Xbox

stonecoldstavros · « **Reply #25 on:** March 21, 2013, 11:26:16 AM »

Quote from: AntinOz on March 21, 2013, 12:39:56 AM

Quote from: stonecoldstavros on March 20, 2013, 11:53:26 PM
I agree raz.

However they are right when they say people who play xbox are always playing online.

I call BS on that! I reckon the mix would be similar to the PS3... there are a lot of good SP titles on the XBox as well

most people play MP games, i get that. but to cut the other people out of the market is stupid.

Ant · « **Reply #26 on:** March 21, 2013, 11:34:34 AM »

Quote from: stonecoldstavros on March 21, 2013, 11:26:16 AM

most people play MP games, i get that. but to cut the other people out of the market is stupid.

This I agree with. My XBox is at the opposite end of my house from my router and for various reasons, can drop off the network. I really don't want to not be able to play when this happens. I also, sometimes, block internet access on various times at home (mainly when my son is playing up, the internet is such a good punishment

) and again, don't want to stop playing.

stonecoldstavros · « **Reply #27 on:** March 21, 2013, 12:06:28 PM »

Quote from: AntinOz on March 21, 2013, 11:34:34 AM

Quote from: stonecoldstavros on March 21, 2013, 11:26:16 AM
most people play MP games, i get that. but to cut the other people out of the market is stupid.

This I agree with. My XBox is at the opposite end of my house from my router and for various reasons, can drop off the network. I really don't want to not be able to play when this happens. I also, sometimes, block internet access on various times at home (mainly when my son is playing up, the internet is such a good punishment ) and again, don't want to stop playing.

i cant see them doing so, as it would give a huge advantage to Sony.
But you never know, Sony may do the same.

Pat · « **Reply #28 on:** March 21, 2013, 12:12:27 PM »

I can't see either of them doing it, I can see making you be connected when to install the game but not too play it unless it is an EA or Blizzard title.

spazmanaught · « **Reply #29 on:** March 21, 2013, 12:30:15 PM »

Seems a bit odd? Outside some of the Asian countries inter-webs around the world aren't that good. Seems like they will be killing a major part of the market?

Ant · « **Reply #30 on:** March 21, 2013, 12:43:08 PM »

Quote from: spazmanaught on March 21, 2013, 12:30:15 PM

Seems a bit odd? Outside some of the Asian countries inter-webs around the world aren't that good. Seems like they will be killing a major part of the market?

They're american.. the world stops at the border...

raz81 · « **Reply #31 on:** March 21, 2013, 12:44:29 PM »

With the rampart piracy that exists on xbox, it doesnt really suprise me. But yeh i agree it is odd and am curious to see if it becomes true

Slayer7744 · « **Reply #32 on:** April 06, 2013, 01:21:27 AM »

NSFW (Swearing)
I agree with this guy 100% (The Video)
xbox execs tells fans concerned about always on future to deal with it
http://mashable.com/2013/04/05/xbox-execs-tells-fans-concerned-about-always-on-future-to-deal-with-it/

"Those people should definitely get with the times and get the Internet," Orth tweeted. "It's awesome." Orth then added, "I want every device to be 'always on.'"

Orth tweeted a picture of President Obama shrugging his shoulders and smiling with the caption "Deal with it."

Twitter user Manveer Heir then challenged Orth's "deal with it" remark by noting that some users of Diablo III and SimCity had experienced issues with outages. Orth replied, "Electricity goes out too."

Finally, Orth was asked what he thought of fans who lived in relatively unconnected places like Blacksburg, Va., and Janesville, Wisc., which led him to reply, "Why on earth would I live there?"

http://youtu.be/cW28VSmXnCo

StoneColdHomer · « **Reply #33 on:** April 06, 2013, 09:11:33 AM »

What a total tool.....but I agree with him

SgtEeyore · « **Reply #34 on:** April 06, 2013, 09:13:16 AM »

Quote from: StoneColdHomer on April 06, 2013, 09:11:33 AM

What a total tool.....but I agree with him

i think that character is an act, a bit like FPSRussia. But....he's gonna give himself a heart attack one day, lol

spazmanaught · « **Reply #35 on:** April 06, 2013, 10:45:19 AM »

Love the M$ response

Quote

We apologize for the inappropriate comments made by an employee on Twitter yesterday. This person is not a spokesperson for Microsoft, and his personal views do not reflect the customer centric approach we take to our products or how we would communicate directly with our loyal consumers. We are very sorry if this offended anyone, however we have not made any announcements about our product roadmap, and have no further comment on this matter.

raz81 · « **Reply #36 on:** April 06, 2013, 11:11:16 AM »

Lol I love Kaz's tweet in that article

AJmen02 · « **Reply #37 on:** April 06, 2013, 11:12:09 AM »

Xbox will be awesome...

/troll

Ant · « **Reply #38 on:** April 06, 2013, 01:39:57 PM »

XBox will eat your monthly quota in a day

Barnzini · « **Reply #39 on:** April 06, 2013, 02:42:10 PM »

Quote from: raz81 on March 21, 2013, 12:44:29 PM

With the rampart piracy that exists on xbox, it doesnt really suprise me. But yeh i agree it is odd and am curious to see if it becomes true

I find it hard to believe they wont let people play any of the games without a internet connection.

I'm not to worried if they do though cause the chance i buy a nextbox is slim to none at this point.

kunfushun · « **Reply #40 on:** April 06, 2013, 03:00:04 PM »

if its anything like blizzard and battle.net they will have an offline mode which should sync later online for acheivements but if it doesn't then that sucks ass.

spazmanaught · « **Reply #41 on:** April 06, 2013, 04:23:04 PM »

I think it's more to do with piracy and will need an ' always on ' connection.

kunfushun · « **Reply #42 on:** April 06, 2013, 05:00:54 PM »

Quote from: spazmanaught on April 06, 2013, 04:23:04 PM

I think it's more to do with piracy and will need an ' always on ' connection.

yup that is one big reason for it, its one of the main concerns blizzard made their new games always on as well. there is as offline mode but the experience wont be as good as being online. i can only assume xbox would be doing something similar.

Slayer7744 · « **Reply #43 on:** April 06, 2013, 05:34:40 PM »

Don't forget, MS like to display lynx ads in your face on the dashboard.

stonecoldstavros · « **Reply #44 on:** April 06, 2013, 10:22:49 PM »

just wait to see which system has "always on" mode before picking which one to go with next generation.

Slayer7744 · « **Reply #45 on:** April 07, 2013, 02:46:31 AM »

Another honest opinion of Xbox always online.
http://youtu.be/DZgmM0ZMkq4

Barnzini · « **Reply #46 on:** April 08, 2013, 11:28:19 PM »

Found this on Gaf

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=536163

Rumored Cliffnotes are

$99 xbox 360 by the end of the year

New Xbox will have always online, No backwards compatibilty and the prices are $300 for a subscription model and $500 outright

Prices in US obvc

kunfushun · « **Reply #47 on:** April 09, 2013, 01:36:24 AM »

I saw matt mention on facebook that xbox has confirmed no go on second hand games.

spazmanaught · « **Reply #48 on:** April 09, 2013, 06:44:05 AM »

Really if Sony don't do the banned second hand games thing they will win this console war hands down. Developers might demand they do it but if Sony sell 2x as many consoles due to it the dollars will talk first.

Slayer7744 · « **Reply #49 on:** April 09, 2013, 11:53:10 AM »

I hate xbox but talking money wise, I cannot see M$ banning second hand games if Sony don't. Also always online may just be a one time activation for games. I'm sure there are many different meanings to always online that MS could take. Well that's my rant