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Re: Xbox Series X|S Thread - Power Your Dreams. "largest launch in Xbox history"

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:09 am
by Peter Crisp
My series X has finally decided to start downloading things at a propper speed and not 10mbps.

Huzzah, it no longer takes 12 hours to download a single game update. Has anyone else seen an increase in download speed?

Re: Xbox Series X|S Thread - Power Your Dreams. "largest launch in Xbox history"

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:20 am
by Peter Crisp
I have an odd question.
I'm thinking of buying a M+K for games like Gears Tactics, will any old wired M+K do?

Re: Xbox Series X|S Thread - Power Your Dreams. "largest launch in Xbox history"

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:50 am
by KingK
Peter Crisp wrote:I have an odd question.
I'm thinking of buying a M+K for games like Gears Tactics, will any old wired M+K do?

Can we connect a M+K to Series S/X? I never knew if so!

Re: Xbox Series X|S Thread - Power Your Dreams. "largest launch in Xbox history"

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:54 am
by Peter Crisp
KingK wrote:
Peter Crisp wrote:I have an odd question.
I'm thinking of buying a M+K for games like Gears Tactics, will any old wired M+K do?

Can we connect a M+K to Series S/X? I never knew if so!


There's a key binding thing showing what the keys do in Gears Tactics on console so I think so. I could be wrong though

Re: Xbox Series X|S Thread - Power Your Dreams. "largest launch in Xbox history"

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 7:14 am
by rinks
Yeah you can use any wired mouse and keyboard, I believe. Planet Coaster also has the option. Not sure I’d want to use them for Gears Tactics, though. The pad setup is so good.

You could use them on Xbox One as well, but I never bothered.

Re: Xbox Series X|S Thread - Power Your Dreams. "largest launch in Xbox history"

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:50 am
by RichardUK
rinks wrote:Yeah you can use any wired mouse and keyboard, I believe. Planet Coaster also has the option. Not sure I’d want to use them for Gears Tactics, though. The pad setup is so good.

You could use them on Xbox One as well, but I never bothered.


I will give that a go, I love those sorts of games but the controls are always not great on a console

Re: Xbox Series X|S Thread - Power Your Dreams. "largest launch in Xbox history"

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:13 am
by Photek
I think people (especially ones who missed entire gen) shouldn't sleep on State of Decay 2 especially now its 4K/60FPS on Series X. I have always loved it but the new framerate makes taking down a Juggernaut all the easier.

Re: Xbox Series X|S Thread - Power Your Dreams. "largest launch in Xbox history"

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:19 am
by rinks
Photek wrote:I think people (especially ones who missed entire gen) shouldn't sleep on State of Decay 2 especially now its 4K/60FPS on Series X. I have always loved it but the new framerate makes taking down a Juggernaut all the easier.

Ha, I like how the other player (or is it an NPC?) runs up after it’s already been taken down.

Is the clip meant to be slow-motion?

EDIT: Oh, it’s gone.
EDIT 2: I keep meaning to try SoD, but there are so many other things to play.

Re: Xbox Series X|S Thread - Power Your Dreams. "largest launch in Xbox history"

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:22 am
by Photek
rinks wrote:
Photek wrote:I think people (especially ones who missed entire gen) shouldn't sleep on State of Decay 2 especially now its 4K/60FPS on Series X. I have always loved it but the new framerate makes taking down a Juggernaut all the easier.

Ha, I like how the other player (or is it an NPC?) runs up after it’s already been taken down.

Is the clip meant to be slow-motion?

EDIT: Oh, it’s gone.

The clip is supposed to be in 60fps but yeah it was in slow so I got rid. Yeah you can take any of your crew (I have 9) out, on your own or grab a partner, he was shooting it with me to be fair. :lol:

full clip is here if want to see it in real time.

https://gamerdvr.com/gamer/x-photek-x/video/116760898

Re: Xbox Series X|S Thread - Power Your Dreams. "largest launch in Xbox history"

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:02 pm
by rinks
Peter Crisp wrote:Has anyone splashed out on one of the fancy pants storage cards?
I've spent enough recently so haven't bothered.

Nope. I definitely haven’t just ordered one.

Re: Xbox Series X|S Thread - Power Your Dreams. "largest launch in Xbox history"

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:10 pm
by Henke
rinks wrote:
Peter Crisp wrote:Has anyone splashed out on one of the fancy pants storage cards?
I've spent enough recently so haven't bothered.

Nope. I definitely haven’t just ordered one.


Remember that once it arrives it will get pretty hot when in use. Be careful.

Re: Xbox Series X|S Thread - Power Your Dreams. "largest launch in Xbox history"

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 6:50 pm
by Robbo-92
I just couldn’t justify one of the extra storage cards when I could get 4TB for about £90, plus I’ve spent more than I should have setting myself up for this gen with my Series X, new steering wheel and then seat for said wheel.

Re: Xbox Series X|S Thread - Power Your Dreams. "largest launch in Xbox history"

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 7:01 pm
by Garth
Dipped into Halo 5 multiplayer for the first time in years, only won a single match out of six but it really is sublime :cool:

Re: Xbox Series X|S Thread - Power Your Dreams. "largest launch in Xbox history"

Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 7:16 pm
by Pedz
Anyone have any idea when Smyhths is getting the X-Series back in?

Re: Xbox Series X|S Thread - Power Your Dreams. "largest launch in Xbox history"

Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 8:56 am
by rinks
Henke wrote:
rinks wrote:
Peter Crisp wrote:Has anyone splashed out on one of the fancy pants storage cards?
I've spent enough recently so haven't bothered.

Nope. I definitely haven’t just ordered one.


Remember that once it arrives it will get pretty hot when in use. Be careful.

I’m looking forward to suing for burnt fingertips.

Re: Xbox Series X|S Thread - Power Your Dreams. "largest launch in Xbox history"

Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 9:01 am
by Pedz
Where is the best place to keep on eye on stock coming in? I want a Series X for one of the kids and also one for myself, though I need to get that from Smyths due to Xbox All Access.

Re: Xbox Series X|S Thread - Power Your Dreams. "largest launch in Xbox history"

Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 9:16 am
by jawa
Pedz wrote:Where is the best place to keep on eye on stock coming in? I want a Series X for one of the kids and also one for myself, though I need to get that from Smyths due to Xbox All Access.


Pedz! You're in the market for next gen?!? :o ... :toot: .

Smyths - Stock due "November"- click

VideoGamesChronicle said:
Xbox Series X stock is also expected to be made available to purchase online at UK retailers on Saturday, November 21 and then again on Friday, November 27

Re: Xbox Series X|S Thread - Power Your Dreams. "largest launch in Xbox history"

Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 9:33 am
by Pedz
jawa wrote:
Pedz wrote:Where is the best place to keep on eye on stock coming in? I want a Series X for one of the kids and also one for myself, though I need to get that from Smyths due to Xbox All Access.


Pedz! You're in the market for next gen?!? :o ... :toot: .

Smyths - Stock due "November"- click

VideoGamesChronicle said:
Xbox Series X stock is also expected to be made available to purchase online at UK retailers on Saturday, November 21 and then again on Friday, November 27


Yeah, I may be able to get the Series X due to the Full Access upgrade for myself, though I'm trying to get one for one of the kids first as it's more a priority as it'll be a Christmas present.

Thanks jawa, dude.

Re: Xbox Series X|S Thread - Power Your Dreams. "largest launch in Xbox history"

Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 9:38 am
by Rex Kramer
Pedz wrote:
jawa wrote:
Pedz wrote:Where is the best place to keep on eye on stock coming in? I want a Series X for one of the kids and also one for myself, though I need to get that from Smyths due to Xbox All Access.


Pedz! You're in the market for next gen?!? :o ... :toot: .

Smyths - Stock due "November"- click

VideoGamesChronicle said:
Xbox Series X stock is also expected to be made available to purchase online at UK retailers on Saturday, November 21 and then again on Friday, November 27


Yeah, I may be able to get the Series X due to the Full Access upgrade for myself, though I'm trying to get one for one of the kids first as it's more a priority as it'll be a Christmas present.

Thanks jawa, dude.

If you're already on the All Access service then I think Smyths are accepting upgrades at this point. Just not accepting new applications. Might be worth giving it a go.

Re: Xbox Series X|S Thread - Power Your Dreams. "largest launch in Xbox history"

Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 9:42 am
by GrinWithoutaKat
All kinds of WD External Hard Drives on sale today at Amazon. I've gone for a 5TB one which I think should be enough for now.