Google Play Store's Twitter/X Account Goes on a Bizarre Sonic Rambling Spree, Leaving Even Sonic Himself to Question What's Going On 20 replies
Ming Ming Hatsune Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Backwards compatibility isn't a switch console makers decide to turn on or off. It's an inherent feature of the hardware matching or not matching the previous hardware. x86 CPUs don't run powerpc executables, there is not a choice there, they just physically do not do it. It would be too costly to stuff a whole console inside another just for BC. Paying a fee for used games seems like bullshit, though. Look at bright side though: At least the developer is going to get some money from used game sales. Ahem, you mean the publisher. EA for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperLink Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Call me devil's advocate but this thing is still gonna sell loads, in America that is. Entertainment devices have always done better than we expected, look at the iPad, the One is a sports and media machine that plays all the mainstream favourites in games and gets exclusive DLC for them; it's possibly going to be the console of choice for that market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conando Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 *Strolls in* So what I did I miss? "Paywall for used games" 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badnik Mechanic Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 You know that entire section EA did? Yeah all of it is coming to the PS4 too... the only exclusive was FIFA Ultimate Team and even that might be a timed thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabz Girl Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Bloody hell Microsoft, WTF? If you can't even play pre owned games on the damn thing then I'm out fo sho! I'll just go back to playing my Wii U kthxbai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patticus Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 There's a reason why EA and Microsoft have a new, strong relationship. But we all saw this coming didn't we? It must be exactly what they wanted to do with the Wii U's online system. This is very likely the reason behind EA distancing itself from Nintendo, because Nintendo wouldn't play ball, but Microsoft offered them a pay-wall in exchange for getting cozy with them. Nintendo did the right thing and has to suffer the consequences in its dearth of EA titles, while Microsoft may well pay dearly in console sales and retail support for its decision in the other direction. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Badnik Mechanic Posted May 21, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2013 LOL!!!! Sony's Shares have gone up following the Microsoft Conference! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry the Nomad Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Is it possible that Sony will also have a used game pay wall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Albacia Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 This next gen is shaping up to be something I don't care to be part of. I mostly buy new games but having to pay extra for other people playing on the console? No. Local Multiplayer to be further shunned or outright dropped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyalume Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 All signs are pointing to the Sony regaining its dominance this generation. My hopes are very high for the PS4... and I pray that they don't end up disappointing me like Microsoft have. As it currently stands, theres not an iceberg's chance in hell of me purchasing a One, and I hope that it doesn't become the console of choice here in the states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patticus Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 MS is clearly suffering from the Curse of the Third Console. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabz Girl Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I really hope Xbox One crashes and burns when it's released. It's a disaster I tell you. LOL!!!! Sony's Shares have gone up following the Microsoft Conference! Good for Sony! I'm actually more interested in the PS4 than this Xbox One, which forces a fucking pay wall on you! Is it possible that Sony will also have a used game pay wall? We would've known about it by now. If Sony had it too, that would be stupid as hell! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badnik Mechanic Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Can't remember who it was that said it before but.... you were right. Seems they had mics set up at the back and the cheering was being fed into the livestream. And erm... this. And now for the best part of the conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Remy Posted May 21, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2013 Suddenly I don't feel so insecure owning a Wii U. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobkeratops Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 We would've known about it by now. If Sony had it too, that would be stupid as hell! Maybe. Doesn't stop EA games on the system from using something similar, as Sony tends to leave that to publisher discretion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry the Nomad Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I'm not going to have a firm opinion on One or 720 until E3. Too many unanswered questions and assumptions right now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ming Ming Hatsune Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 It must be exactly what they wanted to do with the Wii U's online system. This is very likely the reason behind EA distancing itself from Nintendo, because Nintendo wouldn't play ball, but Microsoft offered them a pay-wall in exchange for getting cozy with them. Nintendo did the right thing and has to suffer the consequences in its dearth of EA titles, while Microsoft may well pay dearly in console sales and retail support for its decision in the other direction. Remember they announced the Online Passes being scrapped? This is why they scrapped it. XONE blocks used games so online passes are useless. What they are going to do with the PS4, I don't know. We'll find out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbojet Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 LOL!!!! Sony's Shares have gone up following the Microsoft Conference! Sony is getting down right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conando Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Welp. Damn glad I bought that Wii U now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remy Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Remember they announced the Online Passes being scrapped? This is why they scrapped it. XONE blocks used games so online passes are useless. What they are going to do with the PS4, I don't know. We'll find out. If so, considering that EA has stopped releasing games for Nintendo, that may suggest that Sony are pulling the same shit, and the only reason EA ditched the Wii U is because nintendo didn't play ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patticus Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Remember they announced the Online Passes being scrapped? This is why they scrapped it. XONE blocks used games so online passes are useless. What they are going to do with the PS4, I don't know. We'll find out. It doesn't block them so much as it forces you to pay a fee (say, oh, $10?) for each one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyBean Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I'll wait till after E3 before I make a decision, but I'll admit that the PS4 looks a lot more appealing right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacy Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 The Used Game cockblock thing is an extremely stupid move. I don't care about installing games is you don't have to use the disc isn't that what you do with a PC even then you need the disc. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Does mean it won't play DVD's and Blu Rays. Doesn't that contradict their focus on Multimedia? It must be exactly what they wanted to do with the Wii U's online system. This is very likely the reason behind EA distancing itself from Nintendo, because Nintendo wouldn't play ball, but Microsoft offered them a pay-wall in exchange for getting cozy with them. Nintendo did the right thing and has to suffer the consequences in its dearth of EA titles, while Microsoft may well pay dearly in console sales and retail support for its decision in the other direction. I am confused didn't EA say they were dropping the Online Pass. Maybe that only applied for current generation only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ming Ming Hatsune Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 If so, considering that EA has stopped releasing games for Nintendo, that may suggest that Sony are pulling the same shit, and the only reason EA ditched the Wii U is because nintendo didn't play ball. I wouldn't be so sure, because : http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-02-21-sony-tells-eurogamer-playstation-4-will-not-block-used-games But yeah, we will have to find out more about this in E3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacy Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I'm not going to have a firm opinion on One or 720 until E3. Too many unanswered questions and assumptions right now. This is true. Jesus, who believe their so much negativity that you get roped into it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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