|OT| Xbox Series X | S - Powering your Dreams, Series..ly

Deleted member 70824 · Nov 15, 2020

Fruit Stand Jim said:
Tried Sea of Thieves for the first time. Completed the Maiden Voyage, then I had no clue what I was doing. My boat was quickly shot down by another one lol. Game seems pretty cool though, is it a must to play with friends or is it still fun solo?

Overall I've loved my time with the Series X so far, the few issues I've had aside. Everything looks and plays great, I love the controller, Gamepass is crazy, I could go on and on. Once some games start to come out for the new Series consoles, it's going to be awesome.

Sea of Thieves is more fun with friends, or other gamers, in my experience. But I did play solo for a while, way back when the game was fairly new, and still enjoyed the game.

If you need people to play with try posting an LFG, or go to the official Sea of Thieves forums, they used to have a lot of people looking for other pirates to sail the sea. I haven't been on the forum for many months but I'm sure they still have the same requests.

Alternately, you might find players in the game who are willing to party up. That's how I found a group of players who were fun to sail with.

Katarn343 · Nov 15, 2020

guitarguy316 said:
Cool. Is regular halo 5 updated for 4K hdr 110hz?

No, Halo 5 only has 4K 60fps. No HDR either (but it will have 'auto HDR' -- or maybe it does already? I don't have an HDR TV so can't tell). The game does look pretty incredible, though. Check it out, it's a really smooth and responsive experience.

Confused Cheeseburger · Nov 15, 2020

Kabuki Waq said:
Guys other than game pass stuff any showcase type games ? Debating between AC and COD.

AC.
4k60 Fps AC is truly something tbh

Vanillalite · Nov 15, 2020

I keep seeing this posted so I figure I must say this.

Halo MCC is NOT Series S/X optimized yet. The patch comes out Tuesday.

What everyone is playing now is just the general backwards compatible wizardry from MS.

SteviaRelievingYa · Nov 15, 2020

Katarn343 said:
No, Halo 5 only has 4K 60fps. No HDR either (but it will have 'auto HDR' -- or maybe it does already? I don't have an HDR TV so can't tell). The game does look pretty incredible, though. Check it out, it's a really smooth and responsive experience.

Halo 5 has auto HDR and it looks incredible.

Masterz1337 · Nov 15, 2020

OldeManWinter said:
Thanks, i'm going to tinker around with it to see if I can get it to work. Otherwise, i'll use a non-ARC port.
Appreciate the replies!

also IIRC I had to do a TV update and restart the xbox and/or the TV hope it helps! feel free to hit me up in DMs if needed

SteviaRelievingYa said:
Halo 5 has auto HDR and it looks incredible.

Also better texture filtering and a full 4k

Deleted member 70824 · Nov 15, 2020

nib95 said:
I think the Series X may well be the quietest console ever designed? Granted mine is behind the TV, but besides when it's reading off a disk, I literally don't hear it.

Also, I find the controller more comfortable than my Elite 1. Though it's not as heavy, nor does it have as premium materials, it's actually still better built in that it has no creaks whatsoever, whilst the Elite 1 has quite a number. Just a shame the buttons are so loud and clickety clackety, because otherwise the controller is supremely comfortable and ergonomic.

The face button and d-pad 'click' sounds are the only downside for me.

There is a potential issue I have found with the joysticks, in my use: when moving my RS to its extreme, and then doing circular motions, there is a very subtle grinding that I can feel. It doesn't seem to impact the movement/actions in any way, that I can see. The LS seems unaffected.

Hopefully it doesn't create any joystick drift but only time will tell.

Cyclonesweep · Nov 15, 2020

Now that my console can do 120 fps I'm bummed my tv cannot.
Although that means I will at least be seeing 60fps max at all times which will be nice.

Varixio · Nov 15, 2020

Anyone know where I can buy the official Microsoft rechargeable battery pack for the series x controller? Only place I see it is Best Buy but it's sold out.

Lkr · Nov 15, 2020

Vanillalite said:
I keep seeing this posted so I figure I must say this.

Halo MCC is NOT Series S/X optimized yet. The patch comes out Tuesday.

What everyone is playing now is just the general backwards compatible wizardry from MS.

So outside of 120fps and split screen, it's all the same?

Bessy67 · Nov 15, 2020

Cyclonesweep said:
Now that my console can do 120 fps I'm bummed my tv cannot.
Although that means I will at least be seeing 60fps max at all times which will be nice.

Yeah, kinda feeling the same but I think I'm going to wait until there are more TVs out there with all the stuff I want. I wish Samsung would just give up with HDR 10 and embrace Dolby vision, that would make my decision much easier.

Lkr · Nov 15, 2020

Varixio said:
Anyone know where I can buy the official Microsoft rechargeable battery pack for the series x controller? Only place I see it is Best Buy but it's sold out.

You can buy direct from MS: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/accessories/batteries-chargers/play-and-charge-kit

theAllseeingEYE · Nov 15, 2020

Here are some 4k Screens from snapped from Battlefield V and Forza Horizon 4

Cyclonesweep · Nov 15, 2020

Bessy67 said:
Yeah, kinda feeling the same but I think I'm going to wait until there are more TVs out there with all the stuff I want. I wish Samsung would just give up with HDR 10 and embrace Dolby vision, that would make my decision much easier.

I've been a 30fps is more than fine guy so this constant 60 is a huge jump for me so that's helped lol.

Cyclonesweep · Nov 15, 2020

Also; I have an OG Elite controller. Outside of the back buttons, the new controller is technically better right? Better battery and lower input lag correct?

castaction · Nov 15, 2020

theAllseeingEYE said:
Here are some 4k Screens from snapped from Battlefield V and Forza Horizon 4

Beautiful

nib95 · Nov 15, 2020

WickedGame said:
The face button and d-pad 'click' sounds are the only downside for me.

There is a potential issue I have found with the joysticks, in my use: when moving my RS to its extreme, and then doing circular motions, there is a very subtle grinding that I can feel. It doesn't seem to impact the movement/actions in any way, that I can see. The LS seems unaffected.

Hopefully it doesn't create any joystick drift but only time will tell.

Yes, I can hear/feel that too, though it's not particularly noticeable.

I believe it's the matt facia texture looping around to the inside of the analogue cut out. The way Sony deals with this is by having a secondary inner ring in the analogue cut out, that is of a softer/smoother material. Hence the sticks on the DualSense are much quieter and don't have that faint grinding.

My only concern about the XSX controller sticks is that I can already see faint grind marks on the stick stems on my pad, and it's less than a week old. I doubt it actually impacts things much even after several years, so it's probably nothing to worry about, but it is a point of difference.

Myself · Nov 15, 2020

theAllseeingEYE said:
Here are some 4k Screens from snapped from Battlefield V and Forza Horizon 4

Slight tangent. I don't think I've ever played a Battle Field game so which one would you recommend I jump into? Note, I do find it hard to go back to ancient graphics but it doesn't have to be high end, and I really want 60fps.... Should I just go with the latest?

theAllseeingEYE · Nov 15, 2020

Here are some screens I snapped from Gears 5 as well. The game looks gorgeous on Series X in my opinion. I'm actually surprised at how much those 4k textures impact the visuals.

Myself said:
Slight tangent. I don't think I've ever played a Battle Field game so which one would you recommend I jump into? Note, I do find it hard to go back to ancient graphics but it doesn't have to be high end, and I really want 60fps.... Should I just go with the latest?

I'd wholeheartedly recommend Battlefield 1 if you want to play Campaign. Easily the best campaign in the series. As for multiplayer, I think that's mostly down to what weaponry you want. I had a great time with Battlefield V the other night, but also loved Battlefield 1's MP. Also, if you aren't concerned about visuals, Battlefield 4 might still have the best MP.

castaction said:
Beautiful

Thanks! I find myself being kind of trigger happy with that screenshot button, so I'll keep posting more.

SteviaRelievingYa · Nov 15, 2020

In storage settings I have an external HDD set as my capture location, but when I press the guide button and go to capture settings it shows my capture location as internal, and when I highlight where it says "internal" there is no other option to select my external HDD. Weird.

Also, when I get my it working will I be able to record longer clips than 1 min at 1080p with the record that button? Or what's the best option for me to get longer clips??

btags · Nov 15, 2020

WickedGame said:
The face button and d-pad 'click' sounds are the only downside for me.

There is a potential issue I have found with the joysticks, in my use: when moving my RS to its extreme, and then doing circular motions, there is a very subtle grinding that I can feel. It doesn't seem to impact the movement/actions in any way, that I can see. The LS seems unaffected.

Hopefully it doesn't create any joystick drift but only time will tell.

I noticed the grit feeling on my sticks as well.

Fuhgeddit · Nov 15, 2020

nib95 said:
My wife's reaction to the Series X. 🤣

Ded.

Wait till she sees the PS5 lol.

Lol this is basically my wife's reaction too.

tapedeck · Nov 15, 2020

theAllseeingEYE said:
Here are some screens I snapped from Gears 5 as well. The game looks gorgeous on Series X in my opinion. I'm actually surprised at how much those 4k textures impact the visuals.

Damn that looks super clean.

MagicPhone · Nov 15, 2020

Is anyone getting an issue where their screen is blanking to black for a second, then coming back. It seems like an HDMI issue, but it's only happening to me on the home screen or in an app like Twitch or HBO Max, never while playing an actual game. I have a Series X and a TCL Roku TV.

plagiarize · Nov 15, 2020

Titanfall 2 should be downsampling from above 4K now, if I remember right. The upper bounds for it's dynamic res go up to 6K and I imagine Series X is getting there regularly. I'd love to see DF do a deep dive. I was playing it tonight and it looks pretty, espescially with the auto HDR, which isn't Halo 5 (or Dead Space) good, but it's very good.

Bessy67 · Nov 15, 2020

MagicPhone said:
Is anyone getting an issue where their screen is blanking to black for a second, then coming back. It seems like an HDMI issue, but it's only happening to me on the home screen or in an app like Twitch or HBO Max, never while playing an actual game. I have a Series X and a TCL Roku TV.

It does that when switching from regular to HDR, but not 100% sure that's what you're experiencing.

MagicPhone · Nov 15, 2020

Bessy67 said:
It does that when switching from regular to HDR, but not 100% sure that's what you're experiencing.

Yeah, mine will do it just when it's sitting on the screen, not the HDR flip thing. Very annoying and concerning, but since it isn't happening in game, I'm hoping it's not a big deal. I switch HDMI cables and it had no effect.

Scottoest · Nov 15, 2020

plagiarize said:
Titanfall 2 should be downsampling from above 4K now, if I remember right. The upper bounds for it's dynamic res go up to 6K and I imagine Series X is getting there regularly. I'd love to see DF do a deep dive. I was playing it tonight and it looks pretty, espescially with the auto HDR, which isn't Halo 5 (or Dead Space) good, but it's very good.

I forgot about Titanfall 2 doing that - it would definitely be a good candidate for a DF video.

nillapuddin · Nov 15, 2020

Any word on the issues with HDMI CEC not functioning for audio control?

Okii · Nov 15, 2020

nib95 said:
My wife's reaction to the Series X. 🤣

Ded.

Wait till she sees the PS5 lol.

when the ps5 show up

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Scottoest · Nov 15, 2020

Cyclonesweep said:
Also; I have an OG Elite controller. Outside of the back buttons, the new controller is technically better right? Better battery and lower input lag correct?

The controller latency stuff is being updated on Xbox One controllers too - you just need to update them.

The new controller and OG Elite both use AA batteries, so I'm not sure what you mean there.

Scottoest · Nov 15, 2020

nillapuddin said:
Any word on the issues with HDMI CEC not functioning for audio control?

I've been controlling my receiver's volume with the Xbox media remote via CEC just fine so far.

Cyclonesweep · Nov 15, 2020

Scottoest said:
The controller latency stuff is being updated on Xbox One controllers too - you just need to update them.

The new controller and OG Elite both use AA batteries, so I'm not sure what you mean there.

I'd thought I heard that the Series controllers had slightly better battery life. I know they both use AAs.

So for the most part with the updates the Elite controller is still better.

nib95 · Nov 15, 2020

Okii said:
when the ps5 show up

JackSwift · Nov 15, 2020

nillapuddin said:
Any word on the issues with HDMI CEC not functioning for audio control?

This. Using the media remote made for the One X, turned on CEC both on TV and SeriesX, can't adjust volume.

castaction · Nov 15, 2020

theAllseeingEYE said:
Here are some screens I snapped from Gears 5 as well. The game looks gorgeous on Series X in my opinion. I'm actually surprised at how much those 4k textures impact the visuals.

I'd wholeheartedly recommend Battlefield 1 if you want to play Campaign. Easily the best campaign in the series. As for multiplayer, I think that's mostly down to what weaponry you want. I had a great time with Battlefield V the other night, but also loved Battlefield 1's MP. Also, if you aren't concerned about visuals, Battlefield 4 might still have the best MP.

Thanks! I find myself being kind of trigger happy with that screenshot button, so I'll keep posting more.

4 real brotha that screen button is sow awsome to have keep dem coming

SteveByDesign · Nov 15, 2020

Hawk269 said:
Wait MCC was updated for 120fps? I thought that was still coming?

Oh shit, you right. The update isn't till the 17th!

KingBrave · Nov 15, 2020

Dead Space looks purty!

baconcow · Nov 15, 2020

Denman said:
IIRC it's going to have a few more upgrades than that like FOV options.

That's correct. Something about improving split screen, as well.

Lkr said:
So outside of 120fps and split screen, it's all the same?

FOV will be adjustable

baconcow · Nov 15, 2020

Double post. Sorry.

PsyDec · Nov 15, 2020

MagicPhone said:
Is anyone getting an issue where their screen is blanking to black for a second, then coming back. It seems like an HDMI issue, but it's only happening to me on the home screen or in an app like Twitch or HBO Max, never while playing an actual game. I have a Series X and a TCL Roku TV.

This has been happening with my TV for like a year now and I have no idea why. Happened with One X as well.

PsyDec · Nov 15, 2020

nillapuddin said:
Any word on the issues with HDMI CEC not functioning for audio control?

My Alexa voice control isn't working due to this 😩

Lkr · Nov 15, 2020

baconcow said:
That's correct. Something about improving split screen, as well.

FOV will be adjustable

Cool, thanks for the info :)

I tried to play 120hz on my monitor but it doesn't support it. It can only do 60, 144 and 155 apparently. Oh well, I'll be fine until I can upgrade my TV with next year's models

MirageDwarf · Nov 15, 2020

WHY THE FUCK I CAN"T TURN OFF SYSTEM SOUNDS COMPLETELY?

It is fucking 2020 and someone still thinks this is how it should be designed.

nihilence · Nov 15, 2020

Under display you can choose auto, dvi or hdmi. If I choose hdmi, it had a warning and when I choose it the screen turns fuzzy.

Went back to auto and crispy. What and why.

And TV sees Xbox as Cec, Xbox says turn on/off Cec, but doesn't work.

Jaded Alyx · Nov 15, 2020

I don't suppose there's any reason why I couldn't use a PS3 Slim power cable with a Series S?

foxdvd · Nov 15, 2020

plagiarize said:
Titanfall 2 should be downsampling from above 4K now, if I remember right. The upper bounds for it's dynamic res go up to 6K and I imagine Series X is getting there regularly. I'd love to see DF do a deep dive. I was playing it tonight and it looks pretty, espescially with the auto HDR, which isn't Halo 5 (or Dead Space) good, but it's very good.

I have been holding off on this game for so long I forgot how good the single player is suppose to be. What a great reminder of a game I forgot about, and now get to play on my new system.

Cyclonesweep · Nov 15, 2020

Jaded Alyx said:
I don't suppose there's any reason why I couldn't use a PS3 Slim power cable with a Series S?

Technically no...but why not just use the cable that comes with it?

nihilence · Nov 15, 2020

I did something and now my TV flashes green standard and hdr modes. 🤔

Karateka · Nov 15, 2020

Would rather get locked 4k at 60fps as I don't have a 120hz tv for MCC

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