Are you buying an Xbox One X?
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Got it day one.
Pro
- Slick UI. Seems a touch faster than even the most recent X1 dashboard update
- The dash looks just like OG. Go through the same set up process and it will recognize your tv, av, and cable box
- Nice size. I'd ballpark it's the size of a PS2 OG. Even the same rectangle on rectangle form feature. It's also got an internal power supply
- Games look great, even on my 1080p tv. CoD WWII looks much better than any X1 version of a previous CoD
- I got the Project Scorpio edition (by luck.... see Cons). Nice system finish, comes with a vertical stand
- Controller feels a bit different than the OG controller. I don't know if this is the same controller as the S, but there is a slight texture difference on the back giving a bit more tactile feel
- No issues playing BC games. On X1 OG, playing some old ass 360 games sometimes lead to system freeze or stuttery green screen start ups. Smooth transition to BC with X
- No issues with pressing X button to start console. With OG, sometimes you press the big X button and the system starts, but the TV doesn't as if there is a syncing issue. No issues with X so far
- Quiet. I'd say just quiet or even quieter than OG
- Plug in your external HDD and it recognizes the games/apps on it
- If you care, it has a 4k DVR recorder, IR blaster, and some leaflets inside about free Game Pass for 14 days or whatever
Con
- Got burned with a bricked system. The mandatory 780mb download killed the system and I got an endless loop of troubleshooting screens. Even MS online chat couldn't help. If you get an E100 xxxxxxxxx error screen watch out. It got stuck at 61%, then eventually kill-switched itself to a troubleshooting screen where nothing done could fix it. EB replaced with with a Scorpio Edition
- Even when the initial download works, you got to sit through a bunch of green progress bars and an automated reboot or two. You probably won't get to the dashboard for a good half hour at least
- $500 is a lot for a console. OG was $500 too, but that had Kinect with it. $400 without it. So this is the most expensive standalone Xbox system ever.... (it's actually $600 here).
- With 4k games comes 4k downloads. Fast unlimited internet bandwidth is a must
- I read somewhere you could transfer over settings. Don't know, but I didn't. So I had to re-do all my personal, visual, audio settings over again. I had to re-pin stuff over again too
- And there must be something to do with a new system and your Games and Apps tab. Because all the hidden games I had reappeared. So I had to re-hide all of the uninstalled 50+ games, demos/betas, and apps icons I had hid on my OG dashboard
Progress % Bar
- It's an erratic bar that inches along. Sometimes it looks like it is stuck. But just give it time and it will likely continue on. If it really is stuck for good, you will (assuming) get a troubleshooting box pop up. As per the warnings, don't get impatient and start turning off the system mid-way through the update
Pro
- Slick UI. Seems a touch faster than even the most recent X1 dashboard update
- The dash looks just like OG. Go through the same set up process and it will recognize your tv, av, and cable box
- Nice size. I'd ballpark it's the size of a PS2 OG. Even the same rectangle on rectangle form feature. It's also got an internal power supply
- Games look great, even on my 1080p tv. CoD WWII looks much better than any X1 version of a previous CoD
- I got the Project Scorpio edition (by luck.... see Cons). Nice system finish, comes with a vertical stand
- Controller feels a bit different than the OG controller. I don't know if this is the same controller as the S, but there is a slight texture difference on the back giving a bit more tactile feel
- No issues playing BC games. On X1 OG, playing some old ass 360 games sometimes lead to system freeze or stuttery green screen start ups. Smooth transition to BC with X
- No issues with pressing X button to start console. With OG, sometimes you press the big X button and the system starts, but the TV doesn't as if there is a syncing issue. No issues with X so far
- Quiet. I'd say just quiet or even quieter than OG
- Plug in your external HDD and it recognizes the games/apps on it
- If you care, it has a 4k DVR recorder, IR blaster, and some leaflets inside about free Game Pass for 14 days or whatever
Con
- Got burned with a bricked system. The mandatory 780mb download killed the system and I got an endless loop of troubleshooting screens. Even MS online chat couldn't help. If you get an E100 xxxxxxxxx error screen watch out. It got stuck at 61%, then eventually kill-switched itself to a troubleshooting screen where nothing done could fix it. EB replaced with with a Scorpio Edition
- Even when the initial download works, you got to sit through a bunch of green progress bars and an automated reboot or two. You probably won't get to the dashboard for a good half hour at least
- $500 is a lot for a console. OG was $500 too, but that had Kinect with it. $400 without it. So this is the most expensive standalone Xbox system ever.... (it's actually $600 here).
- With 4k games comes 4k downloads. Fast unlimited internet bandwidth is a must
- I read somewhere you could transfer over settings. Don't know, but I didn't. So I had to re-do all my personal, visual, audio settings over again. I had to re-pin stuff over again too
- And there must be something to do with a new system and your Games and Apps tab. Because all the hidden games I had reappeared. So I had to re-hide all of the uninstalled 50+ games, demos/betas, and apps icons I had hid on my OG dashboard
Progress % Bar
- It's an erratic bar that inches along. Sometimes it looks like it is stuck. But just give it time and it will likely continue on. If it really is stuck for good, you will (assuming) get a troubleshooting box pop up. As per the warnings, don't get impatient and start turning off the system mid-way through the update
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Yeah, and you'll know when because that will be the next time you see your boy TD with a green avatar. Not a minute before, ya heard?
No, seriously though. I'll have the Xbox One X eventually. Just probably not until late next year. Still gotta get a 4K TV and a Switch and those kinda take priority for me. Just got the Pro, that took me a year to bite on with a good deal. So maybe sooner for the X if something comes up, but i'm in no rush. Gears 4 looks just fine on my One S and that's all i really play anyway.
No, seriously though. I'll have the Xbox One X eventually. Just probably not until late next year. Still gotta get a 4K TV and a Switch and those kinda take priority for me. Just got the Pro, that took me a year to bite on with a good deal. So maybe sooner for the X if something comes up, but i'm in no rush. Gears 4 looks just fine on my One S and that's all i really play anyway.
Don't think there are any BF deals (at least not yet). I don't think X1 and PS4 at launch had any system deals.
But at Xmas, it may open up.
There are a couple bundle deals for the X1X right now. Not the best deals but at least you're getting a game for free. Newegg has X1X with Ghost Recon Wilands for $499.99.
No, never.
But that is assuming they don't fade out the X1/S and make X1X the base hardware...but even then it would change olnly to a maybe.
But that is assuming they don't fade out the X1/S and make X1X the base hardware...but even then it would change olnly to a maybe.
Of course! I'll be taking one home sometime soon, and I'm even buying her a big new 4K uhd tv so she can have a nice area to play with all the other consoles on. Plus an external HD for those fat ass games. lol
I'm planning on soon, but not right this second or anything seeing as how I already have a X1S 1tb. After I get that new tv sometime this month (and the X's are readily available), is probably when it will be. The only downside (sort of) is that I have that X1S already.
I can't see how anyone with a 4K tv wouldn't be totally stoked for this thing. If I was playing on a 360 or even a OG X1 I would have for sure just pre ordered one.
I'm planning on soon, but not right this second or anything seeing as how I already have a X1S 1tb. After I get that new tv sometime this month (and the X's are readily available), is probably when it will be. The only downside (sort of) is that I have that X1S already.
I can't see how anyone with a 4K tv wouldn't be totally stoked for this thing. If I was playing on a 360 or even a OG X1 I would have for sure just pre ordered one.
Got one and will never go back!!! That IQ is addicting. I remember a while back saying that I wanted visual upgrades at 1080p before 4k, but that I hadn't seen a real game at 4k so I didn't know the effect of that kind of resolution on visuals.
I can safely say now, that it's kinda in between. I'd take 4k over 1080p enhanced, but I'd also take checkerboard or 1800p enhanced over 4k. The beauty of full 4k can't be understated though. Even on Tomb Raider, I hesitate to use the enhanced mode over the Native 4k mode.
I honestly don't even consider the 60fps modes. I tried it, but the visual bump is so severe on enhanced mode that it's not even close. 30fps plays fine, imo. Same with Gears.
I can safely say now, that it's kinda in between. I'd take 4k over 1080p enhanced, but I'd also take checkerboard or 1800p enhanced over 4k. The beauty of full 4k can't be understated though. Even on Tomb Raider, I hesitate to use the enhanced mode over the Native 4k mode.
I honestly don't even consider the 60fps modes. I tried it, but the visual bump is so severe on enhanced mode that it's not even close. 30fps plays fine, imo. Same with Gears.
No because
1. I don't have a 4K TV
2. I don't own all that many X1 games so getting them enhanced doesn't do that much for me
3. I could get 2 consoles for that price
1. I don't have a 4K TV
2. I don't own all that many X1 games so getting them enhanced doesn't do that much for me
3. I could get 2 consoles for that price
Got it and it’s above expectations. There are benefits without a 4K TV but 4K HDR looks like a generational difference when leveraged.
1K worth of hardware for half that price with some nifty, user friendly features to help users take advantage of 4K. Not going to find a more cost effective, easier way to take advantage of a 4K tv.
1K worth of hardware for half that price with some nifty, user friendly features to help users take advantage of 4K. Not going to find a more cost effective, easier way to take advantage of a 4K tv.
I changed my answer to No, because:
- I don't find MS's exclusives appealing.
- I play maybe 2 AAA multiplats a year. Is it worth $500, to play 2 games a year with somewhat better visuals? No.
- I could use that $500+ to buy PSVR games instead.
- A Switch would probably make a better choice, as a second console.
I got it and it's amazing! I love the gorgeous graphics and how fast games load. I'm contemplating buying so many games I missed out on and can't wait to see Cyberpunk, Anthem or the next Halo or Gears on it.
I'm playing on a 4K 43' Philips Ambilight 2.
I'm playing on a 4K 43' Philips Ambilight 2.
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I'll have to live vicariously through all of your glorious and excited chattering about the X...I gotta do some home renovations before I pick one up. Please, continue!
Got the Scorpio edition, it’s amazing. Every game plays at least a little better, and some like Gears feel like full on remasters.
My only real problem is that I’m becoming a bit of a snob with my gaming library. I mean I’ll play non-enhanced games, but I’m looking down on them, hoping they get their act together and become enhanced like my other games
My only real problem is that I’m becoming a bit of a snob with my gaming library. I mean I’ll play non-enhanced games, but I’m looking down on them, hoping they get their act together and become enhanced like my other games
I plan on getting one in the near future. Thought about selling my One S and getting it now, but I kinda want to keep the One S for a extra in the house.