FinaruDensetsu
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With the Forzas I would just get the most recent iteration of each.
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Good time to buy an Xbox One?
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With the Forzas I would just get the most recent iteration of each.
Sidewinder
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I'm pretty sure it'll reach 99.- here in Switzerland at least once by the end of the year. That's when I'll probably buy one and then cross my fingers that Gamestop does a 99.- trade-in offer for the Scorpio half a year later 
I'd wait a little bit, at least for the Scorpio price.
I'd wait a little bit, at least for the Scorpio price.
Obviously wait until E3, but as someone who bought an Xbox One a year ago and sold it, I'm just gonna say no. For me, I was in a similar situation where I owned a PS4 but was interested in the few exclusive games coming out and already out on the console. I bought it, and while I liked KI, Sunset Overdrive and Forza Horizon 2 and 3, there was nothing else I wanted out of that system that turned out to be good. Recore was quite disappointing to me and we all know what happened to Scalebound.
Regardless, wait for E3, but if nothing else interests you, I'd say no. Also this is just how I feel on the exclusives for the console (not counting PC because I can't afford a good one).
Regardless, wait for E3, but if nothing else interests you, I'd say no. Also this is just how I feel on the exclusives for the console (not counting PC because I can't afford a good one).
Yeah, there are some crazy deals here.
You can get an
Xbox One S
FIFA 17
Gears 4
GTA V
Extra Pad
ÂŁ166 + TAX ($211)
dragonyeuw
Member
It is the absolute worst time possible, and I'm not referring to the pending Scorpio. We're under a month from E3, so I would hold off on any playstation or xbox hardware purchases until then.
ALLseeingEYE
Member
Wait and get a Scorpio if you can afford it. You will be getting better framerates, and better resolution on basically every game, and even have improved backwards compatibility.
If you wpuld rather save the money though, the Xbox One S is still a great choice, especially with the 4k blu-ray and game upscaling.
If you want a cheap way of playing 4k games on a 4k TV, wait and see what happens with project scorpio. If you have a 1080p tv and have a computer that's not crazy powerful, Microsoft is supposed to bring Xbox gaming to Windows 10 PCs.
Of course you should wait until you know what Microsoft is doing at e3 before buying anything.
Of course you should wait until you know what Microsoft is doing at e3 before buying anything.
dragonyeuw
Member
My thing is, at this point if you've managed to not buy one, what would be the point of getting one RIGHT NOW when its quite possible that the S model may drop price. Nothing is happening on xbox at this very moment that necessitates buying one before E3. If they don't announce a drop then by all means, run to your nearest retailer or online store of choice and pick one up( assuming you're not interested in the Scorpio). Hell I'd even say at this point wait till the holidays. There's gonna be some crazy deals this xmas.
Maintenance
Member
Good? More like worst time ever. Wait for Scorpio and you will get clearance sales if you just want a standard model.
half a moon
Banned
Buy a scorpio
So true. 2 weeks away from a bevy of news for both systems. Have patience.
VincentMatts
Member
Now is not a good time, wait 2 weeks till e3
WhiskerFrisker
Member
Wait until the BEAST is fully unveiled at E3 to see if the Xbox One (S)rub gets a pice drop.
GinoFelino
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Can't believe first post wasn't Scorpio
LukasTaves
Member
With gamepass yeah, I think it would be a nice timeframe to jump.
I would just await for E3 since it's so close to see whether you think Scorpio is worth it otherwise get a cheaper S afterwards.
I would just await for E3 since it's so close to see whether you think Scorpio is worth it otherwise get a cheaper S afterwards.
Forsaken82
Member
He just said the PS4 and XB1 are close in price, and you are talking about waiting for the Scorpio which will in no way be close in price to the PS4. What makes you think he wants a Scorpio?
funkystudent
Member
Nah.
Wait for Scorpio and see how that effects the Xbox platform or put your money elsewhere.
Wait for Scorpio and see how that effects the Xbox platform or put your money elsewhere.
I'd wait for the Scorpio release. Base XONE is approaching the 100€ price among second hand sellers
I want to get it as well, the only downside is that I'm buying every system under the sun and barely using them, I still have to play those 360 exclusives I bought my 360 for a year ago. Although, with a XONE coming in my house soon, I might hold on and play them on x1
I want to get it as well, the only downside is that I'm buying every system under the sun and barely using them, I still have to play those 360 exclusives I bought my 360 for a year ago. Although, with a XONE coming in my house soon, I might hold on and play them on x1
phantasmic_glaive
Member
Also, I'm waiting too. I want to get back into Ki, try out SO and in general see what I have been missing. But I probably won't get Scorpio if the entry price is to high, but a sexy OneS will do fine for me at the right price.
Let's go e3!
Let's go e3!
Superkewl
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Everyone will want a Scorpio. They just don't know it yet. ;-P
wipeout364
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If you've waited this long wait 3 to 4 months more to get a Scorpio.
Gamesadict
Member
Hoping for a price cut at E3 or something like that. Been doing plans to get rid of my 360 and but a X1, last week's BC sale was perfect for me. It's mostly for a small tech upgrade, I could possibly end up buying a PS4 instead.
Ori and the blind forest, Forza Horizon 2/3, Sunset Overdrive, Halo 5 if you like multiplayer, Killer Instinct if you like fighting games. That's it for "must have" games.
Then there are Quantum Break, Gears 4, Ryse, Halo Wars 2, Forza 6, Recore etc...
Try phantom dust for free too.
dragonyeuw
Member
Which will also be in effect if he/she waits another 2 weeks. Game pass isnt going anywhere, so theres no rush to buy a unit now.
Patrick S.
Banned
Try on eBay. I got an Xbox One with two controllers, a Kinect sensor, The Division, Rainbow Six: Siege, Gears of War Ultimate Edition, Black Ops 3, Battlefield 4, and a still sealed copy of Halo 5 by winning an auction for €205. Everything in perfect condition, too. I was super happy to win all that stuff at an awesome price, and all those games are right up my alley, too. Except BF4, which is extremely last-gen looking on X1.
A few weeks ago, they had an X1S plus nine digital games for €200-something at Mediamarkt, that's a pretty incredible price.
A few weeks ago, they had an X1S plus nine digital games for €200-something at Mediamarkt, that's a pretty incredible price.
Zvonimir Boban
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I would recommend waiting to see if there any special deals after E3 but if you see a deal that you can't resist there are still plenty of games that are well worth playing.
Sunset Overdrive, Ori, Halo 5, Quantum Break, D4, Forza Horizon 3, Killer Instinct, Rare Replay, Phantom Dust is free too.
Then there are some other games that aren't great but are OK with a bit of potential like Ryse and Recore which you might want to check out if you find them for a cheap price.
A lot of them are also on PC if you have a decent computer, not sure how many of them are also on Xbox Game Pass so it might be worth signing up for the free 14-day trial if that offer is still on the table by the time you buy an Xbone. EA Access is also pretty good but you've probably played all those games on PS4 already.
Sunset Overdrive, Ori, Halo 5, Quantum Break, D4, Forza Horizon 3, Killer Instinct, Rare Replay, Phantom Dust is free too.
Then there are some other games that aren't great but are OK with a bit of potential like Ryse and Recore which you might want to check out if you find them for a cheap price.
A lot of them are also on PC if you have a decent computer, not sure how many of them are also on Xbox Game Pass so it might be worth signing up for the free 14-day trial if that offer is still on the table by the time you buy an Xbone. EA Access is also pretty good but you've probably played all those games on PS4 already.
this.. just wait for them to announce Scorpio. You might end up buying that one though..
Unlikely! =)
I discover "new-to-me" 360 games on BC all the time because there are just so damn many good games on 360. The fact that they're there gives more folks a chance to discover what they may have missed the first time around.
