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WattsvilleBlues posted:Wondering about the official Xbox Wireless Headset v the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2. Which is better? Haven't used the Xbox headset, but I gave up on two separate Stealth 700 headsets. RMA'd them both, replacement sets had similar issues. Bluetooth connection was extremely finicky, had audio dropping issues as well as volume/mic issues. Moved to a wired HyperX Cloud Stinger S and haven't looked back.
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If I get an external hard drive can I use it to just quick swap data around or does it just try to run everything off of the external? I don't mind having to wait for the transfer or whatever I just hate having to install/uninstall 100GB every time I want to play a AAA title.
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Dec 21, 2021 16:07
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Zurtilik posted:If I get an external hard drive can I use it to just quick swap data around or does it just try to run everything off of the external? I don't mind having to wait for the transfer or whatever I just hate having to install/uninstall 100GB every time I want to play a AAA title. You can swap data around. You can set it so the Xbox will automatically download everything to either the internal or external by default. Content runs from wherever it is stored, as long as the game supports it.
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Dec 21, 2021 16:10
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Zurtilik posted:Man, going to the Switch is a real bummer sometimes. If the Series S can be $300 surely we can get a $350-$400 Switch with a little more oomph. Switch is a portable though; not really comparable to the Series S imo. The OLED display (and overall more robust build quality) on the latest model is pretty dang sweet and well worth the premium. If you wanna harp on anything about the Switch's MSRP spec, balk at its 64GB emmc internal storage.
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The Midniter posted:Haven't used the Xbox headset, but I gave up on two separate Stealth 700 headsets. RMA'd them both, replacement sets had similar issues. Bluetooth connection was extremely finicky, had audio dropping issues as well as volume/mic issues. The reviews for both that I've read are all over the place relating to comfort, sound quality, connection reliability etc. Why is nothing simple in life, my omicron buddies?
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Zurtilik posted:Man, going to the Switch is a real bummer sometimes. If the Series S can be $300 surely we can get a $350-$400 Switch with a little more oomph.  I mean, poo poo, the Game Boy had a hacked clone of a CPU from the 70s... Zurtilik posted:If I get an external hard drive can I use it to just quick swap data around or does it just try to run everything off of the external? I don't mind having to wait for the transfer or whatever I just hate having to install/uninstall 100GB every time I want to play a AAA title.
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WattsvilleBlues posted:The reviews for both that I've read are all over the place relating to comfort, sound quality, connection reliability etc. Why is nothing simple in life, my omicron buddies? I have both the Stealth 700 gen 2 and the Xbox headsets. I think they are pretty comparable, so the Xbox one being cheaper makes it hard not to recommend. I like both.
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teagone posted:Switch is a portable though; not really comparable to the Series S imo. The OLED display (and overall more robust build quality) on the latest model is pretty dang sweet and well worth the premium. If you wanna harp on anything about the Switch's MSRP spec, balk at its 64GB emmc internal storage. I understand that but in a world where tech wasn't a nightmare I am CERTAIN that Nintendo could easily get me something closer to the Series S than the current Switch, especially for an extra $100 to work with. But between tech costs and the fact they still like hot cakes, I'm not expecting nor am I surprised there isn't some sort of hardware update yet. At this rate I'd rather just wait for a full gen replacement anyway.
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Unless the drop a $100 External Expansion card I'd probably just sell my Series S and buy a Series X before I buy the $200 expansion card.
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I bought the MS headphones, and I love them. Comfortable, and the adjustable volume being giant is helpful when I'm just reaching up to adjust it while playing. The button to turn them on can be a bit weird at times as you have to really give it a bit of a push to make sure they actually turn on. The connection is pretty good too, I've walked out of my room and to the kitchen and back with minor audio popping happening due to being so far from the system. I also have a pair of Steelseries headphones (Arctis 1), and while the cups on those don't press as much on my head as the MS ones (which only gets noticeable if I've been wearing them all day) I switched to the MS headphones because the other pair required a USB dongle to connect to the console and that's a precious USB port I need (considering the one in back has a 5tb drive attached for game storage) for plugging my controller in when I'm too lazy to just grab the other controller that's (probably) charged. TL:DR MS headphones good.
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Zurtilik posted:I understand that but in a world where tech wasn't a nightmare I am CERTAIN that Nintendo could easily get me something closer to the Series S than the current Switch, especially for an extra $100 to work with. But between tech costs and the fact they still like hot cakes, I'm not expecting nor am I surprised there isn't some sort of hardware update yet. At this rate I'd rather just wait for a full gen replacement anyway. The fabled Super Switch sounded great. I would've loved if we got Nintendo's equivalent of the Steam Deck or something similar, but still, I'm very happy with my OLED purchase.
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Nintendo is hosed because they're completely reliant on Nvidia to develop a new chip for them or they risk completely blowing up backwards compatibility.
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A thing Nintendo definitely care about lmao
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Dec 21, 2021 17:00
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They care about more than Sony does at least with PS1 games lmao
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American McGay posted:Nintendo is hosed because they're completely reliant on Nvidia to develop a new chip for them or they risk completely blowing up backwards compatibility. Can't wait to buy all my favorite Switch titles for the Nintendo Fold for 69.99!
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Zurtilik posted:Can't wait to buy all my favorite Switch titles for the Nintendo Fold for 69.99! They will offer a 2% discount if you bought the game on switch AND Wii U
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Quantum of Phallus posted:A thing Nintendo definitely care about lmao Yeah I was gonna say, lol. I can totally play all my old Wii games on my Switch. Oh wait, no I can't.
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Hopefully someone's Nintenduncle has an Xbox and sees how nice backwards compatibility can be
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My switch will make a nice coaster for my steamdeck in a few months
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Series X arrived today, liking it so far. Played a few hours of Halo Infinite and had no issues. Loaded up Jedi : Fallen Order and there's like a weird blackout for a second or so every 5-10 mins of gameplay, which is really distracting. Is it likely there's a problem with the console or is this a problem other people have seen? Google didn't return much. Thanks
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BigHandsVince posted:Series X arrived today, liking it so far. Played a few hours of Halo Infinite and had no issues. Using the HDMI cable that came with the system? If not, start there. Otherwise, make sure the cable is fully seated on both ends. Edit: saw you mention it was working in Halo, so that's weird.
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I’ve had that problem with my PlayStation before. Some weird syncing issue that I either fixed by changing cables or input ports on my tv.
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BigHandsVince posted:Series X arrived today, liking it so far. Played a few hours of Halo Infinite and had no issues. That't almost always an HDMI handshake issue, no mater what console. First try a new cable or a different port on your tv. Make sure there aren't any differences between HDMI ports on your tv. Some tv's from just a few years ago only did HDR on one specific port. Fully power down everything, make sure the firmware is updated, etc...
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Evil Badman posted:Using the HDMI cable that came with the system? If not, start there. Otherwise, make sure the cable is fully seated on both ends. Yeah, well actually using the identical cable that came with the Series S, they had the same sticker, pretty sure they are identical cables. Yeah I'm back on Halo now and it's solid. Seems like the Jedi game is buggy, but I can't see anyone reporting that particular bug. Downloading some other games tonight to see if it happens anywhere else, would have thought Halo would be more demanding since it's new so hopefully not the console. Edit : loaded Fallen Order up again, the cutouts happen even in the middle of cutscenes etc. Shame, it seemed like it might be an alright game. Edit (2) : The console was in one of the sections of an IKEA Kallax unit, with around 3-5 cm space above the top of the console, all sides unobstructed. Initially I didn't think this would be a problem as airflow around the console isn't restricted. I'm not sure about that now so I moved it on top of the unit but I'll need to figure something else out. Moving the console didn't stop the dropouts though. I disconnected the HDMI cable and had a look at it, seems to be fine, and is definitely the HDMI-High Speed one from the Series S I have. After re-connecting it and routing it differently, I haven't seen a dropout again in 2+ hours of Fallen Order, hopefully that's it resolved. BigHandsVince fucked around with this message at 01:32 on Dec 22, 2021 |
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Lol SOD2 is one of the most frustrating game I have ever played. I am super hooked on it now but had my entire run ruined by some bullshit I'm so mad. Probably 8 hours and it feels like my run is unsalvageable now, mostly cause the follower AI is stupid and the game doesn't explain mechanics well. This is honestly the maddest I have been at a game in like, years lol.
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Are there any games on Gamepass that are chill repetitive puzzle solving games? Games similar to picross or the witness? I just beat the free hidden object game that came out the other day lol
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What's the hidden object game?
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MikeRabsitch posted:What's the hidden object game? trying to find a PS5/Series X
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MikeRabsitch posted:What's the hidden object game? https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/queens-quest-5-symphony-of-death-xbox-version/9n2zk1z9fd6z its free to play but all they sell is hint tokens no one should need. enjoy your 1000 new achievement points
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That game looks cool, although I did have the final boss spoiled to me by some rear end in a top hat on Twitter which is annoying.
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Quantum of Phallus posted:trying to find a PS5/Series X
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elf help book posted:https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/queens-quest-5-symphony-of-death-xbox-version/9n2zk1z9fd6z I have a bunch of alerts for all of those games by the same developer on dekudeals on Switch and one or two routinely go on sale for two or three bucks every week or so. They are surprisingly fun and chill. I'm definitely interested in anything similar on Xbox too.
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elf help book posted:Are there any games on Gamepass that are chill repetitive puzzle solving games? Games similar to picross or the witness? Firewatch and Myst maybe? There used to be a bunch of them on there that I completed. Such as Call of the Sea, Observation, RiME, The Turing Test, Eastshade... Fanatic fucked around with this message at 10:22 on Dec 22, 2021 |
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It’s not at all a puzzle game but minecraft is a good if you wanna just shut your brain off and do something mindless for a few hours
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Nuts and Gum posted:Chorus owns I think it looks great, but I'm a bit wary of the controls. Star Wars Squadron looks great but for the life of me I can't get a handle on the controls. How does Chorus compare?
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elf help book posted:Are there any games on Gamepass that are chill repetitive puzzle solving games? Games similar to picross or the witness? Unpacking, Donut County. Possibly Forager, if you don't mind something that's half an idle game. Edit: Maybe Rain On My Parade, which is mostly chill. LIVE AMMO COSPLAY fucked around with this message at 11:18 on Dec 22, 2021 |
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Rain on Your Parade has some new DLC as well. Its not substantive but its cheap enough it cross my threshold for sure, Ill pay 8 bucks for doc to a gamepass game I liked
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Quantum of Phallus posted:trying to find a PS5/Series X lmao if you didn't get the one you want on launch day I can vouch for the Wireless xbox headset. You have to tweak the original EQ settings because it sounds bad out the box, but once you've done that they're great. I never tried any other headsets so can't compare but I'm very happy with these. Battery life is good too.
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Before We Leave is a very chill game but it controls much better on PC
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