MilkyJoe
Member
I'd agree with this, easily the best looking tv outside of OLED, that i have seen. Better than the new Samsung QLED range too. It's disappointing that they discontinued it.
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Xbox One X Preorder Thread
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I'd agree with this, easily the best looking tv outside of OLED, that i have seen. Better than the new Samsung QLED range too. It's disappointing that they discontinued it.
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
Even though I paid more than others for one based on when I bought in, I'm glad I grabbed one. I've only seen HDR in games on it, or some demos. I have yet to watch a full length movie on it due to lack of UHD player which will be resolved soon. I'd sold off most of my blu-ray collection because I just didn't feel like bothering to load discs. I can't see that changing too much with having the UHD player, but I'll probably buy at least one or two movies on it just to experience it uncompressed using the XBOX One X's player.
Okami Haundo
Member
Oh dang! Any idea if they charge or pre-authorize cards before shipping/pickup?
Edit: Found the answer. Wal-mart does pre-authorize credit cards when an order is placed.
MilkyJoe
Member
Yeah i will get a couple too, I'm not paying fucking £20 for Private Benjamin or something shit, like when Blu Ray first came to market, I like pretty things, but I am not getting into that habit. Hopefully Amazon Prime Video will start adding UHD movies to the free with Prime listings, at the moment you can only rent them.
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
Well, there is some Prime content accessible in UHD labeled with HDR like The Man in High Castle, I think that's the name of it, but it's compressed streaming which takes the quality back to standard Blu-ray quality, or a bit above. You can't really get the benefit properly at this time, I don't think, unless you're getting it played off an HDD or UHD player from UHD content directly.
Okami Haundo
Member
I'm hoping that people switch over to the Standard Edition so I can grab the Project Scorpio console! I just want that stand for free!
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
I thought you were decided. I'm going to keep the Scorpio edition because I don't have a care about the way the added details look.
Colbert
Banned
I thought that too but as I mentioned earlier - nobody noticed btw - friends that have seen the console at gamescom say that the color gradient isn't as much visible if you don't put a light source onto it.
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
Oh, right, you did say that too. I'm a bit over-tired lately with some personal/family issues going on and my retention is failing. Makes sense I guess, however, I'll put it this way. If isn't as much visible still may stick out to you as something of a point where you'd rather not have it that way at all, you should probably wait/get the other version when possible.
MilkyJoe
Member
If the pre-orders are out before launch day, which I assume they will be, I will most likely cancel my Scorpio and pre-order at a bricks and mortar establishment. My neighbour is a c*nt so I don't want him taking it in and if it's delivered to work I got to get it home on a commuter line.
Oh and I prefer the all black.
Art Vandilay
Member
I'm 99% sure I'm going to cancel my Scorpio preorder and jump on a standard SKU. I mailed a bunch of postcards to Taco Bell though so I'm hoping I'll win one from them lol.
I wouldn't trust Walmart with limited editions, but hope everything works out.
Okami Haundo
Member
Update on this for anyone interested. Looks like they're still up but...
- Wal-mart does pre-authorize your card when placing the order
- Shipping arrives on November 16th, store pickup says December 5th for me.
RichiRamjag
Member
Ever since you mentioned the edges, they've bugged me. I might go with the all black.
Good to know.
Okami Haundo
Member
Wal-Mart has some Project Scorpio edition consoles via the mobile app, but they don't look to be release date delivery. Otherwise, Microsoft has said we'll get info about regular edition pre-orders in September.
Where'd you place your pre-order?
How come?
Samurai G0SU
Member
oh snap! i forgot about the tacobell sweepstakes!!!
Says I can get mine Nov 10.
I have an amazon preorder but no delivery date, thinking about this but does the pre authorizarion stay on the card?
Also wondering anyone know if I just wait if standard models will be release day 1 once preorders go up?
I thought this was just a unique number for each console on the side but it's actually the year of each Xbox launch.
Original Xbox - 2001
Xbox 360 - 2005
Xbox 360 Slim - 2010
Xbox One - 2013
Xbox One X - 2017
I guess the 360 RROD hurt that much, that S counts! No Xbox One S '2016' or Xbox 360 E '2013'
frogger
Member
Gamestop is giving 150 trade in credit for original 500GB xbox one, I am thinking trading it in. It requires power up membership which cost 15. So I get about 135 for the original xbox one, is that a good value? I will have no xbox one for 2 month, but I think I can live with that.
shanafan
Member
MilkyJoe
Member
I thought this was just a unique number for each console on the side but it's actually the year of each Xbox launch.
Original Xbox - 2001
Xbox 360 - 2005
Xbox 360 Slim - 2010
Xbox One - 2013
Xbox One X - 2017
I guess the 360 RROD hurt that much, that S counts! No Xbox One S '2016' or Xbox 360 E '2013'
That was in that teaser video leading up to E3
Kibbles
Member
I want the free stand but don't like the look of the Scorpio edition
Tough decision. Guess I'll just stick with it and not cause any hassle.
Colbert
Banned
I want the free stand but don't like the look of the Scorpio edition
The stand is around $25 iirc. Not really a reason to buy a console you don't like the look of it.
Okami Haundo
Member
I want the free stand but don't like the look of the Scorpio edition
It's also worth noting that the stand should have a really simple design akin to the One S stand. You'll see 3D-printed versions as well as generic ones in no time at all.
Colbert
Banned
No, you are just a part of the not so vocal majority! Its always us in the minority bitching around about first world problems!
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
I actually like the look of the standard edition more than the Scorpio, though, I don't dislike the Scorpio edition. I also want the stand, and don't feel like cancelling my order. I'll enjoy it regardless and not care about the aesthetics of it. I don't have friends over, my wife won't look at it at all, and I couldn't really care one way or the other. I'm an odd duck.
Shil Pencer
Member
I had no idea people cared so much about the color. I am excited because iam finally going to get a special edition of a system since i always buy on launch days its always boring black. I hope everyone ends up with what they want though
EtherMagic
Member
The ks8000 is PERFECT for the One X. Actually, my budget was $2000 last Dec for a new TV. I narrowed my options down to either the ks8000-65 or LGuh8500-65, both did 4k HDR-10, Dolby Vision, ect, with all the bells and whistles needed for gaming, with the ks8000 having a slightly better (and brighter) picture.
In the end i ended up going with the LG, only because i have a huge collection of 3D movies and the LGuh8500 2016 model was the last TV rolling out that supported 3D. Honestly if not for the 3D i would have went with the ks8000, but non the less still love my LG and am very happy with it for gaming. My cousin went with the ks8000-65 literally the same week i got mine, and boy do the colors pop on that thing!!!
If you got the budget for a good gaming TV, you can't get any better then the ks8000 with a budget say of $1800 or below.
Steelyuhas
Member
I will likely switch over. Don't really want that matrix green text on the front of the box.
I still haven't received my codes! I hope they send them tomorrow because I would like to use the first one when the contest opens.
rocksteady1983
Member
I have $170 in trade in credit at GameStop so I guess I'm just waiting till them become available again to preorder.
EtherMagic
Member
I have seen maybe 10, and at most 15 people on here who said they do not like the Scorpio Edition. Trust me, they are in the minority! Compare them 10-15 people to the amount that PreOrdered it, and it's simply rediculous to believe we are in the minority.
I prefer the SE to the OG XBX, all preference, but at the same time, it's also so much more enticing just knowing it's a limited Edition and will never be sold again.
10-20 years from now, throw this baby on Ebay and you will get double of what you would get from a regular lookin XBX (i would never do that, but from a collectors stand-point it's a fact).
Personally im a collector, which makes the SE that much more special for me to have!
curtismyhero
Neo Member
In regards to potential new tvs, if budget allows I'd recommend the Samsung Q9F. One of the brightest panels I've seen to date, that will easily shine in the brightest room.
However if you can find the Ks9800 (last year Samsung flagship that is sadly discontinued) then this is the one you'll want to grab. Full array local dimming that gives the best quality in brights, colors and blacks.
Of course if budget is no concern then I'd point to OLED. Just note that oled does not get as bright as lcd tech, so it'll be a give and take in certain regards. I own both the ks9800 (living room TV) and new q9f (bedroom) and both are amazing in their own right.
However if you can find the Ks9800 (last year Samsung flagship that is sadly discontinued) then this is the one you'll want to grab. Full array local dimming that gives the best quality in brights, colors and blacks.
Of course if budget is no concern then I'd point to OLED. Just note that oled does not get as bright as lcd tech, so it'll be a give and take in certain regards. I own both the ks9800 (living room TV) and new q9f (bedroom) and both are amazing in their own right.
maximum360
Member
I preordered using Gamestop credit and the remainder on my credit card but i plan to trade in my PS4 this weekend for additional credit. If i can't make an adjustment to my order to use this additional credit I'll just cancel my order and wait until additional units are available.
RichiRamjag
Member
Maybe even $50,000!
I don't know. I don't dislike the Scorpio edition, but I was wary because the gradient seemed so bright. As this is supposedly not the case, I'll most likely keep my Scorpio edition.
Jaguar Victory
Member
I love the Scorpio moniker so I'm stoked about the limited edition box. Gimme that sweet matrix lettering.
Sorta Maximus
Member
I think my ColorWare addiction is going to make me cancel my XBOX One X Scorpio Edition preorder for a custom painted version.
Art Vandilay
Member
I don't really like the green text and the gradient bothers me even more. Plus I don't need a vertical stand. I'd like to see it in person though if I'm able.
I have one at both Amazon and Gamestop in case one didn't go through.
I ended up mailing in some requests, but I doubt I'll get mine in time since I didn't do it until yesterday. Maybe they're not emailing them until Thursday though and we, or at least you, will still have a shot.
Colbert
Banned
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Daffy Duck
Member
Got a confirmation from Very that my preorder is on track for delivery on release date.
Bargain.
Bargain.
Yay! Now the wait begins...