I typically get Xbox and Playstation for each gen. This gen I started with OG Xbox One in 2014. Then got a PS4 Pro in 2018. Then an Xbox One X later on the same year. For the next gen I'm getting Series X first. Might get a PS5 later down the line.

It depends on how robust the hardware is I guess. My OG Xbox One was purchased through a friend in Ireland. No warranty whatsoever, but it didn't give me any problems. My Xbox One X was purchased from Impulse, with warranty through them. Lucky I had the warranty too, since it died after only 5 months. It would have been a very expensive paperweight if I didn't have the warranty.

From what I understand, hot air is being rapidly moved from the bottom of the console to the top, which is what we feel at the top vent. That means it's doing its job properly. The 360 actually had a known design flaw, but Microsoft still rushed it to beat Sony to market. I don't believe the Series X will have this issue, but some skepticism is healthy. I also don't want to give Microsoft a free pass over it.

Same here. My first 360 model was the launch version, the one without HDMI out. After that got RROD, I sent it to someone to have it fixed using washer method. I sold that unit to someone, so I'm not sure if it happened again. Then I got another unit that had the HDMI out (Falcon), but THAT also got RROD! I sent it to someone to be re-balled, and that fixed the issue permanently. I did however sell THAT one to my junior, and got a 360 arcade set as the replacement (Jasper). This one never got RROD to this day.

Are we the same person? 😄 Yup I also cared more about supporting the industry around this era. More Steam, original 360 and PS3 titles, less yargggh version.

The length some people will go to badmouth a competitor's product ...

Singapore release date is same as US right? Still got time before November 10. But not sure if they will fulfill it for launch day.

Well that sucks. Not only my RTX 3080 order was delayed, now it looks like I won't be getting the Series X too. Even if we don't get next gen games that soon, if I can play FFXV in locked 60fps, that would be awesome. There's other stuff like 120fps support for Ori, but my TV isn't HDMI 2.1, so that's out of question.



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Personally I don't really mind just getting the Series S, if not for the tiny SSD size. I think I'll wait for more SSD options instead of getting the Seagate one. Supposedly there will be other manufacturers making them too.

It's about time consoles get 120fps support! I used to think 60fps was as good as it gets for gaming, until I got a 4k 144Hz monitor. Now I massively prefer higher framerate over resolution. It's crazy to think that Series X will be able to do 4K 30fps with ray tracing for certain games like Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition, when even PCs have a hard time doing that. I don't know which one I can get my hands on first, the Series X or the RTX 3080. I'm looking forward to get both!

Dang it. I just checked my GH pre-order status, mine is actually the 3rd batch. I was pretty sure it was supposed to be 2nd batch. Ah well. Guess I need to wait longer then.

Yeah I just decided to log in to GH portal and check my PO. It says 3rd batch Feb 2021. I hope you're right. If not I will be waiting until next year to get anything, since my RTX3080 was canceled. No stock 😓

Waiting for more reviews and benchmarks for the 6800XT since that's the one going against RTx 3080. It has more RAM than RTX 3080, but I wish it had DLSS equivalent too. I don't really care for native 4K if DLSS looks as good, but less overhead cost.

I'm going to assume the order will only be fulfilled IF they get stock. So for all we know, if they can't get stock, we continue waiting possibly into next year.

Guess we're all in the same boat huh. Let's see if any of us can get a unit by this year itself.

Fook me. So it really is a case of wait and see? 🤦

The Xbox Series X has an internal power supply that should be usable with all regions' power. Just like Xbox One X.

I'm pretty sure we should be able to switch the language at any time we want. But just in case you need to switch, change it from 日本語 to 英語

日本語 = Japanese language
英語 = English languange

I'll just leave my PO for now. Maybe I'll just focus on building a Ryzen 5000 gaming rig for November/December. BUT if some shop has it on retail, I'll just buy it and then only cancel my PO.

Don't know about buying a console. But I've bought a game from them before. Service not bad. Even though they're from Singapore, they frequently update me via Whatsapp on order status and delivery status. I'm happy with their service overall.

I just got a call from Gamers Hideout about the PO status. Just like a few of us already know, they are having trouble getting units, and all orders are pushed to next year. They did also say if I still want to PO with them, they will give me a coupon or something worth RM100 for use on an Xbox game in the future. I guess I'll just stay with them for now.