general-chat

[cobalt path]

And the back of the Xbox is always cool to the touch

I play mine for hours each day

I think it’s built to last a long time

[limpid flicker]

Remember this: If the console doesn't shut down unexpectedly, it isn't too hot. It may be hot, but it isn't too hot.

[dark hawk]

Hey hello everyone

[limpid flicker]

To explain this, a modern CPU / SoC like the Xbox Series uses has a thermal sensor built in. If that thermal sensor detects more heat than the chip can deal with, then it will shut down.

[bold monolith]

haii

[dark hawk]

I am too video game I need to play Minecraft Xbox 360 edition

THANKS FOR

🎮 is igol

[delicate torrent]

Xbox remote play not working for me

[dark hawk]

Ok

This to play Minecraft

In

[weary solar]

#rules 💵 13. Do not attempt to buy, sell, or trade items or codes in this server or via DM with server members. Do not ask for handouts, free codes, or other freebies either. If a user has a spare code they wish to give away for free, they may do so.

[cerulean oracle]

xbox june was 4 months ago

[weary solar]

The month of June is a worldwide celebration of both LGBTQ individuals and the history of the LGBTQ movement. Pride commemorates the Stonewall Riots. On June 28, 1969, the police arrived at the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich Village. The 200 patrons inside didn't just sit down and wait to be arrested — they resisted, then rioted, sending the police a loud and clear message about their frustration with the status quo for LGBT individuals. Love is love, and we celebrate it.

Here at the Xbox Discord server, we choose to celebrate pride for longer than the month of June, and show our support and love of everyone regardless of the month on the calendar.

[cerulean oracle]

yea it was 4 months ago

[fiery python]

There's more than four words there. Keep going to the end. I believe in you champ.

[open flume]

i dont lol

[abstract mist]

I still think it should just be changed to another pride version when people complain

[fiery python]

Damn I used to have 'secret sarcasm' gif but it's gone.

[weary solar]

#rules 💩 3. Do not use profanities. Keep it clean and family friendly, do not attempt to bypass the word filter.

[cerulean oracle]

didnt say anything bad😔

[fiery python]

Yeah, you're two for two on the mistakes bro. Stop there.

[merry palm]

Morning peeps

[bleak fox]

What’s this redeem your points?

WTH is that, what points?

[abstract mist]

Rewards points most likely

[ivory horizon]

mornin tes how r u?

[bleak fox]

Also why do I have copilot in the Xbox app, wtf

[merry palm]

I'm tired 😂

[bleak fox]

Omg I got infected by the ai bloat

[merry palm]

Debating on breakfast choices

[ivory horizon]

i feel that lol

[merry palm]

Can I go back to bed now?/j

[ivory horizon]

only if i can lol

[merry palm]

Adulting is rough some times

Having to be responsible 😭

[vocal gorge]

installing The Outer Worlds 2. Somehow almost forgot that was releasing soon (next week!) 😅

[ivory horizon]

dont think my boss would like me sleepin on the job tho lol.

[merry palm]

Same

[bold monolith]

that’s beautiful

idk how I never saw that even if it’s ai generated

[merry palm]

It's not lol

That was written by a staff member here ages ago. And just reposted by us when people ask about the icon

It's super weird that people assume anything written well is ai 😅

Like people don't go to school and learn how to write things

[limber carbon]

https://tenor.com/view/no-we-dont-no-we-dont-no-we-don’t-gif-18183341570135787801

[bold monolith]

It feels human but couldn’t fully tell, thanks for the clarification.

[merry palm]

So maybe don't accuse things of being ai?

It gets annoying

I've been accused of being an AI bot so many times this week

[barren willow]

Yeah. So I can say i was there before the server went offline

[merry palm]

me this week fr 😂 /hj

[bold monolith]

yeah my bad it’s just been a thing with me since like 2023 so much has become ai and so well hidden these days

[bold monolith]

that’s fair

[vocal gorge]

is there any drawbacks to opting out of the Microsoft Rewards stuff? I barely take part in it so its like "meh" to me lol

[abstract mist]

No. It wouldn't affect anything else

[merry palm]

I just ignore it and then it's like.. oh nice I can get a gift card 😅

[limber carbon]

Oh wait, its a fake video. NVM.

[clear flume]

we don't have microsoft rewards here sadly

anyway i'd guess it dropped in value after no game pass purchases rule

[fiery python]

Not really when you can just get a gift card and buy game pass with account balance any way

[lusty crow]

It costs more points then it did back when you could redeem Game Pass.

[hearty plinth]

Is it the full game and not the placeholder?

[clear flume]

do you think i can finish the first game in 1 week

[hearty plinth]

Im still working to get my ms rewards acct un suspended.

[lusty crow]

Hey Rhinne.. in Trick or Treat on TA are you only allowed one reroll? I rerolled my last "Trick" because I didn't like any of the options. I don't like these either...but it's not giving me the option.

[fiery python]

I thought it was 5?

I dunno, I only used one and didn't need another.

FAQ should tell you.

[hearty plinth]

Very doubtful especially if u dont count the dlcs lol

[lusty crow]

You need 5 Tricks and 5 Treats. -goes to read the FAQ-

Okay...you have a max of 5. I could have sworn I only used it once. Maybe I'm remembering wrong.

[sharp lodge]

I cannot access YouTube from my main account, it says "Your account is not yet eligible to use YouTube"
What could it be?

This is SUS

[marble matrix]

I’m having audio issues. Directional sound isn’t working. I can only hear it if it’s coming from my periphery. Directly facing the source makes it completely inaudible. Trying to narrow it down to see if maybe it’s just the soundbar I use.

[limber carbon]

We don't know. Only you have the answer in front of you.

Rest assured, we cannot abide you in circumventing Youtube's restrictions.

[lusty crow]

Is XBox becoming google again?

[marble matrix]

Did you previously have access to it on your main account or have you never tried it?

[marble matrix]

It’d be Bing.

[sharp lodge]

I did

It stopped working today

[lusty crow]

Sounds like a suspension.

[marble matrix]

I’d reach out to Xbox support.

[fiery python]

YouTube support, not Xbox

[sharp lodge]

Lol

[sharp lodge]

Hmmmm

I may have accidentally caused a data overflow

Google itself told me to use another account

[fiery python]

Goddamnit, 4pm unlock for Powerwash 2 tomorrow.

And no pre-install for PC, on the Xbox app, it seems.

[ivory horizon]

ya i hate that. like ninja gaiden 4 the other day. im off all day waiting to play it but dont unlock until 8pm.

on gamepass anyway.

[fiery python]

Ah man, Halls of Torment looks like 4pm release too.

[karmic sandal]

Gamepass expensive = no party

Gamepass expensive = PS5 better

[fiery python]

Tried some of the new UK McDonalds menu today.

I'm not normally a Mac & Cheese guy, but Lucy loves it so I tried a bite of the Mac & Cheese triangles and they're decent - https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/mcdonalds/mcdonalds-mac-and-cheese-triangles-promo:nutrition-calculator-tile

The Garlic and Black Pepper chicken nuggets were okay, but I wouldn't buy them again. More garlic than pepper, but not a huge fan.

https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/mcdonalds/mcdonalds-black-pepper-and-garlic-mcnuggets-6-promo:nutrition-calculator-tile

The sour cream & black pepper McShaker Fries were nice, but the flavour shaker was too much for the smaller portion of fries and too strong, so I'd get it with a larger portion next time.

https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/mcdonalds/mcdonalds-sour-cream-and-black-pepper-shaker-fries-medium-promo:nutrition-calculator-tile

DIdn't try the caramel pretzel McFlurry. I want to try that fresh and not delivered. Also the Pineapple McSpicy can go back to Australia.

[limber carbon]

Why was the first one stolen from UAE?

[fiery python]

That's the theme of the menu. The menu heist, items all taken from different countries.

https://www.mcdonalds.com/gb/en-gb/menu/whats-new.html

[half hazel]

Ninja gaiden 4 is fun

[limber carbon]

Yeah, but I thought it would be "stolen from the USA" since Mac and Cheese originated there.

[fiery python]

Also, this stuff is gorgeous - https://www.mcdonalds.com/gb/en-gb/product/sakura-x-sprite.html

[half hazel]

Funnily enough Mac and cheese originated from England

[patent lodge]

borger

[lusty crow]

Because PS Plus isn't going to become more expensive too. /s

[bold monolith]

no console is superior to the other

[karmic sandal]

No Xbox consoles, PS5 better

There’s no series X in stores

[fluid creek]

no one cares

[bold monolith]

as a girl with a ps5 and a series x and a switch 2 they’re all the same

people play on what they wanna play on

[lusty crow]

I have a Switch that I never even use. I just don't have any games on it yet. I'm deciding on whether I want Hades 2 on Switch or wait until it comes to XBox/PS.

[sterile sequoia]

i need to use my switch 2 more often

[bold monolith]

mine just came in yesterday

and I had to rebuy most of my games because I lost my switch oled

[sterile sequoia]

did you loose your games too?

[bold monolith]

most were digital

I still have my physical games

[sterile sequoia]

you can sign into the same nintendo account to redownload them

[bold monolith]

wait really???

[sterile sequoia]

yup

[bold monolith]

well that saves me like 400 dollars

[lusty crow]

It's the same as with PS/XBox. If you have access to that account, you have access to your digital games.

[fiery python]

Save files aren't guaranteed though

[signal oracle]

hii

[astral saffron]

Ah I forgot Dispatch was out today.

I want to get Powerwash sim 2 though...

Oh no pre-order anyway so no idea how much it'll cost. May be able to get both.

[weary solar]

#rules 💵 13. Do not attempt to buy, sell, or trade items or codes in this server or via DM with server members. Do not ask for handouts, free codes, or other freebies either. If a user has a spare code they wish to give away for free, they may do so.

[fiery python]

Popcorn bucket for the IMAX re-release of Back to the Future. I need it. @short mantle

[astral saffron]

That looks amazing!

[fluid creek]

do you get like. 3 kernels per side tho

like no way you get a bucket's worth lol

[fiery python]

We don't have an IMAX near us sadly, and knowing the UK we won't get the bucket, but that may be one I'd have to hit ebay for.

[hollow vigil]

Hi

[fiery python]

Yeah, doesn't look very spacious. Maybe you have to go back in time to get it refilled.

[fluid creek]

😂

[hollow vigil]

I’ve had an Xbox for maybe 6-7 years

[serene hazel]

i've had an xbox since 2011

originally had playstation and nintendo consoles and even a sega genesis

how do you guys stop your cats from sitting on the series s?

[bright goblet]

Hello!

[lusty crow]

Spray the cat with a water bottle whenever it does it. It will eventually stop.

[bright goblet]

How are you doing everyone?

[serene hazel]

i dont want to get the series s wet

[fiery python]

Not a great idea to spray a water bottle in the direction of a cat sat on a console though

[spiral shore]

lol yeah

[fiery python]

Also, the sound of compressed air can is enough of a shock than a spray of water.

[lusty crow]

If you have a good enough water bottle, it doesn't even affect the console. I did this all the time when I had my cat and never once got the console wet.

[fiery python]

Just a little press to make the sound as a warning.

[serene hazel]

also i found out far cry 3 360 co-op still works online

played it today with a friend

[vagrant mica]

I’ve never had a cat but my grandparents used to

[serene hazel]

i need to get a can of compressed air to clean my pc

[queen lotus]

if the spray bottle is effective, you don't have to spray it. just bring it out is enough to notify your cat shouldn't be there.

[serene hazel]

all the dust inside of it. recently changed the watch battery inside of it and it stopped doing the BIOS loop

[spiral shore]

oh I did not know this NICE

[serene hazel]

my cat is weird, he doesn't really get effected by spray bottles that much

[lusty crow]

My cat thought she was a dog and would literally beg for human food.

[serene hazel]

my cat does that also lol

[dire anchor]

Anyone play retro call of duties anymore?

[spiral shore]

there a lot who do still

[serene hazel]

black ops 1 and modern warfare 1, 2 and 3 360

[spiral shore]

I have not in abit but love Black ops 1 and 2

[serene hazel]

remember the backlash from the advanced warfare trailer

[weary solar]

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[serene hazel]

rhinne guess what

[dire anchor]

Didn’t mean to self promote🤣🤣

[serene hazel]

i got the pandoras box bundle the other day for only $30

[fiery python]

cool

[dire anchor]

Retro call of duty tournaments would be very fun

[lusty crow]

I'm tired of being broke. LOL Back 4 Blood Ultimate Edition being 9.99 is literally a steal, considering regular price is 99.99

[serene hazel]

oh yeah i forgot about back 4 blood

im thinking of getting another copy of dead rising 2 360 tomorrow because my copy for some reason stopped working properly

[cerulean basin]

I had fun with Back 4 Blood, was a fun game. Though it didn't hit like Left 4 Dead overall, different eras I guess

[serene hazel]

my 360 now thinks the game is a dvd

[steady pilot]

I did not like back for blood. Was hoping for a left 4 dead like experience

[serene hazel]

is the completion for back for blood easy?

[idle spear]

Yeah I wasn’t into back 4 blood

[cerulean basin]

Was it not? Other than the cards system, it felt very similar to me

Then again I never played more than 10 sessions of Left 4 Dead I think

[serene hazel]

speaking of dead rising 2 i played co-op last night and i got the TIR achievements done

[steady pilot]

It was along time ago. All I remember if my friend and I both saying it wasn’t a fun experience. We were thinking of just replaying left for dead

[queen lotus]

I actually liked b4b more than l4d. Sad it never picked up. L4d was more nostalgia.

[cerulean basin]

I saw it as a more flexible L4D

[idle spear]

Not having mod support was also a big blow to the longevity. That’s why people stick around with left 4 dead all these years

[steady pilot]

We are playing Redfall now years later and we’re thinking this is way better than back for blood now that it has been patched. Sad Ms laid them off

[queen lotus]

I completely forgot about redfall

[vagrant mica]

I just got one of those electric dusters instead of buying a can each time

[dim whale]

Would you guys tolerate a $800-$1000 next gen Xbox for any reason?

[steady pilot]

It will be more expensive because it will be a pc.

[idle spear]

I played a bit of redfall was so buggy at the time I couldn’t even finish it but maybe it’s ok now

[lone iris]

No

Rather build a pc

[steady pilot]

Well get ready. I’m thinking low end will be 700. High end 1k or more

[lone iris]

If I can fork over 1k$. I can surely fork over 500 more for a budget PC

[steady pilot]

The next Xbox will be a pc

[fiery python]

@steady pilot Unless this gets actually confirmed, stop spreading this misinformation.

You keep going on about it and keep getting told to stop.

[steady pilot]

Sarah bond pretty much confirmed in her latest interview

[fiery python]

Again, until there's an official announcement, stop spreading it as fact.

[cerulean basin]

If there's different points of entry, and the $1000 model offers a very high-end experience, I don't see why not. Yes, very expensive. If it offers the right experiences, I would still be in.

[lone iris]

I mean, like consoles are supposed to be cheaper than PCs not as expensive

[cerulean basin]

Sure, but things have changed quite a bit when it comes to console hardware prices overall

[steady pilot]

So people can make up their own minds. Here is her interview for context. https://youtu.be/yDmwJ7tuoD8?si=Ry7rVms7BcH_wLcH

[cerulean basin]

I'm sure you will not find a single quote that backs up your claim there.

[lone iris]

Dude
Just listen to the mod, he says don't spread it until Xbox themselves announce it

[cerulean basin]

You can imply many things from it, but no single statement says what you're saying

[steady pilot]

Not 100% saying it will be a pc. Just listen to what she says, it sure sounds like it

[fiery python]

@steady pilot Just stop

[queen lotus]

A smartphone is technically a pc. Would I call it a pc in terms of gaming? No. Does it play games? Yes.

[lone iris]

Well, this is true. I'm guessing we should be looking at 160fps+ gaming from now on

[cerulean basin]

I don't think I've ever wanted next gen consoles to arrive sooner just so that we could move on from all the current ridiculous levels of speculation 😅

[spiral shore]

lol

[cerulean basin]

Why 160+ FPS when even most PC gamers are still playing at 60 FPS max?

[lone iris]

2 more years no?

[cerulean basin]

We don't know how long

[karmic sandal]

It’s my dream

[lone iris]

People always want smth better even when they can't use it

[steady pilot]

Sorry. Yah I’m excited to see what they do next. I’ll circle back to this when we get confirmation of what the next Xbox will be.

[karmic sandal]

Have all the consoles to collection

But there are no Xbox series X in stores

[serene hazel]

is dead island 2 worth it

[spiral shore]

my Walmart had 7 Series X on the shelf yesterday

and a few PS5 and a few switch's 2 and 1

[steady pilot]

There are. Only stores that officially have stopped are Costco and Sam’s club. Most Walmart’s do and other stores

[candid elm]

Should I buy Alien isolation or Resident evil revolution 2 or bio shock ??

[cerulean basin]

Which setting appeals to you the most?

And do you prefer games with more or less combat? Games in third person or first person?

[candid elm]

more combat and third person

[cerulean basin]

Then Resident Evil Revelations 2

Assuming that's the one you meant

[candid elm]

I mean I’m fine wirh both less and more combat

[candid elm]

Alright thenn

[cerulean basin]

Revelations 2 often comes with a bundle including the first game

[candid elm]

Btw which of them has more play time?

[candid elm]

I haven’t seen one this time im pretty sure

[lone iris]

Resident evil 4

[cerulean basin]

Best to use How Long to Beat to check that

[candid elm]

I don’t have enough money to buy that💔💔

[lone iris]

I kinda dropped mid convo, I assume you're asking amongst the resident evil games

[candid elm]

that’s a website??

[cerulean basin]

Yeah

[candid elm]

nopee😭😭

[candid elm]

^^

[lone iris]

Save up, better to buy a good car than buy a bunch of bicycles

[candid elm]

Okay let me check thenn

[lone iris]

Or wait for sales

[candid elm]

woahh nice one

[lone iris]

That's what I'm doing
I have about 6-7 games I got to buy but waiting for sales

[candid elm]

The games I mentioned are on sales!!

[candid elm]

Oohh

[lone iris]

You said you don't have cash for resident 4 that's why I said sales. I think (not really part of the fandom) that resident 4 is by far the most iconic and enjoyable

[fiery python]

Damn, I forgot Dispatch was out today. Still so gutted that's not releasing on Xbox 🙁

[lone iris]

Unless you want to start from the beginning kinda then go for the revelation bundle

[candid elm]

I mean I’m honestly thinking of buying it later on cuz I need to finish re2 Claire’s walkthrough and re3

[lone iris]

PS exclusive?

[fiery python]

PS and PC

[lone iris]

Oh, you're following the storyline, that makes sense then

[candid elm]

game made by Who??

[candid elm]

I started on re2 😭💔💔

[lone iris]

I'm not gonna lie, ps are leading by a huge margin when it comes to exclusives

[lone iris]

Good enough

[lone iris]

I really really want to play horizon zero dawn

[candid elm]

REALLY??

Isnt there like 4-5 games before re2😭😭

[fiery python]

Eh, that's subjective. And also changing a lot.

[candid elm]

This is so real

[lone iris]

Yea, you can watch a gameplay of r1 if you're really that into it

[cerulean basin]

As the number would imply, RE2 is... the second game in the series 😛

[lone iris]

Idk, I'm bias to horizon zero and Detroit becomes human

[candid elm]

alrr bett

[cerulean basin]

There were prequels released later and whatnot, but it's still technically the second game

[lone iris]

I'm not a fan of playing very old gen games just to catch up to the story
Remasters included

[candid elm]

but like I heard there are games that the Mc is Claire’s brother etc(before re2)

[lone iris]

Do u have some fav Xbox exclusives?

[fiery python]

Forza, I guess

[candid elm]

isnt re2 3 4 old gen games if im
Not wrong

[lone iris]

R4 has very new look to it when I checked

[cerulean basin]

The remakes of RE2, 3 and 4 are made so that they feel pretty much like a new game released today, not at all like the originals

[vocal gorge]

I like pushing both graphics settings and FPS as high as I can get them. Take Stalker 2 for example. 100+ FPS at 1080p, maxed settings with DLAA and Nvidia Reflex enabled

[candid elm]

Oh well i didnt really look into any of the games

[lone iris]

This, if it's like this then I'm all in. I have seen some remakes that's like up scale of 144p videos

[candid elm]

yeah I agree with this

[fiery python]

Overall I tend to prefer the PS first-party exclusives compared to Xbox, but I prefer the Xbox ecosystem, services and community, which is why I have both.

[lone iris]

Any others?
There's one about a black uhh singing whatever, can't remember the backstory and stuff but I kinda like the gameplay

[lone iris]

Fair

[cerulean basin]

Yeah, but what percentage of PC players can actually play Stalker 2 with maxed out settings at 100+ FPS? 😛

[spiral shore]

So S T A L K E R 2 drops on ps5 next month should be fun

[meager yacht]

https://www.billboard.com/lists/biggest-halloween-songs-spooky-music-hits/ 🤮 anything that doesnt have triller at number 1-3 is wrong

[spiral shore]

WOW Lol i did not u see that when I posted the ps5 release lol and was looking at the store page

[vocal gorge]

true, there likely isn't many if the Steam survey is anything to go by. To even reach that level of performance at the same settings you'd need a system with similar specs to what I have. 9800X3D, 32GB DDR5 RAM and an RTX 5080 or better and other than perhaps a 9950X3D* on the CPU and either a 4090 or 5090 on the GPU side there isn't really many other options

[cerulean basin]

Huh, they are opening an Avatar thing in Madrid, right where I take the train to go home when I go visit my family. Will have to check it out for sure. https://avatartheexperience.com/en/

[vocal gorge]

*9800X3D vs 9950X3D is pretty close from what I understand and not sure I would recommend the additional cost for what is likely only a marginal performance increase at best. Though those extra cores may come in useful elsewhere

[dark yoke]

What about a good game?

[trail harness]

9800x3d is more cost effective for gaming yeah

Ryzen 9 is more of a productivity CPU tbh

[dark yoke]

9950X3D can have much better 1% low performance, it’s not worth the extra for solely gaming, but it is better at gaming.

[cerulean basin]

Rhinne, these guys don't know when to stop 😂
https://x.com/Wario64/status/1981035950353383830

Wario64 (@Wario64)

Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania Update | Announcement Trailer https://t.co/ekdPbflr8x

"This update is additional content for the Ode to Castlevania Expansion, so if you don’t own it already, now is the perfect time to start

When we said “Everyone is here” we meant

X · Oct 22, 2025, 4:32 PM

[fiery python]

I'm still a couple of DLCs behind with the achievements.

I don't like the licensed DLCs though.

[cerulean basin]

Miley Cyrus singing the main theme for the coming Avatar: Fire and Ash movie was not in my bingo card https://vxtwitter.com/MileyCyrus/status/1981029132944232641

Miley Cyrus (@MileyCyrus)

Honored to support Avatar: Fire and Ash with an original song I’ve written with Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt. Having been personally affected by fire and being rebuilt from the ashes, this project holds profound meaning for me. Thank you, Jim, for the opportunity to turn that experience into musical medicine. The film’s themes of unity, healing, and love resonate deeply within my soul, and to be even a small star in the universe the Avatar family has created is truly a dream come true.

▶ Play video

vxTwitter / fixvx · Oct 22, 2025, 4:05 PM

[fiery python]

I'll buy them because I like to support the dev, and the DLCs are stupidly cheap, but the licensed ones never have achievements.

However, I don't disagree with their reasoning behind it. Licensed content expires, so will therefore potentially be delisted in the future and they don't feel it's fair to future players to not be able to get all achivements in their game.

So, I'll give them respect for that, but I still don't like DLC with no achievements.

[cerulean basin]

Didn't the Castlevania one in particular have achievements?

[fiery python]

Not that I recall

[thin nimbus]

I don't think they where actually trying to copy Apple For one the one that Samsung made was before apple announced theirs

There are other reasons why it was canceled

[vocal gorge]

Stalker 2 is pretty good imo. May have a really big update incoming before this year is out where they update to a newer build of Unreal Engine 5. Not often I've seen devs do that with their games I don't think, maybe for good reason? Excited none the less for that update

[sterile sequoia]

dont trust anything that is posted on the web mate

[cerulean basin]

Considering they haven't even made any announcements about the S26 phones yet, it's a bit early to say what's been cancelled (and yes, I follow the news about those quite closely 😛 )

What is clear is that they managed to make a much thinner phone with the S25 Edge, and later on released their thinnest foldable (Z Fold 7) using some of the same modules they used on the S25 Edge

[thin nimbus]

What I saw was that Samsung wasn't going to Make the s26 plus and only having the s26 edge instead but from what I saw they cancel the s26 edge and is going to have the s26 plus

[hearty plinth]

I thought new phones usually get announced during ces 2026 not counting apple

[cerulean basin]

And those are all leaks and rumors, which may or may not be accurate

[cerulean basin]

Samsung usually holds two events every year: one in January for slab phones, one in July or August for foldables and smartwatches

[hearty plinth]

What u think sarah bond meant by premium experience for next gen consoles?

[cerulean basin]

The same thing they mean today by Series X being a premium gaming experience

[hearty plinth]

Oh

I want to try some power wash sim 2 tomorrow. I liked the first one

[gusty siren]

Hi

[cerulean basin]

Hey there

[glad axle]

Just got the last 2 internal components in
Only the case is left

[dark yoke]

Nice sounds exciting ✨

[cerulean basin]

Finally trying out Ninja Gaiden 4. First one I'm playing since... Ninja Gaiden on the NES 😄

[ivory horizon]

so far this is the only one ive liked since the nes lol

[cerulean basin]

Well, let's see how far I get before I give up in frustration 😂 The difficulty of these games is legendary

[ivory horizon]

im about 8 hrs in and its getting pretty crazy lol.

[cerulean basin]

I see the game also pulls off its fair share of yellow paint to guide the player 😛

[thin nimbus]

Are they going to Make a cheaper option like how they made the series s ?

[cerulean basin]

Nobody here would be able to say yet

[hearty plinth]

Thats why i dont play the series since ninja gaiden 3 on 360

Too difficult. I want something relaxing not like a ng game lol

[cerulean basin]

I can understand that

[hearty plinth]

How far did u make in ng4 so far?

[cerulean basin]

Intro level 😛 I started just now

[hearty plinth]

Lets count by number of bosses/minibosses

[cerulean basin]

None, I just started

[hearty plinth]

I meant on how long to count til u give up

[lost cipher]

Hi

[cerulean basin]

Hey there

[lost cipher]

What are you talking about?

Games that you're playing?

[cerulean basin]

Currently just starting Ninja Gaiden 4 🙂

[lament citrus]

chat why the hell is my microsoft store not opening

[ivory horizon]

im almost at the 2nd dragon seal boss however many bosses in that is lol.

[lost cipher]

Oh cool, I just started playing Alan Wake remastered

[cerulean basin]

I've heard lots of good stuff about that one

[lost cipher]

Yeah its fun. It's like episodes

Overall spooky vibes

It's my October game lol

I also bought Alan Wake 2 on sale

[limber carbon]

Special for Rhinne

SPOILER: Movie scenes with Rocket and Groot ||https://youtu.be/fWkBtxpP_Mk||

[fiery python]

I do love me some Rocket and Groot

With a painful and expensive tattoo to prove it 😄

[granite verge]

Saw this comment on the way home, we got an unexpected McDonald's because dinner was a "forgot to take stuff out the freezer" day. This is sooooooo good!!

[fiery python]

I liked the green apple one, but it was hit and miss, Sometimes it didn't have enough syrup and tasted weak. The other (mango?) I wasn't a fan.

I took a chance on this. It turned up and wasn't as pink as the pic, or a clear split as the pic I posted, but damn it was nice.

[granite verge]

I'm very glad I tried it 😄

[fiery python]

Lucy was annoyed she didn't 😄

[granite verge]

Just need to order again 😛

[summer magnet]

I regretted my decision as soon as I tried a bit of Rhinne's

I need one

[fiery python]

We want to go in one day though to get the new McFlurry as they're always better fresh than delivered and stored in the freezer while we eat the other food.

I'm sure it wont be long before I need another prescription from the pharmacy at Asda and they have a McDonalds there.

[brave wasp]

@cerulean basin Get the Izuna Drop as your first move to buy, it's a staple of the series and it's always fun as hell 😆

[limber carbon]

Nice game - pity I can't play this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGbOZPmfYqI

[dark yoke]

One Piece Season 2 when

[fiery python]

Never. You get one piece.

[cerulean basin]

I'm looking forward to it in 2026

[cerulean basin]

It took me forever to learn it. I thought I was not pressing the buttons fast enough, turns out you have to do it much, much slower

[brave wasp]

Yee

Very fun move tho, good for dealing single target damage with style 😂

[stable musk]

Hello chat btw

And me playing Left4dead 2 now too

Unlocking more achievements which is awesome

3 more

[fiery python]

https://youtu.be/r7_oklx1Aeg?si=rOWzvYGMpQhatRsd

[steady pilot]

I was thinking this marvel game. Comes out this year. https://youtu.be/uaFZioubMcQ?si=01u__f-VpZITJD0O

[pearl gazelle]

Good afternoon and other times for those across the pond.

Anyone know if black desert online is good on series x? I actually have not tried this game but I think crimson desert looks interesting

[steady pilot]

Loved shredders revenge

[steady pilot]

I’ve played it on series x. Played pretty well although their is a larger player base on pc

[pearl gazelle]

Cool ty

Currently I’m downloading ffxiv free trial on series x I hear the free trial is pretty good and it’s cross platform cross play

[spiral shore]

lots to do for free lol a lot

[steady pilot]

I played ffxiv on ps4. I preferred the crafting weapons armor upgrades on ffxiv. But the gameplay in black desert is way better

[spiral shore]

and its cross play with pc and ps5/4

[ivory horizon]

oh i was gonna mention this and forgot about it till now. but i was digging though pictures and birthday cards that were stashed away in a shoe box in the garage. and came across a gamestop receipt for black ops on 360 from launch night lol. back in 2010.

[sullen geode]

[pearl gazelle]

If I was to try black desert online on my Xbox is it able to be played solo or does it require grouping with other players like mandatory dungeons and such?

I think I read that ffxiv now has story dungeons sort of like WoW where you can solo whole game

[cerulean basin]

Yup, pretty much yeah

[pearl gazelle]

Awesome thanks anchel hope your well today

I tried new world on ps5 but was not terribly impressed I don’t think I’ll buy it on my Xbox (I prefer Xbox now that I have it because controller lasts so much longer and when it does die I just change batteries no need to charge it)

[steady pilot]

I played pretty much solo only by accident with others a few times

[pearl gazelle]

Cool ty

[tired smelt]

https://tenor.com/view/william-vaz-indian-shh-molinaz-gif-14425161

[winged quartz]

On the FFXIV that is almost true, there are a few times you need to queue I think they're called Trials

But yes for the most part you can solo until you hit one of those trials but theyre not super frequent

[sacred mantle]

My 12month gamepass subscription expires in january can i re new at old price?

since i bought my last subscription they raised prices on 12month then appearently are now removing it...

[winged quartz]

No unless youre in one of the EU countries with exemptions

I'd suggest getting time cards while they're still available at old prices

[sacred mantle]

so stupid can I hop on support and claim to be from there living in the USA as a EU citizen to get the pricing?

I would like to renew my 12months for the $60 price as long as they'll allow it

im not paying a 50% price increase over 1year lmfao

[open flume]

think about what youre saying

in an official xbox discord

with xbox employees

lol

[steady pilot]

That breaks tos. You can however get cards at GameStop while they still last. They have them at the previous price

[sacred mantle]

just checked local walmart, dollartree, dollargeneral, and Target none had 12month cards in stock

[open flume]

yeah theres ways to still get the deal

[steady pilot]

Here you go. https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/digital-subscriptions/products/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-membership/11094793.html

[sacred mantle]

refusing to honor rights to a person when asked because their from another country feels very morally wrong at the least.
just cuz my country has a legal loophole atm your fine scamming me into inflamitory rate increases.

[steady pilot]

60$ for 3 months

I just sent a link

[open flume]

dog #1 i dont work for xbox. #2 its not a scam. #3 i dont have time for you thinking im fine with anything lol

[sacred mantle]

my current subscription for core is 12months for $60

[steady pilot]

Here then. Similar. https://www.gamestop.com/gift-cards/digital-subscriptions/products/xbox-game-pass-core/20008880.html

[open flume]

Topcow linked a 3 month ultimate. read what's there

and just came through clutch

[sacred mantle]

74.99 great so I can still pay an extra $15 when i simply want to renew the pricing I paid for.
I dont need gamepass and all that crap their trying to force you to bundle together
i just want online play for the 2 games that have better multiplayer on xbox servers

[steady pilot]

71.24 for core for a year

[open flume]

i say the same thing about my bread going up

[steady pilot]

Subscriptions are rising across the board

[open flume]

unfortunately, you arent guaranteed prices to renew based on what you paid for before. for any service. ever.

[sacred mantle]

thats the hilarious part if u dont cancel most companys keep ur rate the same

most ppl dont pay everymonth tho

Xbox is just being a prick exception

[open flume]

thats not true though.

Netflix, spotify, PS+, Disney+, Hulu, YT Premium, Amazon Prime

all raised during yearly pricing

[sacred mantle]

My netflix has only ever gone up once in the 10+ years ive been using it

[steady pilot]

I don’t like price increases either. But lots of them are doing it. We cut back on some of our subs. The resub when necessary. But Xbox isn’t the only one

[open flume]

in 10 years netflix has raised the price 5 times.

[winged quartz]

I didnt like the price either but no point complaining about it endlessly it is what it is

[open flume]

also

lol

[winged quartz]

Either you stick with it or you dont

[open flume]

pretty much

get the deals when you can. stak it up

[sacred mantle]

idk man I still pay 9.99 no ads and 4k works on my tv

[steady pilot]

You can bundle some services

[open flume]

the 9.99 service never offered 4k

(at least in the US)

[steady pilot]

Just be smart. Sub only when something you want to watch. Dont sub to everything at once. Yah it only offers 1080. That’s good enough for me

[open flume]

ANYWAY ive had my fill. it is what it is. thanks Topcow for linking to the ones with the old pricing!! 👍

[steady pilot]

No problem!

[open flume]

i forgot gamestop was still offering that

and im a pro member so i may pick up another year and do the 3 yr max stack

[sacred mantle]

Youtube Reds another good example they've done tons of pricing increases too
since the rebrand old subs still got increased too but it's still less than a new signup or if they cancelled a months
Incentive for loyalty

[winged quartz]

What does a pro member get you i think im one but only went when I got my new xsx

[open flume]

you get some bonuses. $5 every month as a gift card. free shipping, extra trade in credit

i use the monthly for my kids so it pays for itself

[winged quartz]

Ah ok hopefully they still got cheaper cards in my area in a few months. My sub ends in Feb

[cerulean basin]

Yikes! Ok I can confirm that Ninja Gaiden 4 is maaaaybe a bit too much for me haha!
I just finished the first stage, took me a few tries, though I did at least defeat the first stage's boss on the second try.

[idle spear]

I’m about half way in on ninja gaiden 4

[limpid flicker]

I tried Ninja Gaiden on OG Xbox and decided real fast that it wasn't for me.

[idle spear]

I’m not finding 4 that hard so far

About the same as DMC or Bayonetta on normal

[cerulean basin]

I find DMC on normal WAY easier than NG4

Like, DMC games feel like you can mostly make your way through smashing buttons without learning many combos

[bleak fox]

The redeem points are a scam, what a mid reward system

For example I don’t want a coupon for a supermarket, do they believe I’m some American willing and dreaming to go into a Walmart

[open flume]

What part of that makes it a scam?

Did you redeem something and not get it?

[bleak fox]

Ya game is trash, it’s just mid hype

[limpid flicker]

See, all I meant was that it's too hard for me to have fun.

[bleak fox]

No it’s cheap and literally I have to be a non lifer for a coke, no thx

[limpid flicker]

TBH having "no life" doesn't help since there is only so much you can earn in a day.

[bleak fox]

Not here

[merry palm]

You just seem angry all the time tbh, so maybe you should just ignore the things that are clearly not marketed for you

Just don't do the rewards things

[bleak fox]

After 3 years on game pass ultimate I have 117 points, what a trash system

[desert sonnet]

I'm mad too 😡

[steady pilot]

I had thousands after three years. I made over 700$ off Microsoft rewards

[desert sonnet]

They still have the home renovation channel on the TV at work and people are still designing their livenrooms horribly

[prime solar]

Anyone got codes for gamepass SMH

this is bulllllll

[bleak fox]

I can redeem a Roblox card which I never play, I can redeem a gift card in LoL which I have never played and I won’t, I can donate to unicef and other 99999999 mid things, and that’s it

[weary solar]

#rules 💵 13. Do not attempt to buy, sell, or trade items or codes in this server or via DM with server members. Do not ask for handouts, free codes, or other freebies either. If a user has a spare code they wish to give away for free, they may do so.

[abstract mist]

Then as said before, don't use it

[desert sonnet]

https://tenor.com/view/house-hunters-hgtv-before-after-gif-9213442

Look at this crap

What were they thinking

[bleak fox]

Save the children, care, international rescue team, Lfmao wtf is this

[prime solar]

Anyone got game pass code

[abstract mist]

omg

[astral falcon]

No begging @prime solar

[steady pilot]

GameStop.com

[bold monolith]

I miss when my city had a GameStop

[steady pilot]

Mine still does for now. But all of them are closing in nearby cities

[bold monolith]

the closest one to me got turned into a tmoblie and the other two got shut down

[bleak fox]

It doesn’t change the fact those prizes are cheap and mid

[merry palm]

They aren't prizes.

It's not a raffle 😂

[bold monolith]

oh hi tes

[merry palm]

If you want free things that are worth more.. buy lottery tickets

[bleak fox]

Well the rewards are very mid and cheap, it’s the worst mid thing I have ever seen

[desert sonnet]

Imo, home renovation shows don't show enough demolition

[merry palm]

I agree

[steady pilot]

I just redeemed my points for 15$ towards a squirrel girl pack in marvel rivals. Well spent 🙂

[merry palm]

Then don't use bc it's clearly not for you. lots of people do and like it.

Just a sec . Check out time

[bleak fox]

You have to be really broke to like such mid rewards, but ya as you can see I never use that and not interested in gaining points since well rewards are crap

[abstract mist]

We got it

[steady pilot]

https://youtu.be/ZwG_NX89Xvk?si=sEZX4dqV4IW1rsJx

[bold monolith]

you do you. at least they have a reward system for people who do wanna use it

[steady pilot]

Tippy’s tiny goggles are the best part

[bleak fox]

By making you play and using their services 24/7, no thx

[abstract mist]

They don't

[bleak fox]

Bruh check how it works….

[abstract mist]

I know how it works, i use it. It takes a few minutes a day

[bleak fox]

Need to do 25 searches on bing

Need to use one drive

If I get Microsoft 365 I get 1000 points Lfmao

[abstract mist]

Everything is optional

[astral falcon]

are you done complaining yet @bleak fox ?

[brave wasp]

Are Xbox parties busted for anyone else? This is the second day in a row where they'll work for a while, my friend and I will stop being able to hear each other, one of us will start a new party to try and fix it, and the person who joins just shows up as "Disconnected"

[open flume]

[tulip lichen]

Ay bro outer wilds 2 better be peak

[swift thistle]

is that indie or the one from obsdien

[tardy estuary]

Is Xbox services down?

[swift thistle]

i constantly get them confused

[tulip lichen]

The new one

coming to gamepass

[swift thistle]

Oh outer worlds

[astral falcon]

no https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-live-status

[swift thistle]

It'll probably be fine then

[wraith bough]

Are you guys testing logging into your Xbox on the website via Xcloud?

[waxen pendant]

Why is my Xbox acting funky with the wifi

[hexed pond]

Just putting this out there. Not all console gamers are just people who can’t afford a pc.

[hexed pond]

There’s the community support tab for real support. The best you’re gonna get here are people who are guessing.

There are people this love being it that constantly live in that tab though.

All I know to tell you is turn it off and on again.

[swift thistle]

at this rate itll be the same cost to buy a console at the price of a pc

[hexed pond]

Imma be straight. I sold my pc for a console. I like the convenience of a console better.

I don’t want to have to look up how a game is going to run before I buy it. I want to know for a fact it’s gonna run 60-120 fps.

Also I hate login screens and I really like quick resume.

I choose console over pc because I can sit at my desk and as long as the game I’m trying to play was one of the last 5 I played I can be in matchmaking in less than 30 seconds.

[swift thistle]

we were talking about price not convenience

[wispy epoch]

For anyone that’s played Pokémon Legends Z-A, has anyone ran into any Shiny Pokémon? After beating the game, I haven’t seen not 1 Shiny…

[hexed pond]

I was talking about the reason I use a console instead of a pc. And as far as price goes. I don’t care what it is. I’ll pay what I have to.

[swift thistle]

If you insist

[thin nimbus]

Isn't there more than one cloud base operating systems thing? What I'm asking why does company's rely on just one instead of using another one as a backup?

[thin nimbus]

There's amazon web services microsoft azure and google cloud what I'm asking why doesn't company's use another one as a backup incase of a outage instead of relying one just one

[ripe grotto]

I’ve found a shiny Fletchling before I beat the game and shiny bunnelby after

I’m on the grind for the shiny charm tho

[lunar panther]

The underlying technology and how you interface with the offerings is one reason. You'd essentially be asking an engineer to ensure their services have resources not only in two locations, but with potentially two different tech stacks. This would be both expensive $$$ wise and engineering resource wise.

[granite verge]

Then you need a backup for your backup

[lunar panther]

The middle ground is to be on the same tech, but in multiple regions, and have a strategy for failing out of faulted regions

[wispy epoch]

Nice, I wish I could have been that lucky

[lunar panther]

Not all companies do this though as it's expensive for what can be consider a low chance/risk. Additionally, if a service isn't designed and built with this in mind from inception, it may be incredibly challenging and costly to retrofit this type of fallback later on.

[ripe grotto]

You’ll find one eventually

I believe in you!

[trail harness]

You would also need people familiar with each tech stack being used. That sounds like a challenge in and of itself.

[broken tusk]

Wolfenstein 2 good?

[trail harness]

I would say so. Not an easy game though

[idle spear]

Pretty good

[trail harness]

I still need to find who the last few demons I'm missing from SMT V are. I want them all lol.

[ripe grotto]

Sup my fellow friends

How’s it going?

[tulip lichen]

Should I buy bo2 or bo3 with Zombie chronicles someone pick

Ok pick when u see this

[green laurel]

Bo3 with chronicles if you want zombies more

[tulip lichen]

Ok bet

[tulip lichen]

I got bo3 thanks

[green laurel]

Enjoy

[vagrant mica]

Bo3 on pc is just infinite zombies content

[reef kite]

Hiii I'm looking for people to play with/voice chat with! My username is KingCats2496!

[tulip lichen]

Dang I wish the modded maps was on console

[vagrant mica]

Yeah, it would be good

[tulip lichen]

If I had 8 more dollars I will buy bo2 too

[reef kite]

How's everyone doing?

[vapid sluice]

I need some serious help

I preferred help from people who have been permanently banned and then unbanned from their appeal and Xbox ambassadors/agents

Please DM me

[desert sonnet]

Have you guys seen those Pokemon National Geographic videos?

They're insanely good!

[reef kite]

I have. They are pretty good.

[desert sonnet]

I don't even care for Pokemon nowadays but it's cool

Oh whoops there's a curse word there

[winged quartz]

Is the 360 able to play all OG xbox games? I have 2 hulk games i got off ebay a while back lol

[abstract mist]

No. Only games that are backwards compatible

[winged quartz]

Ty

[abstract mist]

You're welcome

[desert sonnet]

https://youtube.com/shorts/5KR9ogEwcI0?si=7E8SU1dlzvcnbaug

There we go.

It's so good

[trail harness]

Peak update inbound for P3R

[weary solar]

If you're looking for someone to play with, please go to #1094715375884697600 or #lfg

[wispy epoch]

Personally I don’t care about Shiny’s, but if I see it, I’ll catch it

[bleak fox]

Bruh I got copilot on Xbox, omg I am now infected by the ai bs

[magic axle]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4113570/Scarface_The_World_Is_Yours_2006/ they are bring it back

Steam

Scarface™: The World Is Yours (2006)

This game is pending removal at the request of the publisher

Release Date

To be announced

[tulip lichen]

Bru my Xbox going slow again

[spiral shore]

i got it this am on ps5

[tulip lichen]

Guys I think Xbox down my thing is going super slow

[zinc quartz]

Ok so I couldn’t get a refund in the ps5 got home hooked it up and already a bad start

The mute button in the controller doesn’t work

[spiral shore]

not even a exchanged that's lame

[tulip lichen]

Bro hello is Xbox down the status link not even working

[spiral shore]

its up

https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-live-status mine worked

[tulip lichen]

Omfg bro Xbox fix yall servers

I can’t even load nothing

[spiral shore]

was working for me a bit ago soo IDK

could be your end or your net provider have issues does happen

could be anything so who knows 🙁

[desert sonnet]

Here's me calling my friend to tell them the news

https://tenor.com/view/scarface-push-it-to-the-limit-print-money-money-gif-16447349582844155176

[heavy sapphire]

why does my xbox say unaviable on all the things when I do a netowrk speed and statistics test?

[tulip lichen]

Bro me too

I knew I wasn’t trippin

[heavy sapphire]

🧐

good to know

im also unable to join any realms on minecraft

[short mantle]

This is better than I expected. It tastes just like a fireworks popsicle.

[dim whale]

Imagine you have a kid and you’ve been beating them their entire life (in games of course) then one day they beat you. You’d be proud but it’d probably also be kinda sad that you’re starting to lose your gaming skills

[open flume]

38 and i still crush both my sons in madden and NCAA. they do get me in rocket league though..

[trail harness]

I find Wolfenstein level design to be... not very good though. Unless they intended for players to run in circles for hours.

Really wish more games would do the pathfinding for you ngl.

[short mantle]

Huh, I always found the Wolfenstein games to be pretty linear. Sure there are open areas, but there's really only one path to go.

[trail harness]

and I end up not being able to find that one path because it isnt marked terribly well

With Doom, there are more visual cues that I can go on to not get lost among the chaotic landscape.

[short mantle]

Which Wolfenstein are you playing because I remember there being waypoints

[trail harness]

like in Wolfenstein II, the second I get to NYC, I can no longer find my way

[short mantle]

It's been a while since I've beaten that one and I don't remember much. I recommend watching or looking up a walkthrough.

[white sage]

So does anyone in here know limbus company

[trail harness]

yeah I will but it still detracts from the experience to have to do this

[short mantle]

The video game?

[white sage]

Yes

The one on steam

[lunar kayak]

yo

[short mantle]

I've heard of it, but I've never played it.

[white sage]

You should play it its pretty interesting its based on basic literature, also you will HAVE to read otherwise you wont understand the game mechanics

Yeah but its a good game dude

Check it out sometime

[short mantle]

It has very good reviews. I'm not much of a PC gamer though. I mainly use mine to do school work and browse the web. I prefer consoles.

[white sage]

Some day they will do console but not to soon

I wish it was on console tho

Cause my phone is kinda laggy

But i did make it to canto 8 somehow

With all the lag so im good

[short mantle]

Nice

[white sage]

Are you Shakespeare or something cause your about me sound like something Shakespeare would say

[latent swallow]

hows everyones day been?

[lunar panther]

https://tenor.com/view/dance-frog-gif-14112820

[latent swallow]

frog

[silk mountain]

Hi guys

[latent swallow]

yes i agree been bopping the the new jerry heil single

[silk mountain]

My day is great raven, how about you

[latent swallow]

sinuses didnt want to play nice today but other that that and seeing the wild flop tonight..been killing chonky mutants in stalker 2.

[lunar panther]

Battlefieldddddd

[sweet seal]

Hey

[broken tusk]

Good, played some wolfenstein 2 today

[sullen lance]

Hey any1 else having wierd problems with their xbox

[dense jewel]

lfpd oce chill im nice 14/15 peferd be decent and nice

[zinc quartz]

I just tried to load up Fortnite lasted 3 minutes then told me it was overheating 3 seconds later crash immediately reset now siting in my bag going back to GameStop tomorrow I’m officially done with PlayStation I’m taking the $350 getting a expansion card and madden 26 for my Xbox

[heavy sapphire]

why does my xbox say unaviable on all the things when I do a netowrk speed and statistics test?

[split scarab]

Can someone join general discussion 1please or anymore I wanna show yall something I think I'm cooked!

Or add me

[desert sonnet]

Did you all know there's an official theme song for Battlefield ?

https://youtu.be/rjDzKIRTZOQ?si=lUkzvtVdZBLlp0q7

[split scarab]

Yo trippy add me rq

[desert sonnet]

Only if you listen to that song and tell me what you think

It's gonna be a purely transactional friendship

[split scarab]

I already knew about that

[desert sonnet]

Alright then, you have 24 hours

[split scarab]

For

[desert sonnet]

For what we just talked about. What do you mean for

[heavy sapphire]

why does my xbox say unaviable on all the things when I do a netowrk speed and statistics test?

[split scarab]

Hunter add me rq it worth it

[heavy sapphire]

oh lord

done

[split scarab]

I wanna call and show you about my xbox

[heavy sapphire]

huh

[tulip lichen]

What should I change my username to

[heavy sapphire]

why does my xbox say unaviable on all the things when I do a netowrk speed and statistics test?

[split scarab]

Disconnect from internet and reconnect

[fluid creek]

stop spamming.

post in #1091756150644555946 or contact support

[tulip lichen]

Guys if u still have on ur recurring bill Xbox still only charge u 19.99 for gamepass

[queen lotus]

only if it renews this month.

[upper meteor]

Hi

[queen lotus]

basically, this is the last month

[broken tusk]

Wolfenstein 2 is epic

[tulip lichen]

No all months

[queen lotus]

Oh yeah. I remember reading that some regions Xbox offerings same cost if recurring is left on.

[elder carbon]

What’s a gamepass game that gives you a lot of gamer point in little time

[tulip lichen]

Bro why didn’t ninja gaiden 4 be a Xbox exclusive

[queen lotus]

https://www.trueachievements.com/n41688/xbox-game-pass-easy-achievements

[spiral shore]

this is a good list for sure

[clear flume]

is ninja gaiden 4 good with keyboard and mouse?

[ruby hatch]

As I have read and heard not so, you should better play it with the gamepad.

[stable musk]

Good morning from me btw

[ruby hatch]

Good Morning Everyone

[stable musk]

Wowww didn t expect that

[stable musk]

Morning indeed

[stable musk]

Hello hello

[soft basalt]

Morning

[ripe grotto]

I’m so close!

I neeeed this charm

[north iron]

When it somewhat occurs to you that the fan discord you’ve been involved with could resemble a cult. Honestly, they are expressing dissatisfaction over the absence of a fade-out in a remake's cutscene as if it were a critical issue. I find it hard to understand why developers might not appreciate hearing from Gamers™. Yikes.

[slow oar]

hello

[limber carbon]

What is the name of this levellng system?

[ripe grotto]

Wdym?

It’s called Mable’s Research

[limber carbon]

ah, its an accolade based reward mechanic - Mable's research

[ripe grotto]

I gotta complete the mega Dex and then complete 600 more battles 😭

[regal mulch]

My brother gave me series x for my s and he gave me my s back bc I don’t game really big no more, when i had the s call of duty was looking good now it looks like crap it’s blurry does anyone know, do I need a new hdmi cord or smth

[limber carbon]

To unlock the master ball?

[ripe grotto]

No to unlock the shiny charm

That’s my main goal

I just want the shiny charm that’s it

[lone iris]

Do you have both now or what?

[lone iris]

I mean... If you somehow played cod on 4k always then the series S 1444p might look bad now?

[ripe grotto]

It’s still is crazy how good Z-A looks in 4k

[fiery python]

It is?

[fallow moat]

Made a new Minecraft world, it already has a humongous ravine in it, a 100 block drop. Yes I made sure to get water before going down.

[fiery python]

For a current gen title, Z-A looks really poor in comparison to other games. It's smooth on Switch 2, I'll give it that, but visually, it's average at best.

And that's being very generous.

Also the combat system is not good and totally ruins the game for me. I can't enjoy it at all and I'm bored already.

[brave wasp]

That new Digimon game looks like it's waaaaaaay better than the new Pokémon, lol. The reviews are crazy high and the gameplay I've seen is

[cerulean basin]

It looks clean, because they still use a pretty simple artstyle in the Pokemon series. But I wouldn't dream of calling it impressive or particularly good for today's standards.

[bronze tangle]

Most of these fan bases are cults

[fiery python]

Today's the day. Hit 999 day streak on rewards.

[granite verge]

Nice!!!

[fiery python]

After more random resets from Microsoft than I can remember. 😞

[granite verge]

Being ill a lot over the last few weeks, mine reset at like 260 or something

I'll try again

[fiery python]

I put the new streak protection thing on that's supposed to save you for 7 days. Still did it every day, yet they reset it twice randomly even with the protection on and not missing a day.

Thankfully got it restored both times.

[cerulean basin]

Meanwhile, me...

[regal mulch]

Pc and series s

But I get shadow banned on pc so I just play console, when I had the series s cod look cleaned no blurry only dropped 10 fps, this was before me and my brother traded

[cerulean basin]

The only things I've ever redeemed on MS Rewards have been some Overwatch coins I wanted to use to get some Street Fighter skin (but ended up being too expensive), and a Sea of Thieves pack of coins I used to buy one season I didn't play.

[north iron]

Currently at a 1, 039 days, finally hit 999 last month I think.

[regal mulch]

Far cry looks good, bo3 Cold War etc only bo6

[fiery python]

They randomly suspended my rewards last month from redeeming anything. I could still earn points, do everything else, just not redeem them.

They gave me a copy/paste response with three possible reasons, none of which fit my situation. I opened a new ticket and asked for a proper explanation and got the same three copy/paste reasons and they just ssaid 'Keep earning points without breaking rules and one day we'll let you spend them'

Thankfully that ended just on the final day of the gift card sale earlier this month.

But still annoyed at a random redemption suspension for invalid reasons.

[magic axle]

mine breaks a lot and will not let me click anything for whole month

have this tho

[ripe grotto]

Wow 73 hours in on Z-A

[cerulean basin]

I'm amazed at your insistence 😛 I would have given up way sooner.

[fiery python]

There was a game I wanted to buy with reward points and had over £100 worth of points I wanted to redeem, so I was annoyed that I then had to use cash instead.

[cerulean basin]

Fair enough

[fiery python]

Also, suspended for no (valid) reason 😄

[cerulean basin]

I do wonder if Microsoft Denmark will ever do something with the points for Xbox. It's like, the only country in the entire region that doesn't have Xbox rewards. I can only imagine it has to do with taxes being much higher.

[fiery python]

I wish powerwash 2 wasn't a 4pm unlock today.

[fiery python]

I'm still surprised they haven't lowered the annual redemption limit.

[granite verge]

Shh, they'll hear you 😛

[green laurel]

Breaking news rewards have changed

[keen temple]

Add me shaggypuma2424

[weary solar]

If you're looking for someone to play with, please go to #1094715375884697600 or #lfg

[regal mulch]

I think I need a new HDMI, my monitor supports 4K and it won’t let me turn on 4K bc I’m using a old hdmi

Also why is my Xbox elite controller left button not responding

[fiery python]

Sometimes things break unfortunately.

Also, make sure your monitor supports 4K over HDMI. It may not be.

Could be display port only, for example, for 4K

[desert sonnet]

Once Upon a Katamari has physical edition for PS5 and Switch but no Xbox 😞

https://tenor.com/view/jesse-jesse-pinkman-he-cant-keep-getting-away-with-this-breaking-bad-walter-gif-11328503629570473915

[green laurel]

Whats physical

[crystal loom]

physical games are basically games that you collect

[green laurel]

In seriousness i miss when they meant something. We got booklets and stuff

[opal flint]

have u tried any high graphic games on ur xbox rog ally

like baldurs gate 3 for example or forza horizon 5

[cerulean basin]

With Xbox Play Anywhere being a growing thing, I would not accept games on physical unless they came with a digital code in the box

[opal flint]

ive been going back and fort halot but now im going to get xbox rog ally x too

[fiery python]

I've played Borderlands 4 on it and that ran pretty well.

[cerulean basin]

I don't have the Xbox Ally X, just the previous model, and it can run several high graphics games quite well.

[kind vault]

Do you know when Xbox is gonna lower the price on gamepass?

[cerulean basin]

Don't expect to run the latest games in highest settings of course, but most do

[cerulean basin]

Never? This is not the kind of thing they raise to later on lower once again

[fiery python]

Some time between now and never

[opal flint]

sounds good

[green laurel]

February 30th

[cerulean basin]

Gears of War Reloaded runs incredibly well on the ROG Ally X, even in lower power modes. I was impressed. Then again it's not exactly a new new game.

[kind vault]

Wow that’s a great answer what am I meant to get off that information

[cerulean basin]

I thought it was pretty clear 😛

There's no announcements of Game Pass prices going down ever

[opal flint]

how much is the game pass now anyway

[cerulean basin]

Between $9.99 USD a month and $29.99 USD a month, depending on the tier

[kind vault]

Well it’s getting to the point where I feel like I’m getting scammed because when I bought gamepass it was £14.99 and now it’s £22.99

[crystal loom]

oh, sorry lol

[fiery python]

If you think you're being scammed, stop paying for Game Pass and use those savings to buy a dictionary and learn what that word means.

[cerulean basin]

How is that getting scammed? You bought one month of Game Pass at that price, the price didn't change, did it??

If you want to buy more months, it has a different price now

But you did get exactly what was advertised when you paid one month of it

[fiery python]

At no point did Microsoft say 'This is a forever price'.

[cerulean basin]

When somebody pays for Game Pass, you know the full list of games on the service for that month. At most, some games might get removed with 2 weeks warning, and some new games may get added during that month that you were not expecting.

The price going higher next month doesn't mean you got scammed for what you paid for this month.

The scam would have been if you paid for XYZ, and you only got X

[earnest sage]

Morning folks

[cerulean basin]

Morning Mintzs

[spiral shore]

Hi HI

[fiery python]

Hey Mintzs

[weary solar]

#rules 🏛️ 11. No political or religious topics. These complex subjects result in controversial and offensive posts. This includes using images of political or religious figures in your profile picture.

[earnest sage]

It's 9.17am, why are we getting politics or religious topics at this time in the morning

It's eepy time folks, not debatey time

[desert sonnet]

Yea. And who are your sources on that? What are your credentials? Because if I was in charge of the time, it would be dessert time.

[astral saffron]

That would be a solid super power.

Anyone getting Powerwash Simulator 2 today?

[unreal isle]

Good morning 💚 it's a cold one 🥶

[fiery python]

It's on Game Pass, so yep, but would have bought it regardless.

May still buy on PlayStation.

[astral saffron]

Ah nice. I’ll probably grab it through Steam. Do you know what time it comes out?

Steam gives an estimate of about 5 hours but that seems a little odd timings wise. Thoughts games released about 5pm ish usually.

[fiery python]

4pm

Or at least that's what the WIndows Xbox app showed yesterday with a countdown. I'll double check.

Yep, 4pm on Xbox , so presumably the same on others.

[fiery python]

Hmm, steam says approx 4 hours. Their time is always a bit janky though but could mean possibly unlocking at 2pm on Steam, or could be 3pm as it's a bit weird if you don't catch it on the hour.

[sterile sequoia]

Getting a Apple Watch series 11 today, im tired of the bad battery on the se1

[fiery python]

Hmm, so Steam release does seem to be 3pm. Unsure about PS5.

[unreal isle]

Nice! Hope you enjoy it 💚

[tulip lichen]

Why you buying it on 2 things

[fiery python]

Because it's a fun game.

Also, I'm not having to pay for it on Xbox.

[cerulean basin]

Gotta love seeing games evolve during development 😃
https://vxtwitter.com/BALLxPIT/status/1981028647562858877?s=19

BALL x PIT 🏐 OUT NOW (@BALLxPIT)

Like the balls themselves, BALL x PIT has evolved since its conception - from a dark abyss of simple forms to an unforgiving gauntlet of pixelated terrors.

Watch how BALL x PIT transformed from its early 2022 prototype to the full 2025 release. https://t.co/9HSiLjHsml

▶ Play video

vxTwitter / fixvx · Oct 22, 2025, 4:03 PM

[granite verge]

It so cool. One minute it's blockouts everywhere, the next it's lovely textures and visuals

[tame pecan]

Meow

[cerulean basin]

https://tenor.com/view/miau-cat-meow-gif-9406008167044251375

And speaking of blockouts with lovely textures... 😄

[ripe grotto]

Just finished watching a movie called The Road

[fiery python]

The jpg windows are so bad but this is bad too.

[ripe grotto]

Was good

[cerulean basin]

I don't want to reach the end of the road though...

[ripe grotto]

Was a post apocalyptic movie

[limber carbon]

Hence, why commuting by train is much easier. Less roads. 😄

[granite verge]

https://tenor.com/view/boyz-ii-men-vevo-vevo-gi-fs-gif-11595221956613422068

[cerulean basin]

Eh, that one I'm a bit more willing to forgive since it's the most common way of doing reflections, especially if your game needs to run on a Switch 1

[limpid flicker]

If it is the most common way, can you explain why it happens like that?

[desert sonnet]

Ball Pit and Megabonk for GOTY

[limber carbon]

The building belongs to John Cena - you can't see it.

[spiral shore]

https://tenor.com/view/abell46s-reface-john-cena-gif-18864860

[cerulean basin]

It just happens to be a very efficient way of creating reflective surfaces without being overly taxing on the hardware. I think Watch_Dogs 1 did it even worse, where every single street window had the same reflection 😄

[ripe grotto]

can we not complain about the textures and graphics of Z-A it’s all about the story and gameplay

[limpid flicker]

Huh. The same one? Wow.

[fiery python]

Okay, the gameplay is awful.

[ripe grotto]

To you. it’s amazing to me

[fiery python]

Story, no clue. I'm so off put by the combat and the gameplay I've barely progressed. The game is a colossal let down.

[cerulean basin]

From what I've seen so far, the combat mechanics are the strongest point of the game

It's more so... the rest of the game that fails to meet expectations

[limber carbon]

This is their first 3D Pokemon game right?

[ripe grotto]

Ending is absolutely peak!

[fiery python]

I want standard Pokémon combat. Not this real time stuff. That's not Pokémon.

[fiery python]

No

[limber carbon]

Ah...

[ripe grotto]

First 3D Pokemon game was X and Y

On the 3DS

[spiral shore]

some dislike it and some love it as always

[limber carbon]

Ooh... I get it why people are fuming on their social w.r.t. to the game.

[tulip lichen]

The new Digimon better

[cerulean basin]

And this is exactly why they still don't dare make major changes to the mainline games I guess 😛

[fiery python]

I know that a lot of devs/publishers get called lazy and greedy etc, but I will say that Game Freak are the ones that consistently under deliver on their games.

Sure, they can be fun (most of them), but on a technical level their games evolve less than the damn Pokémon in them and they are so technically janky while being graphically dated on hardware more than capable of handling so much better.

But it makes bank so ¯_(ツ)_/¯

[spiral shore]

there some that HATED Arceus some hated S and V soo yeah

[ripe grotto]

I feel like Pokémon is gonna change up the battling in the future because Champions is coming out for the traditional battling it makes sense

[spiral shore]

I have liked all the switch Pokémon games but that's me I get why some are hated

[fiery python]

Sure, but even still, their games are consistently janky and dated. Not even dated for the current generation it's on, but would look dated if it released on the previous generation.

[cerulean basin]

Oh not denying that

[spiral shore]

Like the game i am on now its not for everyone

[fiery python]

We've barely moved on from the Pokémon making noises that sound like they're coming from a greeting card speaker.

[cerulean basin]

I have coworkers that defend those screeches as "the essence of pokemon"

[spiral shore]

if Pokémon looked like PALWorld lol

[cerulean basin]

The issue is there's always going to be people who don't want changes, and people who want more changes

[ripe grotto]

What we need is options in battling traditional and Real time

I like either

[cerulean basin]

That's not going to happen I'm afraid

[ripe grotto]

Gen 10

I mean

[fiery python]

If it had turn-based combat, I'd be more forgiving and tolerant of the game. As it is, it's not what I want and I struggle to maintain any motivation to continue with it.

[cerulean basin]

Yeah, that's what I meant.
I don't see them trying to balance the game for two completely different playstyles, and still allowing people to fight against other players.

[north iron]

So, I just installed the October update on my original and now it won't turn on. Pushing the power button did nothing, unhooking wired controller did nothing, unhooking external hard drive did nothing. Any ideas?

[weary solar]

For support, head over to #1091756150644555946 and read through the pinned Self help topic as well as search to see if your issue has been solved previously and you can solve the issue on your own. If you still need assistance, you can create a new post, but please read through the post guidelines first.

NOTE: This is community sourced support and there is no official support here on Discord. People will help if/when they are able to. If you have an issue regarding your account and/or billing, reach out to official support at https://support.xbox.com/contact-us/ for assistance.

[ripe grotto]

There’s no reason to fight about opinions
As long as a lot of people are having fun I’m happy
It’s not for everyone and I get it.

[lone iris]

That's why.
Series S can't 4k

[ripe grotto]

It has a peak ending

[lone iris]

I think he expect the series to play 4k?

[cerulean basin]

Series S absolutely can output at 4K and should let you choose that option if your monitor or TV supports it via HDMI.

That doesn't mean games will run at 4K

But content from, for example, streaming apps like Netflix or Youtube, should play 4K content

[lone iris]

Yea

[lone iris]

He said
He gamed on the series X and I assume at 4k since he got 4k TV and that now the series S looks bad to him

[cerulean basin]

They said the console is not letting them turn on 4K at all

[wanton jolt]

beatbreak?

[tulip lichen]

Story time stranger

[cerulean basin]

I'd love to try one of the Digimon modern games, but there's so many I don't even know where to begin (nor do I have the time to play so many new games that I can justify buying now)

Today, in things nobody asked for or needs...
https://youtu.be/fqbJYSYXiig?si=7SXqQVkRtZc06Mse

I'm surprised Apple even bothered with a second gen Apple Vision Pro

[wanton jolt]

it has the same PSVR aesthetic

[cerulean basin]

Like, what do I gain from playing Stardew Valley in AR with hand gesture controls?

[wanton jolt]

Meta quest 4 is the next vr I'll get prob

[wanton jolt]

That's AI surely

[cerulean basin]

What is?

[wanton jolt]

that picture

[cerulean basin]

Of course it's not

[wanton jolt]

I don't think they make Stardew Valley VR/AR

[cerulean basin]

It's literally from the presentation video above

https://youtu.be/fqbJYSYXiig?si=-eHt8yFgoawcUH6S&t=535

I've put in the timestamp at 8:55

[wanton jolt]

how is pinching things gaming

that's low effort port

[cerulean basin]

I mean, there's games where you can just tap things or click things on phones/PC

[limber carbon]

https://deadline.com/2025/10/paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger-1236593637/

Universal would be the perfect marriage, Disney and Paramount are not a good match.

[wanton jolt]

but that's phone, I mean VR should do more, bare minimum is like environment 1st person

[cerulean basin]

And that's the whole point of my comment. This is stuff nobody asked for or needed

I like Samsung's products, but jumping into the AR/XR fad is going to lead them nowhere

[north iron]

It's all overpriced gimmicks regardless.

[cerulean basin]

They do support these, but I see them selling under 10000 of those

[fiery python]

So were the original video games created 😉

This just helps lead to more stuff in the future.

If it means I get to go full Matrix and game from a chair without moving and all in my head when I'm old in a care home, then I'm all for these 'gimmicks' now.

[tulip lichen]

They look just like quest controllers

[cerulean basin]

I remain a full VR-skeptic when it comes to home gadgets

This is... what? Google's 3rd of 4th attempt at VR/AR now?

[limber carbon]

AR is too expensive to implement

[cerulean basin]

This most recent one seems to be just about making a cheaper Apple Vision Pro, which in itself is a device with very little market

I have to say I'm impressed Meta's Raybans had a bit of an impact, I didn't think they'd get this far, but even that is still a niche market

Meanwhile, in things I AM very happy to see going well... 😄
https://youtu.be/TYBOMo-RNzA?si=_lPGp4w-dvgqxa5b

Huh, Youtube controls UI actually just changed for me on the web browser

I see it's been out for a while for others

[potent ember]

Hi

[glad axle]

The new ui feels so weird

[wanton jolt]

it's been out for a while

what bothers me is if I add plugin it becomes strange

[cerulean basin]

It rolled out in waves

[cerulean basin]

Well yeah, your plugin probably assumes there's an older UI in place and it breaks things

[wanton jolt]

yeah shame

[glad axle]

Just ordered my pc case

Should be here tomorrow and then i can start building

[cerulean basin]

Love white, simple case designs

[glad axle]

Only my gpu and motherboard are black so i thought a white case would fit more

[cerulean basin]

I'm personally not an RGB light person on PCs though

[wanton jolt]

case needs to be bigger

[glad axle]

And these are the AIO and psu i got

[glad axle]

No it doesnt?

[wanton jolt]

bigger case

[glad axle]

You think you actually control my build?

[wanton jolt]

yes

[lone iris]

Damn, a full PC for 50 dollas, black Friday came early

[glad axle]

Well ya dont

[glad axle]

Thats a case...?

[wanton jolt]

need bigger case

[lone iris]

It's a joke

[glad axle]

Ah

[astral saffron]

Sorry I got distracted with work😅Thanks for the info!

Steam looking like 3pm would be nice. But it was a bit of an odd time so thought I’d check with someone who knows about this sort of thing. 🤣

[limber carbon]

Nice. Enjoy. Thinking of getting a white 3000D Corsair as well

[astral saffron]

It’s crazy how you can take a break and come back absolutely knowing nothing about how the world works anymore. 😂

[glad axle]

Sick

Cant wait to finally use the 2080ti and a i9 9900k

[limber carbon]

Enjoy and have fun.

[astral saffron]

I finally got moonlight/sunshine to work nicely so I can play on my tv downstairs, so will be a nice chill game to play while I’m off work.

[glad axle]

Pws 2?

[astral saffron]

Yeah 🙂

[glad axle]

It looks quite fun especially since i enjoyed the first game

Wonder what wacky collabs this game will get

[astral saffron]

Yeah I enjoyed the first far more than I expected! I played through it co-op too which was chill.

[glad axle]

Yeah it has upto 4 players correct?

[astral saffron]

I believe so, I only played with one other person though.

[sharp lodge]

Xbox

[frosty wharf]

yyo

[cerulean basin]

Hey there

[frosty wharf]

How are you?

[cerulean basin]

Just finishing up lunch and soon back to work

You?

[frosty wharf]

im looking for clients

i make banners

[limpid flicker]

The majority of them are entirely standalone, but I understand the problem of no time. There's only one game in the last two generations that a sequel, in the sense of a continuing narrative.

[sharp lodge]

Xbox 360 was cool

[cerulean basin]

I don't think this is gonna go well for you here then

[frosty wharf]

Tbh idk where to look i make banners for 2 nitro boosts

it's cheap though

[sharp lodge]

What about Xbox One?

[cerulean basin]

I'll leave it up to the mods to explain

[limpid flicker]

You can't buy, sell, or trade here. That includes services.

[sharp lodge]

Did it flop or no?

[granite verge]

We don't allow advertising services like this here

[cerulean basin]

It didn't flop at all. Millions of people had one, and it had what was arguably the most powerful console of that generation, with the Xbox One X

[sharp lodge]

Oh dear

Even stronger than PS4 Pro?

[limpid flicker]

There's a big gap between "complete flop" and "leading the market". That's where Xbox One lived.

[cerulean basin]

It was also the console that introduced us to Game Pass, Xbox One X enhancements, and so on

[cerulean basin]

Yeah, the PS4 Pro was neat, but it was not technically as capable as the One X

[sharp lodge]

Oh my gudness

[limpid flicker]

Raw power is not the most important thing.

Well, I'd say that.

[cerulean basin]

It definitely isn't

[fiery python]

The unfortunate issue with the PS4 Pro is that because the base PS4 was already a very capable console, the Pro was barely an upgrade. Whereas the base XB1 was definitely underpowered in comparison, so the X really felt like an upgrade.

[cerulean basin]

But I really did appreciate the extra resolution many Xbox 360 games got on the One X

Coming from someone who never owned a 360

[normal crow]

hey guys not to brag but i have everyyy xbox console

[cerulean basin]

That's neat

[limpid flicker]

I think Nintendo consoles (Wii U and Switch 2) are the only ones I skipped from the major brands.

[cerulean basin]

I usually sell the consoles I no longer use, with a few exceptions

[limpid flicker]

I did get a Wii U eventually, but now I kinda... not exactly regret it, but it's a white elephant.

[vagrant mica]

Hmm, I got invited to the marathon NDA test

[limpid flicker]

And your first step is to disclose it?

[cerulean basin]

Are you even allowed to say that? 😛