Topic: General Xbox Series X|S Thread

Was there a Xbox one called series S and series X

Do you guys do your best to avoid rumours and spoilers? While I dont want to brag I kind of do. At least with the games that Iam most interested with.

What is the logical thing to do if you very very much like the Xbox controller and is it acording to you guys the best controller on the market atm? I cant help but find it very very comfortable.

I think that the Xbox controller is the best, but just like Sony and Nintendo's, is missing hall effect or TMR sticks and triggers, micro switches, etc. I just got the Gamesir G7 HE wired controller and it's better than the Series X|S controller, except the D-pad that is perfect on the Series X|S controller and hard and less responsive on the G7 HE (and SE). However, at least in my hands, the Xbox One and Xbox One Elite Series 1 are better and perfect in terms of ergonomics. I haven't held better controllers in my life. Microsoft made the Series X|S and the Elite Series 2 smaller and it's really noticeable on the handles. I'm not able to grab the latest models with all my fingers as comfortably.

@RogueCooper I bought it on AliExpress. I like wired controllers because I don't have to worry about recharging and they are eco-friendly. My Series X controller also drifts a bit now, not as badly as my joy-cons, but it's annoying. The cable of the Gamesir G7 HE is 3 metres long, like the Elite cable, and it's also braided. You can always put the controller near the console after playing.

They removed a switch to turn the back buttons off compared to the SE, but there are significant upgrades you can read below. Everything you can imagine can be set up on the PC app, like button mapping, dead zones, vibration... I tested the vibration playing Forza and it's the same as the Series X controller. The controller itself is a bit more comfortable and almost the same size. You can press some controller shortcuts, like M+A/B/X/Y to switch profiles without the PC app. There are two colours, black and white. I got the black one that has the colour buttons.

Here are the main features (from the official website):

GAMESIR G7 HE
OFFICIALLY LICENSED XBOX CONTROLLER
MICROSWITCH FACE BUTTONS (UPGRADE FROM GAMESIR G7 SE)
TACTICLE SWITCH D-PAD
NON-SLIP SILICONE GRIP (UPGRADE FROM GAMESIR G7 SE)
HALL EFFECT STICKS
HALL EFFECT MAGNETIC TRIGGERS
3.5mm HEADPHONE JACK AND MICROPHONE MUTE BUTTON
2 BACK BUTTONS
HYPER-REALISTIC RUMBLE MOTORS (4 MOTORS)
ANTI-FRICTION STICK RINGS
RUBBER-COATED TEXTURED GRIPS
MAGNETIC SWAPPABLE FACEPLATE
PROGRAMMABLE (GAMESIR NEXUS)
3m CABLE (SAME AS XBOX SERIES 2 CABLE)
SIZE: 152x103x63mm (SERIES X: 152x102x63mm)
WEIGHT: 227g

@RogueCooper You're welcome. 😊

So had one of my best gameing experiences ever yesterday

Is anyone a tomb raider fan, have you played, "Shadow of the Tomb Raider". Is it as good as the very first tomb raider released years ago.

My local Sam’s Club discounted their stock of Series X consoles. They only sell the digital Series X, but it’s currently $500.

Are they gearing up to drop it like Costco or perhaps they’re just preparing for Christmas.

Update: no stock for weeks

I was told by customer service they have no plans to restock soon, but they weren’t 100% sure

Tomb Raider (2013) is a more traditional game and it does some cool things with the bow and upgrading weapons. It's entertaining to complete 100% and not huge.

Rise of the Tomb Raider is, in my opinion, the best modern Tomb Raider game. It's extremely polished, with smooth and camera controls (unlike some Uncharted games), balanced gameplay, beautiful graphics and amazing DLC (included in the Xbox version). It's a big game, but not overwhelming and full of cool environments and tombs. It's a masterpiece.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider, developed by another team, introduces some gameplay mechanics related to stealth and it's also beautiful, but the gameplay is rougher and progressing is more confusing.

They are cheap and often discounted, so it's difficult not to recommend all of them.

@Ninfan I'd say the whole trilogy is very good and well worth buying - especially as they are 'cheap' now (compared to launch when I bought). Its a Trilogy I've played on both Xbox and Playstation as I enjoyed completing everything. I think the 3rd (Shadow) is probably the best looking, but maybe not quite as engaging as the 2nd. The first is superb but I also think it holds more weight just because I was not expecting that from a Tomb Raider game and being 'fresh' at the time, had a bigger impact. By the time Shadow released, expectation was higher and it wasn't quite as 'fresh' feeling - but I ultimately completed 'everything' inc all DLC twice.

I wouldn't say the third is terrible, even if it didn't quite live up to the expectation set by its Predecessors, I would likely say they are all within a 'similar' ball park if I was to give a review score. They'd all be in that 8-9/10 range.

Of course everyone is different and will have their own opinion about this game, but I'd certainly recommend it - especially if you enjoyed the first/second as it does continue the story...

Loving my new Xbox baby

That's a very nice one.

You can share your impressions here.

Cheers mate, very happy with it.

That is pretty sick. Enjoy your new Xbox!

@Tainted Nice man. I have the white one. It came in quite handy on my flight to Fiji. Gears Reloaded and Silksong were such a treat to play on the go.

@Tainted nice pc.