Xbox One General Discussion - Part 3

wotzgoingon · 17-02-2019 3:59am

FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

Almost 9 hours played of Crackdown 3.

Having a blast across, co-op campaign and multiplayer.

Reviewers who bombed it don't know dick about a crackdown game clearly.

I had a feeling that was the case. I may get gamepass or even a retail copy. Depends.

marcbrophy · 17-02-2019 11:42am

FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

Almost 9 hours played of Crackdown 3.

Having a blast across, co-op campaign and multiplayer.

Reviewers who bombed it don't know dick about a crackdown game clearly.

I only played about 3 hours of the campaign so far myself, but it is good Crackdown fun

Fiftyfilthy · 19-02-2019 1:07am

Finding it boring, just locks on to everything
What’s the point? May as well not have any enemies as you just hold the lock button and fire

Fiftyfilthy · 20-02-2019 3:07pm

Fiftyfilthy wrote: »

Finding it boring, just locks on to everything
What’s the point? May as well not have any enemies as you just hold the lock button and fire

Ok it’s actually not that bad

maximoose · 20-02-2019 3:41pm

Yeah I have to admit I'm enjoying it...

The combat is guff and the objectives very repetitive, but there's something fun about just leaping around the city collecting orbs and ticking stuff off while you go

Stone Deaf 4evr · 20-02-2019 3:47pm

maximoose wrote: »

Yeah I have to admit I'm enjoying it...

The combat is guff and the objectives very repetitive, but there's something fun about just leaping around the city collecting orbs and ticking stuff off while you go

sounds just like crackdown 1!

Fiftyfilthy · 20-02-2019 4:02pm

I never bothered with sea of thieves

But state of decay and crackdown 3 are not terrible but still disappointing. Bit more effort and they could have been 2 decent games

This is what I find infuriating

20-02-2019 7:47pm

Crackdown 3 is utter sheeee-ite. A total embarrassment for xbox and Microsoft.

Fiftyfilthy · 20-02-2019 10:11pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Crackdown 3 is utter sheeee-ite. A total embarrassment for xbox and Microsoft.

I’m inclined to agree, sank 5 hours into it and my thoughts changed from **** to maybe ok back to ****

Even if you can’t see the enemy shooting just lock on and fire

Repeat over and over

Uninstalled it

21-02-2019 9:21am

Fiftyfilthy wrote: »

I’m inclined to agree, sank 5 hours into it and my thoughts changed from **** to maybe ok back to ****

Even if you can’t see the enemy shooting just lock on and fire

Repeat over and over

Uninstalled it

Uninstalled too. That won't stop Microsoft counting us in their number of.players stats.

CatInABox · 21-02-2019 9:42am

I thought that this was pretty cool news, Paradox are bring mods to Surviving Mars, but for the first time they won't have to go through an approval process before hand. Mod makers will just tick a box when uploading and it'll go to both PC and Xbox at the same time.

See here.

CatInABox · 21-02-2019 6:23pm

https://twitter.com/majornelson/status/1098629079505371136

All the Lost Planets are coming to BC today, along with RESIDENT EVIL CODE: Veronica X

ZiabR · 22-02-2019 9:33am

And the list of playable games grows... Between Backwards compatibility and Games Pass MS are doing an amazing job.

22-02-2019 9:37am

Lost Planet 2 was fun in coop.

*Edit* you sneaked in RESIDENT EVIL CODE: Veronica X!!!

Now i'm happier

Morrisseeee · 22-02-2019 4:29pm

Xbox One S : HDMI damage (cannot hear peoples voices)

I bought the kids an Xbox One S the previous Xmas('17) and in the last few months the kids were complaining of intermittently not hearing peoples voices in games & DVDs. They didnt complain hard enough as I kinda ignored it, more fool me!! Anyway I reckon the warranty is just out so probably no luck there, I bought it off Gamestop online.

I checked the back of the Xbox and sure enough the HDMI connector is very slightly damaged. I checked my connecting cables & I dont see any damage there but somehow the Xbox connector is damaged! ie. I've used the same cables on other equipment, like a PS3, and none of them are damaged.
I gooogled HDMI damage and I see quite a few hits for it, even videos how to fix it by swapping in the HDMI IN connector. This is an option for me as I have access to Rework personnel to do the job.

But, is there another way, ie. can I connect up a wireless speaker ? ie. i've a KitSound BoomEvolution 2.1

CatInABox · 22-02-2019 5:13pm

Morrisseeee wrote: »

Xbox One S : HDMI damage (cannot hear peoples voices)

I bought the kids an Xbox One S the previous Xmas('17) and in the last few months the kids were complaining of intermittently not hearing peoples voices in games & DVDs. They didnt complain hard enough as I kinda ignored it, more fool me!! Anyway I reckon the warranty is just out so probably no luck there, I bought it off Gamestop online.

I checked the back of the Xbox and sure enough the HDMI connector is very slightly damaged. I checked my connecting cables & I dont see any damage there but somehow the Xbox connector is damaged! ie. I've used the same cables on other equipment, like a PS3, and none of them are damaged.
I gooogled HDMI damage and I see quite a few hits for it, even videos how to fix it by swapping in the HDMI IN connector. This is an option for me as I have access to Rework personnel to do the job.

But, is there another way, ie. can I connect up a wireless speaker ? ie. i've a KitSound BoomEvolution 2.1

There's an optical out port on it, so you could use that. I don't know the pros/cons of it though.

Donutz · 22-02-2019 5:41pm

It may still be in warranty. You can check on the Microsoft website once you have the serial number.

Edit: Just checked the warranty on my One S on the Microsoft website.
I bought it December 2018 and the warranty is until December 2020

Riesen_Meal · 22-02-2019 5:44pm

Morrisseeee wrote: »

Xbox One S : HDMI damage (cannot hear peoples voices)

I bought the kids an Xbox One S the previous Xmas('17) and in the last few months the kids were complaining of intermittently not hearing peoples voices in games & DVDs. They didnt complain hard enough as I kinda ignored it, more fool me!! Anyway I reckon the warranty is just out so probably no luck there, I bought it off Gamestop online.

I checked the back of the Xbox and sure enough the HDMI connector is very slightly damaged. I checked my connecting cables & I dont see any damage there but somehow the Xbox connector is damaged! ie. I've used the same cables on other equipment, like a PS3, and none of them are damaged.
I gooogled HDMI damage and I see quite a few hits for it, even videos how to fix it by swapping in the HDMI IN connector. This is an option for me as I have access to Rework personnel to do the job.

But, is there another way, ie. can I connect up a wireless speaker ? ie. i've a KitSound BoomEvolution 2.1

Correct me if I am wrong but I don't think you would get sound or video at all if there was an issue with the connector on the back of the console?

Most likely neither would work at all...

wotzgoingon · 22-02-2019 7:46pm

Morrisseeee wrote: »

Xbox One S : HDMI damage (cannot hear peoples voices)

I bought the kids an Xbox One S the previous Xmas('17) and in the last few months the kids were complaining of intermittently not hearing peoples voices in games & DVDs. They didnt complain hard enough as I kinda ignored it, more fool me!! Anyway I reckon the warranty is just out so probably no luck there, I bought it off Gamestop online.

I checked the back of the Xbox and sure enough the HDMI connector is very slightly damaged. I checked my connecting cables & I dont see any damage there but somehow the Xbox connector is damaged! ie. I've used the same cables on other equipment, like a PS3, and none of them are damaged.
I gooogled HDMI damage and I see quite a few hits for it, even videos how to fix it by swapping in the HDMI IN connector. This is an option for me as I have access to Rework personnel to do the job.

But, is there another way, ie. can I connect up a wireless speaker ? ie. i've a KitSound BoomEvolution 2.1

You can connect a headset/earphones to the controller. And mute the Tv.

Morrisseeee · 23-02-2019 12:21am

The headphone solution is fine for a single user but not suitable for a movie for multiple people. I must check the SN on the MS site, just in case. If I use the optical o/p do i need a special box to connect my wireless speaker?

Morrisseeee · 23-02-2019 12:24am

Fieldog wrote: »

Correct me if I am wrong but I don't think you would get sound or video at all if there was an issue with the connector on the back of the console?

Most likely neither would work at all...

The damage is very slight so I'm guessing that this is the issue !

wotzgoingon · 23-02-2019 2:09am

Use one of these DAC's in link below. I used to use it with my original Xbox One.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=dac&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

23-02-2019 9:50am

wotzgoingon wrote: »

Use one of these DAC's in link below. I used to use it with my original Xbox One.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=dac&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

Or similarly a 3.5mm to Bluetooth dongle plugged into your controller. They are small and light but You'd still probably want to strap it to the controller somehow.

Morrisseeee · 23-02-2019 4:18pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Or similarly a 3.5mm to Bluetooth dongle plugged into your controller. They are small and light but You'd still probably want to strap it to the controller somehow.

I have 2 * small bluetooth devices (trx and a rx), so plug the trx into the controller and then the bluetooth speaker should pick it up, correct ?

Or as in the previous post, get the box mentioned and connect via the RCA connections, I'm guessing.
cheers folks

CatInABox · 25-02-2019 5:38pm

I put this in the general gaming forum, and then forgot to put it here.

People have been wondering what Microsofts renewed commitment to PC at E3 meant, and now we're starting to see the first indications of it. Recent Windows Insider builds came with "Gaming Improvements", along with a free test of State of Decay. Turns out that it's the Xbox version of the game running on PC, rather than a PC specific version like you'd get from the Microsoft store.

See here.

Stone Deaf 4evr · 25-02-2019 5:47pm

CatInABox wrote: »

I put this in the general gaming forum, and then forgot to put it here.

People have been wondering what Microsofts renewed commitment to PC at E3 meant, and now we're starting to see the first indications of it. Recent Windows Insider builds came with "Gaming Improvements", along with a free test of State of Decay. Turns out that it's the Xbox version of the game running on PC, rather than a PC specific version like you'd get from the Microsoft store.

See here.

I wonder how that'll be received from the point of view of scaling - as in FOV sliders, resolution etc?

CatInABox · 25-02-2019 6:21pm

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

I wonder how that'll be received from the point of view of scaling - as in FOV sliders, resolution etc?

My guess? Current and past games wouldn't have any, but games in the future, built with this in mind? Yeah, totally possible.

It'd still be more restricted than a pure PC game, but they're making a lot of strides on that too, with increased mod support, etc.

CatInABox · 26-02-2019 12:55pm

Rumour going around that Microsoft acquired Relic Entertainment, the guys that they tapped to develop Age of Empires 4. Makes sense I suppose, but they're not an independent company, they're part of Sega, so Sega would have to want to sell.

Relic also did Company of Heroes, man I loved that game.

ZiabR · 26-02-2019 4:08pm

CatInABox wrote: »

Rumour going around that Microsoft acquired Relic Entertainment, the guys that they tapped to develop Age of Empires 4. Makes sense I suppose, but they're not an independent company, they're part of Sega, so Sega would have to want to sell.

Relic also did Company of Heroes, man I loved that game.

Is there any news on AOE4? It will be exclusive to the Microsoft platform so here is hoping they release it on the One X aswell. Very hard to find anything concrete on the game.

CatInABox · 26-02-2019 4:42pm

ZiabR wrote: »

Is there any news on AOE4? It will be exclusive to the Microsoft platform so here is hoping they release it on the One X aswell. Very hard to find anything concrete on the game.

Big reveal on the next Inside Xbox apparently. That's partly where the acquisition rumour is coming from, Relic are hiring for an Age of Empires franchise lead or something like that, which implies they've got responsibility for the whole lot now.

honda boi · 03-03-2019 2:39pm

Seen I can pick cod black ops 4 up second hand for €32.
Is it any use?

Stone Deaf 4evr · 03-03-2019 10:50pm

honda boi wrote: »

Seen I can pick cod black ops 4 up second hand for €32.
Is it any use?

I'm in two minds. Theres no campaign, not sure if that matters to you. The multiplayer is great though, and the battle royale mode is also very good.

However, recent updates have made the game look like a free to play game gone mad. Skins for cash, skins that grant bonus xp for kills , rotten looking character uniforms, etc etc. It's like Activision is trying to squeeze every brown cent out of the game.

ZiabR · 04-03-2019 10:04am

honda boi wrote: »

Seen I can pick cod black ops 4 up second hand for €32.
Is it any use?

Honestly, €32 is to high for it. Its not worth that. It was my first COD game in years and after about 3 days I regretted buying it. I knew there was a reason I had stopped playing COD years ago.

Fiftyfilthy · 05-03-2019 3:14pm

Bought cuphead over the weekend

Very difficult but I’m enjoying it a lot

Sometimes just simple concepts work

One minute playing resident evil2 then the next cuphead

06-03-2019 11:48pm

A free to play game called One Leaves coming soon it seems.

https://www.oneleaves.com

CatInABox · 12-03-2019 11:24am

Inside Xbox is on later today, at 21:00. Big news coming out of it is that Halo:MCC is coming to PC. Not sure if it's a straight port made for PC, or if it's the Xbox on PC thingy that the Windows Insiders are currently testing out with State of Decay 2.

Watching it on Mixer with your Microsoft account gets you a chance to win "One Piece World Seeker", and some Black Desert stuff.

Link for watching it on Mixer here.

Mickeroo · 12-03-2019 11:26am

If it is coming to PC it would be disastrous if it's a buggy mess at launch again.

CatInABox · 12-03-2019 11:30am

Mickeroo wrote: »

If it is coming to PC it would be disastrous if it's a buggy mess at launch again.

I'd assume that they've learned their lesson from the last time, and it seems that the work they've done to fix it was pretty fundamental, I'd assume that it would carry over.

Mickeroo · 12-03-2019 11:33am

CatInABox wrote: »

I'd assume that they've learned their lesson from the last time, and it seems that the work they've done to fix it was pretty fundamental, I'd assume that it would carry over.

Here's hoping anyway, I could see it building up a pretty good following on PC. I might finally properly get to play the game I bought my OG XB1 for.

Stone Deaf 4evr · 12-03-2019 11:39am

I still wonder if Halo Infinite is going to be some sort of revision to the MCC, bringing all halo games in under one launcher? It'd be a ballsy move.

gmg678 · 12-03-2019 12:39pm

is it on at 9pm or 10pm? xbox Ireland are posting that it is on at 10pm?

sniper_samurai · 12-03-2019 1:21pm

gmg678 wrote: »

is it on at 9pm or 10pm? xbox Ireland are posting that it is on at 10pm?

9pm. It is listed as being on at 5pm ET, which would usually be 10pm here but the US is already on DST.

ZiabR · 12-03-2019 5:47pm

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

I still wonder if Halo Infinite is going to be some sort of revision to the MCC, bringing all halo games in under one launcher? It'd be a ballsy move.

Good point. it could work though.

CatInABox · 12-03-2019 9:42pm

CatInABox wrote: »

Inside Xbox is on later today, at 21:00. Big news coming out of it is that Halo:MCC is coming to PC. Not sure if it's a straight port made for PC, or if it's the Xbox on PC thingy that the Windows Insiders are currently testing out with State of Decay 2.

Watching it on Mixer with your Microsoft account gets you a chance to win "One Piece World Seeker", and some Black Desert stuff.

Link for watching it on Mixer here.

20 minutes away, for anyone interested.

CatInABox · 12-03-2019 10:07pm

Minecraft is coming to Game Pass

Halo MCC is coming to PC, with full graphics options. On Steam too.

Reach too. Nice. 4k support as well. Multiplayer is free for everyone, Singleplayer is an extra DLC. Both are included in Gamepass.

PC won't arrive with all games, it's split up into separate games, starts with Reach, others to follow

marcbrophy · 12-03-2019 10:30pm

I missed the first 20 mins.
Turned it on when that anime thing was being shown!

Mickeroo · 12-03-2019 10:49pm

Since it's going to steam I presume that means no Xbox Play Anywhere and you have to buy the game again even if you already own it on xbox.

sniper_samurai · 12-03-2019 10:52pm

Mickeroo wrote: »

Since it's going to steam I presume that means no Xbox Play Anywhere and you have to buy the game again even if you already own it on xbox.

Think it is on Steam as well as Windows Store.

wotzgoingon · 12-03-2019 10:52pm

Mickeroo wrote: »

Since it's going to steam I presume that means no Xbox Play Anywhere and you have to buy the game again even if you already own it on xbox.

Well it is also available on Windows store so it is play any where. Steam option is for those who do not want windows store which there seems to be a fair amount of people online blabbing on about it all the time.

CatInABox · 12-03-2019 11:09pm

Here's the recap of everything.

One thing I had missed, the wireless display app is being rolled out. Really thought that it would never see the light of day, it properly disappear for what? Over a year at this stage, I think.

Xbox One General Discussion - Part 3

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