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The Great Big Annual 'Xbox for Christmas / Dummies' Thread

  • 15-11-2018 11:25am
    #1
    Stone Deaf 4evr
    Registered Users Posts: 7,991 ✭✭✭


    These usually pop up around this time every year, and with the Black Friday deals starting to go live from tonight, I figured now is as good a time as any.

    So any parents, partners, significant others, casual acquaintances with questions on the various ins and outs of Consoles, Subscriptions, Deals and hardware, this is probably the place to post any and all queries you have, rather than trying to sort through each individual thread dedicated to the same subject - there's a great bunch of folks in here who are very quick to help.


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  • #2
    murpho999
    Registered Users Posts: 28,388 ✭✭✭✭murpho999


    Where will Black Friday deals be live from tonight?


  • #3
    D_turbo
    Registered Users Posts: 506 ✭✭✭D_turbo


    Xbox one X for 415€ with battlefield 5, sound good or best hold out for black Friday?


  • #4
    Stone Deaf 4evr
    Registered Users Posts: 7,991 ✭✭✭Stone Deaf 4evr


    murpho999 wrote: »
    Where will Black Friday deals be live from tonight?

    Amazon.co.uk is going live tonight, xbox.com has deals live now.


  • #5
    Stone Deaf 4evr
    Registered Users Posts: 7,991 ✭✭✭Stone Deaf 4evr


    D_turbo wrote: »
    Xbox one X for 415€ with battlefield 5, sound good or best hold out for black Friday?

    Sounds good to me, that console is usually 500 without a game, and Battlefield is 70 in gamestop so good savings there.


  • #6
    D_turbo
    Registered Users Posts: 506 ✭✭✭D_turbo


    Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »
    Sounds good to me, that console is usually 500 without a game, and Battlefield is 70 in gamestop so good savings there.

    Sounds very good to me, but don't want to see maybe the Forza bundle or FIFA would go cheaper .but think I'll take the plunge ..can't see it dropping much if any less at all


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  • #7
    murpho999
    Registered Users Posts: 28,388 ✭✭✭✭murpho999


    Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »
    Amazon.co.uk is going live tonight, xbox.com has deals live now.

    Ok, sterling falling as well thanks to Brexit. Could be perfect.


  • #8
    murpho999
    Registered Users Posts: 28,388 ✭✭✭✭murpho999


    D_turbo wrote: »
    Xbox one X for 415€ with battlefield 5, sound good or best hold out for black Friday?

    Where?


  • #9
    Soarer
    Registered Users Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭Soarer


    Right, I'm gonna chime in here (think I may have asked some of this previously, but can't remember!).

    Have an Xbox One S that the kid has taken control of, and that's in the play room. It was mine, and all my games are on it.
    I'm the "adult" on that box's Family, with him as the "child".

    Have an OLED that's screaming out for a One X, so I'm thinking of treating myself.
    Have the whole surround sound setup in the same room too. Unfortunately, we sleep directly above the living room, so the surround sound is more than likely out.

    So I guess I'm looking for a One X with or without games, and a good quality set of (Atmos enabled) surround sound headphones.

    Any recommendations?

    As an aside, can my games library be shared across both boxes? Or do I have to remove them from his and onto mine?


  • #10
    D_turbo
    Registered Users Posts: 506 ✭✭✭D_turbo


    murpho999 wrote: »
    Where?

    Was Littlewoods. But the code was an error.
    I had it in the basket but didn't pull the triggers till lunch, at that stage they had updated the code... electronic weren't to be included


  • #11
    Stone Deaf 4evr
    Registered Users Posts: 7,991 ✭✭✭Stone Deaf 4evr


    Soarer wrote: »
    Right, I'm gonna chime in here (think I may have asked some of this previously, but can't remember!).

    Have an Xbox One S that the kid has taken control of, and that's in the play room. It was mine, and all my games are on it.
    I'm the "adult" on that box's Family, with him as the "child".

    Have an OLED that's screaming out for a One X, so I'm thinking of treating myself.
    Have the whole surround sound setup in the same room too. Unfortunately, we sleep directly above the living room, so the surround sound is more than likely out.

    So I guess I'm looking for a One X with or without games, and a good quality set of (Atmos enabled) surround sound headphones.

    Any recommendations?

    As an aside, can my games library be shared across both boxes? Or do I have to remove them from his and onto mine?

    I'll answer the easy question- you can sign into any xbox console, anywhere and have access to your digital library of games. so buy your new console, set it up, sign in, and off you go.


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  • #12
    Soarer
    Registered Users Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭Soarer


    Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »
    I'll answer the easy question- you can sign into any xbox console, anywhere and have access to your digital library of games. so buy your new console, set it up, sign in, and off you go.

    I thought that was gonna be the awkward part! :o


  • #13
    CatInABox
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,231 Mod ✭✭✭✭CatInABox


    Soarer wrote: »
    As an aside, can my games library be shared across both boxes? Or do I have to remove them from his and onto mine?

    There's something called family sharing/home sharing that'll take care of this, google should sort you out there.


  • #14
    Johnny_Fontane
    Registered Users Posts: 3,093 ✭✭✭Johnny_Fontane


    This is definitely a question that could be in the dummies section!

    so the young lad wants fortnite on the xbox. Is this a free game, I cant seem to buy it other than in a bundle.

    Apologies in advance!


  • #15
    JoyPad
    Registered Users Posts: 1,701 ✭✭✭JoyPad


    I'm sure it's free, my son was able to download it, no payment needed.
    Can you try on the website?


  • #16
    Stone Deaf 4evr
    Registered Users Posts: 7,991 ✭✭✭Stone Deaf 4evr


    Johnny_Fontane wrote: »
    This is definitely a question that could be in the dummies section!

    so the young lad wants fortnite on the xbox. Is this a free game, I cant seem to buy it other than in a bundle.

    Apologies in advance!

    it is definitely free, just be away that it has the option to buy extra stuff in game, for real money, so best to disable any payment options you might have tied to your account.


  • #17
    Johnny_Fontane
    Registered Users Posts: 3,093 ✭✭✭Johnny_Fontane


    JoyPad wrote: »
    I'm sure it's free, my son was able to download it, no payment needed.
    Can you try on the website?

    That's great. Was thinking that. Now to wait and see the black friday deals in relation to the X with Fifa 19!


  • #18
    D_turbo
    Registered Users Posts: 506 ✭✭✭D_turbo


    GameStop have the Xbox one X bundle for 399€ come Friday.

    Can't see that price been beat


  • #19
    murpho999
    Registered Users Posts: 28,388 ✭✭✭✭murpho999


    D_turbo wrote: »
    GameStop have the Xbox one X bundle for 399€ come Friday.

    Can't see that price been beat

    It's already available at that price.

    Picked mine up 30 mins ago bundled with Fallout 76.

    Think it's a great deal.


  • #20
    D_turbo
    Registered Users Posts: 506 ✭✭✭D_turbo


    murpho999 wrote: »
    It's already available at that price.

    Picked mine up 30 mins ago bundled with Fallout 76.

    Think it's a great deal.

    I was told that was for members. General public is Friday. I can get mine today through a friend so either or to me.

    Is it a digital copy of 76 or?

    I can't see many places matching that price will they?


  • #21
    murpho999
    Registered Users Posts: 28,388 ✭✭✭✭murpho999


    D_turbo wrote: »
    I was told that was for members. General public is Friday. I can get mine today through a friend so either or to me.

    Is it a digital copy of 76 or?

    I can't see many places matching that price will they?

    No it's not for members only.

    Here's a link.

    Not sure yet if digital or disc as in work and not opened it yet but box gives the impression it's a disc.


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  • #22
    jonon9
    Registered Users Posts: 1,124 ✭✭✭jonon9


    Is this a good deal, kid is into Mincraft but im after the console side more

    Xbox One S 1TB Minecraft Bundle, Extra Controller & 3 Months Xbox Live
    €299.99

    https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/video-games-and-tablets/console-bundle-deals/xbox-one-console-bundle-deals/xbox-one-s-1tb-minecraft-bundle-extra-controller-and-3-months-xbox-live/b/800351


  • #23
    Stone Deaf 4evr
    Registered Users Posts: 7,991 ✭✭✭Stone Deaf 4evr


    D_turbo wrote: »
    GameStop have the Xbox one X bundle for 399€ come Friday.

    Can't see that price been beat

    price on the website keeps showing up as 499 for me?


  • #24
    murpho999
    Registered Users Posts: 28,388 ✭✭✭✭murpho999


    Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »
    price on the website keeps showing up as 499 for me?

    Ok, I get it now. It appears that D-turbo was right.
    I was logged in under the loyalty programme.

    I only signed up last week, and verified the email address and bought nothing and still got the offer.

    So just a create an account here and then once you login you should be able to get the discount.


  • #25
    D_turbo
    Registered Users Posts: 506 ✭✭✭D_turbo


    jonon9 wrote: »
    Is this a good deal, kid is into Mincraft but im after the console side more

    Xbox One S 1TB Minecraft Bundle, Extra Controller & 3 Months Xbox Live
    €299.99

    https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/video-games-and-tablets/console-bundle-deals/xbox-one-console-bundle-deals/xbox-one-s-1tb-minecraft-bundle-extra-controller-and-3-months-xbox-live/b/800351

    The Minecraft bundle is 199€ at GameStop. Will come with free live. Joypads are down to 40€ come Friday. Save over 60€


  • #26
    jonon9
    Registered Users Posts: 1,124 ✭✭✭jonon9


    D_turbo wrote: »
    The Minecraft bundle is 199€ at GameStop. Will come with free live. Joypads are down to 40€ come Friday. Save over 60€


    Where are you seeing this I cant find it on their website?


  • #27
    D_turbo
    Registered Users Posts: 506 ✭✭✭D_turbo


    jonon9 wrote: »
    Where are you seeing this I cant find it on their website?

    https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057930389/1/#post108662501

    Cant see it anywhere myself but have contacted a friend in GameStop who said it's legit and has already started


  • #28
    D_turbo
    Registered Users Posts: 506 ✭✭✭D_turbo


    Just got mine.
    Thursday and Friday is for public.
    Tmro is for paid members.

    Stock wasn't an issue today but several enquiries in the 5mins I was there so could go fast.

    The one S at 199 is serious value


  • #29
    iLikeWaffles
    Registered Users Posts: 4,325 ✭✭✭iLikeWaffles


    Forza or Fortnight bundle is £169.

    Xbox One S 1TB €192.12 limited time whatever that means, probably firday/sat.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07HHMZZPD/ref=sxbs_sxwds-deals_1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=0ac179a7-db05-4422-8f90-652b9844b976&pd_rd_wg=wnbkM&pf_rd_r=YRBN2KWCPS7BXYD4KNVY&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-bottom-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B07H25BSYJ&pd_rd_w=1WX9Z&pf_rd_i=xbox&pd_rd_r=02b6692d-a479-4922-93d5-750561c2cdd7&ie=UTF8&qid=1543221504&sr=1&th=1


  • #30
    Twigster
    Registered Users Posts: 272 ✭✭Twigster


    How's it going, picked up an S a few weeks ago "for the kids", picked it up before the black Friday deals but got the Forza bundle with Odyssey and RDR2 for about €260. Since picked up Minecraft and rocket leagues for the actual kids.
    Anyone got any recommendations for a reasonable headset in around the €50 mark?

    Also looking at Xbox live on cdkeys, is there a time limit a code has to be activated within after purchase?


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  • #31
    iLikeWaffles
    Registered Users Posts: 4,325 ✭✭✭iLikeWaffles


    Twigster wrote: »
    How's it going, picked up an S a few weeks ago "for the kids", picked it up before the black Friday deals but got the Forza bundle with Odyssey and RDR2 for about €260. Since picked up Minecraft and rocket leagues for the actual kids.
    Anyone got any recommendations for a reasonable headset in around the €50 mark?

    Also looking at Xbox live on cdkeys, is there a time limit a code has to be activated within after purchase?

    Shouldn't be a limit on the redeem code! It won't expire as far as I know.

    TBH you're not going to find good quality headsets for under 50. There is a good few deals on Amazon for under €30. Some of them ending soon.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/b/ref=gbps_ftr_m-5_5855_page_1?node=14339842031&gb_f_deals1=dealStates:AVAILABLE%252CWAITLIST%252CWAITLISTFULL%252CUPCOMING%252CEXPIRED%252CSOLDOUT,sortOrder:BY_SCORE,MARKETING_ID:gamerBC18&gb_ttl_deals1=Deals%2520in%2520Video%2520Games%2520and%2520Accessories&pf_rd_p=f9864c56-984b-4b43-a8df-da02f7a25855&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=14339842031&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=XMDYX837SVCX5B466EN5&ie=UTF8

    I couldn't recommend any of them though bar the SteelSeries Arctis 7 but they're over €100.

    There is a deal starting tonight on Amazon for a headset but again I don't know how good it is but its cheap: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B071CNN3DZ/ref=gbps_tit_m-5_5855_d043fdeb?pf_rd_p=f9864c56-984b-4b43-a8df-da02f7a25855&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=14339842031&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=AG3QK5FSK1QV3XJ5MJW6


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