do better than a google search ... but ...

Connect controller directly wired to xbox and turn off xbox network connection or use wired ethernet connection. Wondering if it's some wireless interference.
Maybe even reposition XBox.

Also, try turning off "advanced" features on the XBOX: e.g. 120 FPS -> 60 FPS; no VRR; advanced sound settings; if these are on. Then you could try adding them back one by one if the problem goes away. Maybe it's some TV/XBox settings clash.

cnocbui · 25-03-2021 6:07pm

Has anyone else had trouble moving/copying Cyberpunk '77 onto the internal SSD of a series X from an external HD?

There's enough room, everything else moves fine, but C'77 always stops at exactly 37 GB and then remains frozen. Pausing and un-pausing doesn't work, copying instead of moving doesn't work.

SMC92Ian · 25-03-2021 9:56pm

I know this is off topic but I recommend the disc drive. 2 games I wanted are still €70 on the MS store but €25 and €30 on Smyths.

YoshiSays · 25-03-2021 10:08pm

SMC92Ian wrote: »

I know this is off topic but I recommend the disc drive. 2 games I wanted are still €70 on the MS store but €25 and €30 on Smyths.

Yep, lots more options with disk drive for now

wotzgoingon · 25-03-2021 10:14pm

cnocbui wrote: »

Has anyone else had trouble moving/copying Cyberpunk '77 onto the internal SSD of a series X from an external HD?

There's enough room, everything else moves fine, but C'77 always stops at exactly 37 GB and then remains frozen. Pausing and un-pausing doesn't work, copying instead of moving doesn't work.

That happened me before on original Xbox One or even my One X. The problem is the files you are trying to transfer are glitched. So when transferring the OS is detecting an error and stopping the transfer.

Only way to fix it is delete the game and redownload.

cnocbui · 25-03-2021 10:56pm

wotzgoingon wrote: »

That happened me before on original Xbox One or even my One X. The problem is the files you are trying to transfer are glitched. So when transferring the OS is detecting an error and stopping the transfer.

Only way to fix it is delete the game and redownload.

I gave in earlier and just deleted them and reinstalled. Thank goodness for fibre.

sniper_samurai · 30-03-2021 3:56pm

New premium Xbox headset from B&O announced, €499. :pac:

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/03/30/introducing-designed-for-xbox-bang-and-olufsen-beoplay-portal-headphones/

Some nice features, but still not worth at least €100 more than the current top model Sony ANC headphones, even for Xbox wireless support.

SMC92Ian · 30-03-2021 6:26pm

sniper_samurai wrote: »

New premium Xbox headset from B&O announced, €499. :pac:

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/03/30/introducing-designed-for-xbox-bang-and-olufsen-beoplay-portal-headphones/

Some nice features, but still not worth at least €100 more than the current top model Sony ANC headphones, even for Xbox wireless support.

You'd have to be gone in the head. :pac:

theteal · 31-03-2021 11:52am

sniper_samurai wrote: »

New premium Xbox headset from B&O announced, €499. :pac:

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/03/30/introducing-designed-for-xbox-bang-and-olufsen-beoplay-portal-headphones/

Some nice features, but still not worth at least €100 more than the current top model Sony ANC headphones, even for Xbox wireless support.

Bonkers. I look at xbox wireless support as a bad thing (lots of connectivity issues with many different wireless headsets) and it's actually a reason I went for the Arctis 7x over 9x. Battery life doesn't seem great either although they specifically mention running all 3 main features so I'd be interested* to see how they last with just xbox connection. Sound quality from wireless headsets can only go so far and I was hard pushed to drop up to £200 in my search so there is not the faintest chance I'd consider these. Meh I'm sure somebody will though

*very loose term

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