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meath4sam wrote: »

Can that be got before Xmas?
Is that a new one

It is a new one. The new ones are the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series S.
There might be stock available on Tuesday in some stores, but you'd have to be checking early enough I'd say. The likes of Smyths, Argos..

The Xbox One S and the Xbox One X are the old models. The Xbox One X is discontinued.

I'd say go for the Xbox Series S if you can get your hands on one between now and Xmas.

dar83

TitianGerm wrote: »

All the big games kids play like Fortnite, FIFA, COD are Cross Play.

I don't think you're correct about FIFA there and that could be a big one. It's totally worth clarifying with the kid what he's asking for rather than getting something /anything.

Edit: Tweet from EA on this

https://twitter.com/EAFIFADirect/status/1292888630571098117?s=19

meath4sam

dar83 wrote: »

I don't think you're correct about FIFA there and that could be a big one. It's totally worth clarifying with the kid what he's asking for rather than getting something /anything.

I mentioned PlayStation and he said xbox as his friend has one and he prefers over PlayStation.

Thanks all for your responses will keep eye out for S on Tuesday and if can’t get one look into the old S

meath4sam

Any tips on what’s stores to check and would it be worth checking at 12 Monday night for a series S

dar83

meath4sam wrote: »

I mentioned PlayStation and he said xbox as his friend has one and he prefers over PlayStation.

Thanks all for your responses will keep eye out for S on Tuesday and if can’t get one look into the old S

Then you're golden.

Keep an eye on microsoft.com on Tuesday morning, 8am, they will have more to order then, but you may need to be quick, so he ready at 7:58am to be sure.

dar83

meath4sam wrote: »

Any tips on what’s stores to check and would it be worth checking at 12 Monday night for a series S

If you want a Series X then use the following URL, have it preloaded and ready for 8am on Tuesday, when you should just refresh it and it should then have stock (maybe at 8am exactly, or 8:01/2 etc..)

https://www.xbox.com/en-ie/configure/8wj714n3rbtl?irgwc=1&OCID=AID2000142_aff_7593_10078&tduid=%28ir__93pf06cfpskfqhh2kk0sohz3zv2xsjstroufhfhd00%29%287593%29%2810078%29%28boards.ie%29%2861111X1383796Xbe8291a0a44a77895ab1a5bba2cf419c%29&irclickid=_93pf06cfpskfqhh2kk0sohz3zv2xsjstroufhfhd00

Just be patient with it as the site may be slow due to the demand and volume of people, but if you're ready and keep trying you should be able to nab one.

Series S here:

https://www.xbox.com/en-IE/consoles/xbox-series-s?xr=shellnav#purchase

Moiph

I swear if I don't get a shipping notification by tomorrow I'm gonna be so annoyed :pac:

marcbrophy

So if we get an off the shelf 2TB M.2 to replace the internal SSD and a nice 2TB expansion one, once they get a little cheaper, you could have a system running with 4TB high end storage!
Probably cost about 300-400 extra though

Blazer

marcbrophy wrote: »

So if we get an off the shelf 2TB M.2 to replace the internal SSD and a nice 2TB expansion one, once they get a little cheaper, you could have a system running with 4TB high end storage!
Probably cost about 300-400 extra though

as long as your warranty is already out

DeSelby83

Sorry I know this has been asked before but I went back and couldn't find the link. Someone suggested some good rechargable batteries and charger for the controller a while ago. Is there any that are better than others from experience? Has anyone used eneloops batteries?

Fuzzy Logic

I swear by Eneloops or the IKEA equivalent will do too

Blazer

I always got the energiser ones. Never had a problem with them.
Its the one great thing about the elite 2 controller. Its a built in rechargeable battery which lasts upto 40 hours and you simply drop it on its charging dock to recharge it.

xtal191

meath4sam wrote: »

Any tips on what’s stores to check and would it be worth checking at 12 Monday night for a series S

Series S is still available on some of the Amazons

MiskyBoyy

marcbrophy wrote: »

So if we get an off the shelf 2TB M.2 to replace the internal SSD and a nice 2TB expansion one, once they get a little cheaper, you could have a system running with 4TB high end storage!
Probably cost about 300-400 extra though

Currently the largest capacity M2 in the 2230 size is 1TB afaik

rm212

UPS tracking for Series X just scanned into Dublin at 15:14. Could a delivery tomorrow be on the cards? It still says scheduled for Tuesday but we'll see.

Blazer

Anyone get a dispatch notification from gamestop?
We probably won't get those till tomorrow.

Doomofman

rm212 wrote: »

UPS tracking for Series X just scanned into Dublin at 15:14. Could a delivery tomorrow be on the cards? It still says scheduled for Tuesday but we'll see.

No Ireland scan on mine yet. What time did you get the update of yours leaving Tamworth?

CatInABox

Doomofman wrote: »

No Ireland scan on mine yet. What time did you get the update of yours leaving Tamworth?

9:14 for me, scan in Dublin at 3:09.

Doesn't really matter though, all the shipments would have been on the same boat leaving Holyhead,

rm212

Doomofman wrote: »

No Ireland scan on mine yet. What time did you get the update of yours leaving Tamworth?

11/06/2020 9:17 P.M was the departure scan.

Doomofman

CatInABox wrote: »

9:14 for me, scan in Dublin at 3:09.

Doesn't really matter though, all the shipments would have been on the same boat leaving Holyhead,

rm212 wrote: »

11/06/2020 9:17 P.M was the departure scan.

Cool, around the same time as me. Haven't got that Dublin scan yet but I imagine it'll come soon. Guess I'm just a little anxious as I'm on the other side of the country, want as much time between it hitting Dublin and Tuesday

Stichy

rm212 wrote: »

11/06/2020 9:17 P.M was the departure scan.

Mine is the exact same but my UPS tracking hasn't updated.

wotzgoingon

Doomofman wrote: »

Cool, around the same time as me. Haven't got that Dublin scan yet but I imagine it'll come soon. Guess I'm just a little anxious as I'm on the other side of the country, want as much time between it hitting Dublin and Tuesday

You might not get a Dublin scan. They might have sent it straight to Athlone. I'm guessing anyway. Depending on which courier company they use. I know at least two big courier companies that have a Athlone location.

Doomofman

wotzgoingon wrote: »

You might not get a Dublin scan. They might have sent it straight to Athlone. I'm guessing anyway. Depending on which courier company they use. I know at least two big courier companies that have a Athlone location.

It's UPS, their shipments usually go Tamworth - Finglas - Sligo for me

weemcd

Hurrache wrote: »

Erm, how are they profiteering when they don't manufacturer or sell AA batteries.

Oh

weemcd

I see

Gary kk

I preorder one about a week after the the first date from gamestop got a txt to say it wouldn't be getting it on launch. Which is grand totally didn't expect to get one on the launch. But the text also had a an option to cancel the order. Is that normal ? Those anyone know when I could expect to get it?

pcadhain

weemcd wrote: »

I see

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Everyone who replied to you regarding this non-issue yesterday disagreed with your opinion and misunderstanding of profiteering. Move on.

FAILSAFE 00

weemcd wrote: »

I see

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€20 for a battery that will last longer than 5 years and hold a great charge versus having to eventually wire into a wireless controller to use it.

DAMN YOU MICROSOFT.... DAMN YOU FOR YOUR PROFITEERING

jammer84

Blazer wrote: »

Anyone get a dispatch notification from gamestop?
We probably won't get those till tomorrow.

Nothing here yet

pcadhain

I've just seen my Series X ordered on October 8th from Microsoft Poland has just been marked as dispatched with a tracking number during my hourly check of the order history. Just in case there are some who've ordered on the 22nd before me, this should ease some worries.

Huge relief as my original order on preorder day was cancelled due to Bank of Ireland thinking I had security issues.