Xbox One vs PS4 post policy change. An honest outlook.

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Scisca said:

MoHasanie said:
I agree with most things you've said except the conclusion. The Xbox One won't dominate in any market, especially not in the UK where it is much more expensive than the PS4. Also, the PS4 being $100 cheaper will give it a huge advantage. Of course if Microsoft drops the Xbox 1's price below the PS4, then I could see the Xbox One winning North America but no other market.

XO surely won't dominate the markets it's not launching in. Let's not forget about the fact that it's only supported in 21 countries. God only knows when they release it in other countries, it took them over 4 years after the release of X360 to bring Live to Central Europe. WW XO doesn't stand a chance, the only question is if they can keep NA.

 

Also to Live Gold vs. PS+. I went with PS3 instead of X360 only because of Live. That was the only real reason. When Sony introduced voluntary PS+... I went out and bought a 2 years subscription together with a Vita. I love PS+ and hate Live, cause I see huge value in PS+ and absolutely no value whatsoever in Live. MS fans may keep laughing, but there is a HUGE difference between PS+ and Live and personally I don't care that it's mandatory now, since I love it and would have it anyway.

The 21 countries was in regards to the 24 hour check-in. Without that, the launch countries can grow exponentially.

In regards to PS Plus vs Live, MS has allready begun with the 2 free games per month. This will only get better. And to be frank, the only reason why PS Plus is so generous is because Sony needs a reason to justify it. Once it truly takes off, the free games won't be the same as it is now. Why do you think Vita PS Plus is so generous? Vita sales (or lack there of) is the answer.