Welp, looks like it's time to buy an Alienware 500! GSYNC for my PC and Freesync for my XBOX :)
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The search button is very fast. I always hated going to the store, pressing search and waiting for loading.
My only complaint on the new search functionality is that it excludes Movies & TV content from the store for some reason.
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In today's update, everything is broken.
HOW TO GET IT:
• If your console is in Instant-On mode and you have been selected to receive the update, it will download and install the update and reboot to standby.
• NOTE: Once the update is available to you, you can manually begin the update by launching the Guide and navigating to All Settings > System > Updates.
• If your console hasn't downloaded and installed the update by 3:00 AM PDT 3/13/2018 (10:00AM GMT 3/13), you will be prompted to do so at that time.
• This update has a shorter than usual amount of time before it becomes mandatory.
DETAILS:
OS version released: rs4_release_xbox_dev.180308-1900
Available: 6:00PM PDT 3/12 (1:00AM GMT 3/13)
FIXES:
• Audio Issues – Dolby Atmos
In the Plex App we have mitigated the issue in which some users are experiencing buffering.
KNOWN ISSUES:
• Settings
When accessing the Language & location page in Settings, it may take a long time for the page to load.
• Pi-hole
Pi-hole users may encounter issues signing in, creating, or recovering accounts upon downloading the 1804 update. This is due to a new configuration file which is downloaded from a URL Pi-hole blocks by default.
Workaround: Add clientconfig.passport.net to the Pi-hole allowed IP address list.
• Audio Issues
• Now TV
In the Now TV app some UI elements are disappearing during playback.
• Netflix
(1) The Netflix team are updating the app as it is crashing for some users. Workaround - Please check for an update for the Netflix app.
(2) Netflix on Monitor only works at 1080p and does not support 1440p – Netflix is aware of the issue. Workaround : If watching Netflix on a Monitor/LCD please set the display output to 1080p.
• System
We are investigating an issue in which some users are experiencing the console shutdown after you turn it on. Workaround – Simply turn the console back on.
• Vudu
We are investigating why some users are unable to play 4k content in the Vudu app.
• HDMI In Volume
Some users have reported that HDMI in volume is lower for TV Input and some media apps. We are actively investigating. Workaround : Sit closer to the TV or turn up the volume.
• Virtual Keyboard
The virtual keyboard disappears randomly when inputting text.
• HDR Issues
Some users are discovering that some games are not showing in HDR – Please file feedback when you encounter this to help in the investigation.
• Game Install Progress
We are aware of an issue in which the Game Progress status shows over 300%. Please note that this is a different scenario to the fix in this build referenced above in fixes.
• Spotify Search
Some users are discovering that the search function in Spotify is not working. Please file feedback when you encounter this to help in the investigation.
• Store app
Some users are experiencing a problem in which the Store App is failing to update. Please file feedback when you encounter this to help in the investigation.
• Settings
We are aware that the Schedule details is missing after you re-select your schedule from Dark or Light in Theme.
• Settings – Accessory App
Some users may experience a problem not being able to assign controller configurations in the Xbox Accessory app.
• Casting from the Xbox – Apps such as YouTube
Automatic discovery over WiFi is currently not working correctly. The YouTube app relies on this to make pairing seamless (Link with Wi-Fi). There is a known issue with uPnP and state separation that is being investigated. In the meantime, please use the second pairing method in the YouTube app. Launch the YouTube app then go to Setting à Link TV and Phone à Link with TV Code. Follow the directions on screen.
HOW TO GET IT:
• If your console is in Instant-On mode and you have been selected to receive the update, it will download and install the update and reboot to standby.
• NOTE: Once the update is available to you, you can manually begin the update by launching the Guide and navigating to All Settings > System > Updates.
• If your console hasn't downloaded and installed the update by 3:00 AM PDT 3/13/2018 (10:00AM GMT 3/13), you will be prompted to do so at that time.
• This update has a shorter than usual amount of time before it becomes mandatory.
DETAILS:
OS version released: rs4_release_xbox_dev.180308-1900
Available: 6:00PM PDT 3/12 (1:00AM GMT 3/13)
FIXES:
• Audio Issues – Dolby Atmos
- We have resolved an issue with Dolby Atmos for Home Theater and certain AVR models that will result in random sound cut outs and the setting for Atmos will no longer revert to PCM.
In the Plex App we have mitigated the issue in which some users are experiencing buffering.
KNOWN ISSUES:
• Settings
When accessing the Language & location page in Settings, it may take a long time for the page to load.
• Pi-hole
Pi-hole users may encounter issues signing in, creating, or recovering accounts upon downloading the 1804 update. This is due to a new configuration file which is downloaded from a URL Pi-hole blocks by default.
Workaround: Add clientconfig.passport.net to the Pi-hole allowed IP address list.
• Audio Issues
- We are aware that some Spatial Audio users will experience unexpected game volumes and are working on a fix.
- We are aware that the Mono output feature is not working as expected in latest builds. The team has identified a fix and is testing. Please turn off the feature if you are using an audio receiver with less than 7.1 audio channels.
• Now TV
In the Now TV app some UI elements are disappearing during playback.
• Netflix
(1) The Netflix team are updating the app as it is crashing for some users. Workaround - Please check for an update for the Netflix app.
(2) Netflix on Monitor only works at 1080p and does not support 1440p – Netflix is aware of the issue. Workaround : If watching Netflix on a Monitor/LCD please set the display output to 1080p.
• System
We are investigating an issue in which some users are experiencing the console shutdown after you turn it on. Workaround – Simply turn the console back on.
• Vudu
We are investigating why some users are unable to play 4k content in the Vudu app.
• HDMI In Volume
Some users have reported that HDMI in volume is lower for TV Input and some media apps. We are actively investigating. Workaround : Sit closer to the TV or turn up the volume.
• Virtual Keyboard
The virtual keyboard disappears randomly when inputting text.
• HDR Issues
Some users are discovering that some games are not showing in HDR – Please file feedback when you encounter this to help in the investigation.
• Game Install Progress
We are aware of an issue in which the Game Progress status shows over 300%. Please note that this is a different scenario to the fix in this build referenced above in fixes.
• Spotify Search
Some users are discovering that the search function in Spotify is not working. Please file feedback when you encounter this to help in the investigation.
• Store app
Some users are experiencing a problem in which the Store App is failing to update. Please file feedback when you encounter this to help in the investigation.
• Settings
We are aware that the Schedule details is missing after you re-select your schedule from Dark or Light in Theme.
• Settings – Accessory App
Some users may experience a problem not being able to assign controller configurations in the Xbox Accessory app.
• Casting from the Xbox – Apps such as YouTube
Automatic discovery over WiFi is currently not working correctly. The YouTube app relies on this to make pairing seamless (Link with Wi-Fi). There is a known issue with uPnP and state separation that is being investigated. In the meantime, please use the second pairing method in the YouTube app. Launch the YouTube app then go to Setting à Link TV and Phone à Link with TV Code. Follow the directions on screen.
I loved the way you could search for a movie/tv show on the xbox and it would show you if it was on netflix/hulu and even the next time it was showing on TV if you had it hooked up to your cable/satellite box.
That was one of those "This is the future" moments.
Yes! That was a great feature that unfortunately didn't make the transition when the dash was redone for the Win 10 version. FYI for anyone looking for something like that, justwatch.com is a good site that does that.
I get that all the time on my phone. Don't think its a xbox issue.
But i have this problem from 3 days ago when they announced the twitter feature. I can't share anything.
Do you have a link for this monitor? I googled "Alienware 500" but nothing relevant seems to be coming up
I don't notice the tabs being faster, but the store seems a lot smoother. It might just be a placebo, but I didn't notice it hitching while scrolling through the game tiles anymore, and when it loads in new tile art, it doesn't freeze the store for 1-2 seconds like it used to.
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VRR and auto low latency is already up. I don't have a TV/monitor that supports it though. Would love to hear from someone who does
Also I'll be combing through the update tonight to see if the new avatar store/app was added.
They better get a lot of flack for this.
Over some graphical downgrade? Pfft...
Yes! Everything just feels faster, almost instantaneous most of the time.
I figured the left ones looked a little "too good" so we're getting the less detailed version. Maybe Disney stepped in and said those pre-renderings looked too much like their characters.
They better get a lot of flack for this.
Actually we've had the image of the downgrade for a long while now. It's not a simple matter of it being technically worse, it's a complete different art style. One that's much worse.
The Gamescom avatar trailer was just CGI. I thought this was always known? I mean come on ... That's obvious by the looks of it.
Also, the right one is so heavily zoomed in - the comparison is flawed.
We had screenshots from the new avatars even before the CGI trailer got released.
I think the avatars in the picture from Jez look really, really great and diverse. They have so much more personality than the ones we have currently.
But let's just wait for the final result.
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It was presented as if those were the avatars in the video. There is no disclaimers and it's pretty clear they are using the video to showcase them. In the thread about the Avatar Verge article there were a lot of people very displeased by the looks of the leaked avatars. They do not look good at all IMO and wouldn't want that on my console. I wouldn't be surprised if they've delayed them so heavily to get them closer to the trailer.
I prefer the right? Looks more organic than the sterile avatars we've had for awhile.
In motion they look really close though.
Again. You are comparing a CGI trailer to an 150x50 pixels picture enhanced picture to 5x of its size. Of course that looks strange.
That avatar in that GIF is also CG same as that video, that's an old concept shown at a presentation. That is not the same design or quality as the ones you have been posting?In motion they look really close though.
Again. You are comparing a CGI trailer to an 150x50 pixels picture enhanced picture to 5 of its size. Of course that looks strange.
It's just different lighting. The models in Jez screens just seem to have no lighting shadows on their own shaders. But let's just wait for the final implementation. It's just laborious to discuss or complain about something that isn't even out yet.
I'm sure it will look good based on the things we have seen so far.
Have they even added self refunds that they teased over a year ago? I'm still waiting for my Steam refund style
I wonder if it's because I'm in the preview program that my Xbox will only show Doom XBLA or Doom 2016 in my games list, not both at the same time.
Holy shit, that is a long time to be testing that
April of last year is a long time
https://www.gamesradar.com/decide-t...for-you-automated-refunds-are-in-preview-now/
I'm sick of contacting support just to cancel something
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New update going out tonight.
HOW TO GET IT
• If your console is in Instant-On mode and you have been selected to receive the update, it will download and install the update and reboot to standby.
• NOTE: Once the update is available to you, you can manually begin the update by launching the Guide and navigating to All Settings > System > Updates.
• If you have been selected to receive the update and your console hasn't downloaded and installed the update by 1:00 AM PDT 3/20/2017, you will be prompted to do so at that time.
DETAILS
OS version released: rs2_release_xbox_1703.170316-1901
Available: 6:00PM PDT 3/18 (1:00AM GMT 19/3)
FIXES:
• Game DVR
Fixed an issue which would cause two notifications to pop (instead of one) when uploading a Game DVR clip or screenshot.
• Localization
Miscellaneous fixes to localized text and content.
• Audio
• Fixed an issue which would sometimes cause audio to stop playing after plugging in a headset.
• Fixed an issue with Dolby Atmos for headphones that would cause audio to stop playing if headphones were plugged in or unplugged while using the Blu-Ray Player app.
• Resolved an issue with Dolby Atmos for headphones where apps would play no audio.
• Blu-Ray Player
Fixed an issue where the Blu-Ray Player app would incorrectly indicate an audio format is not supported, and fail to continue without closing and relaunching the app.
• Games & Apps
Resolved an issue which could sometimes cause newly installed apps to fail to launch, if launched while another app is in use.
• Beam (this should be Mixer, I guess Wombat still calls it by its original name)
Pressing X while the virtual keyboard is open should no longer quit the stream.
KNOWN ISSUES:
• Game Clips
After capturing a game clip, the game clip fails to automatically post to the Activity Feed (if your profile is configured to do so).
Workaround: Manually view game clips in Profile > Captures > Manage captures and post to the Activity Feed.
• EA Access
The EA Access app may indicate you are not an EA Access subscriber when you are. This does not affect your ability to download or play games from the Vault, or receive discounts on EA titles.
• Settings - Ease of Access
When enabling the Mono output setting in Ease of Access - Audio, Settings becomes unresponsive, crashes, and fails to launch on subsequent attempts.
Workaround: To launch Settings, perform a hard reset (hold down the button on the front of the console for five seconds until it fully powers down, then power it back on).
• Settings - Display & sound
The Audio output page is under construction and some of the new settings are not yet functional. New support is planned for Dolby Atmos for home theater, Dolby Atmos for headphones, and more in upcoming builds. An announcement will be made when these new features are ready to try out; enabling these settings now will have no effect.
• Wireless Display
The Wireless Display app fails to launch and immediately crashes to Home.
HOW TO GET IT
• If your console is in Instant-On mode and you have been selected to receive the update, it will download and install the update and reboot to standby.
• NOTE: Once the update is available to you, you can manually begin the update by launching the Guide and navigating to All Settings > System > Updates.
• If you have been selected to receive the update and your console hasn't downloaded and installed the update by 1:00 AM PDT 3/20/2017, you will be prompted to do so at that time.
DETAILS
OS version released: rs2_release_xbox_1703.170316-1901
Available: 6:00PM PDT 3/18 (1:00AM GMT 19/3)
FIXES:
• Game DVR
Fixed an issue which would cause two notifications to pop (instead of one) when uploading a Game DVR clip or screenshot.
• Localization
Miscellaneous fixes to localized text and content.
• Audio
• Fixed an issue which would sometimes cause audio to stop playing after plugging in a headset.
• Fixed an issue with Dolby Atmos for headphones that would cause audio to stop playing if headphones were plugged in or unplugged while using the Blu-Ray Player app.
• Resolved an issue with Dolby Atmos for headphones where apps would play no audio.
• Blu-Ray Player
Fixed an issue where the Blu-Ray Player app would incorrectly indicate an audio format is not supported, and fail to continue without closing and relaunching the app.
• Games & Apps
Resolved an issue which could sometimes cause newly installed apps to fail to launch, if launched while another app is in use.
• Beam (this should be Mixer, I guess Wombat still calls it by its original name)
Pressing X while the virtual keyboard is open should no longer quit the stream.
KNOWN ISSUES:
• Game Clips
After capturing a game clip, the game clip fails to automatically post to the Activity Feed (if your profile is configured to do so).
Workaround: Manually view game clips in Profile > Captures > Manage captures and post to the Activity Feed.
• EA Access
The EA Access app may indicate you are not an EA Access subscriber when you are. This does not affect your ability to download or play games from the Vault, or receive discounts on EA titles.
• Settings - Ease of Access
When enabling the Mono output setting in Ease of Access - Audio, Settings becomes unresponsive, crashes, and fails to launch on subsequent attempts.
Workaround: To launch Settings, perform a hard reset (hold down the button on the front of the console for five seconds until it fully powers down, then power it back on).
• Settings - Display & sound
The Audio output page is under construction and some of the new settings are not yet functional. New support is planned for Dolby Atmos for home theater, Dolby Atmos for headphones, and more in upcoming builds. An announcement will be made when these new features are ready to try out; enabling these settings now will have no effect.
• Wireless Display
The Wireless Display app fails to launch and immediately crashes to Home.