[Rumors]Xbox720 Pricing, Subscriptions, No B/C, $99 Xbox360

[Rizsparky]

http://www.vgleaks.com/microsoft-xbox-roadmap-2013/

A new rumour explaining how local play can be played offliine, interesting..

 

[evanescent_hero]

So what they're suggesting there is an add-on for the 720 that plays 360 games.

...why? Unless you don't already have a 360, that's pointless.

 

[Rydian]

So what they're suggesting there is an add-on for the 720 that plays 360 games.

...why? Unless you don't already have a 360, that's pointless.

I don't have a 360.

 

[evanescent_hero]

I don't have a 360.

Well, fair enough then. Nevertheless, you could probably find a 360 for cheaper than the add-on if you looked, one that played games from disc. Though I suppose it would take up a separate set of ports on your TV. *shrugs* Whatever. I'm not getting it anyway, so it doesn't matter to me.

 

[Rydian]

And I'd also need controllers and junk.

I'm specifically mentioning the controllers here because those shits are particularly expensive.

 

[evanescent_hero]

Good point there too. Hopefully Microsoft lets you use 720 controllers on the 360 add-on.

 

[retKHAAAN]

http://www.vgleaks.com/microsoft-xbox-roadmap-2013/

A new rumour explaining how local play can be played offliine, interesting..

Welcome news...but likely won't stop those tempers who are incapable of following links / reading sources from pissing and moaning.

Plenty of "pre-order cancelled" tears still to come I'm sure.
But this is actually a great way to tie in BC without forcing those who don't care about it (or already own the last gen hardware) from feeling the pain in the price-point.

 

[smile72]

Wow, Microsoft gave me another reason to stay away from their consoles.

 

[Gahars]

Wow, Microsoft gave me another reason not to stay away from their consoles.

So... you want one even more now?

 

[Rydian]

Yeah guys, let me not buy a product that doesn't exist.

 

[Gahars]

Yeah guys, let me not buy a product that doesn't exist.

Boycotting has never been easier.

 

[Foxi4]

evanescent_hero, I'm not sure if you're using green text to underline that you're being sarcastic... or you just don't know the customs we have here... A normal font would be appreciated.

As for the 720, here's the deal Microsoft - make it comparable in horsepower to the PS4, forget about the whole XBox Live Gold dealio and just make online free and you may spark some interest - otherwise you're the middle man here with nothing interesting to offer.

 

[tbgtbg]

http://www.vgleaks.com/microsoft-xbox-roadmap-2013/

A new rumour explaining how local play can be played offliine, interesting..

That bit in there about connecting that mini unit to play 360 disc based games on the new system is a good idea if true, IMO. That way people that give a shit can get their BC, and those that don't give a shit won't have to pay for it. A Genesis Power Base Converter for the modern era, if you will.

 

[Rizsparky]

That bit in there about connecting that mini unit to play 360 disc based games on the new system is a good idea if true, IMO. That way people that give a shit can get their BC, and those that don't give a shit won't have to pay for it. A Genesis Power Base Converter for the modern era, if you will.

Yeah, it's a great idea, keeps the cost down for the 720 too

 

[evanescent_hero]

evanescent_hero, I'm not sure if you're using green text to underline that you're being sarcastic... or you just don't know the customs we have here... A normal font would be appreciated.

I type in green online. Not like it's hard to read. It's also not like I post in a separate font or smaller text. Apologies if it bugs you, but I'm not changing it. I mostly lurk here anyway, so you won't have to deal with it much.

 

[Foxi4]

I type in green online. Not like it's hard to read. It's also not like I post in a separate font or smaller text. Apologies if it bugs you, but I'm not changing it. I mostly lurk here anyway, so you won't have to deal with it much.

I'm just sayin', most people find it annoying and there were instances of mods correcting wacky fonts or coloured stuff for the sake of legibility unless the colour or font had a purpose.

 

[Gahars]

I type in green online. Not like it's hard to read.

You were saying?

 

[rad140]

So what they're suggesting there is an add-on for the 720 that plays 360 games.

...why? Unless you don't already have a 360, that's pointless.

I was more under the impression that it was going to be a budget-priced 360, probably with no disc drive/hard drive/wifi, etc ala the PSP Street or whatever that thing was called.

 

[evanescent_hero]

You were saying?

I'm sorry you use a different theme. It looks legible to me though.

 

[the_randomizer]

Day-1 buy for me! Always-online, $500 price, media focused, how could you resist!

Don't forget no backwards compatibility! Selling point right there!