So EDGE says no used games on the new Xbox

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I think that XBL probably has enough extra content at this point to justify making multiplayer free. I understand (From a business perspective at least) why they made it like that in the first place. But there are likely enough extra features at this point (And, considering that they are likely to add a lot more for this next gen, even more on the way) where if they made multiplayer a silver feature, they likely wouldn't lose much gold subscribers.

I do have gold, and I barely even use it for multiplayer to be honest. Netflix, Amazon prime, youtube on my tv, etc. I wouldn't cancel it if they made multiplayer free unless I got a roku box or something.
 

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Anybody with a Steam account on this site and everywhere else that poo-poos this is false flagging. I have over $2000 in Steam games. I really don't give a fukk about this. Hopefully they will lower game prices.
 

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While it's hard to believe it is somewhat true.

Not exactly internet, but my little brother's roommate bought an Xbox within the last year, got some games for it, and didn't buy Xbox Live.

:comeon:

They're playing NBA 2K with outdated ass rosters and he bought COD and can't even play it for the multiplayer. My bro was like, "you know you need Xbox Live to do this and that" and he didn't care. Just was like fukk it... he still doesn't have a Live account.

:birdman:

Which also, begs the question... if you can't play games without an internet connection, will people be able to play without Live?
I hear you... definitely a lotta questions in the air.
Almost a quarter of American's don't have internet, so just because you don't know them doesn't mean they aren't out there.
Fair enough, but nobody expects 100% market penetration. Some people will simply be left behind. Happens with all types of technology. I bet a bunch of people don't have PC's, too. That doesn't stop them from making PC's.

I'd love to see the stats on people who own consoles this gen that have no access to internet. I'd bet the % is pretty damn low.

Guys, I already said I wasn't buying if this comes to fruition... Don't confuse my questions and points about internet access with support for mandatory connections.
 

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I hear you... definitely a lotta questions in the air.

Fair enough, but nobody expects 100% market penetration. Some people will simply be left behind. I bet a bunch of people don't have PC's, too. That doesn't stop them from making PC's.

I'd love to see the stats on people who own consoles this gen that have no access to internet. I'd bet the % is pretty damn low.

Guys, I already said I wasn't buying if this comes to fruition... Don't confuse my questions and points about internet access with support for mandatory connections.

that 25% without a connection has been pretty consistent. You don't throw 25% of your market away willingly.
 

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"Used game protection" has been rumored for both systems...

and I refuse to believe that either company would be this stupid.

I don't even buy used games like that, but I do like to buy new games and resell them after I've beat them.

This would be a dealbreaker for me. You couldn't even borrow a friend's game anymore :huhldup:

I'd probably give up on the "next gen" if they did this, straight up.

I have a backlog that would last me another generation, anyway.
 

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that 25% without a connection has been pretty consistent. You don't throw 25% of your market away willingly.
Ever heard of Netflix? They're gonna phase those DVD's out sooner rather than later, breh.

What % of that 25% market w/o internet want consoles? What kind of #'s are we dealing with here? Just asking questions.

Apple willingly throws away a lot of the market w/ their focus on premium products on some of their lines.... Sometimes a minimum bar is too high for some and businesses set that bar all the time. Some people simply get left out.

I know nobody wants this shyt to happen but I wouldn't put it past them at this point.
 

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I know nobody wants this shyt to happen but I wouldn't put it past them at this point.

this is what I'm afraid of...these mufukkin suits at these companies don't even care.


The funniest part in all of this is that Nintendo being complete dumbasses with online gaming may come out looking like heroes because of this.
 

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The stoop with dat dope fanny padding
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how?

its a secondary market... a used market hasn't hurt the car or gun industry.

its stupid to restrict people from buyin used games. this also hurts craigslist as well. its not all about Gamestop​

When games are resold it lessens the chance a customer is buying a new copy so the developers don't get the money.
 

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So there's a rumor going around that MS is suppose to have up to 8 third party exclusives near launch :youngsabo:
 

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My backlog, or my bluff? :youngsabo:

both. whatever 'backlog' you got, I doubt it would keep you happy through the next gen (and beyond that?)

sure, if you were on a deserted island, with no outside info. but otherwise I imagine it would just be torture at some point seeing everyone else playing all the new herp derp games
 
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