Good News: Microsoft Likely to offer Full Xbox 360 Games as Downloadable

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MrBubbles said:

Bboid said:

So frankly I don't understand why both Microsoft and Sony don't already offer this to begin with.  Sony does have some games available for download, but not many.  They are the same price as in the store but it is convenient for some people to download at home.  This isn't a "breaking" and "important" announcement for anyone.  Fact is they both have stable networks and they both should have been offering a multitude of games for full download much earlier.  Yes Sony was first to it but it lacks variety and lacks "blockbuster" games.

 

Maybe im being overly cynical but this is one area where the big 3 of gaming have been dragging their feet.

 

downloads annoy retailers.  annoyed retailers mean your stuff gets hidden at the back of the store.

downloads only annoy retailers when it is cheaper than store list price.  Theres no reason not to offer it in both hard copy and digital distribution and have it priced the same.  I can understand a failure for 3rd party games not to adopt as readily, but first party should be there.