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

[TheVoice]

cheers guys looks like a random charger and some decent batts is the way to go

EBL charger with AA/AAA batteries is often on offer on Amazon, they're very popular and a lot cheaper than the controller-specific batteries.

 

[BuffetSlayer]

Charger and Eneloops batteries, beats any " Charger" pack etc.

I have 8 Eneloop Pro batteries and an intelligent charger that can charge 4 at a time (fast or trickle).

Cracking batteries and a great charger too, but not cheap.

With batteries you get what you pay for though.

 

[antijoke]

I have 8 Eneloop Pro batteries and an intelligent charger that can charge 4 at a time (fast or trickle).

Cracking batteries and a great charger too, but not cheap.

With batteries you get what you pay for though.

I bought some Eneloop Pro batteries recently after seeing the rave reviews they get, and they are fantastic! They last for ages.

 

[Mucky_Pup]

I've got about 8 eneloops in use, with some charged at all times.

 

[icey_haj]

I've see that the eneloop pro's are the batteries to get, but not so sure on a good charger. Is there a stand out charger that one should get?

 

[Chaos]

Looks like we will start seeing hands on videos around 2pm today.

 

[silvagti]

Looks like we will start seeing hands on videos around 2pm today.

The hype is real!

I'm actually quite interested to see some, hopefully semi-impartial, feedback from folk who've had a chance to try out the system.

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Finally, curious to see what people say. Do post if you find any good hands on videos.

 

[Noxia]

Shame there wont be a next gen game to play on it to see how the thermals/noise cope when its pushed.

 

[Ryan-3]

Since I've just clocked off for today, looks like I'll be having a little watch shortly.

I'd assume the X will cope with next gen well. My One X copes well with what it has and this has twice the volume to shift air through. If it were a PS5, I'd be more worried.

 

[ic1male]

I'm not expecting a great deal. It would nice to have some stats like how long does it take to boot up from cold to the point you can use it. How much disk space is available when you first get it home, etc.

 

[mid_gen]

I've got about 8 eneloops in use, with some charged at all times.

I've got some Eneloops, and some AmazonBasics. I don't notice any difference, and independent testing shows much the same in quantified tests.

 

[Noxia]

I hope they change the UI too, I absolutely detested the current gen one, perhaps I just never gave it time to get used to it but it was horrible.

 

[ic1male]

I hope they change the UI too, I absolutely detested the current gen one, perhaps I just never gave it time to get used to it but it was horrible.

It's the same as the Xbox One latest update. I think most of the actions are performed via the Xbox Guide overlay thing these days.

 

[MrMagoo]

I think I will make use of my £20 egift card from Smyths (thanks to the pre order issues) to get a play and charge kit for £19.99, only issue is having to wait until it's released as you aren't able to use vouchers/egift cards on any pre orders.

Also holding off until 2021 for Cyberpunk as info online suggests the next-gen update for it won't be until then anyway.

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Also holding off until 2021 for Cyberpunk as info online suggests the next-gen update for it won't be until then anyway.

I’ll keep the update for my second play through.

 

[Noxia]

It's the same as the Xbox One latest update. I think most of the actions are performed via the Xbox Guide overlay thing these days.

Shame, guess I'll get used to it.

 

[ic1male]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1310565613316829185

 

[ic1male]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1310566330580566017

 

[PiKe]

SSD's faster than HDDs shocker.