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Potential-Monke · 25-12-2022 11:24pm

I don't mind the fluff stuff as it was still (mostly) gaming related and I did buy some stuff. It's all the other stuff the Pro Club offers. And it's not even that good, it's all trials or the cheapest option free. The levels are better, because it actually rewards custom. But most their business comes from clueless parents and crappy kids who constantly break stuff (my nephew went through about 7 pairs of headphones). Plus it looks like Pro will be a yearly sub.

On topic, the Skywalker Saga is really well made! Makes me want them to do similar to the Harry Potter ones. Oh, oh, Lego Witcher!

SuperBowserWorld · 25-12-2022 11:24pm

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Yep, they spin unnecessarily long.

But once they are on instant resume I don't think the disk has to be in or spin. But maybe I'm imagining this.

I did get a few games recently 2nd hand in CEX for cheap via post. And they are in great condition. And I've a few physical games I'll get rid of and trade for something else.

Also I can pass/lend physical games onto friends/family. Digital games are tied to my account / me.

It should be possible to lend/pass on digital content in the same way as physical content.

It'd be easy for MS to do since they own all the accounts and license data, but they'd lose out £££ if they supported this.

recyclops · 26-12-2022 9:44am

They kind of do support it and lose out on millions yearly with game share. I'd say between my mate and me in the last few years they've easily lost a grand.

Like PM said with the change in cex models stuff will go up, if your willing to wait a few weeks or both use the rewards dash with xbox those who game share can clean up on games and subs. Even more so if they shop in diff countries.

CatInABox · 26-12-2022 10:34am

I was going to reply to the person asking if Dev mode was worth doing, but then deleted the quote and I'm not going to go looking for.it again. Anyway, here's the answer, dev mode is worth it if you're planning on doing some programming to create an app/game for the xbox, and want to test it out. There's essentially no other reason to go into dev mode*, so I don't recommend it, as it disables some major functions, like you can't play retail games or apps.

*Emulation is a slightly different story, as Retroarch works on Xbox. Normally you can just download it from a website and have it work on retail mode, but MS have recently changed something about this process that has knocked it offline. They're working on fixing it, but you can still use Retroarch in Dev mode. Still a massive pain though, and not worth it in my opinion.

CatInABox · 26-12-2022 10:38am

Merry Christmas every one, hope that you've all had a great few day, and that you got everything you want/need!

Christmas gets a hell of.a lot busier when the kids are old enough to appreciate Santa, I'm shattered 😂

corcaigh07 · 29-12-2022 10:06am

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I think that was me!

Thanks for the info, still tempting as I don't game too often and it's a cheap VCR Xbox One as well, not the S models or X. If RetroArch is close to coming back on Retail Mode, might wait for that.

CatInABox · 29-12-2022 3:52pm

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Super, for a second, I wasn't even sure this was the right thread 😂

Just FYI, emulation is very much reliant on the CPU, and the CPU in the Xbox One era was weak even on release day. Different story on the new consoles, but I'm not sure what the performance would be like on the One. Worth a shot if you're only interested in Snes/Megadrive stuff.

Spudman_20000 · 24-01-2023 2:13pm

I've had fibre to the home installed recently. The fibre box is right beside my Xbox now.

Is there any advantages/disadvantages of hard-wiring the Xbox to the fibre box?

Main worry would be lightening strikes. Usually the first thing to get fried are modems/routers and if the Xbox is connected there's a risk too I'd guess?

24-01-2023 5:31pm

Plug everything into a surge protector extension lead.

Potential-Monke · 24-01-2023 9:04pm

Being right beside it, there shouldn't be, but ethernet is always the better option. Saying that, I haven't noticed any issues on my SX on WiFi. PS5 doesn't like WiFi.

sniper_samurai · 24-01-2023 9:16pm

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Sony consoles never like wifi, I find the wifi speed on my PS5 to hover around 20mb on my connection whereas I get over 70mb wired. My line speed is 90mb, unfortunately faster isn't available here. Siro was supposed to be installed in 2020 but the work has been stalled since then.

Potential-Monke · 24-01-2023 9:47pm

Yeah, WiFi is grand for most things, but in Rocket League I get constantly latency and connection issues while playing, but not a peep and better ping/latency when using the Homeplugs. The Homeplugs are only 150Mb and the WiFi is 1Gb, but still far more stable on ethernet, as it should be. Router is 2 rooms away though.

wassie · 26-01-2023 8:21am

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Nothing will protect you from a the energy delviered in a direct lightning strike. However the chances of lightning striking your home very unlikely.

More likely is much rare than a power surge caused by downed power lines (external surge) or large appliances in your home powering on and off (internal surge). If this is a concern, you are better getting installing whole home surge protection rather than a point protection.

26-01-2023 8:25am

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Spudman_20000 · 28-01-2023 2:13pm

Bought a new controller because the A button was sticking. X button on the new controller sticking straight out of the box. They really are kack compared to the indestructible 360 ones.

levi · 31-01-2023 12:46am

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If you’re with Virgin Media, we were having packet loss issues causing problems with video calls. I turned off the WiFi on the VM router and got a third party wifi router to plug in and my issues have disappeared pretty much. Might help with your issue if your internet is with VM.

SuperBowserWorld · 31-01-2023 9:14pm

Looks like there are even bigger personal Ubisoft discounts if you check your Xbox account.

https://www.purexbox.com/news/2023/01/xbox-is-offering-absolutely-crazy-just-for-you-deals-right-now-over-90percent-off-aaa-titles

wassie · 01-02-2023 1:00pm

Xbox prices are going up in Japan. Series X going up by ~€35 and Series S ~€40.

May be a sign of whats to come here, given prices were flagged by the Xbox CEO last year.

https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-series-xs-prices-raised-in-japan

limktime · 02-02-2023 11:54pm

Hi all, I bought an Xbox Series X in GameStop at the end of December and the left stick on the controller that came with it has started to drift up.

I haven't played it much. Does anyone know what GameStop are like to deal with for things like this? Are they likely to replace it since I've only had it just over a month?

Thanks

DelBoy Trotter · 03-02-2023 1:34am

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Get onto Microsoft directly. They will replace it without hassle

Jordan 199 · 07-02-2023 5:32pm

New Stellar Shift controller announced:

https://www.purexbox.com/news/2023/02/microsoft-announces-new-special-edition-stellar-shift-xbox-controller

Nemanrio · 08-02-2023 7:03pm

New to the world of Xbox. Never played any Xbox games (even Halo) but decided to take the dive & got a series S. Will get GPU. My question is, is there games I should buy outright or is there no point as I can play them anyways on GPU without having to do so? TIA

dulpit · 08-02-2023 8:25pm

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Red dead is amazing. All other games I've played have been gpu, with exception of assassins creed valhalla (gave up, it was boring) and batman arkham asylum (which I'm playing now and is decent)

Nemanrio · 08-02-2023 11:06pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120217016#Comment_120217016

Played RDR on PS4, can't say I enjoyed it tbh! Not really a Batman fan either . Not fussy am I!😀 Any exclusives? Old titles that must be checked ou?

wotzgoingon · 08-02-2023 11:54pm

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What type of games do you like. There are a lot on GamePass. Forza Horizon games are good if you like driving games with a open world approach. Ori and the blind forest and ori and the will of the wisps are good also on GP. Psychonauts 1 and 2 are brilliant also on GP. Halo all games are on GP too. Then there is Gears of War they are all good too and I think they are all on GP also. High on Life is brilliant too also on GP. Super Lucky's Tale is good also on GP. Rage 1 and 2 are good also on GP. Doom 2013 I think it's on there it use to be anyway and it's good. Omno is good. The Pedestrian. Contrast is another game I found good. Dishonored is good all three of them I think they are on GP they used to be anyway. The Outer Worlds is another good game also on GP. Supra land is another great game on GP well it used to be.

Yooka-Laylee is good but not on GP and then a spin off Yooka-Laylee and the impossible Layer is good but not on GP. Prey is brilliant and not on GP either. Control is good but not on GP any more. Watch Dogs all three are good. Borderlands all 4 are good too if you never played them. All Tomb Raider reboots are good too. South Park's two games are good also. Murdered Soul Suspect is decent. Mirrors Edge's two games are good. And Fallout 3, New Vegas and 4 are good.

Long post I know but those games are good.

Potential-Monke · 09-02-2023 11:19pm

Ori games are exclusive and amazing. Persevere through the Ginso tree in the first one!

Hardspace Shipbreaker if you're looking for floaty space ship salvage. Turn off the round timer for a more relaxed experience.

Powerwash Simulator is inexplicably enjoyable. Recently got a free Tomb Raider crossover thing. Final Fantasy one on the way.

Age of Empires 2 is on there recently, and a remastered Cities Skylines is coming to scratch that sim city itch.

Jordan 199 · 10-02-2023 6:03pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120212058#Comment_120212058

I caved in and got one.

CatInABox · 10-02-2023 6:12pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120225146#Comment_120225146

How many have you got now?

Jordan 199 · 10-02-2023 6:15pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120225187#Comment_120225187

Seven. I used to have eight at one time, but I sold the Pulse Red one.

robinph · 10-02-2023 6:39pm

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Play the games on Game Pass for now, sign up for MS Rewards, collect points for clicking on things, convert points to Xbox money, buy the games missing from Game Pass next time they are on sale using the free xbox money.

Spudman_20000 · 10-02-2023 7:15pm

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I always worry the buttons being the same colour will throw me a bit.

SuperBowserWorld · 10-02-2023 7:24pm

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Assassin's Creed Origins is great and on GamePass. You can forget Odyssey and Valhalla. They are too long and repetitive.

Hi Fi Rush is new and getting great reviews, but I haven't tried it.

Also Skyrim.

All above on GamePass

Make sure you play them on performance mode (60 FPS).

Treppen · 10-02-2023 7:31pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120225303#Comment_120225303

Also join ambassadors program, everything can be done on phone, just click to open the mission and you get the points automatically. Take a while to level up to get more points. But I got about 6 free months of GPU over 2 years. Next points collection season starts in April but you can level up and practice now.

Jordan 199 · 11-02-2023 4:28pm

My new Stellar Shift controller:

The Forza Horizon 5 controller which is my most colourful controller:

And here are four of my controller:

wotzgoingon · 11-02-2023 4:53pm

Did you ever buy any of the Elites?

Jordan 199 · 11-02-2023 4:57pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229118#Comment_120229118

Never thought about buying them. The standard controllers work fine for me.

wotzgoingon · 11-02-2023 5:06pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229140#Comment_120229140

I have three controllers. The one I got with the series X and then a gen 1 and gen 2 Elite.

Mr Crispy · 11-02-2023 5:17pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229180#Comment_120229180

Are the Elites any use? I'm not mad about the regular controller.

wotzgoingon · 11-02-2023 5:19pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229217#Comment_120229217

I like them I haven't used a standard for years now. Paddles are a game changer. Don't like the rubber feel of them but some like that and say it's easier to grip but I prefer the feel of the plastic on a standard controller.

Nemanrio · 11-02-2023 7:14pm

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Good tip, are points offered generous our would you have to plough hours & hours just to get them?

robinph · 11-02-2023 8:06pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229675#Comment_120229675

It varies a lot, but it's mostly just lots of little things to click for a handful of points. You get bigger points rewards via the xbox itself and some of those are again just a couple of clicks or watch a video whilst others might need you to grind out some dull in game achievements. I don't do anything like all of the tasks that are possible, but am earning about £5 worth of points every 10 days or so.

SuperBowserWorld · 11-02-2023 8:54pm

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I think you are the MS Store trying to get us to buy stuff !

in2dark · 19-02-2023 3:37pm

How to deal with left stick drifting? Is there any real fix? What I checked online doesnt sound very promising. It is now my second controller that went bad with drifting.

19-02-2023 8:33pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120261235#Comment_120261235

It's not something the controllers typically suffer from. It could be grease or dirt, they're very easy to take apart with the right torx screw drivers. Could be worth a clean, otherwise if a clean doesnt work and you dont want to replace the stick yourself then yeah, new controller is your only solution.

PsychoPete · 22-02-2023 1:18pm

Is there any demand for xbox logitech g920 ? Thinking of selling my steering,pedals, shifter and playseat as I don't have time to us it

SuperBowserWorld · 24-02-2023 8:07pm

Started Inside on GamePass. What a phenomenal game. About half way through and stuck.

Also, dipping back into Skyrim. It really is a great game to drop in and out of. Going to find some mods to brighten it up. It's too drab.

Idleater · 24-02-2023 9:42pm

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Inside is a great little game. If you are stuck, go left or right, that's about all the advice I can think of 😀

SuperBowserWorld · 24-02-2023 11:27pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120285175#Comment_120285175

Yep. That tactic has served me well.

passatman86 · 01-03-2023 2:14pm

Have an xbox one here - same wireless controll since new. Question is where would you recommend to buy a new wireless controller. I see smyths have them for €60. Would that be about the best price around.

My original is acting up - on the main screen it scrolls all the way down the main screen options on its own without me touching the control

wassie · 01-03-2023 2:52pm

Have you tried sorting it out? Might be an easy fix - plenty of vids on youtube such as this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvn5Cnn9ymM

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