Poll: *** Xbox Series X|S - General Discussion Thread ***

[ic1male]

Official retail packaging. It won't be long now before Major Nelson is getting his white gloves out.

 

[steve5424]

The official xbox account tweeted the following in regards to backwards compatibility

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1305838782239797248

So resolution may not be higher or upscaled but at least there will be better texture filtering, faster load times, hdr and higher frame rates.

 

[Zatoichi.uK]

Damn I must admit its going to take a lot to swing me over to Sony this gen.

 

[steve5424]

For its price I think the S is well worth it. I don't have a 4K tv either so likely will get an S at launch then maybe a PS5 next year. Still have my PS4 Pro as well.

 

[t@xman]

They should put a red led behind the fan grill on the series S and make it glow menacingly like HAL 9000!

 

[ic1male]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1305859220320014338

Microsoft has named the UK retailers which will take an Xbox Series S or X pre-order from you next-week.

Pre-orders will open at 8am UK time, Microsoft confirmed today, on the previously announced date of 22nd September.

GAME, Argos, Currys PC World, Smyths Toys and John Lewis & Partners are among the bricks and mortar shops where you'll be able to place your console pre-order.

Online, you'll also be available to pre-order via Amazon UK, AO.com, Very.co.uk and direct from the Microsoft Store.

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/...rders-go-live-next-week-at-these-uk-retailers

 

[Zatoichi.uK]

So I'm guessing the chances of getting any real deals on Game Pass Ultimate is pretty slim now? May go all access but depends whether there are still deals to be had.

 

[Arcane]

Just traded in my one x at GAME, swore I'd never use them again but they gave me £220 for it, unboxed and out of warranty. I've finished everything I'm playing so seemed like a good time to get rid of it.

 

[BMox81]

Marketing lead of Xbox UK confirmed that there is nothing in the box when buying outright bar a convert to Ultimate to £1 voucher.

Felt it was right to tell people what I had been told, but was clearly given wrong info on this occasion-apologies.

 

[mooey]

No shopto? Bit of a bugger, I’ve always got my new consoles from them.

 

[Kreeeee]

So is all DLC/Seasons passes etc. included within Game Pass currently? I wonder if this will change once things become established and people are used to paying £8pm...

It seems Xbox cloud gaming is out today too. I hear the lag is noticeable but apparently this is mainly due to Bluetooth lag and can be worked around. Anyone know if you can used a wired pad on an Android tablet for example? Wouldn't mind giving it a punt for a few quid.

Pretty much no DLC is included.

You can use a wired pad using usb otg but it makes no difference in my experience. You’re on a wireless connection which will always give a poor experience.

 

[beachBOYken]

No shopto? Bit of a bugger, I’ve always got my new consoles from them.

Read the twitter post again.

 

[Zatoichi.uK]

Pretty much no DLC is included.

You can use a wired pad using usb otg but it makes no difference I’m my experience. You’re on a wireless connection which will always give a poor experience.

Okay ta.

I guess with lag it very much depends on the game. Probably fine for slower paced 3rd person type games.

 

[rickjames]

Still so torn on which one I'd like to get...

 

[mooey]

Read the twitter post again.

I need specsavers!

 

[BMox81]

Yeah just waiting on Shopto to confirm my pre-order now. Might sneak one in at Smyths as well to be on the safe side.

 

[mid_gen]

Still so torn on which one I'd like to get...

Same, I'm not really that arsed about 4K, so as long as the S delivers the same visual quality at 1080p it's probably the one for me....but would like to see some comparisons.

 

[Chris1712]

Anyone want to hazard a guess on the midnight launch situation? Can I pre-order online for local midnight pickup from nearest Game? Or do I have to go in there at 8am next week and do it the old fashioned way?

 

[McPhee]

Same, I'm not really that arsed about 4K, so as long as the S delivers the same visual quality at 1080p it's probably the one for me....but would like to see some comparisons.

Only thing that's bothering me about the S is backwards compatibility. I'd like to see some side-by-side comparisons of popular titles from the 360 and One on One X, Series S, and Series X. If there's a considerable difference, then I may stump up for Series X.

 

[Puzzled]

Just traded in my one x at GAME, swore I'd never use them again but they gave me £220 for it, unboxed and out of warranty. I've finished everything I'm playing so seemed like a good time to get rid of it.

Can you pre-order with credit at game, reading their online FAQ for trade in it sounds like you can't.