Gaming Xbox Series X|S

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TrustInJanuzaj said:
Why do the controllers still use batteries? It’s one of the main things I hated all the way back on the 360, especially as there was afew occasions where they fell out at big pressure moments on cod causing me to die. Just seems way behind the PlayStation controllers in that department.
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You can literally just get a rechargeable battery pack for it and it's the same but better because you can replace them.
 

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Journos going to be streaming some series X soon. @esmufc07 whens the PS5 streams?
 

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VeevaVee said:
You can literally just get a rechargeable battery pack for it and it's the same but better because you can replace them.
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I'll be honest, that's still a faff for someone as lazy as me. Just give a rechargeable controller out of the packet.
 

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esmufc07 said:
stood up I don’t think it actually looks to bad, but it looks horrendous on its side. Definitely the ugliest generation of consoles.
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I'm surprised they didn't go with even more of a pc look. Clear window with a few rgb bits that are customisable maybe. I'm not big into rgb but done tastfully it could've been cool, and at least something more interesting to look at. Maybe wouldn't be possible as I imagine it's pretty squashed inside there.
 

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For some reason it makes me think of a ‘Steam Machine’ more than an Xbox. Probably because it’s all computery and whatnot. Saying that I actually like it’s brutalist look. Much nicer than the Xbox One Original.
 

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I actually quite like how it looks, wouldn’t look odd in a room. The PS5 looks awful though
 

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Yeah, that is definitely better stood up. I don't think the Xbox logo only suiting being vertical along with the disk drive being at the top helps either. If the disk drive was on the bottom side and the logo was 'rotatable' or something it'd look a lot better.
 

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Damien said:
Yeah, that is definitely better stood up. I don't think the Xbox logo only suiting being vertical along with the disk drive being at the top helps either. If the disk drive was on the bottom side and the logo was 'rotatable' or something it'd look a lot better.
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That rotatable ps2 logo :drool:
 

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Bojan11 said:
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Damn. That's expensive.

So I can use standard external HDD to copy games on/off to play, right? And can continue to play BC games on the HDD?

I just won't be able to play XSX games off the HDD until I've copied it to the console.

Right?
 

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Alock1 said:
Damn. That's expensive.

So I can use standard external HDD to copy games on/off to play, right? And can continue to play BC games on the HDD?

I just won't be able to play XSX games off the HDD until I've copied it to the console.

Right?
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That is pretty much it for both consoles.
 

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Alock1 said:
Damn. That's expensive.

So I can use standard external HDD to copy games on/off to play, right? And can continue to play BC games on the HDD?

I just won't be able to play XSX games off the HDD until I've copied it to the console.

Right?
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That's what I'm doing - using my existing 2TB hard drive to store the games - will transfer when needed (I only play 1-2 games at a time so thats fine for me)
 

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£220 for the 1tb SSD and yes I did order one because I’m too lazy to move around games or wait.
 

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Xbox Wire: Let’s start with the size of games and how that relates to Xbox Series X|S?
Jason Ronald: A significant portion of the overall size of a game is comprised of texture data. As Xbox Series S was designed with a performance target of 1440p at 60 FPS with support for up to 120 FPS, many games will not require their highest level of 4K textures resulting in smaller game sizes overall, often up to 30% smaller on average.

Xbox Wire: Is my existing USB-based HDD/SSD with my library of games compatible with Series X|S?
Jason Ronald: Yes! It is easy as unplugging your existing external USB 3.1 HDD or SSD from your Xbox One and connecting it to your Xbox Series X | S and all your games are instantly available. You can continue to play your favorite Xbox One games, including backward-compatible Xbox 360 and original Xbox games, directly from the external hard drive.

Xbox Wire: How will the Storage Expansion Card work with Xbox Series X|S?
Jason Ronald: It’s pretty simple: just plug the Storage Expansion Card into the Storage Expansion port on the back of your Xbox Series X|S and you can use it just as you would with any external storage solution. You can choose to install games to the expansion card by default, play games directly from it, move or copy games between local and external storage, or do anything you already do today with an external hard drive. The only difference is that the expansion card is designed to match the exact performance of the internal storage of the Xbox Series X|S .

Xbox Wire: How does the Storage Expansion Card enable the use of Xbox Velocity Architecture?
Jason Ronald: The foundation of the Xbox Velocity Architecture is our custom, internal SSD delivering 2.4 GB/s of raw I/O throughput, more than 40x the throughput of Xbox One. The Seagate Expandable Storage Card was designed using the Xbox Velocity Architecture API to deliver the exact same consistent, sustained performance of our internal SSD ensuring you have the exact same gameplay experience regardless of where the game resides.

Xbox Wire: Will you be able to play games right from the Storage Expansion Card or do they need to be copied to the internal storage?
Jason Ronald: You can play directly from the Storage Expansion Card and you will have the exact same experience and performance as if the game was running from the internal SSD. Not only does this apply to games optimized for Xbox Series X|S, but also your favorite backwards compatible Xbox One, Xbox 360 and original Xbox games. When backwards compatible games are played directly from either the internal SSD or the Storage Expansion Card you will see significant improvements in load times due to the next generation performance of Xbox Series X|S.


Xbox Wire: Why did you decide to create a custom solution rather than enabling users to install off-the-shelf SSDs?
Jason Ronald: The Xbox Velocity Architecture delivers over 40x the performance of a standard hard drive, unlocking a new level of speed and performance that will virtually eliminate load times and enable new levels of innovation. To make this simple for both gamers and developers, we partnered closely with our friends at Seagate to deliver the very first 1 TB expandable storage solution that matches the exact performance of our internal SSD. This means that you can be confident you will receive the exact same next generation experience regardless of whether or not you are playing your games from the internal SSD or the Seagate Storage Expansion Card. Working with Seagate also enabled us to have a custom storage solution that is super compact, plug & play, and available at the launch of Xbox Series X|S .

Xbox Wire: Will all Storage Expansion Cards come from Seagate or could we see them from other companies as well?
Jason Ronald: Seagate, with a storied history as a critical innovator in the storage industry, was our first choice to collaborate with to provide expandable storage solutions for the Xbox Velocity Architecture. Xbox is continuing to invest in the Expandable Storage category on Xbox Series X|S with goal of offering choice for Xbox fans, including additional capacities and implementations in the future.


Xbox Wire: Can I connect the Storage Expansion Card to any Series X|S?
Jason Ronald: Yes! Both Xbox Series X and S provide the same Storage Expansion Ports for the expansion card and the exact same card will work in both consoles. Simply plug it in and you’re ready to play! No setup required. The Storage Expansion Card is also a great way to bring your game library with you, to a friend’s house or wherever you choose to play on your next generation Xbox console.

Xbox Wire: How will the Storage Expansion Card work if I have games on discs versus digital format?
Jason Ronald: It works the same as it does on Xbox One today. When you insert a game disc, the game data is installed to the internal SSD or expandable storage. When you play the game, the game runs directly from local storage, but you must still have the disc inserted as the disc provides the license for the game.

Xbox Wire: Does Quick Resume work with the Storage Expansion Card?
Jason Ronald: Quick Resume is powered by the Xbox Velocity Architecture and game state data is persisted on the internal SSD so Quick Resume will work regardless of whether you are playing a game from the internal SSD, the Seagate Storage Expansion Card or an external USB 3.1 HDD or SSD drive.


Xbox Wire: Where can I get/pre-order the Storage Expansion Card?
Jason Ronald: The Seagate Storage Expansion Card will launch for $219.99 USD alongside Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 10 and will be available in all Xbox markets, worldwide. You can also pre-order now at Microsoft Store or select retailers in select markets worldwide. Check your local retailer for product and pre-order availability.

Xbox Wire: Why does the 1TB Storage Expansion Card cost $219.99?
Jason Ronald: The Xbox Velocity Architecture is a key innovation of our next generation consoles, delivering unprecedented speed and performance enabling transformative gaming experiences never before possible on console. This level of consistent, sustained performance requires advanced components which comes at a higher cost than traditional hard drives or SSDs often found in PCs. By partnering with an industry leader in Seagate, we worked together to deliver an expandable storage solution which delivers identical performance at the lowest cost possible and available this holiday.
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esmufc07 said:
Bojan has too much money for a nerd
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I still have my repaired X and Pro to sell. As well as the consoles I replaced them with. Selling all four should pay for the extra memory on both consoles. That is if I can be bothered.
 

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Damien said:
Originally on Smyths it was listed as around £160 so the price has come as a shock to some. I think we're also used to conversions of prices of consoles etc being cheaper that it is a surprise to see with VAT it is the same.
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Nah it wasn’t. Euro gamer made a mistake priced it as the Elite controller. Tweets are on last page.
 
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