Xbox Series X / S

FoxFire675 said:
Anyone here use a mechanical hard drive to store games on their series x/s and transfer back and forth? Is it feasible in terms of transfer times? I keep deleting and redownloading due to internal space constraints :crying:
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Using this one at the moment.

Works like a dream, and is my default install location. When I Install S or X enhanced games it normally bombs saying it can only install internally at which point I change the install location. The rest install and play without issues.

If I am done with a game I move it to the HD for storage. Takes about 10-20 min's to move.
 
So i have been using an external 1TB ssd on the xbox x, but i am not really seeing the point if it doesn't support new games...will it be much slower to use a normal mechanical drive for those older games?
i am sure i can find a better use for this 1tb external SSD.
 
bar1 said:
So i have been using an external 1TB ssd on the xbox x, but i am not really seeing the point if it doesn't support new games...will it be much slower to use a normal mechanical drive for those older games?
i am sure i can find a better use for this 1tb external SSD.
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Well it will still make a difference in terms of transfer speeds. It's annoying to wait an hour you play a game because it's busy transferring...
 
so if i understand correctly.
currently the xbox series x can not run games off the external drive?
it's simply to "offload or archive existing games?
i do get an option to "install to external drive", but only for older games
 
bar1 said:
so if i understand correctly.
currently the xbox series x can not run games off the external drive?
it's simply to "offload or archive existing games?
i do get an option to "install to external drive", but only for older games
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Can not run Series X games off an external, but can run Xbox One, 360 and Original Xbox games just fine.

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AlphaJohn said:
Can not run Series X games off an external, but can run Xbox One, 360 and Original Xbox games just fine.

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To play Series games from external
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Man, that sucker is eye wateringly pricy.

At that price, I'm happy to plan ahead and move games on and off as required.
 
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Anyone know of series s specials with extra controller?
Havent gamed in ages and am so out of touch I can only find whats on general google pages.
They all seem around the same price sadly
 
syntax said:
Anyone know of series s specials with extra controller?
Havent gamed in ages and am so out of touch I can only find whats on general google pages.
They all seem around the same price sadly
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Avo (www.avo.africa) usually has it at a decent price (picked mine up for R6199 including shipping in mid Feb)

I see they only have it for R6999 at the moment so you'll need to keep checking back.

The Electric Green Controller (https://www.avo.africa/shopping/product/20G3-51LR) is on special for R999 at the moment - that's about the cheapest you'll pick up a new controller anywhere.

You can also try carbonite for 2nd hand (www.carbonite.co.za) - I've seen them go for as low as R4.7k there
 
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AfricanTech said:
Avo (www.avo.africa) usually has it at a decent price (picked mine up for R6199 including shipping in mid Feb)

I see they only have it for R6999 at the moment so you'll need to keep checking back.

The Electric Green Controller (https://www.avo.africa/shopping/product/20G3-51LR) is on special for R999 at the moment - that's about the cheapest you'll pick up a new controller anywhere.

You can also try carbonite for 2nd hand (www.carbonite.co.za) - I've seen them go for as low as R4.7k there
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That’s a great controller price. Was going to order a 2nd hand one from carbonite, but when you factor in the shipping the price ends up being pretty close (free on Avo)
 
_kabal_ said:
That’s a great controller price. Was going to order a 2nd hand one from carbonite, but when you factor in the shipping the price ends up being pretty close (free on Avo)
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Do not forget to use code MARCH150 to get an extra R150 off (R450 minimum purchase) on avo before the end of March. There will be a R5 fee, so R145 rather, but still, a great price, incl. delivery:

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ld13 said:
Do not forget to use code MARCH150 to get an extra R150 off (R450 minimum purchase) on avo before the end of March. There will be a R5 fee, so R145 rather, but still, a great price, incl. delivery:

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That's a fantastic price - you won't get a 2nd hand one for that price (with the discount)
 
AlphaJohn said:
Thou shall not tempt me satan
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Best of both but it cost R500 more....

If I'd snagged the Electric Volt when it was on special I wouldn't have bought this baby



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AfricanTech said:
Best of both but it cost R500 more....

If I'd snagged the Electric Volt when it was on special I wouldn't have bought this baby

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Some 90% rubbing alcohol and a soft cloth for that will clean it up nicely.
I've got a robot white, Carbon black, electric volt and the blue one :).
Not to mention the custom S one for my son, 2 normal white ones and an old black one.
Though I do have 3 consoles so sometimes there aren't enough controllers.
 
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