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So.....this is kind of a huge deal. It seems with microsoft and sony it's all about playing what you want wherever you want.
Well, its a plan at least.
Better than "shitcan backward compatibility entirely" or "emulate as best you can on new platform" that scored PS3 and 360 so many points on BC.
If I can just build an new PC and have 360 games playable on it, it saves me the trouble about worrying about getting a 360, at least, and ensures I still get to enjoy those games in some form for the future without worrying about them being phased out.
I'm iffy about how excited I can be about PSN's push for PS2 games right now. It could end up being great or be the incredibly slow feed of games that PSOne classics generally are.
Better than "shitcan backward compatibility entirely" or "emulate as best you can on new platform" that scored PS3 and 360 so many points on BC.
If I can just build an new PC and have 360 games playable on it, it saves me the trouble about worrying about getting a 360, at least, and ensures I still get to enjoy those games in some form for the future without worrying about them being phased out.
I'm iffy about how excited I can be about PSN's push for PS2 games right now. It could end up being great or be the incredibly slow feed of games that PSOne classics generally are.
This is great news that both sony and microsoft are starting this.
And not so sorry for bringing this up, but microsoft should be a little bit more invested in created new exclusives and ips.
And not so sorry for bringing this up, but microsoft should be a little bit more invested in created new exclusives and ips.
Sony better get on that cloud soon or they might get left behind! I don't think they are in the position to pull something like that off yet though.
reminds me of this.
Cant wait to see what they come up with
Cant wait to see what they come up with
We'll see. Just like with Sony's PS3/Vita thing, there are a LOT of details to be filled in. This would be a huge boost for Windows 8, as well, which a lot of people intend to skip, myself included.
Obviously, this would have to be cloud-based, digital copy only games, which kind of puts a damper on it, and the idea of playing most Xbox games on a phone ... no.
A lot of things to think about here, though. This might be why Microsoft is saying "no" to Steam. Also, while being able to play Halo 4 on both PC and Xbox would be awesome, would you then have mixed multiplayer? Didn't Microsoft get scared off that idea years ago?
Obviously, this would have to be cloud-based, digital copy only games, which kind of puts a damper on it, and the idea of playing most Xbox games on a phone ... no.
A lot of things to think about here, though. This might be why Microsoft is saying "no" to Steam. Also, while being able to play Halo 4 on both PC and Xbox would be awesome, would you then have mixed multiplayer? Didn't Microsoft get scared off that idea years ago?
Like the PS3 and Vita but MIGHTIER!
I wonder what they will charge monthly to transfer saves from decive to device as we all know this will not be a free service to use.
I wonder what they will charge monthly to transfer saves from decive to device as we all know this will not be a free service to use.
Looks like the nest gen will be up in the clouds. If OnLive can back up what they've been saying about their graphics, that may be my next console.
if i can use a pc to play my MS games in windows8, why would i buy a 360 console? cause you know it will prob only be their exclusive games.
I want those f***ing ilomilo dolls right now. Not even kidding about it, those are the cutest damn things ever and I want them right now.
Anyways, it would be wonderful, but I fail to see how a game like freaking Skyrim can run on a mobile platform if you want to take THAT on the go. Or is it a "only some games will do this" kind of thing.
Anyways, it would be wonderful, but I fail to see how a game like freaking Skyrim can run on a mobile platform if you want to take THAT on the go. Or is it a "only some games will do this" kind of thing.
Do not complain about this, and do not compare it to GFWL without trying it first. Otherwise, you're just being a hateful douche and should go back to worshiping Apple.
If I can play a game on my PC and xbox without having to buy it twice im all for it. Plus I'm a big fan of onlive and what they're doing.
If this is true, I'd love to go back and play some of the XBox Arcade games I had. Especially Ilo Milo, my wife loves that game to death.
fetusmilk's point has been puzzling me too. Maybe the console will just be a more transparent version of what it is now: a lower-cost computer for games (and streaming videos/music, these days). Can that really be it, though? They must have some other motivation for console purchases planned.
I think this is a great idea. Itd be nice to be able to get my hands on some of the 360 digital titles, and I'd love to be able to play the 360 exclusives like Alan Wake on PC.
How Microsoft Can Win:
Copy Netflix's streaming strategy. Use it as an archive for older games. Fill the library with original Xbox games, older 360 games, and retro games that they have the rights to. After 360 games have been out for a while and their sales have settled down, put them on the service. Allow players to play the games on their 360 and PC. They could still give consumers the incentive to buy games by restricting certain features (achievements, online multiplayer, etc).
And make it a feature of Xbox Live that you don't have to pay extra for. It's expensive enough already.
Copy Netflix's streaming strategy. Use it as an archive for older games. Fill the library with original Xbox games, older 360 games, and retro games that they have the rights to. After 360 games have been out for a while and their sales have settled down, put them on the service. Allow players to play the games on their 360 and PC. They could still give consumers the incentive to buy games by restricting certain features (achievements, online multiplayer, etc).
And make it a feature of Xbox Live that you don't have to pay extra for. It's expensive enough already.
That would be pretty fucking amazing, though this sounds like more hype that Kinect failed to deliver on. Still, if I can do 360 games on PC, I'll finally be able to get rid of the 360.
I think this might actually justify the Xbox Live fee to me. I've always wanted a 360 for the plethora of downloadable titles I'm missing out on, and if I could have these on the PC that would be awesome... if you're doing what I think you're doing, then very well played, Microsoft.
They couldn't pay me enough to rund Windows on any of my machines, so this kinda doesn't affect me in any way. (They COULD pay me enough... fifty bucks would actually be enough. Or less... at least twenty dollars, but you know... Just can't stand Windows...)
Microsoft have the potential to win big here. Exciting times indeed.
@nfm1337
Microsoft shrugs in your general direction.
@nfm1337
Microsoft shrugs in your general direction.
A good idea, but I don't run windows on my phone or computer. As long as it doesn't detract from the 360 I'm OK with this.
I don't like PC gaming that's why I bought consoles. I don't like Windows too. But I think MS's idea is that if a gamer goes somewhere far from their 360, like say go to work, they can still continue playing with their PCs.
I've been wanting this feature for PS3-PSP. I hope Sony gets on this too with PS3-Vita because I'll be more likely to go in that direction than 360-Windows-Windows Mobile.
I've been wanting this feature for PS3-PSP. I hope Sony gets on this too with PS3-Vita because I'll be more likely to go in that direction than 360-Windows-Windows Mobile.
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