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

[Jono8]

No, you don't but I'd want a rechargeable battery for definite, it's not 1998 any more

As for the PS5 storage prices, hopefully they'll release a good range of compatible SSD's - the just released Samsung 980 pro is around the same price but there's bound to be slightly slower options around £100 for 1TB which is much much more appealing. With MS you've got one option, take it or leave it.

Hot swapping rechargeable AA's is a pretty good solution.

 

[DeliciousStorage]

Probably more like 3 . You’re forgetting to knock off how much the os takes up space lol. And a few apps.

Series S will have smaller game sizes than the X. I doubt the average game will be 100GB+.

 

[McPhee]

4 rechargeable AA batteries, 2 in the controller, 2 charged and ready, costs about £14 for the batteries (panasonic eneloop), jobs a good un!

IKEA Tjugo Charger - £15
IKEA Ladda 2450 mAh Rechargeable AA 4 Pack - £5.50

Problem solved. This solution is also modular, allowing you to power other items around your home

 

[Shawreyboy]

IKEA Tjugo Charger - £15
IKEA Ladda 2450 mAh Rechargeable AA 4 Pack - £5.50

Problem solved. This solution is also modular, allowing you to power other items around your home

Extension Lead -> iPhone USB charger block -> USB cable -> Controller = Profit

 

[TALON1973]

Series S will have smaller game sizes than the X. I doubt the average game will be 100GB+.

For people ordering I hope you are correct.... Just don’t get caught up in the Xbox 360 trap

 

[Shawreyboy]

For people ordering I hope you are correct.... Just don’t get caught up in the Xbox 360 trap

Already confirmed they would be smaller as only displaying 1440p - doesn't need 4K textures loaded. Roughly 30% smaller installs (at a guess).

 

[MrMagoo]

Update Email from Smyths:

"Dear Customer

We know you got a pre-order cancellation. This was an error. Your Xbox console is secure and will be held for you.

Thanks for your patience while we fix this mistake.

We will update you shortly."

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Update Email from Smyths:

"Dear Customer

We know you got a pre-order cancellation. This was an error. Your Xbox console is secure and will be held for you.

Thanks for your patience while we fix this mistake.

We will update you shortly."

Bet that’s a relief for many.

 

[pinkpound]

Update Email from Smyths:

"Dear Customer

We know you got a pre-order cancellation. This was an error. Your Xbox console is secure and will be held for you.

Thanks for your patience while we fix this mistake.

We will update you shortly."

My Klarna account still shows cancelled so lets hope they fix it

 

[MrMagoo]

My Klarna account still shows cancelled so lets hope they fix it

Same here, I am just going to wait and see if it gets resolved, I have my amazon order as a backup which I won't cancel until I know there aren't any issues with the All Axcess one.

 

[McPhee]

Doom Eternal is coming to Game Pass for Xbox on 1st October, and to Game Pass for PC later this year.

Hopefully this is the start of the Bethesda floodgates opening.

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Doom Eternal is coming to Game Pass for Xbox on 1st October, and to Game Pass for PC later this year.

Hopefully this is the start of the Bethesda floodgates opening.

it’s going to pay for itself in about a month for me

 

[Mark1989]

There taking the actual **** with cost of that expansive storage.

 

[Soulja]

There taking the actual **** with cost of that expansive storage.

Yep, I was thinking about £150-£160. No way am I paying £220!

 

[Mark1989]

Yep, I was thinking about £150-£160. No way am I paying £220!

People thought Sony were bad with the storage for ps vita Microsoft just took it to a whole new level of rip off.

I mean it's practically the Series S itself and half of Series X.

They must have a huge margin of profit on it

 

[Buckster]

Something like a 970 Evo Plus is about 170

Then add custom design and heatsink ?

Wouldn't console maybe be subsidised and accessories not ?

 

[BuffetSlayer]

Anyone here pre ordered with Argos and if you did, have you had an order confirmation text?

 

[Buckster]

And the Firecuda 520 is about 210

That seems to be Gen 4 NVMe etc

 

[Mark1989]

And the Firecuda 520 is about 210

That seems to be Gen 4 NVMe etc

Maybe so but put into into context the storage is half cost of series X and pretty much 90% cost of Series S

That's ridiculous, what does rest of consol cost sod all to make?

It just seems way over the top.

 

[Puzzled]

Anyone here pre ordered with Argos and if you did, have you had an order confirmation text?

Nope no text so far