I spent 8.00 this generation on Microsoft. I bought a used copy of Gears of War for a friend as a gift.
@Hicken...
1) It can be for rentals too. The point is that they have the ability to control the software. The true expiration of your digital content will be shortly after the PSN service stops for our console...as there will no longer be a server around to activate your content...nor a store to access your download list.
2. The point being your purchases are not yours. Paying 59.99 for a digital game has less chance to survive after this gen than a disc does. ...
@Dumahim
#6 Is possible through the paid service. However the copying, transfer, and backup of game saves were never previously controlled. It has been taken away and given back only to paid subscribers. The copyright save is decided by the developer. About 50% of game saves cannot be backed up. To prove it hit triangle on each of your game saves. You will see some don't highlight the copy option. No form of backup will allow it, not even a link transfer.
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I like Kiefer Sutherland but...
He hasn't been groomed to be the same type off character Snake was. 24 was perfect for him but I can't imagine him playing the part. Plus he has this occasional snort when he breathes. He does it often enough to notice. Plus he exhales a lot in distress.
Many people may never have noticed before but it should be more obvious when his face doesn't distract the observation.
No.
Think of consoles as the middleman. The purpose of the middleman is to meet the needs and expectations of the two parties.
The console maker wants to sell consoles. The developer wants maximum profits and the gamer wants entertainment at a great price. Mix it all together and the compromise becomes clear.
This has become an industry problem for gamers as a whole and is seperate from their respective abilities to provide quality games. That means people need t...
The control system on PS3 already shows signs of going the same (or similar route).
1) Each digital game has an expiration slot in the information area.
2) All digital content downloaded from the store begins with "activating"
3) Both PSN and XBox Live have very similar terms and conditions for their services.
4) The PS3 limits digital game copies to two consoles at a time. (Previously 5 consoles)
5) The PS3 limits your digital movie...
I have 3 PS3s in my house. Each digital product is limited to 2 at a time.
I believe the game is locked to your account regardless of where or how many.
The control system on PS3 already shows signs of going the same (or similar route).
1) Each digital game has an expiration slot in the information area.
2) All digital content downloaded from the store begins with "activating"
3) Both PSN and XBox Live have very similar terms and conditions for their services.
4) The PS3 limits digital game copies to two consoles at a time. (Previously 5 consoles)
5) The PS3 limits your digital movie...
...unless required by law.
The key phrase
"As we move into this new generation of games and entertainment, from time to time, Microsoft may change its policies, terms, products and services to reflect modifications and improvements to our services, feedback from customers and our business partners or changes in our business priorities and business models or for other reasons. We may also cease to offer certain services or products for similar reasons."
This is why I do...
There is a big difference between the physical disc and digital. Digital games are sublicensed to you through an online service. A physical disc preserves the single player from having to use their online service to play it. So it's limited to online mode only. Plus I believe the disc gives a license because there is a direct sale between the developer and consumer.
There is some truth to this. Think of consoles as the middleman. The purpose of the middleman is to meet the needs and expectations of the two parties.
The console maker wants to sell console. The developer wants maximum profits and the gamer wants entertainment at a great price. Mix it all together and the compromise becomes clear.
This has become an industry problem for gamers as a whole and is seperate from their respective abilities to provide quality...
Microsoft's plan is to monitor what you watch on television. They want to use Kinect to monitor when your at home and when your not. They will then use Kinect to monitor what parts of the screen you're looking at while watching TV. They will also gather facial expressions and emotional reactions, etc.
They will then sell this information to the station that broadcasts the show. While it won't be personal info they will offer statistics that will sum up all the...
Microsoft seems to rely heavily on 3rd parties. They seem to focus more on being the ultimate add-on to already existing products.
Like XBox Live, achievements, and the upcoming tv add-on of plugging in your existing cable box into the XBox One. They want to enhance everything with their service in a universal way. One idea that can be applied to everything. That is why they spend millions to secure dlc and add-ons for games instead of focusing on making their own.
If servers are known to go offline then why think PSN or XBox Live won't too. Remember...it's their server that "activates" everything you buy from their store.
Accessing the games you supposedly "own" may look just like accessing the ended multiplayer.
It's like a window with moving pictures. Microsoft wants to make an "XBox Live" for television so that every show is better with their service attached. They will have menus that will allow watchers to get together immediately to watch a show, have things like cross movie chat, and the like. All you have to do is plug in your existing cable box into the XBox One and WHAM!!!....It becomes Microsoft's version of tv, news ,and movies. I'm really looking forward to havi...
Wouldn't the cars look a bit outdated by now?
That's okay, the XBox One doesn't need the press. It can take pictures, record video, listen to conversations, and be just as nosey. They don't claim to be the all-in-one media box for nothing people. But you will need to buy one in order to watch the news. It will tell you everything you need to know...so can make an informed decision about buying it.
To close this debate I have several things to say...
1) Do your research. Read the terms and conditions, and backup instructions for your respective consoles.
2) Try to do a restore(with external drive) with the internet cable unplugged. Let me know what happens.
3) Spend 1000.00 on digital stuff and let me know what happens after this gen ends.
4) Consider the possibility that I'm authentically warning people...not jus...