Xbox Series |OT|

the-pi-guy · Nov 11, 2020, 01:13 PM

Smart delivery is dumber than I thought. Apparently you have to download the entire game on XSX. So it's literally just an automatic version of Sony's upgrade system.

Legend · Nov 11, 2020, 02:27 PM

Quote from: the-Pi-guy on Nov 11, 2020, 01:13 PMSmart delivery is dumber than I thought. Apparently you have to download the entire game on XSX. So it's literally just an automatic version of Sony's upgrade system.

Smart delivery is nice most of the time but I don't understand why they went with that approach. Couldn't they at least have the disc include 50% of each version, to minimize downloads? It sucks since a large amount of people buying discs are doing it to avoid downloads!

I think smart delivery needs a few tweaks to be really great.

Quote from: Xevross on Nov 11, 2020, 09:51 AMSeems okay so far then, like you said the download issues are due to the server overload on launch day.

The rumble triggers were the best part about the xb1 controller, I was jealous of them the entire gen.

Yeah in some ways Series X is a bit of a letdown but in other ways it has exceeded my expectations. It sure makes me want to get a 4k tv haha.

Dr. Pezus · Nov 11, 2020, 02:30 PM

Quote from: Legend on Nov 11, 2020, 02:27 PMSmart delivery is nice most of the time but I don't understand why they went with that approach. Couldn't they at least have the disc include 50% of each version, to minimize downloads? It sucks since a large amount of people buying discs are doing it to avoid downloads!

I think smart delivery needs a few tweaks to be really great.Yeah in some ways Series X is a bit of a letdown but in other ways it has exceeded my expectations. It sure makes me want to get a 4k tv haha.

Why don't you? I already have a 4k TV and I'm even thinking about upgrading lol (to OLED with VRR)

Legend · Nov 11, 2020, 02:38 PM

Quote from: Dr. Pezus on Nov 11, 2020, 02:30 PMWhy don't you? I already have a 4k TV and I'm even thinking about upgrading lol (to OLED with VRR)

Waiting for more TVs with HDMI 2.1. Also I'm relatively poor (especially after this week).

Dr. Pezus · Nov 11, 2020, 02:43 PM

Quote from: Legend on Nov 11, 2020, 02:38 PMWaiting for more TVs with HDMI 2.1. Also I'm relatively poor (especially after this week).

LG CX is the best rn.

Legend · Nov 11, 2020, 02:50 PM

Quote from: Dr. Pezus on Nov 11, 2020, 02:43 PMLG CX is the best rn.

Quote from: Legend on Nov 11, 2020, 02:38 PMI'm relatively poor

the-pi-guy · Nov 11, 2020, 03:17 PM

Quote from: Dr. Pezus on Nov 11, 2020, 02:43 PMLG CX is the best rn.

It's fairly expensive here. It is close to $2,000 for a 65". The Sony X900H (which isn't quite as good) is $1400 right now, and it was even on sale a couple weeks ago for a few hundred bucks off.

I think I at least will get a 4K TV next year. But I'm waiting for a better Sony.

They messed up with no VRR support.

the-pi-guy · Nov 11, 2020, 03:25 PM

Xevross · Nov 11, 2020, 03:39 PM

Quote from: the-Pi-guy on Nov 11, 2020, 03:17 PMIt's fairly expensive here. It is close to $2,000 for a 65". The Sony X900H (which isn't quite as good) is $1400 right now, and it was even on sale a couple weeks ago for a few hundred bucks off.

I think I at least will get a 4K TV next year. But I'm waiting for a better Sony.

They messed up with no VRR support.

X900H will have VRR via an update soon.

the-pi-guy · Nov 11, 2020, 03:49 PM

Quote from: Xevross on Nov 11, 2020, 03:39 PMX900H will have VRR via an update soon.

Eventually.

But their better TVs havent been promised that update

Dr. Pezus · Nov 11, 2020, 04:50 PM

Quote from: the-Pi-guy on Nov 11, 2020, 03:17 PMIt's fairly expensive here. It is close to $2,000 for a 65". The Sony X900H (which isn't quite as good) is $1400 right now, and it was even on sale a couple weeks ago for a few hundred bucks off.

I think I at least will get a 4K TV next year. But I'm waiting for a better Sony.

They messed up with no VRR support.

TVs are ridiculously expensive here. It's close to $4000 for the 65 inch version here (tax included)

Quote from: Xevross on Nov 11, 2020, 03:39 PMX900H will have VRR via an update soon.

Hopefully to coincide with the ps5 update

kitler53 · Nov 11, 2020, 07:47 PM

https://www.polygon.com/2020/11/11/21560233/xbox-series-x-disk-drive-sounds-inserting-game-issues-microsoft

My new @Xbox has now turned into a mechanic machine gun or a metronome.. great start to next gen! Never had any issues with Xbox at all before.. @XboxSupport pic.twitter.com/N85LjyHn0b
— Ryan (@RWillows) November 10, 2020

Hey @XboxSupport!

I think my #XboxSeriesX might have a defective disc drive. I've tried inserting a few different compatible games (both Xbox One & 360) & the drive won't let me insert it. Nothing is in there (to my knowledge). I just set it up.

Any help is appreciated! ???? pic.twitter.com/2r1mQkYSLY
— Travless (@Travless_) November 10, 2020

I have an even worse problem :( What would be the best way to get a replacement pic.twitter.com/546UloBRkr
— drknickel (@drknickel) November 11, 2020

Legend · Nov 11, 2020, 07:55 PM

My disc drive is really scary sounding but I think it works.

Didn't recognize morrowind. Did recognize Halo 4.

Xevross · Nov 11, 2020, 07:58 PM

Quote from: Legend on Nov 11, 2020, 07:55 PMMy disc drive is really scary sounding but I think it works.

Didn't recognize morrowind. Did recognize Halo 4.

Yeah it seems like the disc drive is just really weird and loud sounding from previews. Perhaps there's something weird in the design which means its normally fine but can break easily.

the-pi-guy · Nov 11, 2020, 07:59 PM

Hopefully ps5 has no issues.