Mr Puggsly said:
Alby_da_Wolf said:
Not. MS tried more than once to switch from license to yearly subscription also for Windows and Office, most companies refused, as they often preferred to use their internal IT department or third parties for the additional services that MS offered (and more and better taylored ones too) and as they didn't find appealing to be able to always upgrade to the latest MS SW, that was the main selling point of subscription. Transforming its current rich business model in an even richer one based on fees generating a constant stream of money also from existing customers is the old MS dream.
Considering Windows and Office are some of the most pirated programs in the world, I don't blame them from considering going that route. Anyhow, come to terms with MS being is a business and they are always looking for ways to make money.
The fact that they include in the pay version of Live subscription even the minimum vital service of basic online multiplayer that is free everywhere else, is a clear demonstration that MS wants to force this model on users whenever it can.
What's your point? MS found a way to charge for online play and others will likely follow. PSN Plus for example is just a stepping stone for Sony to do the same.
By the way, the 360 does have popular exclusives you can't play free anywhere else. I feel like people forget this.
Unless you show me that 360 gamers just wanting basic online multiplayer and nothing else can get it for free like every other gamer.
That's not what MS offers. Don't like it? Go somewhere else. Simple as that.
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It'll be a sad day if this happens. The entire thought of having to pay to play online for multiple consoles next generation scares me. And you know if Microsoft and Sony are doing it, Nintendo will hop on board too.
Being a multiplatform gamer would absolutely suck.
