marcus Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Thanks guys. Whilst I am at it, is there any way I can use my Bluetooth TW earphones with the Xbox Series X, presume I need a Bluetooth dongle - any recommendations for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 hour ago, marcus said: I am tired of replacing AA batteries all the time, can anyone recommend a decent rechargeable battery option for the Xbox Series X wireless controller? A charging cradle sounds elegant, but happy to go with whatever if it is decent. Eneloops and a cheap battery charger. Best option for any console. I get over 40 hours on one charge. Been using a set of 4 for years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 6 minutes ago, Ry said: Eneloops and a cheap battery charger. Best option for any console. I get over 40 hours on one charge. Been using a set of 4 for years. Thanks, I am just going to order the Panasonic Eneloop Pro off Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MattyP Posted October 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 6, 2022 Love this little machine! Such a lovely little compact well designed unit.. feels like a console of old! Really impressed with it. My current console gaming. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMD Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Looks pretty massive to me! Where'd you get the giant Game Boy? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyP Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 1 hour ago, SMD said: Looks pretty massive to me! Where'd you get the giant Game Boy? Quite amazing how much power that little S has in it Vs the GameBoy for their comparative sizes... however that GameBoy plays the best version of Tetris *ever*. Like the purity of it.. Tetris effect is just too faffy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5R7 Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 3 hours ago, MattyP said: Love this little machine! Such a lovely little compact well designed unit.. feels like a console of old! Really impressed with it. Took me a sec to realise those were mini consoles😂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMD Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, 5R7 said: Took me a sec to realise those were mini consoles😂 no it's just a really big desk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerokus Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 13 hours ago, marcus said: Thanks guys. Whilst I am at it, is there any way I can use my Bluetooth TW earphones with the Xbox Series X, presume I need a Bluetooth dongle - any recommendations for this? Bluetooth isn't recommended really due to latency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallet Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 I don't suppose it's possible to use the PC version of games to complete gamepass quests? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesnwmn Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 5 minutes ago, Mallet said: I don't suppose it's possible to use the PC version of games to complete gamepass quests? Should be. There is no difference. PC games on the XBox store are just "Xbox" games in terms of achievements, quests, etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouserInExile Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 18 hours ago, MattyP said: Had a XBO play and charge kit in my controller that is 9 years old and still holding its charge so I recommend the official ones... One of these? https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/accessories/batteries-chargers/play-and-charge-kit I've got a bit if credit to spend, tempted to buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorfarius Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 3 hours ago, deerokus said: Bluetooth isn't recommended really due to latency. I bought a set of Xbox Wireless headphones recently and its been great. Not had any problems with latency and games sound great, much better than the crap speakers on the TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyP Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, ScouserInExile said: One of these? https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/accessories/batteries-chargers/play-and-charge-kit I've got a bit if credit to spend, tempted to buy one. Thats the one however mine is that old it still uses micro USB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyP Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 17 minutes ago, Lorfarius said: I bought a set of Xbox Wireless headphones recently and its been great. Not had any problems with latency and games sound great, much better than the crap speakers on the TV. Are they the official MS Xbox ones? Heard they are pretty good! Like the intuitave way of changing the volume etc..Shame I bought a Logitech (Pro-X) headset a couple of years ago..great headset but wired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorfarius Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 1 minute ago, MattyP said: Are they the official MS Xbox ones? Heard they are pretty good! Yep! Well worth it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerokus Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 27 minutes ago, Lorfarius said: I bought a set of Xbox Wireless headphones recently and its been great. Not had any problems with latency and games sound great, much better than the crap speakers on the TV. Exactly. those aren't Bluetooth when connected to an Xbox. Very good headphones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouserInExile Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 38 minutes ago, MattyP said: Thats the one however mine is that old it still uses micro USB! Shame they don't do them in white to match the S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyP Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 6 minutes ago, ScouserInExile said: Shame they don't do them in white to match the S Well if its the same design the battery unit itself fits inside the compartment and then you clip the cover back over.... Nice design also means they only have to manufacture one colour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorfarius Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 26 minutes ago, deerokus said: Exactly. those aren't Bluetooth when connected to an Xbox. Eh? They use Bluetooth to connect to the system. The Xbox Wireless Headset connects wirelessly to your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One console, or to your Windows, Android, or iOS device via Bluetooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouserInExile Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 5 minutes ago, MattyP said: Well if its the same design the battery unit itself fits inside the compartment and then you clip the cover back over.... Nice design also means they only have to manufacture one colour! Ah. I assumed it replaced the battery cover as well. I have it in my head that's the way the 360 ones were. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyP Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 1 minute ago, ScouserInExile said: Ah. I assumed it replaced the battery cover as well. I have it in my head that's the way the 360 ones were. Some of the cheaper third party ones do that. I've had third party ones in the past (on the 360) and they were never as good as the official ones from my experience. Reason why I bought one when I first got a XBO years ago.. just been using the same battery pack ever since. They are a touch expensive compared to third party ones but from my experience worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garwoofoo Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 40 minutes ago, Lorfarius said: Eh? They use Bluetooth to connect to the system. The Xbox Wireless Headset connects wirelessly to your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One console, or to your Windows, Android, or iOS device via Bluetooth. As that says, it uses the Xbox's proprietory wireless system to connect to the Xbox, or Bluetooth to connect to anything else. That's how it doesn't suffer from the usual lag that Bluetooth devices get when you're trying to play games with them. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilpostino Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Yeah it's some wireless communication protocol like Wi-Fi Direct. It connects like a controller to the Xbox, which is why when you turn the headset on it turns the Xbox on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sane Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Which is super annoying by the way. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehStu Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 5 minutes ago, Sane said: Which is super annoying by the way. Yeah, I love accidentally turning on the Xbox and lighting the room up like daylight late at night when all I wanted to do was connect to my phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehStu Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 4 hours ago, Mallet said: I don't suppose it's possible to use the PC version of games to complete gamepass quests? Yup. I get the daily "play a game pass game" quest done by firing up Microsoft Solitaire on my phone. Got a few elusive achievements left on that, taken me literally years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallet Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Thanks, I keep hearing great things about Dishonoured and I think now would be a great time to try it out. It's a first-person game though so I would much prefer to play it on my PC with keyboard and mouse controls. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sane Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Dishonored is amazing. It runs like a dream on series x, very smooth and it controls very well with a pad. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masterbeef Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Nice bonus at work means I’m now a proud owner of both a series S and X. First game I tried was Cyberpunk which I only played a few hours of on my base PS4 on release. It’s an amazing game that shows off the new console brilliantly. Next up was Assassins Creed Odyssey which looks like it was released yesterday. Finally I’ve been playing Immortals which looks absolutely fantastic on both. Seriously impressed with both, particularly the S which is blowing my mind with its awesome dinkiness. So glad I took the plunge but don’t want to sell off my One X yet. Still my favourite console of all time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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