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

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    #7322
    runawaybishop
    Registered Users Posts: 9,507 ✭✭✭runawaybishop


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Yup, you lose the ability to use headset for commands and have to use Kinect.

    What build is preview on now?


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    #7323
    CatInABox
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,361 Mod ✭✭✭✭CatInABox


    Simple Background Music Player is out now, allowing you to play files on a USB harddrive. Massive limitations on it though, you have to put the music into folder called "Xbox Music Library". No network access, no files on internal harddrive like the old 360 days.

    https://twitter.com/XboxQwik/status/761199558667870209

    I'm not sure that this functionality will ever be folded into Groove, so hopefully someone improves this or makes a better app.


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    #7324
    Mickeroo
    Administrators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 32,296 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Mickeroo


    CatInABox wrote: »
    Simple Background Music Player is out now, allowing you to play files on a USB harddrive. Massive limitations on it though, you have to put the music into folder called "Xbox Music Library". No network access, no files on internal harddrive like the old 360 days.

    https://twitter.com/XboxQwik/status/761199558667870209

    I'm not sure that this functionality will ever be folded into Groove, so hopefully someone improves this orr makes a better app.

    Is Groove working on background music now? I uninstalled the app and download the UWP last night (at least i think it was the UWP one) but couldn't get it to snap.


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    #7325
    CatInABox
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,361 Mod ✭✭✭✭CatInABox


    Mickeroo wrote: »
    Is Groove working on background music now? I uninstalled the app and download the UWP last night (at least i think it was the UWP one) but couldn't get it to snap.

    Yeah. Don't think you need it to snap, just start playing music, then go into a game. Should continue going, then you control the volume in the guide. The UWP version is the colour that you choose for your tiles, while the old one is blue.


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    #7326
    Mickeroo
    Administrators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 32,296 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Mickeroo


    CatInABox wrote: »
    Yeah. Don't think you need it to snap, just start playing music, then go into a game. Should continue going, then you control the volume in the guide. The UWP version is the colour that you choose for your tiles, while the old one is blue.

    Cheers. Yeah that's the right one I downloaded so. Was expecting to be able to snap it if i wanted to change playlists or anything.


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    #7327
    CatInABox
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,361 Mod ✭✭✭✭CatInABox


    MiskyBoyy wrote: »
    https://twitter.com/XboxQwik/status/761199558667870209

    Preview only for now

    There's an echo in here...

    Got there ahead of you for once Misky! :P


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    #7328
    MiskyBoyy
    Registered Users Posts: 8,799 ✭✭✭MiskyBoyy


    CatInABox wrote: »
    There's an echo in here...

    Got there ahead of you for once Misky! :P

    I don't know what you're talking about... :rolleyes:


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    #7329
    Stone Deaf 4evr
    Registered Users Posts: 8,000 ✭✭✭Stone Deaf 4evr


    Do many people actually use that background music thing? and if so, what games do ye play when you're using it?

    The closest I've ever come to using something like that is listening to podcasts while playing diablo 3 or grinding strikes in Destiny. Any other game, it'd just be too distracting to me.


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    #7330
    Mickeroo
    Administrators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 32,296 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Mickeroo


    Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »
    Do many people actually use that background music thing? and if so, what games do ye play when you're using it?

    The closest I've ever come to using something like that is listening to podcasts while playing diablo 3 or grinding strikes in Destiny. Any other game, it'd just be too distracting to me.

    I can't see myself using it that much, the only game I play at the moment that I could see myself using it in is Elite:Dangerous. Any game with a storyline or anything I wouldn't bother, and shooters I like to hear what's going on around me so I wouldn't use it there either.


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    #7331
    Gizmo55
    Registered Users Posts: 3,273 ✭✭✭Gizmo55


    Mickeroo wrote: »
    Cheers. Yeah that's the right one I downloaded so. Was expecting to be able to snap it if i wanted to change playlists or anything.

    Should be able to snap after double clicking the xbox button. Mine does anyway and sounds like you have the right Groove app updated. Weird. Maybe reboot the xbox? Ya never know.


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    #7332
    Gizmo55
    Registered Users Posts: 3,273 ✭✭✭Gizmo55


    Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »
    Do many people actually use that background music thing? and if so, what games do ye play when you're using it?

    The closest I've ever come to using something like that is listening to podcasts while playing diablo 3 or grinding strikes in Destiny. Any other game, it'd just be too distracting to me.

    I use it mostly for driving games. Obviously you wouldn't use it for any games with dialogue. It's a great feature to have though if you're searching the store, or using various apps etc.


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    #7333
    Gizmo55
    Registered Users Posts: 3,273 ✭✭✭Gizmo55


    Mickeroo wrote: »
    Cheers. Yeah that's the right one I downloaded so. Was expecting to be able to snap it if i wanted to change playlists or anything.

    Any joy? It's meant to be snapped to work properly.


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    #7334
    Mickeroo
    Administrators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 32,296 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Mickeroo


    Gizmo55 wrote: »
    Any joy? It's meant to be snapped to work properly.

    Haven't had a chance to try it out yet, will report back when I do. :)


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    #7335
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Is that background music app US only , not seeing it on mine.


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    #7336
    Gizmo55
    Registered Users Posts: 3,273 ✭✭✭Gizmo55


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Is that background music app US only , not seeing it on mine.

    No, we have it. Be sure to uninstall Groove and reinstall it.


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    #7337
    joe123
    Registered Users Posts: 6,521 ✭✭✭joe123


    Is that gig update just for the background music thing?


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    #7338
    runawaybishop
    Registered Users Posts: 9,507 ✭✭✭runawaybishop


    joe123 wrote: »
    Is that gig update just for the background music thing?

    No, there are still a lot of bug fixes being checked in.


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    #7339
    Mickeroo
    Administrators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 32,296 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Mickeroo


    Gizmo55 wrote: »
    Any joy? It's meant to be snapped to work properly.

    Got it going there, works perfect now, had to uninstall then reinstall first though as it kept crashing.


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    #7340
    Buttros
    Registered Users Posts: 339 ✭✭Buttros


    Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »
    Do many people actually use that background music thing? and if so, what games do ye play when you're using it?

    The closest I've ever come to using something like that is listening to podcasts while playing diablo 3 or grinding strikes in Destiny. Any other game, it'd just be too distracting to me.

    I'm loving it. Had used groove music for a few years so have loads of playlists etc. Have it on while playing forza and FIFA. I think it will be handy for sports / driving games.


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    #7341
    iamtony
    Registered Users Posts: 3,801 ✭✭✭iamtony


    Good evening xboxers I'm looking for a bit of advice.

    Bought my daughter an Xbox one s today for her birthday tomorrow and a copy of Minecraft which she is already a big fan of and plays on my ps4.
    I want to set it up this evening before bed so she wakes up and can just play away.
    Does the initial install take long on Ethernet 240mb? Anything I should be aware of?
    How do I download stampys world(she's 7;-))
    Can I download the games with gold once I register for the 14 day free trial(scabby fookers)
    Any replys appreciated!


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    #7342
    Batesy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,450 ✭✭✭Batesy


    iamtony wrote: »
    Good evening xboxers I'm looking for a bit of advice.

    Bought my daughter an Xbox one s today for her birthday tomorrow and a copy of Minecraft which she is already a big fan of and plays on my ps4.
    I want to set it up this evening before bed so she wakes up and can just play away.
    Does the initial install take long on Ethernet 240mb? Anything I should be aware of?
    How do I download stampys world(she's 7;-))
    Can I download the games with gold once I register for the 14 day free trial(scabby fookers)
    Any replys appreciated!

    You bought your 7 year old daughter an Xbox One S?!?! Scabby alright. :eek:


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    #7343
    iamtony
    Registered Users Posts: 3,801 ✭✭✭iamtony


    Batesy wrote: »
    You bought your 7 year old daughter an Xbox One S?!?! Scabby alright. :eek:

    I swear its for her :-) its the only console missing from my collection and she didn't know what she wanted and asked for a surprise. I was originally going to get the standard one but when I seen the new one I thought what the hell!


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    #7344
    qrx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 642 ✭✭✭qrx


    Batesy wrote: »
    You bought your 7 year old daughter an Xbox One S?!?! Scabby alright. :eek:

    He really bought it for himself I'm sure 😉

    As for getting it setup, you'll probably only need the latest summer update. Takes about 30 mins I think. May even be preinstalled on the S


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    #7345
    iamtony
    Registered Users Posts: 3,801 ✭✭✭iamtony


    Update flying along, much faster than ps4 for network speed anyway.


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    #7346
    iamtony
    Registered Users Posts: 3,801 ✭✭✭iamtony


    qrx wrote: »
    He really bought it for himself I'm sure 😉

    As for getting it setup, you'll probably only need the latest summer update. Takes about 30 mins I think. May even be preinstalled on the S

    Its a 1gb update 60% done in about 2-3 minutes.


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    #7347
    AngryDiMaria
    Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 489 ✭✭AngryDiMaria


    iamtony wrote: »
    Update flying along, much faster than ps4 for network speed anyway.

    It always slows up near the end no matter what broadband you have


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    #7348
    iamtony
    Registered Users Posts: 3,801 ✭✭✭iamtony


    AngryDiMaria wrote: »
    It always slows up near the end no matter what broadband you have

    Yep on 75% and its starring to crawl.


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    #7349
    runawaybishop
    Registered Users Posts: 9,507 ✭✭✭runawaybishop


    iamtony wrote: »
    Its a 1gb update 60% done in about 2-3 minutes.

    If you bought Minecraft on disk stick that in too and pull down any updates for it.

    You can set up a child account for your daughter and set up safety measures, like no video calls, or no playing adult games etc.

    There was also a free games category in the store as well as the games with gold. You might have to play them for a while to ensure they are suitable.


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    #7350
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users Posts: 28,124 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    iamtony wrote: »
    Its a 1gb update 60% done in about 2-3 minutes.

    Look at CD Keys for a yearly Live Subscription. Should cost around €35.

    EA Access is great value at €25 a year and you get a lot of great games for that including Plants V Zombies


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    #7351
    iamtony
    Registered Users Posts: 3,801 ✭✭✭iamtony


    runawaybishop wrote: »
    If you bought Minecraft on disk stick that in too and pull down any updates for it.

    You can set up a child account for your daughter and set up safety measures, like no video calls, or no playing adult games etc.

    There was also a free games category in the store as well as the games with gold. You might have to play them for a while to ensure they are suitable.
    Just wrapped minecraft thanks for the advice though. Yeah I'll look for a child account. Can I set up an account online and then just login when the update is done?


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