The New Xbox-Always Online?
Well, some of the big news this week is that the new Xbox will have an "always online" requirement built into it. Is it a bad thing for Microsoft that will hurt sales or is it just the natural progression of console gaming?
I came across an article on The Penny Arcade Report that I thought was interesting:
http://www.penny-arcade.com/report/article/gamers-may-say-they-hate-always-on-internet-requirements-...
What are your thoughts on this?
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Well, some of the big news this week is that the new Xbox will have an "always online" requirement built into it. Is it a bad thing for Microsoft that will hurt sales or is it just the natural progression of console gaming?
I came across an article on The Penny Arcade Report that I thought was interesting:
http://www.penny-arcade.com/report/article/gamers-may-say-they-hate-always-on-internet-requirements-...
What are your thoughts on this?
I really don't think Microsoft cares if we are against this or not. Actions speak louder than words. They will have to see the sales numbers before they reverse course. I think they will go ahead with the "always online" requirment, if sales tank they can always disable it with a software update. If you want to play next gen xbox exclusive games, you really have no choice.
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