Yep. PS Now being an underwhelming service shouldn't write off all future streaming. When new games are on there, it's going to change things.
No, they definitely did not have the right idea. The service is no bueno all around.No it wont. What will "change things" is being able to stream without any lag. That will change things.
Sony had the right idea, its the delivery of it that sucks.
Streaming is basically Microsoft's plan B for always-online console gaming. If you don't even own the hardware, then you would be forced to be online.
Microsft's plans are pretty transparent. They were never very good liars.
It was not even their idea, as far as I know, they bought Gaikai for that, no?No it wont. What will "change things" is being able to stream without any lag. That will change things.
Sony had the right idea, its the delivery of it that sucks.
Well yeah more than two it they are not large companiesTwo? I personally think they'll acquire more than that. MS will definitely want to push game pass with a lot of original, unique and exclusive content. To do this they'll need even more studios than they already have now.. Similar to what Netflix is doing with their own content.
No, they definitely did not have the right idea. The service is no bueno all around.
There's no new games on the service, let especially not launching on there like MSs first party games.
Lag might matter most to you, but having day and date new releases on a subscription service will absolutely get people's attention. A lot of things you may think are essential for streaming to be successful for you are either a non-factor or imperceptible for others. Content will matter most.No it wont. What will "change things" is being able to stream without any lag. That will change things.
Sony had the right idea, its the delivery of it that sucks.
I feel like a broken record, but I keep saying, next generation is going to be a good one for Xbox. For the first time since Xbox has existed, the actual company of Microsoft is taking Xbox seriously.
Lag might matter most to you, but having day and date new releases on a subscription service will absolutely get people's attention. A lot of things you may think are essential for streaming to be successful for you are either a non-factor or imperceptible for others. Content will matter most.
And the point of my post is what you call 'shit' isn't reality or what most people will think (did you even read what I wrote?).The content wont matter if the basics of the service are shit. I dunno how many more times i can explain this.
And the point of my post is what you call 'shit' isn't reality or what most people will think (did you even read what I wrote?).
Streaming isn't likely to be the most appealing option to people on an enthusiast forum ever. It won't live or die with those people and it's not who these companies are targeting most.
I don't 'get it' by saying content will matter most with streaming services and not lag? lolThen you have no vision and you really dont get it. Streaming is the future.
I don't 'get it' by saying content will matter most with streaming services and not lag? lol
Goes without saying? That's not most people's experience with PS Now anyways and in the very post you took exception with of mine I called that service 'underwhelming'. It goes without saying the quality of life for these services will improve over time. The most important thing will always be content. You're arguing stuff no one is even saying.No, you dont. A "Netflix" that chops or cuts every 2 seconds is a service people wont use, no matter what content is on there. Its common sense.
Goes without saying? That's not most people's experience with PS Now anyways and in the very post you took exception with of mine I called that service 'underwhelming'. It goes without saying the quality of life for these services will improve over time. The most important thing will always be content. You're arguing stuff no one is even saying.
Huh? The launch of the OG Xbox had a lot of support from higher ups, it was one of Bill Gates babies and he himself did the unveiling of it. They also were huge backers of the early years of the 360 and during the Red Ring of Death where Balmer backed up the plan to stand by the product. It was shortly after this that it felt like the higher ups were not as aggressive with the brand. But the early OG Xbox and first 2 years of 360 it was heavily backed up.
You should go listen to interviews of Xbox people. Early years they never even felt a part of Microsoft.
Bill Gates may have helped start it, but there is a lot more to it than that.
Wasn't part of that because they were in another building off the Microsoft campus?
Good, the industry is better when Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo all have strong first party line ups
People always talk about 360 era Xbox, I want OG Xbox era back!Yeah boyee, I want to see 360-era Microsoft back in the game. I'm probably going to end up skipping the XB1 entirely, but I'll be there day one if all these deals they're making right now bear fruit in time for the next Xbox.
I don't have any faith in Microsoft not to be like we tried and basically drop the ball again. They are big at talking and very poor at backing things up.There is an interview about it from a few years ago. Not sure where to find it.
I think it was a Phil Spencer interview though, but cant remember. it may have been that IGN podcast with three Xbox heads.
Point is, Microsoft never really seemed to be all in on Xbox. They were there, but having full support? I wouldnt go that far. Now, they seem to be getting full support which is why Phil Spencer is now being taken seriously within Microsoft, and not just within Xbox.
More than one party have 'done it right' on PC, so far. GeForce Now feels like fucking magic.
I don't have any faith in Microsoft not to be like we tried and basically drop the ball again. They are big at talking and very poor at backing things up.
I don't have any faith in Microsoft not to be like we tried and basically drop the ball again. They are big at talking and very poor at backing things up.
Remember when MS was inevitably leaving the industry? Funny times.
They are moving beyond consoles though.
Ok Phil, now open that wallet and make 1666 Amsterdam happen
Good, the industry is better when Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo all have strong first party line ups
Dude it's 2018. Everything is "online"Streaming is basically Microsoft's plan B for always-online console gaming. If you don't even own the hardware, then you would be forced to be online.
Microsft's plans are pretty transparent. They were never very good liars.
Who exactly do you think gives a shit about streaming? No one gives a shit about ps now, not because it's Sony, it's because streaming sucks.
Literally the *day* MS announced the X1S AND X1X there were dozens of people on GAF saying that how obvious it was that MS was cutting the Xbox division.Don't get too comfy. There will probably still be someone out there who claims that Microsoft aggressively investing in gaming is undeniable proof that they are leacing the video games industry.
We will see if they come through with the promises but they have bought studios in the past and than nothing. It's all talk until it actually comes to reality. Microsoft has a history of promising and not coming through with the promises.People said the same thing when they said they would invest more into first party last year. That it was all talk.
As soon as Phil got a bigger budget, he showed action.
It doesnt have to replace consoles. Its another option.Streaming will never replace consoles. The input lag is just always going to be too much for many people, fighting games, FPS games ect are never going to feel right over streamed services. I think MS knows this. I just don't see anyone wanting to stream a game to their phone over data or shitty public wifi and have a controller with them?
Considering they have Phil Spencer on the executive team, I would argue Gaming as a whole from Microsoft is getting a much larger push than they ever have. He no longer rolls up under the Windows/Devices lead which is probably the single largest change for Xbox in its entirety as a division at Microsoft.