Xbox One General Discussion - Part 3

sniper_samurai · 04-06-2020 1:06pm

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

The shifter is grand, but tbh, I can only use it effectively in the forza games, in something like dirt rally where you're changing gears and directions so often, its not precise enough. I'd love a handbrake though.

Yeah, didn't really use the H shifter on my G25. Unfortunately Logitech changed the pin layout on the shifter between the G25 and the G27, the G29/G920 uses the G27 pin configuration.

sniper_samurai · 05-06-2020 10:08am

DeSelby83 wrote: »

Might wait until around black Friday, hopefully with the launch of the new machines I can get a good deal

All the One X models are currently down to €300, including the new Cyberpunk model in GameStop.

wotzgoingon · 06-06-2020 9:10pm

I'm starting Watch Dogs 2 can people hack into my game like the first?

I remember at the beginning of the first one getting a notification I was being hacked and I thought it was just part of the game and didn't realize till later in the game what was happening so I want to be prepared in this second title.

06-06-2020 9:15pm

Yeah that can happen, though I'd say with the numbers playing at this stage it's unlikely.

06-06-2020 11:15pm

Anyone know if there's any deals about for EA Access?

GBX · 06-06-2020 11:51pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Anyone know if there's any deals about for EA Access?

€22.89
https://www.cdkeys.com/xbox-live/memberships/ea-access-12-month-subscription

marcbrophy · 08-06-2020 10:38am

Deleted User wrote: »

Anyone know if there's any deals about for EA Access?

I got it for £16 on Amazon back in May, but it's back up to £20 now.
I've found it on eneba for €20.78 now though

https://www.eneba.com/xbox-ea-access-pass-code-12-months-xbox-live-key-global

nintendoo · 08-06-2020 11:45am

Got the robot white xbox one x from that Gamestop offer recently.
Hasn't shipped yet. 279 + 3 months game pass I think.
Page says 1 month but box says 3.
The cyberpunk 2077 looked fugly to me.

Was going to go ps4 slim but the price swayed me

It's a much better machine technically + it'll be a nice stop gap until the next generation sorts itself out.
Plus it's quiet and small !

Looking forward to RDR2, Ori, Forza ...
That plus Switch will be plenty.

Now to find a decent/cheap 4k TV

Have a 1440p monitor which the Xbox also works with

which will do for a while.

How long will RDR2 stay on gamepass ?
Will give it a spin there anyway ...

TitianGerm · 08-06-2020 11:59am

nintendoo wrote: »

Got the robot white xbox one x from that Gamestop offer recently.
Hasn't shipped yet. 279 + 3 months game pass I think.
Page says 1 month but box says 3.
The cyberpunk 2077 looked fugly to me.

Was going to go ps4 slim but the price swayed me
It's a much better machine technically + it'll be a nice stop gap until the next generation sorts itself out.
Plus it's quiet and small !

Looking forward to RDR2, Ori, Forza ...
That plus Switch will be plenty.

Now to find a decent/cheap 4k TV Have a 1440p monitor which the Xbox also works with which will do for a while.

How long will RDR2 stay on gamepass ?
Will give it a spin there anyway ...

Get yourself two years of Xbox Live and then convert it to Game Pass Ultimate for €1. It's on offer for £35 for 12 months on CD Keys at the moment.

nintendoo · 08-06-2020 12:19pm

Nice one! Thanks!
Let me digest that ... but not for too long

Wow - great value.

TitianGerm · 08-06-2020 12:33pm

nintendoo wrote: »

Nice one! Thanks!
Let me digest that ... but not for too long
Wow - great value.

Redeem your 1st 12 month code and leave on auto renewal. That'll give you an extra month for free.

Log in and cancel auto renewal.

Redeem your 2nd 12 month code and leave on auto renewal. That'll give you an extra month for free.

So that'll give you 26 months. When you upgrade to GPU you'll get an additional month, so 27 months for €80ish. You could also add another 6 months Live Subscription before upgrading to get you up to 33 months.

nintendoo · 08-06-2020 1:03pm

Going to wait until I have the console first.
Also, have pesky work to do.
To pay for this stuff

wotzgoingon · 08-06-2020 2:30pm

nintendoo wrote: »

Got the robot white xbox one x from that Gamestop offer recently.
Hasn't shipped yet. 279 + 3 months game pass I think.
Page says 1 month but box says 3.
The cyberpunk 2077 looked fugly to me.

Was going to go ps4 slim but the price swayed me
It's a much better machine technically + it'll be a nice stop gap until the next generation sorts itself out.
Plus it's quiet and small !

Looking forward to RDR2, Ori, Forza ...
That plus Switch will be plenty.

Now to find a decent/cheap 4k TV Have a 1440p monitor which the Xbox also works with which will do for a while.

How long will RDR2 stay on gamepass ?
Will give it a spin there anyway ...

It will work with a 1440P monitor if it does 1440P over HDMI.

I had a 1440P 144Hz monitor but wouldn't do 1440p over HDMI only over Display port.

nintendoo · 08-06-2020 2:48pm

wotzgoingon wrote: »

It will work with a 1440P monitor if it does 1440P over HDMI.

I had a 1440P 144Hz monitor but wouldn't do 1440p over HDMI only over Display port.

Will find out soon ... My Xbox has just shipped

nintendoo · 09-06-2020 9:33am

Out for delivery.
This is the best part!
The anticipation

rob808 · 09-06-2020 10:10am

nintendoo wrote: »

Out for delivery.
This is the best part!
The anticipation

enjoy xbox x a good console.

Glebee · 09-06-2020 10:28am

Does anybody use xbox console set up with keyboard and mouse along with controller and if so how does it handle? You Tube videos seem to suggest it works fine.

nintendoo · 09-06-2020 11:42am

Just got the robot white xbox one x.
Don't have time to set it up yet.

Wow, feels really really premium and looks fantastic.
The controller feels great. Like a super premium Nintendo switch pro controller. Great design here.
It's 1 month game pass, 14 days live.
All for 279 euro.

Poor (ha) auld Microsoft really competing hard here.
Kudos to them. If the series x is like this plus a cheaper base model and game pass ... they are really onto something. Plus the buy once , free upgrade for certain titles ...

DeSelby83 · 09-06-2020 12:26pm

nintendoo wrote: »

Just got the robot white xbox one x.
Don't have time to set it up yet.

Wow, feels really really premium and looks fantastic.
The controller feels great. Like a super premium Nintendo switch pro controller. Great design here.
Poor (ha) auld Microsoft really competing hard here.
Kudos to them.

It's 1 month game pass, 14 days live.

All for 279 euro.

Sounds great, thanks for the update. Hoping to get the black X myself soon on Amazon (have voucher). Upgrading from a base PS4 myself, have a 4k tv ready and waiting for some cyberpunk goodness

rottie 11 · 09-06-2020 9:49pm

I’m having awful issues with my headset, I can’t get the volume mix right between chat and game , there’s no volume adjustment on the headset itself so have to do it in settings and when I have the game volume down to the last it’s still too loud for chat ?

finglashoop · 09-06-2020 10:21pm

rottie 11 wrote: »

I’m having awful issues with my headset, I can’t get the volume mix right between chat and game , there’s no volume adjustment on the headset itself so have to do it in settings and when I have the game volume down to the last it’s still too loud for chat ?

Have you tried using the jack with the headset?

nintendoo · 09-06-2020 10:46pm

OK, had a quick spin on the new xbox one x.
Pretty simple to set up, although it takes a while with the updates etc.
You definitely need a fast Internet connection.
Used a usb keyboard to enter my password etc which is handy, better than the controller.
Nice UI etc, MS know what they are doing.

Signed up with free month for game pass + extra month free when you enter credit card and allow recurring charge. (which can be cancelled).
Also allowed me to upgrade to game pass ultimate for a euro for a month.
Downloaded Forza Horizon 4 and Ori will of the wisps.
This took a couple of hours.
Not used to this, coming from a Switch with cartridges.
Forza was 76 GB so I can't complain.

Works fine with my 1440p monitor.
I could just change to 1440p in settings.
Runs quiet which I wanted and like !
Also, lot of warm/hot air out the back; but this is a high powered console after all.
I'm used to the Nintendo Switch which runs quiet and cool.
The power cable doesn't fit very well; shoved it in a bit; but didn't want to push too hard.
Also, bigger and heavier than I though it would be. But there's a lot of stuff in there

The robot white looks super cool and minimal; overall a very well designed console.
Also, like seeing Ireland mentioned on the hardware

Controller is great, but think I'll get battery low anxiety. Need to get some decent recharagables.
Pretty much the same as the Switch pro controller; although the "action" button is different.
Think the d-pad is better - certainly seemed totally smooth for Ori.
Heavier too, but this is good.

Forza is great. Can see how I will get sucked into this. Really fun arcade racer. Brilliant stuff.
Also, Ori is great, think I planned to play this for a few minutes; spent ages on it. The feels!

Graphics look great. Not sure if I'm that blown away - yet!
Certainly Forza has an incredible draw distance and responsiveness.
Ori also pops and has incredible detail in it.
Everything seems smooth.
Probably a lot better with bigger screen, 4K and HDR.

Seems like a decent amount of stuff on game pass and for really good value!
Also see I could e.g. buy the Witcher 3 for less than a tenner.
Will donwload RDR2 and have a go at the weekend.

Overall, very happy for the price I paid.
Only shame is that you can't play Nintendo or PS exclusives on it.

i.e. you have to juggle multiple consoles, subscriptions and peripherals.
Not to mention the cost.
Instead of just using the best hardware available to run them.
Maybe MS will buy Nintendo

TitianGerm · 09-06-2020 11:37pm

nintendoo wrote: »

OK, had a quick spin on the new xbox one x.
Pretty simple to set up, although it takes a while with the updates etc.
You definitely need a fast Internet connection.
Used a usb keyboard to enter my password etc which is handy, better than the controller.
Nice UI etc, MS know what they are doing.

Signed up with free month for game pass + extra month free when you enter credit card and allow recurring charge. (which can be cancelled).
Also allowed me to upgrade to game pass ultimate for a euro for a month.
Downloaded Forza Horizon 4 and Ori will of the wisps.
This took a couple of hours.
Not used to this, coming from a Switch with cartridges.
Forza was 76 GB so I can't complain.

Works fine with my 1440p monitor.
I could just change to 1440p in settings.
Runs quiet which I wanted and like !
Also, lot of warm/hot air out the back; but this is a high powered console after all.
I'm used to the Nintendo Switch which runs quiet and cool.
The power cable doesn't fit very well; shoved it in a bit; but didn't want to push too hard.
Also, bigger and heavier than I though it would be. But there's a lot of stuff in there
The robot white looks super cool and minimal; overall a very well designed console.
Also, like seeing Ireland mentioned on the hardware

Controller is great, but think I'll get battery low anxiety. Need to get some decent recharagables.
Pretty much the same as the Switch pro controller; although the "action" button is different.
Think the d-pad is better - certainly seemed totally smooth for Ori.
Heavier too, but this is good.

Forza is great. Can see how I will get sucked into this. Really fun arcade racer. Brilliant stuff.
Also, Ori is great, think I planned to play this for a few minutes; spent ages on it. The feels!

Graphics look great. Not sure if I'm that blown away - yet!
Certainly Forza has an incredible draw distance and responsiveness.
Ori also pops and has incredible detail in it.
Everything seems smooth.
Probably a lot better with bigger screen, 4K and HDR.

Seems like a decent amount of stuff on game pass and for really good value!
Also see I could e.g. buy the Witcher 3 for less than a tenner.
Will donwload RDR2 and have a go at the weekend.

Overall, very happy for the price I paid.
Only shame is that you can't play Nintendo or PS exclusives on it.
i.e. you have to juggle multiple consoles, subscriptions and peripherals.
Not to mention the cost.
Instead of just using the best hardware available to run them.
Maybe MS will buy Nintendo

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0765C95PG/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_86a4EbN5299N7

If you can get one of these around they are well worth it. I have one since the Xbox launched and it's still going strong. Seems like I only charge it every three to four weeks.

Edit: Witcher 3 is on Game Pass so no need to buy it.

Download the GamePass app on your phone as you can push downloads to your console from it.

10-06-2020 12:01am

TitianGerm wrote: »

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0765C95PG/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_86a4EbN5299N7

If you can get one of these around they are well worth it. I have one since the Xbox launched and it's still going strong. Seems like I only charge it every three to four weeks.

Edit: Witcher 3 is on Game Pass so no need to buy it.

Download the GamePass app on your phone as you can push downloads to your console from it.

I'd say once a week without chat for mine with heavy use, infinitely better than the 360 one and that feeling of going to be and forgetting to connect the ps4 one to charge after 2-3 hours use ffs.

rottie 11 · 10-06-2020 6:11am

finglashoop wrote: »

Have you tried using the jack with the headset?

As in the adapter , yes it’s the same thing unfortunately

recyclops · 10-06-2020 8:23am

Won't quote pose again but I bought these rechargeables when on special and they are in special again would recommend them to anyone

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001P8OCCS/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_dOi4EbEKZD4Y8

dr.kenneth noisewater · 10-06-2020 9:01am

recyclops wrote: »

Won't quote pose again but I bought these rechargeables when on special and they are in special again would recommend them to anyone

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001P8OCCS/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_dOi4EbEKZD4Y8

Cheers, been meaning to order some the last while. Had to use PM for anyone else looking to order

nintendoo · 10-06-2020 12:20pm

How long do 3rd party generally games stay on game pass ...
e.g. Witcher 3, RDR2 ... ???

Mickeroo · 10-06-2020 12:28pm

nintendoo wrote: »

How long do 3rd party generally games stay on game pass ...
e.g. Witcher 3, RDR2 ... ???

Varies, I think GTA V was only up there for a couple of months maybe but other games have been on there for ages. I wouldn't leave them on the back burner too long if you are intending to play them though.

beakerjoe · 11-06-2020 1:05am

After watching The Last Dance on Netflix, I have an NBA fad going on.

Was gonna pick up NBA 2k20 and NBA Jam tomorrow.

Jam is a no brainer at 3.99 and its easy to play, but should I nother with 2k? Havent played a real BB sim in years, is it easy to pick up and play..... at 25 bucks for the deluxe edition I might just gamble on it.

In other recent purchases, DC villians and Ghostbusters have been great for the 5 year old. Easy to play a level for an hour hefore bed time, both great value.

Been playing Gears 5 myself, addictive stuff.

Buttros · 11-06-2020 7:08am

NBA2K20 is on Gamepass

nintendoo · 11-06-2020 9:56am

So, my xbox one detected that my monitor supports freesync. And now uses it.
Which is nice! It was a 32 inch 1440p ASUS IPS monitor on sale for about 160 quid last year.
Not sure which games I'd actually notice an improvement in

Also, BAD from MS. When I was signing up I registered my free 1 month game pass offer.
I accepted an offer of 1 more month for free if I allowed recurring charges and put in my credit card details.
Then I accepted another offer to upgrade to ultimate for 1 euro.
Turns out 1 now just have ultimate for 1 month.
Going to call them today - I see they have a 1800 number for MS account support and ask them to "downgrade" me back to 2 months.
Not really interested in online at the moment; but I do want 2 months of game pass for free!

TitianGerm · 11-06-2020 10:09am

nintendoo wrote: »

So, my xbox one detected that my monitor supports freesync. And now uses it.
Which is nice! It was a 32 inch 1440p ASUS IPS monitor on sale for about 160 quid last year.
Not sure which games I'd actually notice an improvement in

Also, BAD from MS. When I was signing up I registered my free 1 month game pass offer.
I accepted an offer of 1 more month for free if I allowed recurring charges and put in my credit card details.
Then I accepted another offer to upgrade to ultimate for 1 euro.
Turns out 1 now just have ultimate for 1 month.
Going to call them today - I see they have a 1800 number for MS account support and ask them to "downgrade" me back to 2 months.
Not really interested in online at the moment; but I do want 2 months of game pass for free!

Online is included in Game Pass Ultimate.

Brian201888 · 11-06-2020 10:24am

Anyone recomend a wired gaming headset, bought one off Amazon and it's the worst quality thing I've ever gotten my hands on.

Cheaper is better I don't need something amazing just good enough that I can be hear and be heard clearly.

Mickeroo · 11-06-2020 10:49am

Brian201888 wrote: »

Anyone recomend a wired gaming headset, bought one off Amazon and it's the worst quality thing I've ever gotten my hands on.

Cheaper is better I don't need something amazing just good enough that I can be hear and be heard clearly.

Can't go wrong with hyper x cloud 2: https://www.amazon.co.uk/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-Mobile/dp/B00SAYCXWG/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=hyperx+cloud+2&qid=1591868901&sr=8-3https://www.amazon.co.uk/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-Mobile/dp/B00SAYCXWG/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=hyperx+cloud+2&qid=1591868901&sr=8-3

They've been on sale in smyths for 50 euro or so which is very good value, probably a bit overpriced on amazon at the moment so worth looking around.

Brian201888 · 11-06-2020 11:07am

Cheers, just noticed this on the Questions section of that page;

Question:Does anyone use these on xbox one? If so do they work well with it and does the mic work?
Answer:I do and yes the mic is very crisp and clear. You need the Xbox one stereo adapter as well though which I picked up from Amazon

I've the newer style controller that has a headphone jack connection, does that mean I won't need this adapter they mention yeah?

JoyPad · 11-06-2020 11:22am

Brian201888 wrote: »

I've the newer style controller that has a headphone jack connection, does that mean I won't need this adapter they mention yeah?

That is correct.

I would add one thing though. I've owned and used both the recommended Cloud II and the Cloud X (which is specifically designed for XBox One).

The Cloud II has a shorter cable, with no in-line controls. There's a separate cord that is included with it, but it ends with a USB connector, and has the controls on it, but that's a separate audio card and only works with Windows, not with XBox. If you buy these exclusively for XBox, that part will be useless to you.

On the other hand, the Cloud X has a longer cable, in-line controls, and works well with the XBox. As far as I can tell, the build, including mic and speakers, are identical, and the only difference is in connectivity.

Oh, and the case!
The Cloud II came with a padded zipper bag.
However, the Cloud X came with a nice case, hard shell, perfect if you take them on the road and stuff them in a backpack.

beakerjoe · 11-06-2020 11:32am

Buttros wrote: »

NBA2K20 is on Gamepass

I copped this last night. Happy days.

Brian201888 · 11-06-2020 12:04pm

Cloud X sounds like the job, I'll grab a set of those. Cheers lads

nintendoo · 11-06-2020 11:29pm

Just got to the 2nd chapter of RDR2 on the Xbox one x. Wow! Blown away.

beakerjoe · 12-06-2020 12:34am

Ended up downloading NBA2k20 from game pass, then with the money I would have spent I got myself NBA Jam and Hitman 2.

Gonna try pick up Transformers Devastation on hard disk too.

Birneybau · 12-06-2020 10:44am

beakerjoe wrote: »

Ended up downloading NBA2k20 from game pass, then with the money I would have spent I got myself NBA Jam and Hitman 2.

Gonna try pick up Transformers Devastation on hard disk too.

CEX do almost next day delivery for €1.50

https://ie.webuy.com/product-detail?id=5030917186141&categoryName=xbox-one-games&superCatName=gaming&title=transformers-devastation

Nigzcurran · 13-06-2020 8:45am

nintendoo wrote: »

Just got to the 2nd chapter of RDR2 on the Xbox one x. Wow! Blown away.

Yep it’s unbelievable. I’m still in awe looking at it on a 4K OLED. It’s literally like movie quality and the gameplay itself is savage craic

nintendoo · 13-06-2020 4:34pm

OK - back to conversation with Titan Gamer a while back ...

So, I currently have 1 month game pass ultimate on my microsoft account.
This was a 1 month game pass that came with my console that I upgraded to ultimate for 1 euro.

If I understand correctly I can get additional xbox live gold membership and convert to game pass ultimate for 1 euro.

So, cd keys have this for approx 50 quid at the moment.

(a) do I pick europe region for ireland ?
(b) then I reddem code on microsoft account site ?
(c) then I upgrade it to game pass ultimate for 1 euro on same account ?

Concerned that I'll end up with xbox live gold for 12 months and not be able to upgrade it !

Thanks!

sniper_samurai · 13-06-2020 4:45pm

nintendoo wrote: »

OK - back to conversation with Titan Gamer a while back ...

So, I currently have 1 month game pass ultimate on my microsoft account.
This was a 1 month game pass that came with my console that I upgraded to ultimate for 1 euro.

If I understand correctly I can get additional xbox live gold membership and convert to game pass ultimate for 1 euro.

So, cd keys have this for approx 50 quid at the moment.

(a) do I pick europe region for ireland ?
(b) then I reddem code on microsoft account site ?
(c) then I upgrade it to game pass ultimate for 1 euro on same account ?

Concerned that I'll end up with xbox live gold for 12 months and not be able to upgrade it !

Thanks!

First off have you used the free month of GPU? If you have you can't get the €1 offer, if you haven't input it after claiming the offer for an extra month.

If you don't have an active GPU sub when you add 12 months of Gold and then upgrade to GPU the entire time left on your Gold subscription, ie 12 months, will be converted to GPU.

If you have an active GPU sub you will need to let it expire before using a Gold sub, otherwise the 12 months of Gold will convert to 4 months of GPU. You will need to pay full price for the month of GPU to convert the Gold sub as the €1 off will no longer be available on that account.

nintendoo · 13-06-2020 5:57pm

I've used the €1 offer on a one month game pass voucher.
It was a one button press option during the xbox one setup ... looks like I pulled that trigger too soon

nicklauski · 16-06-2020 10:19pm

nintendoo wrote: »

I've used the €1 offer on a one month game pass voucher.
It was a one button press option during the xbox one setup ... looks like I pulled that trigger too soon

You will still be able to get the offer. I done the €1 deal last year, and done it again this april. Theres a gamepass thread that explains how to do it again.

nintendoo · 17-06-2020 10:49pm

Will a digital game marked "UK" region run on an Xbox one registered in Ireland? Xbox one is supposed to be region free ... right ?

E.g. the full Witcher 3 is on cdkeys for about 11.50 at the mo. But it's marked "UK".

(Yes, I know the vanilla version, no dlc and for a limited time is on game pass )

rob808 · 17-06-2020 10:52pm

nintendoo wrote: »

Will a digital game marked "UK" region run on an Xbox one registered in Ireland? Xbox one is supposed to be region free ... right ?

E.g. the full Witcher 3 is on cdkeys for about 11.50 at the mo. But it's marked "UK".

(Yes, I know the vanilla version, no dlc and for a limited time is on game pass )

yea it work no problems.

Jordan 199 · 26-06-2020 5:25pm

I was looking at the right hand side of my Cyberpunk 2077 console and it says 'Hello From Seattle'.

Xbox One General Discussion - Part 3

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