Posted June 9, 2012 Just a heads up you can get 4200 points for £25 http://emea.microsoftstore.com/UK/en-GB/Microsoft/Xbox-LIVE-4200-Points Enter JubileeOffer at checkout, free delivery will also be given. How do you get free delivery? Can't see the option! Edit: Nevermind, saw that despite having the £4.99 delivery option checked the shipping is actually £0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 9, 2012 Chrome controller arrived yesterday. The twist D-pad is a lot nicer than the old one. Not sure about the new sticks though, they don't seem to grip as well as my old controller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 9, 2012 As a bit of a heads up for those going for the 4200 points offer, don't be surprised if they take a week or so to arrive. The Microsoft Store was very tardy last time there was a similar deal, although obviously it's still worth it if you aren't in a rush. I really need to go hands on with one of those new controllers, see if they suffer from the same design flaw as older models. It's not an issue for every game but I've had about eight 360 controllers over the years and they all developed the same annoyance, a looseness to the analogue sticks that meant they didn't recentre properly; I call it a design flaw as each one first developed such behaviour on the left stick, with a lilt to the left. I've bought a Razer Onza which does sidestep the issue, but it isn't as good an all-purpose controller as the standard model as it's really designed for shooters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) I've had 2 standard controllers where the left analogue stick has left me floating backwards occasionally. I've had the new style silver controller since the day it came out and it hasn't developed the same problem. I greatly prefer the bordered edge on the sticks and it doesn't wear down nearly as quickly. Also the D-Pad is an improvement. But it still sucks. I did order those 4200 points from MS in the deal, hoping they show up while Borderlands DLC is still on offer but I guess that's not too likely :/ Edited June 11, 2012 by Shorty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 11, 2012 Well I ordered mine on the 1st, order status is still "in progress". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 12, 2012 Anyone else get an update today? I tried to load up a game and I then got disconnected as if it was a game update but it turned out to be something much bigger as my Xbox reset and now it's downloading again as if it were a big dashboard update. I just wondered if anyone else had this recently as I'm sure we aren't scheduled an update until Winter I thought? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 12, 2012 Anyone else get an update today? I tried to load up a game and I then got disconnected as if it was a game update but it turned out to be something much bigger as my Xbox reset and now it's downloading again as if it were a big dashboard update. I just wondered if anyone else had this recently as I'm sure we aren't scheduled an update until Winter I thought? I just checked and I got nothing. But now that made me play for 30 minutes instead of studying for my exam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 12, 2012 It's an update for the Bing search. Not sure what exactly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 12, 2012 It's an update for the Bing search. Not sure what exactly. Ah that would explain it... oh well it's at least good to know why MS decided to waste my - and everyone elses - time with an update, granted the added voice search functionality or whatever it is will be useful I guess but not when I can find things faster myself with the controller. Still... I'm sure it'll be more useful once they add in internet browser functionality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 14, 2012 Heads-up for Android users, the Xbox Live app has arrived: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.xle It actually works pretty well, and is pretty smooth. Looking at achievements/comparing games is pretty easy and editing you avatar is actually much quicker than on the Xbox itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 15, 2012 GoD sale starting soon. Just seen this on Major Nelson, looks like xbox.com is having a ridiculous sale on Games On Demand starting from the 19th June. This is the entire list that was listed aimed at USA only but the deal applies if that game is available in our region (i.e; UK) - $4.99 is basically 400 points, so all these games will be 400 points each on the 19th June for a full week: Bionic Commando Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WW II Bolt Bomberman Act: Zero Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs Conan Dark Void FaceBreaker Kameo Meet the Robinsons Open Season Perfect Dark Zero Prince of Persia Rockstar Table Tennis SEGA Superstars Tennis Surf’s Up Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter Tornado Outbreak Virtua Tennis 2009 Viva Pinata Party Animals Everyone should buy Kameo at that price. Not a great list by any means but I may give Bionic Commando a shot for 400 points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 15, 2012 Dark Void is decent and has some amazing music. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 15, 2012 Wow! Is Viva Pinata Party Animal worth anything? I didn't really like Kameo that much but maybe it's because it just didn't hold up to newer games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 15, 2012 Nah, Viva Party is pretty poor. It's not a patch on the proper games. All it is a mini game collection and a pretty pants one at that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 15, 2012 Kameo for 400 points, sweet. The demo was pretty good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 15, 2012 Sorry for off-topic, but I've wondered why this topic always have two extra pages and why you can't go to "first unread" here? Isn't it possible to fix that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 15, 2012 Sorry for off-topic, but I've wondered why this topic always have two extra pages and why you can't go to "first unread" here? Isn't it possible to fix that? "First Unread" works for me. The two extra pages is due to a rather old indexing error which happened to some long threads ages ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 15, 2012 Sorry for off-topic, but I've wondered why this topic always have two extra pages and why you can't go to "first unread" here? Isn't it possible to fix that? Just run a quick fix process, that made any difference to the two extra page bug? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 15, 2012 Just run a quick fix process, that made any difference to the two extra page bug? Indeed it did! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 15, 2012 Was hoping Eternal Sonata would be on sale Got an email about the Microsoft Points, order status says it's been delivered so I'll find out when I get home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 15, 2012 Heads-up for Android users, the Xbox Live app has arrived: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.xle It actually works pretty well, and is pretty smooth. Looking at achievements/comparing games is pretty easy and editing you avatar is actually much quicker than on the Xbox itself. Yeah very impressed with the latest version on the iPhone too. Controlling the media players and launching things from the quick play list using my phone is sweet. Wasn't expecting these features so soon after the E3 mention. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 15, 2012 That isn't on the Android Xbox Live app, but I have controlled my PS3 from my phone a couple of times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 17, 2012 Whew. Took a break from studying today to check out the free Live weekend on the Xbox. Got a total of 19 achievements in Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and Soul Calibur V. Had a jolly good time on both of them bar a couple of things: MvsC: Totally frustrating battling against people who spam the same (long ranged) attack again and again. It's not really fun to play online as people are a bunch of cheaters. Meh. I wish points were taken from them like in SSBMelee (Stale moves, - 2000). After a couple of hours I had a terrible 3 wins and 17 losses, some losses because of this. :/ In SCV, however, I only experienced one cheater; he left the game just when I was about to put in the killing blow. Otherwise, I had quite a few connection fails which would quit the battle. I like these weekends with free Live. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 17, 2012 Just run a quick fix process, that made any difference to the two extra page bug? And it's back! Fixed it for a time though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 18, 2012 Points arrived today. At least they arrived fairly fast after they shipped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
