| avais1993 said: If it happens then would it means games can be cheaper (due to developers receiving more money)? it thats the case then it might not be such a big deal, if however the price of games are still high (even if their shitty) it could really hurt the industry. |
I dont want to be a stereotype but how old are you? I guess life hasnt drilled a precious lesson into you.
They will charge more. There will be no price reductions at all.
Actually look at the example. There used to be no used game market back on the 16-bit era. Do you know how much certain games cost? Sonic 3 for the megadrive/genesis cost about 80 euros/dollars. Do not be fooled, if they destroy the used market, besides trampling on your sovereign right of property ownership but they would also take advantage of it to spike up the price of the most popular games.
This is also, very illegal and will stirr up a pot in europe, thats for sure.
With that said, thankfully to do so would be a huge mistake and would pretty much ensure the loss of the console race if one company only does it, or a reduction of the market size by those of us that will refuse to play this illegal game. Add to that the fact that an always on console does not reach areas that dont have internet/fast internet (broadband) and its easy to conclude it would be suicide to do that. I'm pretty sure Microsoft wont openly support it, just like Sony doesnt. Whoever jumps first, be it a console manufacturer or a publisher will no doubt feel the wrath of consumers.
