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

[Buckster]

Series S in 120fps mode sounded some rather low resolutions in that DF video lol

PS5 did look noticeably better than the X too

 

[KraniX]

It's actually really sad to see how tribal people are getting over this comparison stuff. Always has been, always will I guess.

Mega Drive was better at some stuff than the SNES, and vice versa, both were amazing.

 

[malachi]

For those looking for extended warranty. Not sure if it was posted before.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/microsoft-complete?activetab=pivot2:richpivot2-1

 

[RedStarRiot]

It's actually really sad to see how tribal people are getting over this comparison stuff. Always has been, always will I guess.

Mega Drive was better at some stuff than the SNES, and vice versa, both were amazing.

It will always exist. Folk support these multi billion dollar companies like a local football team. It extends to everything though like andriod vs apple, nvidia/intel vs AMD for gpu/cpu Samsung vs LG.........Asda vs Sainsbury? sainsbury everytime!

The PS5 does seem to be coming out on top at the moment which is a surprise. I think it will change further down the line but generally I don't really care. I got AC on Xbox and a few fps etc isn't going to make me feel I made the wrong choice because DF said I got the wrong version.

 

[GIBURROWS]

It's actually really sad to see how tribal people are getting over this comparison stuff. Always has been, always will I guess.

Mega Drive was better at some stuff than the SNES, and vice versa, both were amazing.

The SNES had pilot wings so you shut your mouth!

 

[KraniX]

The SNES had pilot wings so you shut your mouth!

I'll see your Pilot Wings and raise you Altered Beast... Oh no, wait...

 

[Yevgeny]

For those looking for extended warranty. Not sure if it was posted before.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/microsoft-complete?activetab=pivot2:richpivot2-1

Thank you!

 

[RedStarRiot]

The SNES had pilot wings so you shut your mouth!

Don't get me started on the Snes version of Aladdin

 

[jamief]

For those looking for extended warranty. Not sure if it was posted before.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/microsoft-complete?activetab=pivot2:richpivot2-1

That only seems to be purchaseable if you bought the console from Microsoft

 

[PiKe]

For those looking for extended warranty. Not sure if it was posted before.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/microsoft-complete?activetab=pivot2:richpivot2-1

Still says to contact customer service.

 

[sparkyb]

I recently got the 55bx as my first oled. Overall, its the happiest i have been with a new tv purchase ever.

So much so am seriously considering getting either the 65 or 55cx for living room and moving this one to bedroom , as going back to other screen just painful now - a 4 year old mid range ips screen, which i have never been particularly happy with in all the time i have owned it

The only down side to the lg's is an unfixable audio delay using any dolby digital over arc to receiver - which can no longer be fixed moving to dts as as of this year they are no longer supporting dts

There is ways to improve it, but not 100% fix

Thank you.

That's interesting about the sound, I'm using a 5.1 setup with my XBox one via optical. One of the main reasons I didn't get a series x as they took out the optical port.

But now I understand I could connect my optical to the tv for a xbox, but are you saying I can expect a delay in sound between my 5.1 and a new xbox?

 

[sparkyb]

Get it and enjoy and don’t read into the scaremongering too much.

Your right! I so easy to get in a loop reading reviews, worrying about it and then never getting anything!

 

[CHokKA]

For those looking for extended warranty. Not sure if it was posted before.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/microsoft-complete?activetab=pivot2:richpivot2-1

Is that an actual working version for us in the UK? Microsoft support keep telling us it's not available in the UK right now but will be soon. Have you confirmed this works by purchasing it for yourself?

 

[CHokKA]

Anyone else get buzzing and crackling using a headset via the controller? Sounds great my end but friends reckon it's all buzzy.

No buzzing for me but I had crackling last night and restarted the console which resolved it.

 

[eyetrip]

Thank you.

That's interesting about the sound, I'm using a 5.1 setup with my XBox one via optical. One of the main reasons I didn't get a series x as they took out the optical port.

But now I understand I could connect my optical to the tv for a xbox, but are you saying I can expect a delay in sound between my 5.1 and a new xbox?

I couldn't say with regards to optical out.

But it's certainly an issue with arc over hdmi.

I'm not 100% certain, but it may just be an lg thing. Do you have an lg tv?

 

[Puzzled]

I thought earc on the new tvs was supposed to stop audio delay issues. That is one of the main selling points for me.

 

[CaptainRAVE]

According to gamefaqs because of dirt 5, the S is a failed console and the X should be refunded because the PS5 runs it better.

It’s this kind of crap that contributed to pushing me towards Microsoft and an Xbox. Some of the media bias and Sony community makes for pretty grim reading.

I’m thoroughly enjoying Gears 5. I’m jumping around between AC, Ori, FH4, Gears with the likes of state of decay, no mans sky all waiting to be played with the upgrades. Having a blast.

I was unsure about buying a console for the first time, but I have zero regrets. The value along with game pass is laughably brilliant.

 

[malachi]

Is that an actual working version for us in the UK? Microsoft support keep telling us it's not available in the UK right now but will be soon. Have you confirmed this works by purchasing it for yourself?

I never bother paying for extra warranty for anything. I randomly found it on HUKD, plenty more discussed there. Maybe the UK link is in there.

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/xbox-series-x-s-3-year-warranty-at-microsoft-for-ps39-3596892

 

[CaptainRAVE]

I never bother paying for extra warranty for anything. I randomly found it on HUKD, plenty more discussed there. Maybe the UK link is in there.

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/xbox-series-x-s-3-year-warranty-at-microsoft-for-ps39-3596892

Shame you can only do it if bought direct.

 

[Noxia]

Shame you can only do it if bought direct.

Did you buy the Arctis 7X? If so do you know if there is an option to turn on/off the virtual surround sound. I'm wanting the 7P for my PS but some games I'd prefer to play in stereo.