The XBox Thread - Page 51

On May 22 2013 06:15 Reborn58 wrote:
You would rather they didn't include all of that? Do you realize that the console market is MUCH larger than the PC gaming market...?

On May 22 2013 05:53 MaestroSC wrote:
Pretty much agree with everyone else so far...

So the new Xbox = a shitty and less optimized computer?

IDK why we are literally turning every device into a wanna be computer.

I have a smart tv, with a smart blue ray player, with a smart console?
Ill have 3 shitty wanna-be computers, along with my computer that also connects to my tv..?

I dont know why Microsoft thinks adding these things brings anything to the new console...Except now ill also need to pay a monthly fee to use my Xbox as a terrible computer...?

Looks like im switching back to Playstation for the next Gen of consoles...

I seriously HATE the direction of this industry atm.
Sell a game for 60$. Sell another part of the game for 10$. Sell the next part for 10$ And the next DLC for another 10.

How about we just do business the old way...

I pay $60, you give me the game. Not part of it. Not half of it. Not a piece of it. Give me the entire fucking game. I dont go to a restaurant... "I want a cheeseburger" Ok thats 10$. O did you want the meat? Thats another 3$. Cheese? Ok another 3$. Ketchup? $1.50 cause were not unreasonable.

On April 25 2013 17:45 Martijn wrote:
Come to think of it. With how prominent ddosing is becoming, with even banks becoming targets. Who in their right mind would require "always-online"? Whether you will get to play or not is at the mercy of any kid with an allowance of $20 to spend on ruining your experience.

The Dutch goverment DigiD system was down due to ddos yesterday and is down today as well. Meaning people can't use online government services. This can mean anything from not being able to file your taxes online to not being able to manage your monthly student loans. For some things, there isn't even an alternative. Managing your status as a student, how much money you'll loan that month, these can only be handled online.


Also, please don't repeat that retard Adam Orth's argument "Electricity goes out too";
ISPs have issues all the damn time, electrical companies rarely and they're monitored much more closely. Who here hasn't had issues with their ISP at some point or another?
The amount of electricity available in most houses isn't limited or has to be explicitly shared between roommates. IE; I've never been asked to unplug the fridge so someone can do laundry, whereas stopping a download is common.
I reset my modem at least a few times a month, I go without touching the breakers most years.
I don't have to worry that anyone that feels like fucking with me will ddos my electricity.

There. The end. Shitty analogy, shitty argument, shitty Adam Orth. Good luck finding a new job in this industry.

On May 22 2013 06:20 Yaotzin wrote:

A common myth but incorrect. The PC gaming market is larger than the console market.

On May 22 2013 06:14 Kenthros wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyD1VlQdj2s This was extremely FUNNY

On May 22 2013 06:26 Reborn58 wrote:


It actually is correct. There are more console users and the amount of money spent on boxed console games is far higher than boxed PC games.

On May 22 2013 06:26 Reborn58 wrote:


It actually is correct. There are more console users and the amount of money spent on boxed console games is far higher than boxed PC games.

On May 22 2013 06:28 Yaotzin wrote:

On boxed games? Yes, console numbers are higher. Boxed games doesn't count...browser games, MMOs, Steam...

Revenue seems a rather more appropriate measuring stick, and PCs are higher.

On May 22 2013 06:15 Reborn58 wrote:
You guys are acting like by them giving the Xbox One the ability to integrate your entire TV room into one single unit takes away from the ability to perform as a gaming system. You would rather they didn't include all of that? Do you realize that the console market is MUCH larger than the PC gaming market...? And that they are catering to a lot of people who aren't elitists because they own a 2500$ computer and play games with a keyboard a mouse? Not to mention that I think it makes things extremely intelligent for Microsoft to include better integration into their system. It adds to their "ecosystem" just like Apple does. And not only that, it makes it easier on consumers to have less hardware overall, it SIMPLIFIES things. Why would you complain about a company giving you more options, simplifying things, AND giving an upgraded gaming system?

Seriously some people are never happy. What did Xbox One have to do to impress you? Come on. Consoles are what they are, PCs are what they are - they are separate entities and Xbox One looks like it takes things to the "next step" for consoles - which is exactly what it is supposed to do.

On May 22 2013 06:31 Reborn58 wrote:
Revenue is not an appropriate measuring stick, and neither are browser games. Otherwise we should include phone game sales into console sales?

You really count someone who spends hundreds playing "farmville" a PC gamer? Come on.

The console market is bigger than the PC market. It's simply a fact. And they are SEPARATE markets, either way. So why compare them? Obviously you can do more with a computer - good job you figured out the most basic concept in gaming.

On May 22 2013 06:14 Kenthros wrote:
+ Show Spoiler +This was extremely FUNNY

On May 22 2013 06:35 Yaotzin wrote:

Perhaps. Or a category of their own instead.

As much as I count a Minecraft player as a console user.

It's not a fact. Even discounting casual browser style games, there is a the MMO market, Steam, plus boxed games. Which is enough to at least be comparable to console games.

They are certainly somewhat different types of markets. I'm not saying that PC gaming is bigger in the area of, say, FPS games. But overall, it is bigger.

On May 22 2013 06:26 Somthing_clvr wrote:

wait why is this blowing up what did it get linked on

and man I can't wait till I can SCHNAP.

On May 22 2013 06:38 DystopiaX wrote:

"well...Call of Duty's got a dog..."
best part of the whole thing, and really the problem I had with MS in general. Other than that and Forza (and I guess Halo TV show, if that counts) they showed almost no games for this game console.

On May 22 2013 06:40 ayaz2810 wrote:


Does this guy have a poster of Boxxy on his wall? If so... creepy.

On May 22 2013 06:31 Reborn58 wrote:


Revenue is not an appropriate measuring stick, and neither are browser games. Otherwise we should include phone game sales into console sales? You really count someone who spends hundreds playing "farmville" a PC gamer? Come on.

The console market is bigger than the PC market. It's simply a fact. And they are SEPARATE markets, either way. So why compare them? Obviously you can do more with a computer - good job you figured out the most basic concept in gaming.