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elliot5

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adamsapple said:
If it's $25, you get game pass ultimate for $5 a person.

That is a hell of a value for the amazing deal, although it will muddy how they report game pass numbers.

Will they include each person sharing the account as a separate game pass count ? or only the 'parent' one ?
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only the account holder is billed. It won't split it up evenly to accounts added.
 
splattered

splattered

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T-Cake said:
I am no longer willing to participate in Sony's ecosystem. So I'll take whatever morsels they provide on Steam.
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Really? It bothers you that much? Just because they are expanding out into untraditional territory doesn't mean they aren't worth still supporting. Unless you're angry about the weird stuff like $70 games and price hike on the system? Dunno
 
T-Cake

T-Cake

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splattered said:
Really? It bothers you that much? Just because they are expanding out into untraditional territory doesn't mean they aren't worth still supporting. Unless you're angry about the weird stuff like $70 games and price hike on the system? Dunno
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- Yes, I refuse to pay $70 for games.
- PS+ is shit compared to Game Pass, missing stuff that could be there like The Order 1886, Knack II, (why is Spiderman PS5 not there, instead the old PS4 version is?) and re-adding games available previously on PS Now (Yakuza games) somehow seems to be acceptable as "new additions" on the revamped PS+ service.
- The PC app for PS+ is also total shit - no basic search function - and half the titles aren't even there.
- Why haven't they upgraded their cloud streaming with PS5 hardware yet?
- Charging $10 to upgrade a PS4 game to PS5 is not fantastic.

There are so many little things Sony has done or are doing that leave a bad taste in my mouth and I wanted out. So I sold my PS5 and I'm done with them now.
 
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SportsFan581

SportsFan581

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T-Cake said:
- Yes, I refuse to pay $70 for games.
- PS+ is shit compared to Game Pass, missing stuff that could be there like The Order 1886, Knack II, (why is Spiderman PS5 not there, instead the old PS4 version is?) and re-adding games available previously on PS Now (Yakuza games) somehow seems to be acceptable as "new additions" on the revamped PS+ service.
- The PC app for PS+ is also total shit - no basic search function - and half the titles aren't even there.
- Why haven't they upgraded their cloud streaming with PS5 hardware yet?
- Charging $10 to upgrade a PS4 game to PS5 is not fantastic.

There are so many little things Sony has done or are doing that leave a bad taste in my mouth and I wanted out. So I sold my PS5 and I'm done with them now.
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I generally just pickup a PS closer to the end of the gen and then you can play anything you missed on the cheap. I jumped in last time when the PS4 slim launched.
 
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Naked Lunch

Naked Lunch

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According to City Connection's site - Magical Night Dreams Cotton 1 and 2 + Guardian Force are coming to Xbox.
Really rad to see these shmups jump over.

city-connection.co.jp

コットン ガーディアンフォース サターントリビュート 公式サイト

ゲーセンと家庭用で人気を集めたサクセスのシューティングゲーム3作が1つのパッケージに！『コットン ガーディアンフォース サターントリビュート』2021年9月30日発売!!新機能&オンラインランキング搭載！
city-connection.co.jp city-connection.co.jp
 
adamsapple

adamsapple

Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?





Xbox had their biggest sales week for Series consoles lifetime this week in Japan. Series in general has been doing remarkably well for an Xbox console in Japan in 2022.

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TGS is coming soon, they should strike the iron while its hot and bring more Japanese content to game pass.

Tails of Arise, maybe ?
 
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Kagey K

Kagey K

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adamsapple said:





Xbox had their biggest sales week for Series consoles lifetime this week in Japan. Series in general has been doing remarkably well for an Xbox console in Japan in 2022.

Fbm_COgWQAE_ep1





TGS is coming soon, they should strike the iron while its hot and bring more Japanese content to game pass.

Tails of Arise, maybe ?
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Maybe Japanese poeple weren't bluffing when they said they were pissed off about that price hike. 🤷‍♂️
 
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reksveks

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Kagey K said:
They said "as of today" when they announced it, but I haven't been bothered to check
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Yeah, Japan was supposed to be like 15th September and the rest was supposed to be immediately.

Ranking will be skewed by the fact that it's behind an invitation process.

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Smyth's updated though
 
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SportsFan581

SportsFan581

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Saw a YT video today that was pondering what MS should release for the holidays a white XSX or a white Elite 2 (or both).

I'd go with a diskless, white XSX/FH5 bundle for $449.

What are your ideas regarding what MS could do to spice up the holidays this year?

Maybe they have a DLC lined up or something GP related to liven things up if there is nothing hardware related (or maybe in combination with that).
 
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elliot5

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DaGwaphics said:
Saw a YT video today that was pondering what MS should release for the holidays a white XSX or a white Elite 2 (or both).

I'd go with a diskless, white XSX/FH5 bundle for $449.

What are your ideas regarding what MS could do to spice up the holidays this year?
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The white elite 2 has been leaked and passed around for a long time now. Recently resurfaced in the flesh. I wouldn’t expect a white Series X though. No custom designs at retail outside of limited editions like the Infinite one prob until stock is more stable like 2024.

Spice up holidays by having a banger series s bundle
 
SportsFan581

SportsFan581

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elliot5 said:
The white elite 2 has been leaked and passed around for a long time now. Recently resurfaced in the flesh. I wouldn’t expect a white Series X though. No custom designs at retail outside of limited editions like the Infinite one prob until stock is more stable like 2024.

Spice up holidays by having a banger series s bundle
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That's true. The XSS will probably always be a big seller at the holidays.

Maybe they could do a XSS + GP bundle. Get a system and over 100 games, that'd be a good deal.
 
WoodyStare

WoodyStare

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elliot5 said:
Load 3 1-year xbox live gold to your account then buy gpu and it’ll convert to gpu 1:1. You can’t have an active existing gpu sub though
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Also make sure auto renew is turned off, and don't accept any offers by turning it on. Didn’t have this issue myself, but just a heads up because it messes everything up.
 
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splattered

splattered

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So if I'm on the monthly GPU right now just cancel it and turn off auto renew, load 3 years of xbl gold then sign up for GPU again? I'm wondering how this would affect the GPU family plan as that's where my household really need to look at going as soon as it's out.
 
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elliot5

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splattered said:
So if I'm on the monthly GPU right now just cancel it and turn off auto renew, load 3 years of xbl gold then sign up for GPU again? I'm wondering how this would affect the GPU family plan as that's where my household really need to look at going as soon as it's out.
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Yes. You can just transfer to the family plan and it will convert every 30 days to 18 days family plan upon signing up. It’s still the best value to do it this way even if you end up going family plan.
 
adamsapple

adamsapple

Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
splattered said:
So if I'm on the monthly GPU right now just cancel it and turn off auto renew, load 3 years of xbl gold then sign up for GPU again? I'm wondering how this would affect the GPU family plan as that's where my household really need to look at going as soon as it's out.
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The conversion is fantastic for single users, but if you already have a few folks to go with you, you're just paying $5 per person for the family plan per month. I don't think you'd even need to worry about conversion there.

WoodyStare said:
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Stacked another three years of Gold and did the conversion again. Lots coming out in that time too, can’t wait.
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Nice. 2025 crew represent !
 
mxbison

mxbison

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Thinking about buying a XSX since I already have 3 years GP Ultimate.

My TV only has 1 HDMI 2.1. ports though and I also have a PS5. How much is 120hz and VRR used in games on XSX right now? I really don't want to keep switching ports....
 
SportsFan581

SportsFan581

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mxbison said:
Thinking about buying a XSX since I already have 3 years GP Ultimate.

My TV only has 1 HDMI 2.1. ports though and I also have a PS5. How much is 120hz and VRR used in games on XSX right now? I really don't want to keep switching ports....
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VRR is used or is best if used in many situations. That's not a mode you turn on in Xbox games. The 120fps mode is more optional.

Not sure if you could use and HDMI 2.1 switch and get VRR to run through there, I know those always block freesync. Maybe they are figuring in the HDMI VRR standard, however.
 
T-Cake

T-Cake

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mxbison said:
Thinking about buying a XSX since I already have 3 years GP Ultimate.

My TV only has 1 HDMI 2.1. ports though and I also have a PS5. How much is 120hz and VRR used in games on XSX right now? I really don't want to keep switching ports....
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Xbox supports VRR way better than PS5. I would swap the PS5 out to a HDMI 2.0 port and put the Xbox in the 2.1
 
SportsFan581

SportsFan581

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www.ign.com

Xbox Exec Wants to Show Fable Now, But the Developer Wants It to Be Ready First - IGN

Head of Microsoft Studios Matt Booty already wants to show off Fable on the Xbox Series X but developer Playground Games has refused to do so until it's properly ready.
www.ign.com www.ign.com

I know this is just from Pax that has already been discussed, but I hadn't seen the full clip regarding fable. Hopefully it turns out great, you know they are going to create a beautiful world for it.
 
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Gerdav

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mxbison said:
Thinking about buying a XSX since I already have 3 years GP Ultimate.

My TV only has 1 HDMI 2.1. ports though and I also have a PS5. How much is 120hz and VRR used in games on XSX right now? I really don't want to keep switching ports....
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Just buy a HDMI 2.1 switch, I have a Series X and PS5 going through one, 120hz and VRR work perfectly through it on both consoles.

This is the one I have.

Angusplay HDMI Switch 2.1 Version 8K Switcher Splitter KVM Ultra HD 2 in 1 Out High Speed 48Gbps Support 4K@120Hz 8K@60Hz Adapter Converter for PS5 Xbox Monitor etc: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy Angusplay HDMI Switch 2.1 Version 8K Switcher Splitter KVM Ultra HD 2 in 1 Out High Speed 48Gbps Support 4K@120Hz 8K@60Hz Adapter Converter for PS5 Xbox Monitor etc at Amazon UK.
www.amazon.co.uk
 
adamsapple

adamsapple

Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?






I think Idle Sloth is reaching a bit here with this as a hint to game pass.

But it is interesting to note that Ubi have updated all the recent games dashboard icons to be uniform.
 
T-Cake

T-Cake

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I think it’s simply to celebrate the 15 year anniversary. I remember them changing the cover for AC Ezio Collection when Watch Dogs: Legion was coming out.
 
SportsFan581

SportsFan581

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www.gamesradar.com

Xbox One X console owners promised Cyberpunk 2077's expansion to be reimbursed with Microsoft Store credit

The limited edition console was originally sold alongside expansion access
www.gamesradar.com www.gamesradar.com

I had forgotten all about that. Good on them for making it good via the store credit. Ironic that the users with the Cyberpunk console can't play the whole game on it.

gamerant.com

Xbox Reveals Incredible Series S Console Based on House of the Dragon

Xbox is giving away a customized Series S console that draws on the HBO television show House of the Dragon for its inspiration.
gamerant.com gamerant.com

Cool looking console, although that base would go in a closet somewhere. :messenger_grinning_smiling:
 
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