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Xbox Series X, The next Xbox generation
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andrewtho
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Jul 15 2020, 12:01 PM
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I’m actually leaning towards the Xbox Series X this time round, mainly due to the design and also the ‘performance on paper’.
Just wondering, would it be a pain to get AAA titles from our local store or its better to get the digital version instead? Most of our local stores only carry Playstation games, quite a bummer.
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andrewtho
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Jul 15 2020, 02:23 PM
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QUOTE(iguana_dude_619 @ Jul 15 2020, 12:15 PM) Ohh thanks for that, will looking into the Game Pass Ultimate. My only concern of having too many digital games is the storage space, can imagine the file size of the next-gen games
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andrewtho
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Jul 17 2020, 02:22 PM
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QUOTE(tripleB @ Jul 17 2020, 02:03 PM) Get Game Pass Ultimate! It's seriously one of the best values that videogames have right now. I know some people doubt whether the games are good, but new games are added all the time. New ones too. I already bought Streets Of Rage 4 on Steam, not knowing that it also hit Gamepass the same time it was released on Steam. Blazing Chrome was also added when it was newly launched. All of the Kingdom Hearts games are also on Gamepass right now. I barely have time to play anything else, just the games on Gamepass are enough to keep me happy. I just discovered the XBOX Live Gold gift card method, automatically transform it to an Ultimate Game Pass for $1 extra. Just gotten my XboneX, gonna give it a run before Series X comes out.
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andrewtho
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Sep 10 2020, 08:10 PM
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I just pre-ordered from Gamers Hideout - I believe this is a SG set like most of our local sellers carry.
Question is, when are the stocks coming in. Looking forward to November already!
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andrewtho
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Sep 10 2020, 10:39 PM
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QUOTE(tripleB @ Sep 10 2020, 08:29 PM) GH selling Xbox again? Just earlier in July or August I was at the Sunway store to buy Ghost of Tsushima, and I just asked one of the guys there if they would be bringing in the Xbox Series X. The guy said no, they have no plan to bring in Series X because Xbox don't sell. Yup was quite surprised - here’s the link: GH Pre Order PageThe staff probably was not informed by the management - or they got a last minute allocation somewhere. This post has been edited by andrewtho: Sep 10 2020, 10:40 PM
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andrewtho
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Sep 18 2020, 02:42 PM
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QUOTE(daidzz @ Sep 11 2020, 12:40 PM) Just placed my pre-order from GH. Thanks for the heads up guys. Any idea about when/how they will contact us and update us about the pricing and arrival date? Probably through SMS / Email / Call. I'm actually very excited for November - I'm just gonna hold off from starting Cyberpunk until I get my hands on the Series X.
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andrewtho
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Sep 18 2020, 08:43 PM
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QUOTE(tripleB @ Sep 18 2020, 02:59 PM) November looks really exciting! I walked in at Impulse Sunway hoping to PO a Series X. The guy there said they're not accepting PO yet. 😞 But they did put on my name in the list. Hope I can have mine by launch! Good luck! Alternatively you can try Gamers Hideout?
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andrewtho
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Sep 22 2020, 11:34 AM
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Really excited about Microsoft's strategy and direction for Game Pass - basically no need to purchase games at full price. Just subscribe to Game Pass Ultimate and it's filled with AAA titles.
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andrewtho
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Sep 22 2020, 12:11 PM
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QUOTE(Jenn77 @ Sep 22 2020, 11:43 AM) Where do you guys get the games pass?  12 months XBL Gold gift card then convert to GPU for $1.
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andrewtho
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Sep 24 2020, 09:51 AM
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QUOTE(entity @ Sep 23 2020, 10:13 PM) SEA just isn't a big market for Microsoft and it makes sense for them to reserve the bulk of their stock for US/UK. I think they're dealing with supply constraints too. I was on Amazon US the second they opened up preorders and the X sold out in under 30 seconds, which is insane considering that's their strongest market. The Series S was available for quite some time though. I guess people don't want a gimped console lol. Yeah, GH had less than 25 units of the Series X for first batch. I was probably the 2nd or 3rd person to place order for the Series X. Need that Day 1 launch - reserving my calendar for self pick up
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andrewtho
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Sep 24 2020, 10:32 AM
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QUOTE(LoneWolfShadow @ Sep 24 2020, 10:13 AM) Hey I also ordered from Gamer Hideout. Regarding them having less than 25 stock, how were you inform about it. Also could you tell me when you pre ordered it, so I may guess if I'm far off from your batch of pre orders. Thanks. When you click between the Series X and Series S dropdown menu, within seconds you can see the balance stocks before it changes to 'More than 10 units'. I pre-ordered on the 10th, around evening - the same day they posted the opening of the pre-order posting.
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andrewtho
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Sep 29 2020, 11:00 AM
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QUOTE(russell612 @ Sep 29 2020, 09:59 AM) I've heard Xbox has never officially launched in Malaysia. Wondering if now they will for this gen Microsoft doesn't officially recognize Malaysia - so there is no official units sold here. Most of the units sold here are from Microsoft Singapore.
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andrewtho
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Sep 29 2020, 03:41 PM
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QUOTE(Kidicarus @ Sep 29 2020, 03:28 PM) What games were you looking forward to see at 4k 60fps? I think a few of the reviewers mention sekiro only hitting 59 but that's still a big improvement from right now.. Quite tough to have a stable fps with RT on, so far only a handful of games are able to achieve that. I'm actually hoping for 4K 120fps
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andrewtho
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Sep 30 2020, 10:53 AM
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Another win for Microsoft - Dolby Vision and Atmos for Gaming. Now I need an Atmos soundbar / headphone SOS
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andrewtho
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Oct 1 2020, 10:37 AM
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QUOTE(tripleB @ Sep 30 2020, 07:58 PM) Dolby Atmos is actually just software support built into the device. There's no such thing as a headphone with Dolby Atmos hardware in the first place. You can buy 'Dolby Atmos for headphones' app in the Microsoft store. I've bought it personally, so I know it's actually worth it. You just put on any normal wired headphones to the Xbox controller, select Dolby Atmos for Headphones and you're good to go. Of course a good pair of headphones will give better results. Most probably have to change the Soundbar then - can't sit too near the TV with wired headphones (I only have wired now) QUOTE(yoyoi @ Oct 1 2020, 08:25 AM) Thinking about 4k tv too. Heard that if that 4k tv do not support hdmi 2.1, it will not fully utilise series x & ps5 capabilities and currently only flagship model had hdmi 2.1. Yeah, I bought a new TV 2 weeks ago solely for this purpose - 4K120fps / HDMI 2.1
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andrewtho
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Oct 2 2020, 10:09 AM
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QUOTE(tripleB @ Oct 1 2020, 02:20 PM) I'm using wired headphones bro. But not connecting to the TV or amp. I'm connecting it via 3.5mm jack on the Xbox controller. And we can still make use of Dolby Atmos. It's quite practical to me. I can still play further from the TV and still use wired headphones. I see, never thought that'll work, thanks for the heads up.
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andrewtho
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Oct 2 2020, 02:15 PM
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QUOTE(victorr @ Oct 2 2020, 10:44 AM) I have a Sony TV with a "Motion Flow 100hz" panel. Does this means it can go up to 100fps? Nope. You need HDMI 2.1 compatible tv and VRR to achieve 120fps.
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andrewtho
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Oct 2 2020, 03:23 PM
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QUOTE(victorr @ Oct 2 2020, 03:10 PM) If you have a 1080p tv, should be no problem. But for frame-rate, might be around 30/60. Better to refer to your tv model / specification.
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andrewtho
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Oct 3 2020, 09:47 AM
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QUOTE(sl3ge @ Oct 2 2020, 06:04 PM) when new xbox console come out, xbox game pass how much per month? (malaysia) i never own xbox before, just curious.. seems very worth (dont want pc version, coz my pc sucks) I bought mine through Shopee (gift card). Basically bought XBOX Live Gold 12 months and ‘upgraded’ to Game Pass Ultimate for $1 (USD) - basically my subscription then automatically converted to GPU for 12 months.
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andrewtho
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Oct 4 2020, 09:48 AM
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QUOTE(cusx @ Oct 4 2020, 09:16 AM) wow, gamershideout preorder on 3rd batch now. ETA Feb 2021. I've procrastinated for too long... I noticed that too. Funny thing is, they didn’t inform the customer that they PO the first, second or third batch - basically just what people see and PO.
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