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Question of the Day: Will you be subscribing to the new Disney+ R49 streaming package?
Xbox Series X / S
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AlphaJohn
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I opted for the R500 play and charge kit, but most would recommend rechargeable batteries.
0 Complaints from my side esp seeing that the kit comes with a bloody long USB C cable that still allow me to play while charging.
Edit: Also as someone that recently had to change his PS3 batteries I like Microsoft's option as opening up em controllers can be a nightmare once a spring pop's out of place.
If you go for rechargeable AA batteries, can you just charge them in the controller via the USB-C port? (I already have my switch setup to charge it’s controller via USB-C)
AlphaJohn
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Don't know/think it charge normal batteries via the USB-C as the Play and charge kit that does use it has other pin-outs inside the casing. (They dont use AA battery connections)
Edit: If I understand this correct they can charge normal AA rechargeable batteries?
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I used to use rechargeable batteries with my 360, worked fine, then for the One I got the MS rechargeables and for my other 2 controllers those ones that you can do. For the Series X I've gone back to rechargeables for my controllers. Cheaper and they work.
This is a great price compared to takealot.
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Samsung Q70 is at 14k
I see it’s cheaper at hirschs too (can also use ebucks)
I think I need to find a friend with a tv license (company takealot account already has a tv license loaded so that’s why ideally would go with them)
AlphaJohn
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Pay your TV licence... its the right thing to do
(Says the person who is sponging off his SO's mother's account)
yah, just bit the bullet and purchased an LG CX 55".
so much for "casual" gaming, but other 120hz@4k tv's are also pretty pricey, so the price jump to OLED seemed to be worth it in the longer run
Archer
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The controller can not charge AA rechargeable batteries.Don't know/think it charge normal batteries via the USB-C as the Play and charge kit that does use it has other pin-outs inside the casing. (They dont use AA battery connections)
Edit: If I understand this correct they can charge normal AA rechargeable batteries?
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Mike Hoxbig
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I'm using these:
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A charge lasts just as long as the Xbox battery pack. When the low battery indicator comes on, swap to the other two and put those on charge.
Lasts longer too since you effectively get two battery packs for half the price, and cheaper to replace when they do eventually start going...
Nice. Got the same ones from clicks today.I'm using these:
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A charge lasts just as long as the Xbox battery pack. When the low battery indicator comes on, swap to the other two and put those on charge.
Lasts longer too since you effectively get two battery packs for half the price, and cheaper to replace when they do eventually start going...
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The LG CX isn't just a "proper" tv. It's a PROPER tv
It's pretty much the best gaming tv available locally atm. Samsung Q70/80 is also a good option.
AlphaJohn
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Found a great site to demo what 30 vs 60 and 120 if your monitor support it looks like
Compare frames per second: which looks better?
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Just plugged it in. Feels and looks very premium. Havent played anything, will do that this evening
Disappointed that the "120hz Dolby Vision" isnt reporting green in Xbox
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A game like Ori and the Will of the Wisps in 4k 120 looks good on the CX. You could try Halo MCC too. Those also run at 4K 120. Gears 5 online also supports 120.
Check it out and give us feedback
RazedInBlack
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Thought you guys would like to know about this, or maybe you have . . .
Jez Corden from Windows Central has talked about a new project that Microsoft could be developing right now. Corden has given it the title “Project Typhoon”, and it would be an Xbox exclusive title that is being developed by some AAA studio. whose name was not released. This game would arrive with an open world air, cooperative game function, and would be presented during the Xbox E3 2021 conference this June 13.
Project Typhoon, according to Jez Corden, would have been in development for a long time, and would have a launch window scheduled for the year 2022. Xbox and Bethesda will join their conferences of E3 2021, and will take place this June 13 with a total duration of 90 minutes. If you want to know more about Project Typhoon, be sure to tune in to E3 to stay up to date.
Project Typhoon, a Triple-A title and Xbox exclusive, aims to be announced at E3 2021
Xbox is working more and more to create more and better exclusive games for its ecosystem. The company has been acquiring a lot of companies in recent years, among which we have some quite large and prominent in the industry such as Bethesda or Ninja Theory, however, there are many more. The company has also been working on The Initiative, a studio with talent coming from very powerful companies to produce games of a quality never seen before.Jez Corden from Windows Central has talked about a new project that Microsoft could be developing right now. Corden has given it the title “Project Typhoon”, and it would be an Xbox exclusive title that is being developed by some AAA studio. whose name was not released. This game would arrive with an open world air, cooperative game function, and would be presented during the Xbox E3 2021 conference this June 13.
Project Typhoon, according to Jez Corden, would have been in development for a long time, and would have a launch window scheduled for the year 2022. Xbox and Bethesda will join their conferences of E3 2021, and will take place this June 13 with a total duration of 90 minutes. If you want to know more about Project Typhoon, be sure to tune in to E3 to stay up to date.
Holy crap. Played about 2% of will of the wisps on switch. This is on a whole other level. Sometimes it feels like ori is TOO bright. When you get the fire torch after the prologue
Mike Hoxbig
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Nice! Yeah 4k 120 is a different league, moreso on an OLED. Aren't you glad you didn't stick with a puny 40"...Holy crap. Played about 2% of will of the wisps on switch. This is on a whole other level. Sometimes it feels like ori is TOO bright. When you get the fire torch after the prologue
Btw try setting your input on the tv to game mode. Also, a bit obvious and I'm sure you did this, but check that your Xbox is connected to the hdmi 2.1 port. Might help enable some of the tick boxes...