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cmstophe said:
Yeah, I bought it then I was like ok well... no games for a while really.... haha. But I wanted to snag one for the aforementioned reason of unloading the One X. You’re right about games. Just aint a whole lot for now.

Off to pick it up!
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Good time to catch up on your backlog and or revisit some games. Most look and run better.
 
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cmstophe said:
No it was a third party. The guys on the other board got it for me when I was laid up in the hospital back in 2013. The cover on the back of the controller is notched different so doesnt fit on, the battery pack itself does work. But I want to be able to put the cover kn the battery port lol
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Amazon.com: Smatree Controller Battery Compatible for Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One/Xbox One S/Xbox One X/Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller, 2 Pack Rechargeable Batteries with Charger: Electronics

Amazon.com: Smatree Controller Battery Compatible for Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One/Xbox One S/Xbox One X/Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller, 2 Pack Rechargeable Batteries with Charger: Electronics
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I use this
 
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Rechargeable AAs are the way to go. I have 2 chargers and 12 rechargeable batteries (have 2 Xboxes/2 players in household). Always have at least 4 ready to go and chargers/charged batteries are right near each Xbox. Super convenient and way better than non-rechargeable or a built in battery that you need to constantly charge and thus reduce it's battery life....IMO of course ;). To be fair, the rechargeable batts do lose life as well but not as quickly in my experience as it's spread across many "sets" of 2. YMMV of course.
 
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I use rechargeable AA batteries as well I got from Walmart. Work great just sucks when you dropping into Warzone and they bout to die so you hide in a corner and change them out real quick lol.
 
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cmstophe said:
No it was a third party. The guys on the other board got it for me when I was laid up in the hospital back in 2013. The cover on the back of the controller is notched different so doesnt fit on, the battery pack itself does work. But I want to be able to put the cover kn the battery port lol
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Highly recommend just getting the Play and Charge Kit from Microsoft. s*** rules.
 
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March Xbox Update Rolls Out with the Upcoming Launch of the Xbox Wireless Headset​

Jonathan Hildebrandt, Principal Program Manager Lead, Xbox Experiences
Jonathan Hildebrandt, Principal Program Manager Lead, Xbox Experiences
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March Xbox Update

Summary​

  • The Xbox Accessories app on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows 10 is getting an update ahead of the launch of the Xbox Wireless Headset.
  • New toggle settings are available for FPS Boost and Auto HDR for backward compatible games.
  • Achievements are coming back to the Xbox app (mobile),
  • A new way to manage your Xbox subscriptions is coming to console.
Team Xbox is excited to continue bringing new ways to make Xbox even better with software updates designed to improve your Xbox gaming experience based on your feedback, including both delivering you new features and refining existing ones. This month’s release includes updates to the Xbox Accessories app in advance of the launch of the Xbox Wireless Headset, new toggles for FPS Boost and Auto HDR for backward compatible games, achievements returning to the Xbox app, and an improved game management experience.
Tailor Your Xbox Wireless Headset Experience on Your Console or PC
On March 16, aligned with the launch of the Xbox Wireless Headset, the Xbox Accessories app on your Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows 10 devices is getting an update. With the update, the app lets you fine-tune the audio controls for a customized audio experience, including equalizer settings, bass boost, auto-mute sensitivity, mic monitoring, and brightness of the mic’s mute light. Best of all, the headset can stay updated with the latest features via wireless updates from your console, ensuring you’ll have a premium audio experience that continues to evolve.
Make sure you install all the latest Windows updates to enjoy audio customization features on the Xbox Wireless Headset when using the Xbox Accessories app on Windows 10 devices.
Backward Compatible Auto HDR and FPS Boost Settings
In February, Team Xbox announced backward compatible games were getting even better with FPS Boost. Choice is incredibly important when it comes to choosing how you play your favorite games. So this March, we’re rolling out our new toggles for both FPS Boost and Auto HDR.
In your game’s manage settings, you can choose your compatibility options and toggle on or off Auto HDR and FPS Boost. Once you restart the game, your selections will be applied – you can verify it by pressing the Xbox button and checking the indicators under the clock. Not every game will support these features, so the compatibility options may not be available for your game.
March Xbox Update

Achievements Are Coming Back to the Xbox app
Achievements are returning! We heard the fan feedback that our community wants achievements brought into in the Xbox app on mobile. This month we’re testing various achievement experiences in the app, starting with a limited set of players and then rolling out to everyone.
This first update will include a list of achievements in the app, an achievements details screen, and achievement unlocked notifications. We’ll also be releasing an additional update with popular features like leaderboards in the coming months.
A New Way to Manage Your Xbox Subscriptions
We’re bringing subscription management to the Xbox console to make it is easier for customers to see all their important plan information, including last charge, next charge, end date, and more. It also allows customers to update their credit card or other payment information, learn about all the different subscriptions available, and change plans. You’ll find all this in Settings under Account.
TV Listings in OneGuide Are Going Away
Based on customer usage and feedback, we’re constantly evolving the Xbox experience. To that end, beginning this May we’ll be sunsetting live TV listings for OneGuide on Xbox One. You can continue to use OneGuide to view your connected HDMI devices or USB TV tuner. You can also keep using OneGuide for HDMI-passthrough and to watch TV via USB TV tuners, but you won’t be able to access the on-screen TV Listings guide.
Managing Games Experience is Getting Better
We’ve improved the loading performance of the Manage screens in My games & apps. After purchasing a game in the Store with both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions, the Manage screen makes it more clear what parts of the bundle are best for your console if you select Choose what to install rather than just Install all.
Stay tuned to Xbox Wire for future updates and all the latest and greatest Xbox related news.
 
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Tentonhammer said:
Rechargeable AAs are the way to go. I have 2 chargers and 12 rechargeable batteries (have 2 Xboxes/2 players in household). Always have at least 4 ready to go and chargers/charged batteries are right near each Xbox. Super convenient and way better than non-rechargeable or a built in battery that you need to constantly charge and thus reduce it's battery life....IMO of course ;). To be fair, the rechargeable batts do lose life as well but not as quickly in my experience as it's spread across many "sets" of 2. YMMV of course.
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Had my my rechargeable play and charge battery for 8 years and still lasts just as long now. So easy, so simple. Never even have to take it out.
 
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I'm still SOL. Haven't been able to find a series X anywhere. All these posts make me want one more.
 

Prey and Dishonored on Series X|S: FPS Boost isn't just about 60fps​

The games play better and loading time reductions are a revelation.

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Prey and Dishonored on Series X|S: FPS Boost isn't just about 60fps

As part of its celebration in acquiring Bethesda, Microsoft's second wave of FPS Boost titles for Xbox Series consoles …
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Clearly, the big takeaway here is that FPS Boost is actually about more than just the doubling of performance. Reduced input lag is a knock-on effect of improving frame-rate, but there's the sense here that the Xbox Compatibility Team is doing more here to reduce loading times than you might expect. And bearing in mind how much of an issue storage speed limitations were for the likes of the Fallout games, it'll be interesting to see how run in their new FPS Boosted renditions. We'll be checking that out soon but in the here and now, these Arkane titles feel renewed and refreshed and I highly recommend them.
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