Xbox One General Discussion - Part 2 (Please Read 1st Post)

FAILSAFE 00 · 19-12-2015 2:53pm

Please dont refer to these people as hackers and if you hear people call them hackers let them know there is 0 hacking involved in a DDOS attack.

It makes theses idiots appear smarter than they really are. They couldn't hack their way out of a paper bag.

druss · 19-12-2015 3:03pm

I've had an Xbox all of three days. Day one was set aside for set up. Day two and three was basically a frustrating experience due to these attacks.

It has the potential to be a major commercial and image disaster for Microsoft if this impacts on their big digital sale.

TitianGerm · 19-12-2015 3:23pm

druss wrote: »

I've had an Xbox all of three days. Day one was set aside for set up. Day two and three was basically a frustrating experience due to these attacks.

It has the potential to be a major commercial and image disaster for Microsoft if this impacts on their big digital sale.

How would it be an image disaster for Microsoft ? Unfortunately in this day and age these types of attacks are expected.

Look at Sony last year they were out much longer than Microsoft.

Rorok · 19-12-2015 4:26pm

I dont think it'll be too bad this year, they've already got in and Microsoft has 6 days to find out how they got in and what they did and reverse it

TitianGerm · 19-12-2015 4:44pm

Rorok wrote: »

I dont think it'll be too bad this year, they've already got in and Microsoft has 6 days to find out how they got in and what they did and reverse it

All they are doing is sending packets to the MS servers. Microsoft has a system that blocks bogus requests and then no longer allows receipt of packets from those computers.

B_Sharp · 19-12-2015 4:50pm

Has anyone tried the Xbox Year in Review?

Havta say, some of the stats seem weird. Says I've played 891 hours playing on Xbox Live this year and I've barely played my Xbox One in the last 6 months? Also says my most 'active' day was March 25th, which was a Wednesday when I would have been at work? Just seems a little off.

druss · 19-12-2015 5:31pm

emmetkenny wrote: »

How would it be an image disaster for Microsoft ? Unfortunately in this day and age these types of attacks are expected.

Look at Sony last year they were out much longer than Microsoft.

My own view is that being "always online" is more key to the MS persona/image than it is for Sony. If you're pitching as the more rounded, all-in solution, then online stability is key.

The Christmas sale is also reducing films and apps, is it not? Hence (and again my view!) I think it is much more negatively received if you cannot purchase or operate online.

Rorok · 19-12-2015 5:33pm

B_Sharp wrote: »

Has anyone tried the Xbox Year in Review?

Havta say, some of the stats seem weird. Says I've played 891 hours playing on Xbox Live this year and I've barely played my Xbox One in the last 6 months? Also says my most 'active' day was March 25th, which was a Wednesday when I would have been at work? Just seems a little off.

Mine seem to work out, most active day 29/11 when I got mas effect, most played game batman arkham knight,however for some reason its saying a minecraft achievement was most most valuable but I haven't played it in 2 yrs

FAILSAFE 00 · 19-12-2015 6:25pm

Interesting observation. I have moved my Xbox rechargeable battery from my XB1 regular controller to my Elite Controller.

I seem to be getting way longer out of the battery in the Elite Controller. Anyone else with the Elite notice this?

Stone Deaf 4evr · 19-12-2015 6:34pm

FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

Interesting observation. I have moved my Xbox rechargeable battery from my XB1 regular controller to my Elite Controller.

I seem to be getting way longer out of the battery in the Elite Controller. Anyone else with the Elite notice this?

That's gas, I thought that myself but couldn't remember if I'd swapped the batteries or not (im using rechargeable AAs)

19-12-2015 6:52pm

B_Sharp wrote: »

Has anyone tried the Xbox Year in Review?

Havta say, some of the stats seem weird. Says I've played 891 hours playing on Xbox Live this year and I've barely played my Xbox One in the last 6 months? Also says my most 'active' day was March 25th, which was a Wednesday when I would have been at work? Just seems a little off.

Says I spent 3410 hours gaming this year, which even if I was playing a lot say 8 hours a day (which would be impossible for so many reason) would be over 425 days , so yeah those figures are accurate

Allyall · 19-12-2015 7:31pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Says I spent 3410 hours gaming this year, which even if I was playing a lot say 8 hours a day (which would be impossible for so many reason) would be over 425 days , so yeah those figures are accurate

I think they include the different timezones and the hours in China/USA.

:pac:

wotzgoingon · 19-12-2015 7:44pm

Well had a bad experience with Tony Hawks Pro Skater 5. Worked fine yesterday after I bought it but it would not boot today(kept hanging at activision logo) rang xbox support and they went through all the hoops. And made me deleted local data game file + update and after going through all that it still would not boot. Then found a video online saying create a guest account and then switch back to your own and that worked. Wish I found that video earlier as I live in the sticks and takes me hours to download updates and even days for large games.

Stone Deaf 4evr · 19-12-2015 8:04pm

wotzgoingon wrote: »

Well had a bad experience with Tony Hawks Pro Skater 5. Worked fine yesterday after I bought it but it would not boot today(kept hanging at activision logo) rang xbox support and they went through all the hoops. And made me deleted local data game file + update and after going through all that it still would not boot. Then found a video online saying create a guest account and then switch back to your own and that worked. Wish I found that video earlier as I live in the sticks and takes me hours to download updates and even days for large games.

i didn't think it was possible to have a good experience with that game, no matter what you did.

wotzgoingon · 19-12-2015 8:12pm

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

i didn't think it was possible to have a good experience with that game, no matter what you did.

The first two THPS5 levels were fine and I also played a user created level as well and it was also fine so I was shocked to find it would not boot today.

Rorok · 19-12-2015 10:53pm

Whats the average price for a xbox controller so I know if I'm getting a bargain

MiskyBoyy · 19-12-2015 11:05pm

Rorok wrote: »

Whats the average price for a xbox controller so I know if I'm getting a bargain

New? Usually over 60 apart from the 1 covert forces one that was selling for 42ish in argos for ages.

Rorok · 19-12-2015 11:18pm

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

New? Usually over 60 apart from the 1 covert forces one that was selling for 42ish in argos for ages.

Thats sold out in all Argos near me, theres a normal one for €50 and a play and charge kit for free (normally €20) is that a good offer?

Gizmo55 · 20-12-2015 12:15am

Rorok wrote: »

Thats sold out in all Argos near me, theres a normal one for €50 and a play and charge kit for free (normally €20) is that a good offer?

That's a great offer. The battery lasts ages

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/3337684/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CVideo+games%7C14419738/c_2/3%7C19780877%7CXbox+One%7C37328270/c_3/4%7Ccat_37328270%7CXbox+One+controllers+and+steering%7C37328807.htm

Rorok · 20-12-2015 12:28am

Gizmo55 wrote: »

That's a great offer. The battery lasts ages

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/3337684/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CVideo+games%7C14419738/c_2/3%7C19780877%7CXbox+One%7C37328270/c_3/4%7Ccat_37328270%7CXbox+One+controllers+and+steering%7C37328807.htm

Thanks, I was afraid they brought the prices up just to bring them down slightly

MiskyBoyy · 20-12-2015 12:45am

Rorok wrote: »

Thanks, I was afraid they brought the prices up just to bring them down slightly

It says when bought with this controller & HEADSET? but there is no headset mentioned, price also doesn't come up as play & charge kit free when adding both to the basket.

Gizmo55 · 20-12-2015 12:49am

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

It says when bought with this controller & HEADSET? but there is no headset mentioned, price also doesn't come up as play & charge kit free when adding both to the basket.

Shows normal on my end. No mention of a headset. It's out of stock mostly but is orderable.

super_furry · 20-12-2015 3:25pm

Ended up picking up Deus Ex for €3 in CEX. I love backwards compatibility.

wotzgoingon · 20-12-2015 4:54pm

My power brick is really loud is this normal?

TitianGerm · 20-12-2015 5:15pm

wotzgoingon wrote: »

My power brick is really loud is this normal?

Is it plugged directly into a wall socket ?

wotzgoingon · 20-12-2015 5:16pm

emmetkenny wrote: »

Is it plugged directly into a wall socket ?

No extension lead.

MiskyBoyy · 20-12-2015 5:22pm

wotzgoingon wrote: »

No extension lead.

That's why. Plug it directly into a wall and it will be much quieter.

TitianGerm · 20-12-2015 5:22pm

wotzgoingon wrote: »

No extension lead.

Try plugging it into the wall socket. The One is not meant to be pugged into extension leads.

Mine used to be the same and made a really low but noticeable whirring sound.

wotzgoingon · 20-12-2015 5:36pm

Are you serious didn't think it would make any difference. I will try that so.

MiskyBoyy · 20-12-2015 5:41pm

wotzgoingon wrote: »

Are you serious didn't think it would make any difference. I will try that so.

"Note If the PSU is making excessive noise, you might have a power strip or surge protector that is overloaded. Plug your PSU directly into a wall outlet and see if the problem persists."

https://support.xbox.com/en-CA/xbox-one/accessories/about-power-supply

Xbox One General Discussion - Part 2 (Please Read 1st Post)

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