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Old 23 November 2013, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by jayallen
Thats fair enough but its not like the release date was a secret, if these idiots had pre ordered then they wouldn't have to pay inflated prices.....but hey ho, its their money i guess.
Your right,I guess I was kind of in that category,the only difference being I just googled xbox one stock locator and searched the best deals and talked to there customer service direct and I was able to get a guaranteed delivery by the 28th of this month and got a free game with it for £419 delivered with new customer discount code from zavvi,there's not a chance in hell that I would even contemplate buying the eBay consoles for those extortionate prices.SJ.
Old 23 November 2013, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by tubbytommy
Got home and Emma had got one too


Anyone wanba buy an xbox one with fifa lol
Gutted! I was second on Shaun's list.
Old 23 November 2013, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Beef
But that simply isn't true!

Even if you don't want to build it yourself, go here, pay the ~10% premium, and have it built for you ready to go:

http://3xs.scan.co.uk/Category.asp?S...rCategoryID=58

Regardless of how you end up with a running system, the subsequent steps are no different to a console:

1) Connect to power
2) Connect to TV
3) Connect controller

You then install Steam (30 seconds - the installer nearly fits on a floppy disk!) , download from your extensive, pre-existing library of games, some of which you might already have progress through (cloud sync FTW), and get straight back into it.

You're not locked into Steam either. You have Origin, Battle.net, GOG.com, ordinary retail (if you're weird and want to physically get up to collect your media).

Forza looks alright, but when you can have racing games that look like this...

iRacing - NASCAR Gen 6 Ford Fusion vs Chevy SS - Sonoma - GoPro Triple Screen - YouTube
I was a PC first person shooter to the extreme in the past (used to play CS at a very competitive level) and was always after that that extra bit of fps advantage. Tbh this time around I was tempted back to PC but realistically I was looking at £800 and another £200+ for a new monitor. And you know you will end up upgrading at least the gfx card in the next 3 years. For the average gamer there is almost too much choice in the PC world. Yes you can pay someone to build it but you still need to look into what components you need and are best bang for buck. Most just want to walk into a shop and come out with a box they know will play whatever game they chuck at it over the next 6+ years no fuss other than the odd OS or game patch to download. There is also the advantage that everyone is on a level playing field rather than someone have a more powerful PC, faster monitor etc etc.

Most people already have a TV they can just bosh their console on. For PC you need a dedicated monitor to get the best out of it = another purchase cost on top. That setup you linked will have cost more than a full loaded nextgen console just in monitor hardware.

But the biggest area of win for consoles imho is the social side. People hook them up to the TV in the lounge and entertain the entire family. Rather than have them stuck at a desk on a PC. Kids are bought consoles by their parents and establish a favourite based on which console most of their friends are on. To most of them playing the latest games with their friends is better than being able to play a game with the best graphics. That brand allegiance stays with them. Most who later on are hardcore gamers will no doubt move to PC if they can afford to but will till no doubt have a console too.
Old 23 November 2013, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by scoobyvirgin
Gutted! I was second on Shaun's list.
Why don't you buy it off TT then?
Old 23 November 2013, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by stonejedi
Your right,I guess I was kind of in that category,the only difference being I just googled xbox one stock locator and searched the best deals and talked to there customer service direct and I was able to get a guaranteed delivery by the 28th of this month and got a free game with it for £419 delivered with new customer discount code from zavvi,there's not a chance in hell that I would even contemplate buying the eBay consoles for those extortionate prices.SJ.
Ditto for the PS4. Found Zavvi were the only place offering release day single game console bundles (Shopto had but only had expensive bundles left). I will still be amazed if mine arrives next Friday as only ordered it on Nov 10th. But fingers crossed.
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Has anyone played BF4 on XBone yet and if so how is it?
Old 23 November 2013, 11:40 AM
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I ordered my ps4 last week and had to pay for it last night, unsure if that means anything for release date. Not that I'm bothered it's my Xmas present.

I did send wife into town today for some new boot I'd promised her, and said if you happen to see any xbox ones get me that and fora
Old 23 November 2013, 11:43 AM
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My friend overseas has got it he told me to get it as soon as my console arrives it's that good,he says it's so good he played it for 9 hours straight,but I think i will give it a miss as I have never been too good at first person shooters but I am very good at third person aspect games.SJ.
Old 23 November 2013, 12:00 PM
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Suprised nobody has mentioned that the first official update for the Xbox One has bricked a lot of the consoles rendering them virtually useless.

http://news.sky.com/story/1172485/xb...te-users-claim
Old 23 November 2013, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by tubbytommy
Got home and Emma had got one too


Anyone wanba buy an xbox one with fifa lol
You're ****ting me!!!!!

If no one will buy it, take it in to CEX. They will give you £450 CASH for it as a solus pack. Take the game code out of the box of Fifa and you're quids in.

jayallen,
Retail?! You'll be lucky - he paid more than retail for it from me in the first place.
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Originally Posted by Rob_Impreza99
Suprised nobody has mentioned that the first official update for the Xbox One has bricked a lot of the consoles rendering them virtually useless.

http://news.sky.com/story/1172485/xb...te-users-claim
That may give you an indication as to how widespread the issue is - NOT.

I had the issue with update stuck in a loop. I just did two full HARD resets and it was fine.

I wonder if the E100 code is related to FW being interrupted part way through updating - I suspect it is.
Old 23 November 2013, 12:17 PM
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Mine updated fine
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Other sold on ebay for a tidy profit.
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Originally Posted by stonejedi
My friend overseas has got it he told me to get it as soon as my console arrives it's that good,he says it's so good he played it for 9 hours straight,but I think i will give it a miss as I have never been too good at first person shooters but I am very good at third person aspect games.SJ.
Just be sure yours console from USA can be used over here,XBOX ONE is region locked and PS4 is not region locked


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Old 23 November 2013, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jura11
Just be sure yours console from USA can be used over here,XBOX ONE is region locked and PS4 is not region locked


Jura
Yeah no worries mate my console is UK stock,I just got a lot of friends in the states who give me the 411 about what's doing well over there and what my friends games are being played so I know what to get when I play online.SJ.

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I read SJ's post to say that he has got one from Zavvi - not from the US.

USA consoles can be used over here, but as the console has region locking in place, it's whether the software is region locked. XBOX games normally are, so that's when you have a problem with using PAL games on a NTSC-U console.
Old 23 November 2013, 01:43 PM
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The one I had delivered yesterday is being collected tonight. Easy money and better than the interest I would have received on savings.

Now, do I put that money towards another one for Christmas?
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You thieving vultures!!!!!
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Originally Posted by tubbytommy
Other sold on ebay for a tidy profit.
£5
Old 23 November 2013, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Shaun
You thieving vultures!!!!!
I'd have had the one from you if I knew Tubby was going to be selling it!

I'm tempted to get another three, that way, if I sell two of them, it's paid for the third.
Like I say, better than the interest I'm getting from the bank.
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Originally Posted by stonejedi
Your right,I guess I was kind of in that category,the only difference being I just googled xbox one stock locator and searched the best deals and talked to there customer service direct and I was able to get a guaranteed delivery by the 28th of this month and got a free game with it for £419 delivered with new customer discount code from zavvi,there's not a chance in hell that I would even contemplate buying the eBay consoles for those extortionate prices.SJ.
What's the new customer discount code?
Old 23 November 2013, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ScoobyWon't
What's the new customer discount code?
I'll have to ask my wife she got it from a friend who works for zavvi.SJ.
Old 23 November 2013, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by stonejedi
I'll have to ask my wife she got it from a friend who works for zavvi.SJ.
That would be appreciated. I'd like to get one I can actually keep!
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Mine just sold for £811 one more to sell might hold onto it until nearer Xmas??

Anyways had a good play of it last night and I flipping love it, Forza is amazing the graphics are so good it's like watching real cars on the TV and FIFA is quality so smooth miles better then 360 and voice controlling the Substitutes and tactics is well cool
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Originally Posted by EssexJamie
Mine just sold for £811
With any games or extras?
Old 23 November 2013, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by EssexJamie
Mine just sold for £811 one more to sell might hold onto it until nearer Xmas??

Anyways had a good play of it last night and I flipping love it, Forza is amazing the graphics are so good it's like watching real cars on the TV and FIFA is quality so smooth miles better then 360 and voice controlling the Substitutes and tactics is well cool
Some people are just mental! Why would someone pay 800 when there are listings for 600 BIN.....
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Or impatient idiots. I'll wait till stock is back in on amazon
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CEX have them in stock NOW for £530 as a solus pack. As above, WTF would you actually pay £600 BIN, let alone £800+.

I wouldn't be able to sleep at night, raping someone for £800+ for a XBO. Jamie, you must be lower than a snakes belly.
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Originally Posted by Ant
Or impatient idiots. I'll wait till stock is back in on amazon
Waiting was always my plan primarily to see which was the better option, xbone or ps4...

Has anyone had any issues with the disc drive? Two guys on another forum I frequent have had drive issues.
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Originally Posted by Ant
Or impatient idiots. I'll wait till stock is back in on amazon
It was earlier, but now gone again.


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