Halo 5 - Guardians

FAILSAFE 00 · 22-10-2015 7:54pm

So far Smyths seem to be the best price in the bricks and mortar shops at €55.

I noticed the game hasn't been listed on Argos yet so no idea how much that will be.

ragbak · 22-10-2015 9:27pm

FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

So far Smyths seem to be the best price in the bricks and mortar shops at €55.

I noticed the game hasn't been listed on Argos yet so no idea how much that will be.

Got the download via the Singapore Xbox Store. Was about €45, compared to the €69 for the Irish (and other EU) Stores.

See digitalgamesprices dot com for details. It compares the prices in all the Xbox Stores around the world. I used a VPN to complete the sale, but not sure if that was actually necessary.

TitianGerm · 22-10-2015 10:15pm

FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

So far Smyths seem to be the best price in the bricks and mortar shops at €55.

I noticed the game hasn't been listed on Argos yet so no idea how much that will be.

I'd say Argos will be around the same but at the minute they are giving a €5 voucher back off a €50 spend.

Mickeroo · 23-10-2015 10:19am

The 9GB patch has gone live apparently.

IvoryTower · 23-10-2015 10:21am

these massive patches are a little scary, i wonder is it working!

Stone Deaf 4evr · 23-10-2015 10:28am

IvoryTower wrote: »

these massive patches are a little scary, i wonder is it working!

the had purposely disabled the multiplayer portion for reviewers who were playing the story, this patch is turning it on AFAIK. If you have it purchased digitally and predownloaded I think the patch will automatically be applied.

MilesMorales1 · 23-10-2015 5:18pm

How does that price in symths work? Is it pre order only? I'll pre order if I need to, otherwise I'd rather just go in and get it.

Stone Deaf 4evr · 23-10-2015 6:58pm

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

How does that price in symths work? Is it pre order only? I'll pre order if I need to, otherwise I'd rather just go in and get it.

It's the over the counter price afaik.

TitianGerm · 23-10-2015 7:16pm

Turned on my Xbox to play Destiny got the Dash update so went and PreOrdered Halo

MilesMorales1 · 23-10-2015 7:32pm

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

It's the over the counter price afaik.

Awesome, I'm sold then. Great price from symths.

Stone Deaf 4evr · 23-10-2015 8:35pm

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

Awesome, I'm sold then. Great price from symths.

You can pre-order without having your card charged anyway. If you don't pick it up within 2 days of launch they just cancel it. There is a price guarantee too, if it's more expensive on launch day you still get the cheaper price, and if it's cheaper than pre order price, you still get the lowest price.

Raekwondo · 24-10-2015 12:07am

My copy will be here in the morning according to DPD. Sucks that I can't play it until Tuesday though

Pedro Monscooch · 24-10-2015 1:43am

Raekwondo wrote: »

My copy will be here in the morning according to DPD. Sucks that I can't play it until Tuesday though

Oh that's right, very little chance of it being early with Monday being a bank holiday.

It should be noted that if your getting it in Smyths, it's only promised as "launch price only" so don't dilly-dally. I've always been under the assumption their game stock levels are poor. Speaking only from experience in Galway, I've seen the newest releases consistently go out of stock quickly in the first few weeks (e.g. MGS5, Super Mario Maker, Arkham Knight).

Raekwondo · 24-10-2015 1:59am

Pedro Monscooch wrote: »

Oh that's right, very little chance of it being early with Monday being a bank holiday.

It should be noted that if your getting it in Smyths, it's only promised as "launch price only" so don't dilly-dally. I've always been under the assumption their game stock levels are poor. Speaking only from experience in Galway, I've seen the newest releases consistently go out of stock quickly in the first few weeks (e.g. MGS5, Super Mario Maker, Arkham Knight).

That's why they shipped it on Thursday

But it's whitelist only until launch, you cant even get past the main menu while connected to XBL unless you are on their whitelist

ragbak · 25-10-2015 4:20pm

Raekwondo wrote: »

That's why they shipped it on Thursday But it's whitelist only until launch, you cant even get past the main menu while connected to XBL unless you are on their whitelist

I have to wait myself because I ordered a digital copy. But you can set your XBO to Offline in the settings and then you can play the campaign. Nothing illegal about that.

Stone Deaf 4evr · 25-10-2015 8:05pm

Just got an email from smyths with my pre order bonus code. I didn't even know there was one available. Anyone know what's in it? I won't be able to check till later.

TitianGerm · 25-10-2015 8:33pm

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

Just got an email from smyths with my pre order bonus code. I didn't even know there was one available. Anyone know what's in it? I won't be able to check till later.

If you send me the code I'll have a look for you

Stone Deaf 4evr · 25-10-2015 11:51pm

emmetkenny wrote: »

If you send me the code I'll have a look for you

it was for a rec pack. woohoo!

FAILSAFE 00 · 26-10-2015 12:37am

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

it was for a rec pack. woohoo!

Whats a rec pack?

Stone Deaf 4evr · 26-10-2015 12:44am

FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

Whats a rec pack?

theyre like a cross between battlepacks from battlefield and burn cards from titanfall. they unlock cosmetic items, and can also be used to "requesition" weapons and vehichles in the new warzone mode.

edit - that video is only heightening my anticipation for warzone mode!

FAILSAFE 00 · 26-10-2015 3:38am

Which Halo should I play to get caught up to where the story is? I assume just Halo 4.

Blazer · 26-10-2015 10:20am

Got my dates mixed up...for some reason I thought it was today it out and was waiting for the download to finish last night ...made a deal with the missus that I'd look after the kids during the night and she could have a lie in....then discover its not out till 12am tonight.....balls..

26-10-2015 10:30am

FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

Which Halo should I play to get caught up to where the story is? I assume just Halo 4.

For this story arc yes, but you really should play the tmcc if you get around to it

26-10-2015 10:33am

Getting good reviews;

Polygon 9/10

Praises the campaign and warzone mode

FAILSAFE 00 · 26-10-2015 10:48am

M!Ck^ wrote: »

For this story arc yes, but you really should play the tmcc if you get around to it

I have the MCC with ODST. Oh, where does ODST fit into the story or was that a separate thing to the master chief timeline.

Mickeroo · 26-10-2015 10:53am

FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

I have the MCC with ODST. Oh, where does ODST fit into the story or was that a separate thing to the master chief timeline.

Think ODST happens around same time as 2 or 3, one of the characters from it plays a big part in 5 too (Buck, played by Nathan Fillion). Have a look for the movie Halo Nightfall and the web series Hunt the Truth also as they all lead in to 5.

Halo 4 and also the cut scenes for Spartan Ops all have connotations for Halo 5 I think.

Stone Deaf 4evr · 26-10-2015 10:59am

FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

I have the MCC with ODST. Oh, where does ODST fit into the story or was that a separate thing to the master chief timeline.

I'd highly recommend you play odst at some stage too, it's a great game in its own right as its a look at the halo universe from a different perspective.

FAILSAFE 00 · 26-10-2015 11:11am

Blazer wrote: »

Got my dates mixed up...for some reason I thought it was today it out and was waiting for the download to finish last night ...made a deal with the missus that I'd look after the kids during the night and she could have a lie in....then discover its not out till 12am tonight.....balls..

Don't despair.

Review your contracted agreement to see if there are any loop holes that can be exploited. We highly suggest you return to negotiations ASAP to secure said gaming time.

God speed.

Stone Deaf 4evr · 26-10-2015 11:22am

FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

Don't despair.

Review your contracted agreement to see if there are any loop holes that can be exploited. We highly suggest you return to negotiations ASAP to secure said gaming time.

God speed.

From past experience I have found that the benefitted party may find that all previously accrued goodwill is viewed as earned and spent, regardless of the activity said goodwill has been spent on. He may also find himself in a much weaker bargaining position and may even find himself resorting to a double shift of performing parental responsibilities whilst spewing foul utterances under his breath.

ibFoxer · 26-10-2015 11:32am

Out of curiosity does anyone know if Smyths in Limerick are doing a midnight launch? Can't get anyone on the phones.

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