Workaround For X1 Update Beta Tester/Non Beta Testers?

A few of the gents in our league decided to take advantage of the X1 update beta without knowing the pitfalls of doing so. If you’re not aware users on different X1 firmware are not able to participate in party chat together.

We don’t really need to chat, but we do need to join a private lobby for our races on Sunday nights. Is there a way to join a lobby without having to join the party as well? FYI, I’ve already tried to directly invite from the multiplayer lobby but the recipient didn’t even receive invite messages from me.

Has anyone figured out a way around this?

Thanks.

I would also like to figure this out

That’s a bummer, I didn’t realize that beta testing would have an effect on party chat options to that degree.

It’ll only be a few more days so Don’t worry.

Would you having a code help or do you need more than one?

We would need a whole bunch, only about 2-3 people got invited out of our group and sadly 1 person used it.

I have a code. We have a mix of drivers that do and don’t. Most opted to not take part in order to keep racing with the group.

Thanks for the offer.

edit: After reading all the posts it looks like there are quite a few on offer. My only worry is a few guys not being able to access the beta for some reason and presenting the same problem.

I’ll look into the invite friends option to see if everyone can take part.

If you guys need more invites than what have already been offered let me know. All of my friends already opted in on their own.

apparently you can invite others to the beta testing…not sure how

i have 2 codes that i’m not gonna use if you want to sent me a message on Xbox LIVE

both gone now

someone that already has beta has to go here and request invites for there friends

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I have an extra code as well if anyone needs it lol… That sucks and it makes sense at the same time lmao.

It does actually give you a warning before joining the beta that it will prohibit you from being in a party chat with those who don’t. The 360 beta updates were the exact same thing. :wink:

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Well talby, fireproof, and myself have offered 4 total now. Will PM you mine if you want.

I am also having some problems with the beta. I have it and my friends dont. Tried putting my friends name on the forum, but nothings happening. Looks like forza in silence for a while lol

Googlesmurf: If you’re having problems in the beta, report them to the proper, private forums as noted in the beta instructions. You can also opt out of the next round of the beta, if you wish.

Otherwise, beta discussions should be held in the designated forums.

If anyone has a spare beta code ill happily take it :slight_smile: annoying not being able to play and talk with mate on Forza and id like to see what forza sounds like in Dolby. Cheers

Ummmmm, the Dolby options are available anyhow.

You can still all talk to each other through the normal game chat. If you need it to be private you can set your settings to friends only for chat which will mean only others on your friends list can hear you. If your friends do the same, then it’s a sort of private chat as no one else can hear you or your friends even if they join the game. Its a sort of workaround until everyone has the update.

Not being able to chat is not the issue. Not being able to invite someone to private lobby is.