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Xbox One X Preorder Thread
- Thread starter That Damn Kid
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Poindexter
Member
The MS page on checkout says it released nov 30th. Is that a typo or their way of saying they're not guaranteeing getting it day 1?
Good to know. Thx
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
It's free, and better? You might get a 4K TV within a few years? You like shiny objects? You bothered to enter the contest? Reasons?
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
I know I'm in the minority with my opinion but I have a PS4 Pro on my desk right in front of me and barely look at the box outside of loading discs and don't much care what it looks like. I forget it's there when playing and almost no one but me will see it.
I'm just asking if there are known features that aren't just related to resolution that would give me a reason to use this over my current Xbox one. I'm not unhappy or negative about winning it but I didn't come across that information when reading up, figured people in this thread are enthusiasts that would know things I don't.
Art Vandilay
Member
16x AF, UHD BR drive if you're on the OG One, better draw distances, faster load times, etc. Just google it.
Thanks for replying guys ... out of 6 people who replied, no one mentioned any games. The lack of exclusive games is the main reason why I will probably not buy the XOX. It looks like an amazing console specially for someone with a 4k TV but so far the only game I was really waiting for was Scalebound
The problem with buying a console for its power is that another more powerful console will probably come out not so long after. Good games will stay good for ever though.
I guess it makes sense if you already have a big xbox one library of games.
Bill R Boggess
Member
Got a notification from Best Buy that preorders were temporarily available so I went ahead and pulled the trigger.
Got it set up for in-store pickup on release day.
Got it set up for in-store pickup on release day.
Bill R Boggess
Member
Thanks for replying guys ... out of 6 people who replied, no one mentioned any games. The lack of exclusive games is the main reason why I will probably not buy the XOX. It looks like an amazing console specially for someone with a 4k TV but so far the only game I was really waiting for was Scalebound
The problem with buying a console for its power is that another more powerful console will probably come out not so long after. Good games will stay good for ever though.
I guess it makes sense if you already have a big xbox one library of games.
Im getting it for the same reason I got the PS Pro:
Extra horsepower.
Also, I own a ton of digital games on the XB1 so I have a huge backlog to play with enhanced features.
Thanks for replying guys ... out of 6 people who replied, no one mentioned any games. The lack of exclusive games is the main reason why I will probably not buy the XOX. It looks like an amazing console specially for someone with a 4k TV but so far the only game I was really waiting for was Scalebound
The problem with buying a console for its power is that another more powerful console will probably come out not so long after. Good games will stay good for ever though.
I guess it makes sense if you already have a big xbox one library of games.
Thats probably because it isn't a new generation with its own games, it is just supposed make those existing or upcoming games look and play much better
Beer Monkey
Member
We're gonna get even better X360 emulation. Games like Reach and Red Dead are already better on X1 but there's still minor frame rate drops in a few parts.
I got my preorder in. Used some Game stop credit from the 70 percent flip back in early July. The reason I'm getting the Xbox one X is the extra power for the games. I'm trading in my Xbox one s and I flipped some games too back in July, so not much of a cost to upgrade. I have a Samsung 4k HDR tv and want games to take advantage of it. I also have a PS4 Pro for the same reason. A new console will replace these but we are probably 2-3 years out from that and that's enough time for me.
I believe Best Buy constantly checks every couple weeks, so you have to have the full amount in there or you risk cancellation. It sucks that it is not like Amazon.
Bill R Boggess
Member
That's a pretty big plus in my book.
Is there any word on forced down-sampling for XB360 games?
My understanding is that all XB1 games, regardless of patching, will have forced down-sampling.
Bill R Boggess
Member
They charged me the full amount immediately. It showed up on my CC account right away as pending.
Obviously not only will improve the resolution, also use better filters and there will be greater fluidity of movement.
But, in my personal opinion, the games will not be 100% optimized as if it were a specific programming just for a console.
No because games still render in their native resolution and then upscale.
Also you did get something wrong about XB1 games too. Only if the game is patched for X enhancements featuring a higher resolution it will have downsampling on X. Non patched games still run at their original resolution or more often close to the highest possible if its a game using dynamic res.
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
Oh. I imagine performance boosts which allow for better frame rate in games would be the biggest difference maker for someone who has a 720p set. I'm not certain too many other things would be a difference maker until you get a 1080p or higher resolution set. Then, super sampling makes a difference there.
OriginofHysteria
Banned
Wait so Amazon doesn't charge your card at all?
not until it's ready to ship
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
I've never had this happen. I've only had the one pre-auth. Temp charge. Then, they try the real charge just before shipping.
Thanks for replying guys ... out of 6 people who replied, no one mentioned any games. The lack of exclusive games is the main reason why I will probably not buy the XOX. It looks like an amazing console specially for someone with a 4k TV but so far the only game I was really waiting for was Scalebound
The problem with buying a console for its power is that another more powerful console will probably come out not so long after. Good games will stay good for ever though.
I guess it makes sense if you already have a big xbox one library of games.
...their isnt any exclusives releasing at launch except maybe Forza.
Im stoked for State of Decay , Ori and Wisp , maybe PUBG , any new gears or halo.
But those are all 2018 and technically PC too
family_guy
Member
That's just a verification of funds. It won't actually go through until it's shipped.
OriginofHysteria
Banned
Well shit, I wish I'd have known that before dropping a deposit at GameStop. Maybe I'll switch it over.
family_guy
Member
On second thought I might keep my Scorpio edition instead of the regular One X because the stand is free.
Okami Haundo
Member
After much though (and pre-ordering/cancelling) I've decided to wait. I already have a backlog of Xbox One games that I just haven't played and that list will only grow. Doesn't seem like it's worth it for me to spend money on new hardware as a result. Definitely gonna buy in if/when we get a bundle deal in the future. Gimme a Halo 6 themed One X and I'll throw all my money at it!
Good luck to all who are getting one at launch. Can't wait to see impressions from Gaffers and press.
Good luck to all who are getting one at launch. Can't wait to see impressions from Gaffers and press.
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
I can appreciate this stance. Good on you for doing right by your needs. You also have that opportunity to evaluate the system's value to you after that post launch research, articles, and personal account as you said.
Colbert
Banned
After the rollout of the new UI which is around 17th October if they do it the sane time the Windows 10 Fall Update is rolled out.
Bill R Boggess
Member
Ah, good to know, thanks for the heads up.
I hope developers aggressively patch their games. Downsampling is so nice.
Bill R Boggess
Member
Really?
I just assumed because it showed as pending that it was coming out now.
Good to know.
You people are all sorts of helpful and informative.
ChosenPredator
Banned
the soul reason I'm getting XBOX ONE X red dead redemption 2 will hopefully utilize its full power so it'll help hold over if they ever release a PC version
wtf Amazon.ca is only allowing preorders if your a Prime member? From the site:
"Pre-ordering this item is reserved exclusively for Prime members."
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B074WPGYRF/
Anyone else find a way around this?
"Pre-ordering this item is reserved exclusively for Prime members."
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B074WPGYRF/
Anyone else find a way around this?
hanspampel
Banned
get a free trial, or let a friend invite you to his prime benefits
otherwise you're fucked
I went back and forth on buying one because truthfully, there are really no first party games on the horizon and its very disappointing
But I got back on the fence and pre-ordered because...
At heart, I'm a graphics whore. That simple. And I've got a ton of games already in my collection that are getting day 1 updates to take advantage of the console. I've got several games in my backlog that I haven't played yet that are getting updates so it'll be like getting a brand new game that takes advantage of my new console*looking at you Witcher 3: GoTY edition*.
And.. this is just me being honest - Red Dead Redemption 2 is my most anticipated game. First one is probably my all time favorite game. I know its still a ways from releasing, but I want to play it in the best resolution and graphics enhancements possible.
Leyasu
Banned
This is what I wanna know.
RichiRamjag
Member
This is my story pretty much.
Mr Ice Chillin
Member
Wow...Amazon is sold out of the standard edition at the moment.
I didn't expect it this soon....
I didn't expect it this soon....
hanspampel
Banned
yeah. even Amazon.com is now out of stock
lets hope Albert is right and they have an aggressive restock plan for the holidays and units on shelf for launch + more preorder allocations until release
Same here still no delivery date om scorpio amazon so I grabbed a best buy standard which says get in nov 7
hanspampel
Banned
btw this is Amazon.co.uk
watch the bottom
new Orders will be delivered by the end of November
watch the bottom
new Orders will be delivered by the end of November
family_guy
Member
Scorpio edition has the vertical stand. Regular One X does not.
Maximilian Kolbe
Member
Out of stock for normal version too? i guess maybe Microsoft really underestimated.