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[paragonpro]

How much of a down deposit is it to pre order at the microsoft store? I know its 50 at gamestop

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

Anyone else without a 4K set getting this?

Will most likely be getting a 4K tv after I get this.

 

[SlickShoesRUCrazy]

Anyone else without a 4K set getting this?

Me. Won't upgrade my tv again until I have my own place again.

 

[FinKL]

Will most likely be getting a 4K tv after I get this.

Yep no 4K yet, just no need yet. This pushes me to get a 4K sooner than later though

 

[AlmostMilk]

I wonder what it will be...

Here is an interesting quandary though. If I have my XB1 games installed on an external hard drive, would I be able to get an XB1X, set up my XBL account, plug in the drive and keep on trucking?

You should be able to, you will probably just have to download any graphical updates for the games on the drive though.

 

[Colbert]

Here are some better pictures of the Scorpio Special Edition console itself and the packaging. The packaging is great imo. Gives you the feeling to buy something special.

 

[Maverick-ick]

Wow scorpio edition looks great. MS is really on a good run right now and I love their approach.

 

[Christocolus]

Here are some better pictures of the Scorpio Special Edition console itself and the packaging. The packaging is great imo. Gives you the feeling to buy something special.

Nice.

 

[ViciousDS]

Console is nice, but that controller font placement is bad

 

[Colbert]

Found this subtle marketing GIF in my twitter feed:

 

[Jaguar Victory]

Here are some better pictures of the Scorpio Special Edition console itself and the packaging. The packaging is great imo. Gives you the feeling to buy something special.

That OG XBOX look!

 

[Midas]

That OG XBOX look!

Yeah, that's a nice nod.

 

[The Dear Leader]

I like the box more than the Xbox lol.

 

[KAOS]

Seriously the box should've been the console!

 

[matrixman92]

I hope gamestops trade deals last a long time. I was going to keep my xbox till the night before its out, then go trade it in.

 

[freefornow]

Be kinda cool if the XBox1X Special Edition had the top of the console embossed to match the image in the packaging. Now that would be a homage!

Seriously the box should've been the console!

 

[Pantz]

Top 5 console box right there

 

[WadeitOut]

Bummer playing Madden knowing I have to wait until November for this

 

[Karish]

Bummer playing Madden knowing I have to wait until November for this

It's really a shame that it's coming out so late

 

[MCD]

Console is super deeeeeeep black. Was it meant to be hidden under the tv and forgotten? I'm the kind who loves "gamey" designs like the OG xbox and gamecube.

Can't fault the design here though. I mean smaller than an S, more powerful and with built in power supply (again like the S)? Sign me the fuck up.

 

[zufuel]

 

[irrotational]

I like the console, and the box it comes in. I'm less sure about the controller, as vertical lettering rarely looks "right" anywhere IMHO. But it's not that big a deal.

I will probably try and bag one of these, assuming they are available to the public.

 

[gogojira]

Man that console looks so good, I even like the text. Not so much on the controller but I honestly don't give a shit because I'm going to use my elite controller either way.

 

[wumster3000]

Here are some better pictures of the Scorpio Special Edition console itself and the packaging. The packaging is great imo. Gives you the feeling to buy something special.

That's a good looking console. About time someone designs a nice one, IMO.

 

[deadstar72]

I'm not sure why everyone's shitpiling on Lasty95's post, I read it as he was asking why you'd get a scorpio edition over a regular one x (correct me if i'm wrong though). Anyway looks nice, but like others have said that vertical lettering on the controller does look odd.

 

[JackAubrey]

Man that console looks so good, I even like the text. Not so much on the controller but I honestly don't give a shit because I'm going to use my elite controller either way.

Same here, I'll be using my Elite.

 

[kyser73]

That's a great looking console. I especially love the overhang at the base giving that floating effect.

 

[DasPenguin]

Easily the best looking console right now. I was a fan of the OG Xbox One as well, even though it was enormous. Still not getting it because there's no games that interest me in the Xbox side, but a beautiful console nonetheless.

 

[peppers]

Boi that's one good looking box

 

[Steverulez]

Box looks nice, actual console with green writing does not at all.

 

[Dee Dah Dave]

Hmm, I don't know if I want the Scorpio or regular version. The writing on the controller looks naff, but I have an Elite anyway.

 

[Kordelle]

I like it, hope there are surprises left now that this and Recore leaked.

 

[Sanpei]

Open the flood gates !

 

[SlasherJPC]

What time is the announcement on sunday again?

 

[Adam Tyner]

What time is the announcement on sunday again?

The presentation is at 9:00pm CEST / 12:00pm PDT / 3:00pm EDT.

 

[irrotational]

What time is the announcement on sunday again?

8 p.m BST, 9 pm. CEST

 

[Padinn]

Do we think ms store retail locations will have preorders tomorrow?

 

[FaustusMD]

Here are some better pictures of the Scorpio Special Edition console itself and the packaging. The packaging is great imo. Gives you the feeling to buy something special.

For once, I may actually keep a box. I usually toss them out after a week but this one... this one, I might just keep it around.

What time is the announcement on sunday again?

(Edit: Ignore)

 

[Chip N Chance]

The system should have looked like the box art lol.

 

[Mihos]

I gave my Xbox One away, so may pick up an X to replace it with. Not redoing the theater to 4k until maybe next summer though.

 

[Prologue]

I'm really digging the scorpio feature. Wish Crackdown or State of Decay 2 was coming out this year though

 

[Tarkus]

I'm buying the system in day one, but I think I'll just stick to the regular one. The script on the console isn't bad. It just looks really weird on the controller like that.

 

[ChrisV]

Got credit and rewards to use on Dell. Do they typically do preorders of MS consoles?

 

[nekkid]

I get why they did it green, but it would look so much better in white.

 

[Darklor01]

For once, I may actually keep a box. I usually toss them out after a week but this one... this one, I might just keep it around.



The presentation is 9 PM CEST, but the GameStop announcement seems to be at 2 PM CEST so you may be able to pre-order before that. Can someone correct me if I'm wrong?

2PM CT (Central time) is not the same as 2 PM CEST (Central European Summer Time).

 

[TLZ]

I get why they did it green, but it would look so much better in white.

Or just glossy black.

 

[Bsigg12]

Or just glossy black.

Glossy black would have been 👌

 

[op_ivy]

Anyone else without a 4K set getting this?

Me.

From what I've seen downsampling makes quite a big difference in display. Less aliasing and clearer graphics and textures. Plus, you'll get all the other benefits the x brings in texture filtering, load times, and other x specific enhancements.

But... I'm not convinced just yet. My plan is to resell it if, within a few days, I'm not pleased. Even if I take a small hit it'll be worth it to see how it looks in the comfort of my own home, on my tv and in my setup.

Of course is all may change based on what ms shows or doesn't show. But I'm for sure in for a pre-order

 

[FaustusMD]

2PM CT (Central time) is not the same as 2 PM CEST (Central European Summer Time).

Sorry about that, didn't notice that autocorrect and misread tweet. So the GS announcement will be at 2PM CT / 3PM EST. The Xbox press conference stream will follow at 9PM EST?

 

[Darklor01]

Sorry about that, didn't notice that autocorrect and misread tweet. So the GS announcement will be at 2PM CT / 3PM EST. The Xbox press conference stream will follow at 9PM EST?

Both are 3PM EST., though, the GS Announcemennt might be sometime during the conference.