Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
#7001
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
Looks like Sam's Club has Xbox One S w/ extra controller and either Minecraft or Battlefield for $249 on BF. Appears there should be some good deals.
#7003
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
weird... it let me start downloading them (and all of the DLC) without putting a disc in for either
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
I'm thinking of getting an Xbox One during the holiday sales. I've been out of the loop this gen. Haven't paid much attention to games in the past 2 years. I'm leaning towards an Xbox instead of the PS4, since I prefer the Xbox-exclusive games.
Anyways, I'll have a couple stupid questions. And I'd appreciate any insight.
My first question is, will I be fine getting the 500GB model and eventually adding an external HD? Or should I start off with a 1TB model? I'd prefer to save the $50 and buy another game. But if there's a reason for getting the 1TB model instead, please let me know.
Anyways, I'll have a couple stupid questions. And I'd appreciate any insight.
My first question is, will I be fine getting the 500GB model and eventually adding an external HD? Or should I start off with a 1TB model? I'd prefer to save the $50 and buy another game. But if there's a reason for getting the 1TB model instead, please let me know.
#7007
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
None whatsoever. 500 GB is comically small, but 1TB isn't much better. Unlike a PS4 where the swapping of a HDD is kind of a production, on an Xbox One, it's just plugging in an external HDD and you're good. Get the 500 GB internal drive and then buy a 2TB external when you find one on sale.
#7008
re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
None whatsoever. 500 GB is comically small, but 1TB isn't much better. Unlike a PS4 where the swapping of a HDD is kind of a production, on an Xbox One, it's just plugging in an external HDD and you're good. Get the 500 GB internal drive and then buy a 2TB external when you find one on sale.
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
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#7012
re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
Dave, this has not been confirmed, but supposedly Walmart will sell 2 TB Western Digital external hard drives for $69 on Black Friday. Hopefully this helps.
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#7017
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
Another stupid question. What's the best way to hook-up the Xbox One?
Right now I have all my devices (Cable box, Roku, Apple TV, etc) connect to the Receiver (each with their own HDMI input). Then run one HDMI wire from the Receiver to the TV.
I was planning to do the same with the Xbox One (connect it directly to the Receiver). But I've heard it has some interactive TV features. Are those features worth using?
Right now I have all my devices (Cable box, Roku, Apple TV, etc) connect to the Receiver (each with their own HDMI input). Then run one HDMI wire from the Receiver to the TV.
I was planning to do the same with the Xbox One (connect it directly to the Receiver). But I've heard it has some interactive TV features. Are those features worth using?
#7018
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
Another stupid question. What's the best way to hook-up the Xbox One?
Right now I have all my devices (Cable box, Roku, Apple TV, etc) connect to the Receiver (each with their own HDMI input). Then run one HDMI wire from the Receiver to the TV.
I was planning to do the same with the Xbox One (connect it directly to the Receiver). But I've heard it has some interactive TV features. Are those features worth using?
Right now I have all my devices (Cable box, Roku, Apple TV, etc) connect to the Receiver (each with their own HDMI input). Then run one HDMI wire from the Receiver to the TV.
I was planning to do the same with the Xbox One (connect it directly to the Receiver). But I've heard it has some interactive TV features. Are those features worth using?
run your Cable Box HDMI -> Xbox One HDMI Input, and then your Xbox One HDMI Output -> Receiver.
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
I tried the tv feature when I first hooked up. Didn't like it as much as just regular cable interface. The One wasn't as responsive or intuiative...
#7020
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
I like having my TV running through the Xbox One, but agree that letting the Xbox One control your Cable Box doesn't work good enough.
#7025
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
Xbox Store Black Friday sale should be going up today for Gold members.
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