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I have also had that problem a few times, nothing worked when i pressed things.

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Don't forget to use the Feedback app to report any problems you have while using a Preview dash!

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If anyone doesn't see the option to set a background in the media player app then simply reinstalling the app will fix it.

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Sunset Overdrive is out tomorrow (US) / Friday (UK).

The reviews came out today, and they're *great* :)

http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-...nset-overdrive

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Finally persuaded the Mrs with a couple of ahem promises :), currently updating, takes ruddy ages. Nipped out and got Forza 5, can't wait Tommy.

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Just got all set up, chucked Forza 5 in and now waiting for a 14 GB update, holy bat crap, that's a big ass update :)

I'm sure it'll be worth it

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Don't forget to get your FREE games with Gold each month.

http://www.xbox.com/en-gb/live/games-with-gold

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Thanks for the reminder Snoop :)

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Anybody else tried the evolve alpha , after really looking forward to this game and playing it for a good hour i will definitely not be buying it, boring , linear , loading times a joke (yes I know it's a beta but doubt this will be fixed in 3 months) , I'd even go as far as to say I think it's garbage !!!

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I've not bothered with it, but I've seen similar criticism on other forums.

I've been on Shadow of Mordor all weekend.

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I've tried 3 times but each time it sits on a screen waiting for people to join and as such I have never been able to start a game. I know it's Alpha but that totally puts me off it right away :(

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Would any of our more knowledgable gaming gentry know if my friend in Canada bought an Xbox one over there, then eventually came back to the uk, whether it would work and still play his games.

I think I've read they are region free but not sure about downloaded content.

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He'd just need to buy a new power adapter for it. I know people have been importing them from the US due to price difference.

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Thanks cimt, forgot about the power adapter, good news then, I will be sure to send an encouraging text to plant the seed. :D

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What about PAL/NTSC?

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No such thing with HD.


But... a North American Xbox One would be locked to Region 1 for DVDs and Region A for Blu-ray Discs.

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Unless you get Blu Rays that aren't region locked.

Its region 1 for the USA ;)

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Good point! :dunce:

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All good to know gents, thank you :)

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I thought Blu-Rays used ABC?

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That was in ref to DVDs. BR discs do indeed use letters.

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Have any of you guys noticed occasionally whilst playing Forza 5 that you can see the odd little stutter every ten or twenty seconds, I've noticed it more when I'm racing with behind the car view, I'm not sure if it's a fault with game or my console, the sound is unaffected.

Answers on a postcard ��

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Hard to say but it sounds like frame drops, but have you tried pulling the power on the Xbox and leaving it for say 5 minutes then trying it again.

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I had a similar problem once with Forza where it didn't play smoothly, all i did to fix it was select my model of TV in the X1 settings again and it instantly went away.

If that doesn't fix it try a hard reset by pulling out the power cord or holding the console ON button down for several seconds when turning it off.

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Cheers guys not tried the hard reset as I didnt want to bugger anything up, do I do it when the console is powered up and running, then just simply pull the plug and wait?

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If you use the button method then you do that when the console is on, then next time you turn it on it will take a little longer to boot up, it wont affect anything on your HDD.

The easiest way is to power down the xbox 1 and pull the power cord out for 10 seconds though.

I would reset the TV settings in the X1 first as that is what surprisingly fixed my stuttering in Forza for me.

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Coolio, I will give it whirl this evening and report back gents

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Waiting to play Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Just got to wait for the mandatory 15GB Update :Yikes:

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I hope it works for you as my Forza is butter smooth.

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You should have got the digital version and pre-loaded it ;)


The update is only needed for multiplayer, btw.

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Hi Guys, did the power reset thing, and reset my TV settings to recognise the Panasonic LED TV in the Xbox one settings. Any tips on what herts I should set it too though, it's currently on 60 but should it be 50?

Reason is the stutter is still there, Ive also changed HMDI slots on the TV just to rule that out.

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This probably wont affect forza but you MUST set the xbox 1 to 50hz output otherwise you will get frame drops when watching tv through the xbox 1.

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Just to clarify the uk television output uses 50hz but when playibg games the xbox will use 60hz.

The hz setting in the xbox 1 tv settings is purely to stop the stuttering for a tv signal that needs 50hz as opposed the th e usa 60hz system.

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I hear ya, I thought it was just for the tv, which I don't intend to connect to be honest, I will have to get busy googling to see if it's a common issue, I will in the mean time swap out the Hemingway cable that came with the console just in case it's faulty. Thanks as usual gents :)

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I did pre load it (digital version). Got the message about the update when I launched it for the first time :)

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If you'd had you xbox on instant on it would have pre-loaded update also :) , doesn't make much difference it doesn't work anyway :(

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I do have it in instant on mode. What do you mean it doesn't work?

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Multiplayer doesn't work properly

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Weird , mine downloaded the update days before release with instant on mode on

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When did you pre-order it? The update downloaded at the same time as the game was downloading for me.

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Wayne, do you have auto-updates enabled *as well as* Instant-On?

The 15GB Day One Content Update for Halo: The Master Chief Collection was available from Thursday last week, meaning that anyone who pre-loaded the digital version should have had the update before the game unlocked on Tuesday this week.

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Yup, when I downloaded it it said it was a 60GB download.

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The install times on the Xbox One are getting stupid now, over 2 hours to install Halo from the disc it's pathetic.

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Will have to check Matt. Damien C, disconnect from live, install the game and reconnect the console to live. That should speed it up :)

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For anyone waiting for an Assassins Creed Black Flag price drop you can currently get a digital code from CDkeys.com for only £12.34(including 5% off FB code).

Assassins Creed Unity is also £34.69.

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Xbox Live Gold members and play Sunset Overdrive for FREE this Saturday 5PM GMT if they wish to try it out.

http://majornelson.com/2014/11/21/su...inkId=10668847

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I am having trouble here...

I uninstalled the Xbox Media Player app, how and where do i go to get it installed again as i can't find it?

Strangely i also get an error if i run Xbox Video app, i also can't browse a memory stick, i will be grateful if someone can check theirs too and report back.

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Other people have the exact same problem!

http://forums.xbox.com/xbox_forums/x...9.aspx#5053539

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This problem we were having has been fixed now!

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Currently downloading the FREE for 24hrs Sunset Overdrive which is available from 5am today.

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I downloaded call of duty Ghosts for the Xb1, I just can't get into Advanced Warfare, I think it's pants tbh, I got a download code for less than 20 quid, and it plays much better online imo, I'd be interested to know what's your favourite set up for both games.

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Early adopters of the Xbox One console are to get a free copy of LIMBO when it is released on the Xbox One.

Edit... Just got the code via Xbox live and downloading.

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I got that too but some people I know haven't received the message yet. Also, check your emails because you might be given something else for free.

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I didn't get anything of value for free yesterday, just some crappy day one pics.

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I got them, Forward Unto Dawn and a weapon for Unity.

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Just got the code for Limbo.

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Same, it's still only a small game too. It's just over 200Mb so it won't take up much space.

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I got a crappy poster and a gamerpic but no game code :(

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People are still getting codes so be patient with it.

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Finally bought an Xbox One. :-)

Went to game at midnight for black friday and got the console with assassins creed black flag & unity. Forza 5 goty and some dlc and Lego Marvel for a brilliant £299.

Cost me nothing as traded my ps3 & 360 and all games and accessories as well as the £90 I had on my reward card from selling my virtual shares.

Total bargain. Only Lego is a physical disc. Other games are downloads. Set it up tomorrow. Am rather tired.

Store was Union St in Glasgow and there were about 40 folk in front of me and an easy 50 behind. Took till 1.10 to serve me.

Some were there to get pokemon or smash bros or other black friday offers.

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I recommend checking the the deals going on right now on the Xbox Store. I just got Shadow of Mirror for £27.50. Here's all the deals:

http://www3.britxbox.co.uk/blog/2014...old-batch-two/

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I'm low on cash so won't be able to spend but some of those are tempting. Especially Titanfall for 10 quid.

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Hope you enjoy it!

Keep an eye on cdkeys.com for cheap downloadable game codes and cheap £50 Microsoft gift cards, unless you're 1 of these people that like to keep and swap disks.

Also make sure you get an EA Access pass which will currently give you access to 6 full games for only £20 a year.

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Get your FREE games with gold before the end of this month too.

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Cheers, the EA Access thing does look cool. Wonder if UFC will get added soon.

Installed system update and played about with the OS a bit and installed a couple of apps, Blu Ray and the media one.

Got Forza D/L now and had a few races, it looks amazing. queued up AC:Unity and a few demos. I know the game files are huge but the speed seems so slow. Just installed Marvel Lego so going to give that a shot too.

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If you disconnect from the internet while you install discs it's supposed to install a lot quicker.

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I just bought Titanfall season pass for £5 from the Xbox screen reduced from £20 on black Friday, you can currently get Titanfall deluxe which includes the season pass for only £10 though.

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I gave in and used my £5 gift card and paid the other half to buy Titanfall :-)

I've D/L 76.6GB since 8am on my xbox lol, and still haven't got a complete game downloaded. Glad I have 60MB just now.

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Bloody hell. What have you downloaded? Virgin are gunna love you.

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You have enough stuff now to last months!!!

Try to go all digital as it makes playing the X1 far easier.

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You should checkout this sometime it is great fun.

http://www.cdkeys.com/xbox-live/game...ition-xbox-one

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Well the only physical thng I have is Lego Marvel. Everything else is digital :-)

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AC:Unity, Forza 5, Titanfall and all add ons. A few demos and Killer Instinct.

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You will end up getting FREE DLC with Unity seeing the game is so buggy.

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I did read that today.

I might sign up to the beta program as well.

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Make sure you're on Xbox Rewards too. I got £20 the other day. You'll need to download a lot for decent money but it's extra money.

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I've been part of rewards for ages bit never got enough points to get money back. This will change now I plan on getting more games as downloads.

So far I am very impressed with the console. Looks great and the GUI is a good refresh of what was on the 360. There are still a few things missing or hard to find compared to the 360.

Graphics on the game's are out of this world. Titanfall was fun and Unity seems good. Not really played much of the games.

Been just jumping between everything trying it all out. Got a few demos to try as well.

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Still no code :(

Guess I failed in the RNG...

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Did you not get a Day One Console? The game is awesome.

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I got it on day one but it wasn't branded as 'Day One'. Guess that's the difference. Oh well not to grumble.

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Shouldn't be. I think you had to use it before a certain time.

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I can't get joined up for the beta program.

Everytime I install the app and click to register, it freezes and eventually drops back to the home screen. Anyone heard of or had the same issue and know how to fix it?

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I'll invite you and see if that works.

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That worked :-)

Now when I open it there is a message saying ill get info or something when a preview available.

Thanks

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I recommend GTA V, finished it on the 360, and re bought on the X1.

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I only just completed it on the 360 a few weeks ago, but really want to get it for the One.

Just hope its on sale soon so I can afford it.

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I bought it in November... along with Halo, Sunset Overdrive, COD AW, and Dragon Age: Inquisition :erm:

I really should wait before buying more games :dunce:



Playing Dragon Age: Inquisition at the moment - it is *awesome* :)

Finished Shadow of Mordor (great!) and COD AW (very good) before that.

I'll probably play Sunset Overdrive after DA:I, then Halo, and then finally GTA V.

Good job there's nothing I'm really interested in in 2015 until Batman in June...

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WAs tempted to get Wolfenstein: New Order as Game are selling for £19.99 this week.

Reviews seem good. Also comes with Doom beta access.

Thoughts?

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BBC iPlayer app now on Xbox One

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Is there any difference between the two games? I had it on the 360 and completed it pretty quickly/easily. Was tempted to get it again when i get my xbox one tomorrow but if its exactly the same i don't think i'll bother.

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Better graphics, more wildlife, more traffic, more cars, more wepons and 1st person mode.

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meh...think i will spend my money on other games and maybe get it when it comes down in price

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It's great!

It's longer than you'd expect for a shooter, but it's well paced, with a very good mix of action and stealth, and some nice "breathers" here and there. The story and characters are surprisingly good for a shooter, especially a Wolfenstein game.

Definitely recommend it :)

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There is more detail in it, like rabbits, cats, and people walking dogs, and more cars on roads and people.

One of the cars is a smart car :D

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Those cars were DLC last gen. Now they've been added to traffic.

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The Dark below gets released at 9am for Destiny.

Cannot wait to finish work, might even have to try the new raid tonight.

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Can anyone recommend an external HDD for the X1 to install games on that will be discrete and fast enough?

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I have this one and so far I've had no problems. I actually got it because of Matt's recommendation.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Passport-Ult..._cd_al_qh_dp_t

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Yup! :)


I bought one of these once the feature was added:

Western Digital My Passport Ultra 2TB USB 3.0 Portable Drive - £74.97 at Amazon


I went for that for a couple of reasons:

1) My wife has been using that & other WD models for some time for storing her photos, and swears by their reliability.

2) I found a review somewhere (can't remember where) that said it was a good choice for the Xbox One, giving good speed and storage benefits for a reasonable price.


No issues with it at all. It just sits there at the back out of the way. And being a portable drive means that as well as being small and quiet it also doesn't need a separate power supply.

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Ha, I see Craig beat me to it! :)

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Thanks guys, the passport was 1 of the drives I was looking at but was also considering the Samsung M3 2TB as it has a lot of great reviews, I guess either will do?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Slim...productDetails

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Looks like it'd be ideal. The size looks similar to the size of the one I have. So it should be small enough to hide away.

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And a little cheaper, so i will likely go for the Samsung if i don't get the WD.

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Ordered the WD in the end, will i have to format it or anything or can i just plug it into the Xbox and use it right away?

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The Xbox will sort it out for you.

http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-o...d99e6bd8e943f6

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Excellent seeing all my games are digital now as long as i get them cheap somewhere.

Just picked up AC Unity for around £20 just hope they fix all the bugs.

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Tempted to save up for an xBox 1 next year, just a couple of points I want to clear up first.

1. Will my gamertag on the 360 work still on the 1 or do I need to do a new account?
2. Will all my apps that I have on the 360 work on the 1?
3. Have they fixed it yet so that you can play 360 games on the 1, or is is still the case that you cannot play 360 games on the 1?

Thanks for replying.

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1. You use the exact same microsoft account details nothing needs to change. All your gamerscore stays as well and you can still see your previous acheivments.
2.Which apps? THe One has its own set of apps for Netflix, iPlayer and lots of other things.
3.It cannot be fixed as the One has a totally different CPU and system so it will never be able to play 360 games unless they launch some form of emulator or straming service a bit like Onlive.

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Excellent news about the account, apps I use are Netflix and iPlayer so as long as I can still get those I'd be happy. Shame about the 360 games, but that is not that much of a deal breaker if I ever save enough to buy a 1.

Thanks Stephen.

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I only got mine a couple of weeks ago.

Ended up trading my 360 a d games in against it.