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Xbox One Black Friday Deals Announced (Starts November 20th)
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muzzymate
Member
Should this stack up with the Xbox Rewards $50 credit deal on purchase of an Xbox One S, as long as you utilize the redemption code from the email during checkout?
If so, I guess I'll have to "Jump in" and upgrade my Xbox One Launch system.
Program Details - https://rewards.xbox.com/faq/#=console_x1s_oct2016
If so, I guess I'll have to "Jump in" and upgrade my Xbox One Launch system.
Program Details - https://rewards.xbox.com/faq/#=console_x1s_oct2016
I don't mean to shit up the thread, but realistically- If you have a powerful enough PC, what's the impetus of buying a One?
The only game I really want to play that can't be played elsewhere is the Master Chief Collection (which is still shit?), what other compelling reasons are there to buy the console?
The only game I really want to play that can't be played elsewhere is the Master Chief Collection (which is still shit?), what other compelling reasons are there to buy the console?
JeffG
Member
UHD blu-ray, Xbox 360 BC I guess?
Rare replay, sunset overdrive come to mind. But if I were in your position I would just stick to a PC and buy any Windows 10 or Play Anywhere titles that are available. It's never really a good idea to buy a console for one game.
Dr. Zoidberg
Member
Exclusive software. I can't play Sunset Overdrive on PC, for example. Not to mention a ton of BC X360 games.
Also, even for the games that are on PC (Gears 4, FH3, etc.), a lot of people refuse to use the Win10 store to play them (or even upgrade to Win10) so as far as those people are concerned those are still worthwhile exclusives.
BTW, MCC works fine in single-player which is still worth it.
LunaticPuma
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Conversely, if you love to play games but aren't a tweaker, what's the impetus to build a powerful PC?
Consoles are just all around easier to manage and less to keep up with. Plus, there are no plasma PC monitors. I can't stand playing games on LCD.
Thanks for all the replies.
I guess I'd need to check out the list of backward compatible games... There are a few for the 360 I never finished. I do have Windows 10 and a powerful PC, but I've read the horror stories about how games have been performing.
The price is insane. I'm definitely considering it.
dragonyeuw
Member
For me
- the cheapest 4k player which happens to double as a game console
- an ever growing library of BC 360 and xbox live arcade games, some of which I'd like access to again after selling my 360
- The odd exclusive that I may want to play like RARE replay, or in the case of something like Forza Horizon 3, played better on the One due to a problematic PC port and HDR exclusive to the One version.
- My son is a HUGE Halo fan, and a few years ago we used to play alot of one on one arena battles. We'd like to revisit that via the MCC
Believe me, I have a half-way decent rig and I've asked myself the same question
ShadowSoldier89
Member
im literally only buying an xbox one s to be a 4k blu ray player. Might buy sunset overdrive as well but no other game I want on it at all
Planning on buying it soon!
There are still plenty of games that aren't on PC, and not everyone wants a PC in the family/game room for their family to use along with them (with their own accounts).
My son is a huge Madden fan (and NBA 2k to a lesser extent), so a gaming PC would do us no good.
DJ Lushious
Member
I hate this PC Master Race bullshit and I don't understand why it's even allowed here. There are countless reasons why someone wants to game on a console, PC, or any combination of the two. Why does it even matter? A game is a game is a game is a game.
Doug Heffernan
Member
Don't expect a big deal on Horizon 3. The game has been absent from all of the retail black friday ads. 20 percent off if we're lucky. Forza games never get heavily discounted unfortunately.
Bits N Pieces
Member
Definitely not. The initial load times when entering new areas or dungeons felt as slow as a week in the jail, after the last update though its all good. Load times are still a bit long but that's about it.
The game is a blast and dare I say it, a bit of a hidden joule
ugh
Welfare
Member
Forza games are usually bundled but it looks like MS are fine with it selling on its own.
Doug Heffernan
Member
geez relax. He was generally asking, not trying to tell you how to spend your money.
"If you have a powerful enough PC" is a caveat itself, since that isn't always the case, but specific to the Xbox One S:
1. UHD/4K Bluray player
2. Games you can't get on PC (Sunset Overdrive, Rare Replay, Master Chief, Halo 5)
3. Xbox 360 backwards compatibility, for all the last gen games that didn't make it to PC (Cough, Red Dead Redemption)
But also the reasons why you would own a console even if you own a PC:
1. Can't be bothered with the complexities of PC ownership (ie, driver updates, keeping up with require specs, changing setting, etc.). Console is plug and play (after hours of automatic patches lol).
2. Prefer using a controller. Sure you can use one on PC, but I'm not playing multiplayer FPS's with controller vs PC KB/M users.
3. Familiarity with the environment/eco system. Just feel comfortable gaming on consoles (or this console)
4. Want to still use physical media. A big benefit of PC is digital game prices, but those are none existent for people that still want to by disks.
Lastly, there is always the chance that this person doesn't have a capable PC. In this case, console ownership is a no brainer and the benefit of Xbox One S is that first party games are cross-buy, meaning they will be waiting for you on PC if you do decide to switch platforms.
Woah, where'd you see this?
edit: found it here.
I'm looking to jump in for a 4k UHD player, plus some of those exclusives.
backflip10019
Member
I sometimes can't believe people still do console wars.
PRjumpman124
Member
So the Halo bundle isn't part of these deals?
ShadowSoldier89
Member
I'm going to try and get the Kohl's deal for Black Friday, as it essentially makes the xbone S $175 since I already need to byu some work shirts and pants anyway
Lakerchick4life
Member
Would be great if amazon of best buy had a free game included with purchase now that would be a great deal who knows maybe they will do it next week..I have credit at amazon either going to get the PS4 PRO there or the XBOX ONE S whoever gives the better promotion..I already have enough controllers just would really like a free game, so I can get Watch Dogs 2 or Dishonored
dragonyeuw
Member
I haven't seen anything as appealing overall as Dell's bundle, but good luck getting that one.
Original Famous Ray
Member
I hope the $20 Recore deal expands to Xbox Live as I have $15 in promo funds that will expire Thanksgiving Day (lol). Expired money...jeez. I gotta use it before then! Give me a good digital deal MS!
El-Pistolero
Member
With Trump as the next president, here is hope that the Canadian dollar gets stronger so that we may enjoy comparable deals to those offered in the US...
I don't think the Halo bundle is part of their holiday bundles. It's just there if the store has stock left and won't be replenished.
Our dollar has been dropping since he was elected.
This is great deal as long as the free select game isnt garbage. I might have to bite.
Electret
Member
Recore should be $15 at both Target and Walmart.
There's a good BF spreadsheet being maintained by some folks here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...kE8QaqeMG4sJA2rTnfPyOiOuY/edit#gid=1562863453
I need deals on Rare Replay, FH3, and QB, though.
Let idiots be idiots; we don't need to derail the thread with their dumbassery.
There's a good BF spreadsheet being maintained by some folks here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...kE8QaqeMG4sJA2rTnfPyOiOuY/edit#gid=1562863453
I need deals on Rare Replay, FH3, and QB, though.
Let idiots be idiots; we don't need to derail the thread with their dumbassery.
Dr.brain64
Member
That xbox deal is great but I want the black color... Microsoft please!
PanicFreak
Member
I'm in for Recore at 20. Hoping for a discount on Inside, Axiom Verge and/or Firewatch.
Some people just shouldn't have access to the internet.
Some people just shouldn't have access to the internet.
Liquidsnakeiv
Banned
Yup gonna be getting that!
DigitalScrap
Member
I still can't believe they haven't released a black one yet. But I'll probably give in and get the storm grey one.
GoodCoffeeJoey
Banned
I was hoping for a good discount on a year of gold.
I have the storm gray and it's lovely. Annoying that it's Microsoft store and Walmart exclusive
FalsettoVibe
Member
Might have to jump on this for the UHD Player.
PeterLegend
Member
Margins be damned, this is great for potential customers.
rokkerkory
Member
Oh em gee! Crazy good deal