flameboy Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 Got a free one month extension to my Xbox Live gold due to the Halo MCC debacle, pretty happy with that as I've only done single player and online co op which have run nothing but smoothly for me Yeah I got one too. Saves me having to renew this month now.
bryanee Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 I sold my Xbone. I was thinking about it a couple of nights ago and I realised I haven't played on the thing in any meaningful way since November, I don't like the OS and the pad is a step backwards when compared to the god tier 360 pad. I also took a look at the games coming and theres only one that I'd actually buy this year. I do all my multiformat gaming on the PS4 so I don't use it for that either. I think by Christmas 2016 I may get another as they will no doubt be cheaper and there will be many more games available by then. I think my PS4, PS3, 360, PStv and 360 will do me just fine for the next couple of years or so.
Happenstance Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 I sold my Xbone. I was thinking about it a couple of nights ago and I realised I haven't played on the thing in any meaningful way since November, I don't like the OS and the pad is a step backwards when compared to the god tier 360 pad. I also took a look at the games coming and theres only one that I'd actually buy this year. I do all my multiformat gaming on the PS4 so I don't use it for that either. I think by Christmas 2016 I may get another as they will no doubt be cheaper and there will be many more games available by then. I think my PS4, PS3, 360, PStv and 360 will do me just fine for the next couple of years or so. I might have sold mine in the next few months but its just found its new use as our downstairs bluray player.
flameboy Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 I sold my Xbone. I was thinking about it a couple of nights ago and I realised I haven't played on the thing in any meaningful way since November, I don't like the OS and the pad is a step backwards when compared to the god tier 360 pad. I also took a look at the games coming and theres only one that I'd actually buy this year. I do all my multiformat gaming on the PS4 so I don't use it for that either. I think by Christmas 2016 I may get another as they will no doubt be cheaper and there will be many more games available by then. I think my PS4, PS3, 360, PStv and 360 will do me just fine for the next couple of years or so. You are dead to me :P
yesteryeargames Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 Has anyone bought an external hard drive for xbox one ? I am out of storage now . Can't anyone recccomend any please?
flameboy Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 Has anyone bought an external hard drive for xbox one ? I am out of storage now . Can't anyone recccomend any please? I bought this one; http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/western-digital-my-passport-ultra/6000139076554 and it works perfectly you won't even notice the difference between the two and can change it to display everything as one and where you want your console to install by default. I've found no other issues whatsoever either, load times aren't compromised or anything. My only thing I would say is when you are on the look out bare in mind that anything above 3TB seems to need it's own power outlet. That's what informed my choice on 2TB along with price (actually paid $109 for this one as was on sale).
Dcubed Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Now THIS is interesting... http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2015/01/21/microsoft-is-working-on-streaming-from-the-pc-to-the-xbox-one.aspx If they can get that working seamlessly and properly (admittedly, that's a BIG if though), they might well be able to sell me an Xbone...
Sheikah Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Now THIS is interesting... http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2015/01/21/microsoft-is-working-on-streaming-from-the-pc-to-the-xbox-one.aspx If they can get that working seamlessly and properly (admittedly, that's a BIG if though), they might well be able to sell me an Xbone... Not sure if this would be of interest but with Playstation TV you can already stream to another TV or PC monitor in the house (as well as play Vita/PS1 games on the big screen without having the respective consoles). No idea about tablets though.
Dcubed Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Not sure if this would be of interest but with Playstation TV you can already stream to another TV or PC monitor in the house (as well as play Vita/PS1 games on the big screen without having the respective consoles). No idea about tablets though. I know that, but that's not what I'm looking for... What I want is a good solution for playing PC games on my TV. Right now, the Steamboxes on offer aren't quite there yet. Something like the Alienware Alpha is pretty close, but just not quite there yet (it's not quite powerful enough, the interface isn't quite seamless enough, no easy way to turn it on/off from my sofa or control it with my Harmony remote, and there is still no wireless adapter for the Xbone controller, which I prefer over the 360 controller, etc). Ideally, I wouldn't want to deal with video/gameplay streaming at all, but I still haven't seen a solution that quite hits the mark for me yet... Maybe we'll see something better at GDC, but for now, the idea of having official support for game streaming built into Windows 10 and the Xbone itself is pretty enticing, assuming that no better solution comes about via the Steamboxes...
Sheikah Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Have you tried plugging your PC into your TV via HDMI? I did it a few years ago and have never looked back. All these boxes that connect up to TVs (and even built in smart functionality) are always sluggish lite versions compare to what you get with a slick PC.
Dcubed Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Have you tried plugging your PC into your TV via HDMI? I did it a few years ago and have never looked back. All these boxes that connect up to TVs (and even built in smart functionality) are always sluggish lite versions compare to what you get with a slick PC. I simply don't want a big massive PC next to my TV. I like my setup being as "invisible" and elegant as possible and a huge, noisy, power hungry monster of a PC (that wouldn't work seamlessly with my Harmony remote) just doesn't fit in with my setup. Something like the Alienware Alpha would be perfect for me if they just worked the kinks out of it and got proper Harmony remote support working with it (as well as an official Xbone wireless controller adapter, but that of course comes down to Microsoft pulling their finger out, so there's not much that anyone else can do about that...) I could accept an Xbone streaming solution if it worked as well as I would want it to, but that probably wouldn't happen (and even if it did, they'd probably balls it up somehow by requiring a Live subscription or some garbage limitation like that )
Sheikah Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) I simply don't want a big massive PC next to my TV. I like my setup being as "invisible" and elegant as possible and a huge, noisy, power hungry monster of a PC (that wouldn't work seamlessly with my Harmony remote) just doesn't fit in with my setup. Something like the Alienware Alpha would be perfect for me if they just worked the kinks out of it and got proper Harmony remote support working with it (as well as an official Xbone wireless controller adapter, but that of course comes down to Microsoft pulling their finger out...) I could accept an Xbone streaming solution if it worked as well as I would want it to, but that probably wouldn't happen (and even if it did, they'd probably balls it up somehow by requiring a Live subscription or some garbage limitation like that ) My PC is near enough silent (quite easy to achieve if you build it yourself), and if I wanted to I could put it behind my TV + stand so it wouldn't be seen. Honestly, you'll pay more for those sort of compact computers and get relatively low performance where you're dependent on updates, compared to a great PC with an SSD. They needn't be large either - not with mini ITX cases. Edited January 22, 2015 by Sheikah
Dcubed Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 My PC is near enough silent (quite easy to achieve if you build it yourself), and if I wanted to I could put it behind my TV + stand so it wouldn't be seen. Honestly, you'll pay more for those sort of compact computers and get relatively low performance where you're dependent on updates, compared to a great PC with an SSD. They needn't be large either - not with mini ITX cases. I don't care if I have to pay more, I know that it's cheaper to build your own and that it would be more powerful, a custom built PC (even a mini ITX one - I have investigated the possibility before) is simply too big and doesn't work the way I want it to. I have a gaming PC already, I don't need another one. I want something like the Alienware Alpha but just a bit more powerful, with an interface that's a bit more seamless and one that works with my damn Harmony remote! (in case you haven't noticed, that's a real sticking point for me )
Sheikah Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 That's fair enough, although you can get cases smaller than the Alienware Alpha for custom building.
Dcubed Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 That's fair enough, although you can get cases smaller than the Alienware Alpha for custom building. Yeah, but you can't get anywhere near the kind of performance that it offers in that sized chasis, nor can you get a custom, controller/remote friendly interface when you build it yourself. It's frustrating because it feels like it's really close to what I want, but it's just not quite there! If they came out with an improved version with everything I want fixed, I would buy it in an instant! Until then, MS still have a chance if they get a streaming solution working properly...
bryanee Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 cdkeys.com have Black Flag download for £2.99, get on dat shit. http://www.cdkeys.com/xbox-live/games/assassin-s-creed-iv-4-black-flag-xbox-one
flameboy Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) cdkeys.com have Black Flag download for £2.99, get on dat shit. http://www.cdkeys.com/xbox-live/games/assassin-s-creed-iv-4-black-flag-xbox-one man their conversion rates suck £3.90 when converted back from the dollar price they charge. :p Edited January 30, 2015 by flameboy
V. Amoleo Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Looks like there's some good deals coming up.
flameboy Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 @Hero\-of\-Time you've got some pretty high levels on some of those events....hitting it hard were we?
Hero-of-Time Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Picked up Kinect Sports Rivals, Sniper Elite 3 and Strider (which wasn't in the list but was going cheap for $4.95) On the subject of Kinect Sports Rivals @Hero\-of\-Time you've got some pretty high levels on some of those events....hitting it hard were we? I honestly can't even remember playing it that much. I loved the first game but the rest of them didn't really click with me.
flameboy Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 I honestly can't even remember playing it that much. I loved the first game but the rest of them didn't really click with me. huh maybe the leveling up happens faster than it seems! I only really like bowling to be honest, climbing is boring, soccer is a poor interpretation of the sport, wave racing is crap, tennis doesn't seem to work properly 100% and it's enough to be annoying.
Hero-of-Time Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Microsoft's Xbox One got off to a rough start thanks to a mixed message about the target audience for the device. With that issue behind them, they have returned their focus to the gaming community and now sources are telling us that they are looking to launch a 'hardcore' game controller at E3 2015. Details are still slim on what all will be included with the controller and how it will be differentiated from its current devices but they are going after their loyal customers who love FPS and driving games. If you need any proof that there is a market for a new controller, take a look at Scuf Gaming who sells a plethora of modified enthusiast controllers. We are being told that the current target, if the project gets the full green-light, will be for E3 2015 which takes place in mid June. As with all internal projects, deadlines are subject to change and they can be canceled at anytime. Why would they even need to do this? There's nothing wrong with the One controller.
Aneres11 Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Interesting. It says it's more for those who love FPS and driving games... maybe it will include something that would enhance the experience in some way? Either way, if it's true it'll be interesting to see what they do. All for ideas like this though.
Charlie Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Just a heads up to Halo players who gave up. A major update came out yesterday and the game is working flawlessly now. Quick matchmaking search times, party system is working and the dedicated servers are fantastic. It's so smooth.
flameboy Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Why would they even need to do this? There's nothing wrong with the One controller. Interesting. It says it's more for those who love FPS and driving games... maybe it will include something that would enhance the experience in some way? Either way, if it's true it'll be interesting to see what they do. All for ideas like this though. Hmmmm the only thing I can think are the sticks being made tighter and changes to the bumpers...I have problems with neither but I have seen such concerns raised.
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