belawrence
It's All About The Games
join:2000-08-06
Santee, CA | Sports and FPS are ok, but.....
It would sure be nice to be able play a fighting game(Tekken, Virtua Fighter, et al) online against people. |
|
achannelle1
join:2002-05-22
Tucson, AZ
|  Sith Lord Inquisitor
Well, with the price drops, the first salvos have been fired. E3 coverage at the various gamesites have shown that Microsoft is coming out swinging with its XBOX LIVE(50.00 a year).
However, you must also think of the PC gaming sector. With Next Generation consoles making games of comporable visual quality and sound, and with fewer titles being released exclusively for PCs, I think the PC game market will have to definitely rethink it's online strategy. |
|
hardflip
Mindfield
Premium
join:2002-02-28
Andover, MA
| Broadband Future
Every article I read points out that Microsoft is going to CHARGE you for the service while Sony and Nintendo aren't. Of course they will eventually, they are just more tentative in executing an online strategy, mainly because they have such a strong position in the console market. Nintendo is the grandfather of consoles and Sony is the current giant, so I think it's cool that Microsoft is looking ahead to the evolution of video games. Sony is leaving that move to PS3.
I hope they all put effort into online gaming, I just think Microsoft has the best model. |
|
Karl Bode
News Guy
join:2000-03-02
Host:
Road Runner
PC gaming GAMES
PC gaming Tech
| I think it's entirely dependent on how easy it is to play on-line without using the MS service. If it's as simple as using Gamespy arcade and a home router, the service won't have much legs....
If they are fairly lenient on allowing users to hook the unit up to a broadband connection AS WELL as offering the gaming service for less experienced or technical gamers, it could work.
The thing is that they need to get the games out there, and MS is getting a little greedy with licensing agreements it would seem....
--
Palpatine for Senate |
|
nornradd
join:2002-03-13
O Fallon, MO | Good article on why Microsoft will fail
»www/theregister.co.uk/content/4/25367.html |
|
nornradd
join:2002-03-13
O Fallon, MO | In a related article I can't type...here is the correct link:
»www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/25367.html |
|
achannelle1
join:2002-05-22
Tucson, AZ
| reply to hardflip
Re: Broadband Future
Well Microsofts's 2 Billion dollar warchest will ensure one interesting fight, though I know Sony and Nintendo are not poor. Microsoft has a chance to overtake the others with it's online strategy, if it does it right. Microsoft is WOWING many at E3 according to reports. It will be fun to watch. Glad I have all 3 consoles. |
|
Karl Bode
News Guy
join:2000-03-02
| reply to nornradd
Re: Good article on why Microsoft will fail
Hmm. What site do other people get when they click the link above? (The first link posted)
[text was edited by author 2002-05-22 15:16:03] |
|
Karl Bode
News Guy
join:2000-03-02
Host:
Road Runner
PC gaming GAMES
PC gaming Tech
| reply to nornradd
Read that....the thing is they don't address that users will be able to connect via both Any ISP (like they can do now) and via the XBox live system. Essentially the service will be for "newbies", while experienced gamers can take the high road.
They also assume that "success" for Microsoft is dominating the console market. that's not their goal...their goal is to just sit and the table and etch out a place so they can eventually control the set top market down the line....It's pretty heavily argued that the Xbox was only approved as a valid trojan horse in order to tap into the inevitable trend in electronics wherein one box controls the cable, games, video recording, and more....
Microsoft is willing to lose billions to get there.
--
Palpatine for Senate |
|
andunn
join:2001-09-06
Linn Creek, MO
 ·RoadRunner Cable
 ·AT&T Midwest
| reply to Karl Bode
Wow, I've been keeping track of all the systems and their games coming out. I'd say some of the most impressive are from Microsoft and Nintendo. Don't get me wrong Sony has some as well, but the ones that I thought (note the word I, meaning opinion) were not only the best looking games, but also seemed to be very enjoyable in terms of gameplay, which to me is the most important key, were titles such as Zelda (GC), Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance (X-Box), Metroid Prime (GC), SegaGT2002 (XBox), and Mario Sunshine (GC). These are just a few of what I thought were some of the amazing games that I've seen so far.
Note: These decisions are based upon in game video clips. The final verdict for me will be decided with the finished product.
Man, I want to go to E3 one day  |
|
hardflip
Mindfield
Premium
join:2002-02-28
Andover, MA
| reply to hardflip
Re: Broadband Future
Gamespy has its problems, mainly that Halo isn't optimized for online play, but it does well. Microsoft's success will all depend on the execution, no lag, no delay, that will make it worthwhile over a third party like Gamespy. Tony Hawk 3 for the PS2 is made for internet play but there is no way to play it. Sure you LAN it over the internet via Xbox and Gamespy but it could be better. That's what I am looking for.
I hope they focus on being better that the competition (Gamespy) rather than focusing on locking out third parties. (No more LAN play?)
[text was edited by author 2002-05-22 16:16:42] |
|
Kles2
@attbi.com
| Microsoft Xbox Live to Dominate the console war
The console war is going to change very very soon as Microsoft launches with the "Xbox Live". I don't get all this crap that other people are saying about the Xbox. Microsoft is in it for the long run. Most experts believe that there will only be one console that can dominate; Sony or Microsoft; sorry but Gamecube and Nintendo is GONE (out of the market). Then we have to split that up, Microsoft with its Xbox Live will be the first program to hit the consoles where you can actually play successfully online and with the extra hard drive get extra and better levels. While Sony still has to plan for there online deal, except that you have to find your own ISP and buy your own Network Adapter which is an extra $39.99 which is crap and nobody is going to want that. |
|
jplove71
IBEW 113
Premium
join:2001-03-16
Colorado Springs, CO
| reply to nornradd
Re: Good article on why Microsoft will fail
said by John Lettice, The Register:
Microsoft will have a clutch of games ready for the big push, headlined by Star Wars Galaxies and online versions of current Xbox games, including Halo.
Apparently he doesn't know that HALO can already be played online.
--
Go Diamondbacks! |
|
Karl Bode
News Guy
join:2000-03-02 | And Tony Hawk 3 I believe....
When you want Microsoft to fail, facts don't matter.
--
Palpatine for Senate |
|
stickfigure
@ptss.com | reply to Kles2
Re: Microsoft Xbox Live to Dominate the console war
Gamecube and Nintendo is GONE (out of the market).
»Don't cut Nintendo out yet...
the numbers show differently, but guess we'll have to see... |
|
Karl Bode
News Guy
join:2000-03-02
Host:
Road Runner
PC gaming GAMES
PC gaming Tech
| It's simply too early to predict doom for any of the three.
People comparing the PS2 to the Xbox and Gamecube like to ignore the fact that the PS2 has been out for more than a year.....
Once the gamecube and the Xbox start seeing larger libraries I have no doubt they'll be more competitive.
--
Palpatine for Senate |
|
jplove71
IBEW 113
Premium
join:2001-03-16
Colorado Springs, CO
| reply to Karl Bode
Re: Good article on why Microsoft will fail
said by Leviathan:
And Tony Hawk 3 I believe....
Yep. THPS3 does have online capability already. At least for the PS2 it does. 
--
Go Diamondbacks! |
|
Karl Bode
News Guy
join:2000-03-02 | I honestly haven't tried it yet, I'm really an on-line PC gamer...are there other current X-box titles that can be played via gamespy arcade?
--
Palpatine for Senate |
|
jplove71
IBEW 113
Premium
join:2001-03-16
Colorado Springs, CO
| said by Leviathan:
I honestly haven't tried it yet, I'm really an on-line PC gamer...are there other current X-box titles that can be played via gamespy arcade?
As of right now, I believe that the only game that can be played online with an X-Box is HALO.
--
Go Diamondbacks! |
|
PinkySuavo
join:2001-08-23
| Sega
Have you seen the line up xbox is getting? holy! all those Sega games look sweet. One thing that xbox Live will get is more online software support since everyone has the capabilities to go online without the extra peripheral. Microsoft's big wallet will make them last. Remember when analysists say that the economy can support 3 consoles? Ya so there's not much worry. |
|
