Personal computing discussed
JohnC wrote:Not much focus on "TV? TV! TVTVTVTV!!!", though
Savyg wrote:I'll still buy both
JohnC wrote:Good! You can start now, pre-orders are already available:
BoBzeBuilder wrote:$399.99? Win.
GeForce6200 wrote:Watched the whole release. While some parts did not feel as fluid as others and Assassin's Creed freezing, I would say it was a very successful launch. Sony knew that the people wanted the offline options and as little as possible DRM bs. Their CEO knew it and they have most definitely taken advantage of the situation. While it does appear that Sony will charge for the P+ membership, it was cheaper than xbox and gives a lot more features, plus free AAA game titles. They also showed us gameplay footage in real time and rendered on the console to display it's capabilities. Not some pre rendered on a pc bull. Overall it was a good release and the $399 price point was the icing on the cake. I will for sure be picking one up.
Airmantharp wrote:I can see this thread going batty fast...
GeForce6200 wrote:Overall it was a good release and the $399 price point was the icing on the cake. I will for sure be picking one up.
Airmantharp wrote:I can see this thread going batty fast...
Savyg wrote:On that note, Xbox lets you share games with family without giving away your copy, and you don't need discs at all! http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/license
It's easy to criticize when you don't bother trying anything new, isn't it? Hell, X1s setup is better than Steams in some ways...anyone can play your games on the main console without you being logged in AND you and your family can access your shared library no matter where you/they are. And you can sell them!
This 'look how easy it is to do the same thing everyone used to do' argument is just a tad one sided.
Also, XBL Gold now gives free AAA game titles.
Can't speak for what was rendered where on which game, though. But your comments there seem to be directed at the earlier event, not this one.
GeForce6200 wrote:The prerendered I was speaking of X1 press release, which was disappointing to myself and many others with the lack of actual game content overall
GeForce6200 wrote:though fish moving out the way is real groundbreaking.
ULYXX wrote:Im not really excited about multiplayer gaming needs the Playstation Pus membership.
willyolio wrote:
derFunkenstein wrote:willyolio wrote:
How's that a low blow? You've always been allowed to share stuff and resell games on consoles, up until the stunt Microsoft pulled this week.
axeman wrote:Savyg wrote:Man I'm glad this generation is almost over. I've been waiting for this for years now.
Five more months
I'm curious if this will put an end to lousy under-performing PC ports. Very interested to see how having the same ISA on consoles to PCs turns out.
l33t-g4m3r wrote:BUT, BUT, BUT, PIRACY!!!11!!!
What about licenses, EULA's, and nonsense rationalizations that the ends justify the means? How DARE Sony allow customers to actually OWN their games. SLAVES We aren't allowed to actually OWN what we pay for! The EULA explicitly forbids natural rights that have existed for millenia, and are even enshrined in many countries laws. Not to mention, doesn't this violate NSA spy grid compliance? It's absolutely necessary to tie all your games to a keylogged central profile, so that the gov can constantly monitor all the potential tea party patriots lone wolf terrorists. (Please ignore Sen McCain's ties to real terrorists.) Microsoft is clearly doing it's patriotic duty with online accounts and 24/7 Kinect monitoring.
Glorious wrote:Oh, and the decision sucks too. If Sony can say no to the publishers, why can't Microsoft?
Glorious wrote:If Sony can say no to the publishers, why can't Microsoft?
Savyg wrote:Glorious wrote:Oh, and the decision sucks too. If Sony can say no to the publishers, why can't Microsoft?
Sony did just say that publishers will be free to implement their own DRM solutions.
I don't really call that 'saying no.'