[PPOTW] Now MS has backtracked, will you?

[emigre]

also, what makes you think Sony will continue to incentivise ps+ when it is mandatory for online play?

To provide an incentive to people who have no interest in online play.

 

[PityOnU]

To provide an incentive to people who have no interest in online play.

just like Microsoft did with xbl, then?

 

[emigre]

just like Microsoft did with xbl, then?

?

 

[PityOnU]

?

oh, wait, you're right, Microsoft NEVER did that. But if that's the case, then... Hmmm...

 

[emigre]

oh, wait, you're right, Microsoft NEVER did that. But if that's the case, then... Hmmm...

There still lots of people who have no interest in online gaeming. If Sony can go to them and offer a service where they can play $300 worth of gaems for $50 than they're still providing value. Than bring in discounts on the PS store, automatic updates and perhaps Gaikai benefits. Sony can offer a really nice comprehensive deal where the more you invest into the Playstation ecosystem, the more the more you get out of it.

 

[chris888222]

M$ has already shown their true colors with what they can do with DRM and forced online. Overall much higher pricing (it will definitely be >$180 more than the PS4 in Singapore). Less games of my liking.

The PS4 definitely seems a lot more enticing than the XB1 in many ways. Official XBox stuff (for all generations) in Singapore are ridiculously overpriced, and game boxes also have Chinese print (which I absolutely hate - I don't live in China. I understand and can speak English).

PlayStation offers much more freedom and flexibility in Singapore. Easy PS+ subscription as well. Possible Gaikai integration later on? I was skeptic about it at first but if Sony can pull it off well, then count me in.

No offense to anyone over the Chinese print.

 

[Magsor]

There's good chances i'll buy a Xbone no matter what. I love to watch TV.

 

[BORTZ]

Drm policy flip flop or not, the ps4 is still 100 green backs cheaper and better exclusives library.

 

[stomp_442]

I don't trust M$, give it a year or so, the DRM and always online will be back. The day Nintendo starts charging to play games online is the day I quit playing online. I already have a Wii U, a cable box, and a TV. I can even watch TV while a game is being played, or play a game on my PS3 while the Wii U is being played. I don't understand why I need to pay to play online, I don't want all that other crap that M$ offers in MS live. M$ should have a basic live for those that just want to play online games, and a premium live for those that want all of the other services.

just to point out for people complaining about the cost of xbl: 1 year xbl subscriptions routinely go on sale for $35, whereas the lowest I've ever seen ps+ is $40.

When ever I looked into buying a year of Live, I never saw it for $35, it was always $60, so I never bought it the whole 4 years I owned an xbox 360. The only time I used my xbox was for free xbox live weekend, which amounted to my xbox getting used for about 20 hours.

 

[jacksprat1990]

If the XBOne gets hacked, I might buy one. Otherwise, I'm not interested. Microsoft have shown their vision of what a console should be like and I didn't like that vision. They could pull another 180 down the road and totally screw everyone over. I don't trust them.

 

[PityOnU]

When ever I looked into buying a year of Live, I never saw it for $35, it was always $60, so I never bought it the whole 4 years I owned an xbox 360.

http://slickdeals.net/newsearch.php...ox+live+$35&showposts=0&archive=0&firstonly=1

Looks like about once a month.

 

[stomp_442]

http://slickdeals.net/newsearch.php?forumchoice[]=4&forumchoice[]=9&forumchoice[]=10&forumchoice[]=13&forumchoice[]=25&forumchoice[]=30&forumchoice[]=38&forumchoice[]=39&forumchoice[]=41&forumchoice[]=44&forumchoice[]=53&forumchoice[]=54&q=xbox live $35&showposts=0&archive=0&firstonly=1

Looks like about once a month.

I've never been to slick deals dot com, and rarely ever even make online purchases. The only items I've ever purchased online are flashcarts and a touch screen for an iPod. Microsoft needs to extend the sale price to retail outlets, once a month.

 

[emigre]

I've never been to slick deals dot com, and rarely ever even make online purchases. The only items I've ever purchased online are flashcarts and a touch screen for an iPod. Microsoft needs to extend the sale price to retail outlets, once a month.

You cannae be serious.

 

[Dork]

Don't need the Xbox One, I'll stick to Wii U+PS4 this gen.

 

[Lanlan]

They're pussies and idiots. Don't make a huge decision like the daily phoning home, no used games, etc., unless you're sure it's right. Them backtracking just makes them seem weak and easily swayed.

 

[Ethevion]

I was always getting an XBone

 

[Chary]

The way that they can backtrack so easily, and be so flimsy with their "promises" really doesn't make me want they console. Not to mention, this "fix" will be a patch. If they can patch this, then what kinds of patches can they release later? And how much can they change with a patch?

 

[GameWinner]

Xbox exclusives never appealed to me so PS4 it is for me.

 

[Chary]

EDIT: Double post. Sorry.

 

[Forstride]

Well, I'm more inclined to get one now. I went with the 360 last gen, and I'd like to continue with Xbox. The controller design is the best out there, Xbox Live is a lot smoother and reliable than PSN (From what I've heard), and I'd like to continue using my account and whatnot.

It's still too early to decide though, and I'll wait to see what gets announced, with both games, and features for the system itself, leading up to launch.