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

Huggie86 · 3 Apr 2021 at 08:22

You can also buy the EA Play 12 months cards for £17ish which convert to 4 months GamePass Ultimate even while you current sub is active. Good way of extending the 3 years after 6months or so.

dakaiez · 3 Apr 2021 at 10:08

oHUTCHYo said:
Really not understanding this on HotDeals.

Source: https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/12...l&utm_content=3693239&utm_campaign=2021-04-03

So:
Step1: Buy 12 month Gold sub
Step2: Buy GPU trial
Step3: ??????
Step4: Profit???? Result = 12 month GPU?

Did you manage to sort this in the end?

BEN_UK · 3 Apr 2021 at 10:43

Been really impressed with my Series X since I purchased on release day.

But the only game I play is Warzone and I'm a Game Pass Ultimate subscriber which is daft really considering all the games I have access to.

Really impressed with 1080p 120hz in Warzone that really feels like next gen on consoles to me.

Crossplay enabled being forced on all the time on Xbox is annoying in Warzone.

PlayStation is the only platform you can disable Crossplay.

I'm looking to buy a PS5 when I see stock or even trade a my Series X for a PS5.

dakaiez · 3 Apr 2021 at 10:47

BEN_UK said:
Been really impressed with my Series X since I purchased on release day.

But the only game I play is Warzone and I'm a Game Pass Ultimate subscriber which is daft really considering all the games I have access to.

Really impressed with 1080p 120hz in Warzone that really feels like next gen on consoles to me.

Crossplay enabled being forced on all the time on Xbox is annoying in Warzone.

PlayStation is the only platform you can disable Crossplay.

I'm looking to buy a PS5 when I see stick or even trade a my Series X for a PS5.

Not really worth keeping it if you barely make use of it other than with Warzone.

If that will stay the case definitely worth looking at a PS5 to avoid the PC lobbies.

oHUTCHYo · 3 Apr 2021 at 11:05

dakaiez said:
Did you manage to sort this in the end?

havent bought the console yet but all seems easy enough thanks

dakaiez · 3 Apr 2021 at 11:43

oHUTCHYo said:
havent bought the console yet but all seems easy enough thanks

Ahhh ok well little tip if going for the Brazilian 36 months for £90ish - make sure when you have the vpn on and inputting your 12 month codes refuse the extra months as only 36 months can be redeemed so any bonus month will make it so you can't redeem the last 12 month code.

movingtables · 4 Apr 2021 at 19:56

does the series x continue charging the internal battery
when the console is off (instant on) and the controller
is still connected to the series X via the usb-c cable?
there is no charging light on the play an charge kit.

Kreeeee · 4 Apr 2021 at 20:05

movingtables said:
does the series x continue charging the internal battery
when the console is off (instant on) and the controller
is still connected to the series X via the usb-c cable?
there is no charging light on the play an charge kit.

Your posts are hard to read. Yes it continues charging.

TALON1973 · 4 Apr 2021 at 20:19

Looks like xbox is getting some serious headphones

https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/accessories/headsets/beoplay-portal-headset

movingtables · 4 Apr 2021 at 20:20

Kreeeee said:
Your posts are hard to read. Yes it continues charging.

sorry, i just cant think straight these days.
maybe I'm gettin on

thanks though.

Noxia · 4 Apr 2021 at 20:21

TALON1973 said:
Looks like xbox is getting some serious headphones

https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/accessories/headsets/beoplay-portal-headset

200 more than my Audeze, no way jose. Can get the bloody console for that price.

TALON1973 · 4 Apr 2021 at 20:28

Noxia said:
200 more than my Audeze, no way jose. Can get the bloody console for that price.

still only half my main headphones lol

McPhee · 4 Apr 2021 at 20:29

Noxia said:
200 more than my Audeze, no way jose. Can get the bloody console for that price.

Yup. But at least they're for sale on Microsoft Store. So you can knock any Rewards credit off that £450, and then buy discounted Xbox gift cards to bring the cost down further. Time the gift card purchase right and they might not wind up costing much more than the Audeze (e.g. you could get £100 cards for £78 on Eneba a few days ago).

Noxia · 4 Apr 2021 at 21:00

McPhee said:
Yup. But at least they're for sale on Microsoft Store. So you can knock any Rewards credit off that £450, and then buy discounted Xbox gift cards to bring the cost down further. Time the gift card purchase right and they might not wind up costing much more than the Audeze (e.g. you could get £100 cards for £78 on Eneba a few days ago).

It's more the diminishing returns on audio quality at a certain price point. I get what you're saying about the price though.
I've listened to a lot of headphones over the years and the ones I tend to gravitate to are usually in the 200-300 range. Above that and I was getting less impressed.

chrcoluk · 5 Apr 2021 at 03:45

Guys I am gutted, just found out for the past 3 months been a pringles promotion every can is 7 days of GPU and I buy 3 a week lol.

So I have thrown away approx 36 weeks worth of GPU. But the promotion is still on up until first week of may for those who dont know.

biron_w · 5 Apr 2021 at 09:49

TALON1973 said:
Looks like xbox is getting some serious headphones

https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/accessories/headsets/beoplay-portal-headset

Same price as the console is :eek:

I'll stick with my TB.

Kreeeee · 5 Apr 2021 at 11:12

chrcoluk said:
Guys I am gutted, just found out for the past 3 months been a pringles promotion every can is 7 days of GPU and I buy 3 a week lol.

So I have thrown away approx 36 weeks worth of GPU. But the promotion is still on up until first week of may for those who dont know.

I think the bigger problem is eating half a pack of Pringles a day.

Relentless81 · 5 Apr 2021 at 12:52

Has anyone else played star wars squadrons on the X and noticed the constant FPS drops on certain levels?

It's driving me insane one map it'll be fine then another it's jittering constantly

Not sure what the issue is I've googled it and can only find one person with one reply on Reddit with a similar issue

Noxia · 5 Apr 2021 at 13:05

GP given me a new dilemma. I want to play Yazuza 7. I could get it for a fiver using my nectar points but then I think well it may come to GP in future given the others did so should I wait. Not like I haven't got enough to play.

dakaiez · 5 Apr 2021 at 13:06

Noxia said:
GP given me a new dilemma. I want to play Yazuza 7. I could get it for a fiver using my nectar points but then I think well it may come to GP in future given the others did so should I wait. Not like I haven't got enough to play.

You played all the previous ones? If not do them first, if you have might be worth waiting as they should all come to GP at some point.

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