The Elder Scrolls Online won't require Plus on PS4, but will require Gold on X1

[Trunkin]

Nem said:

Trunkin said:
What a damn surprise. M$ is gonna have to fix this practice if they want to compete. Can anyone explain how they justify putting this behind Gold?

Its because they want Xbox live to be closed and under complete control of Microsoft. The same practice was in order for FFXI online and Phantasy star Universe. Microsoft doesnt allow shared servers. They want to have dedicated servers under their control.

With that said, i agree with you. Its a dumb practice. Thier problem... people that want to play the game can get it on the PC or PS4. Not that i recommend it but alas.

Different servers. So not only are Xbox gamers forced to have Gold, but they're getting what is, essentially, an inferior product with a smaller community? I can't see how anyone -- even M$, benefits from having dedicated console specific servers in an MMO.