vivster said:
I said "most" not "perfect". The fact that consoles in their current form even exist is already a very shitty deal for consumers. From the current console manufacturers in this generation MS is the most consumer friendly. Sony and Nintendo are as usual bottom tier. At least since they both adapted the paid online model. |
Interesting. Bottom tier.... this obviously does not explain nintnedo or sonys situation in internal output and reception this gen. So... consoles that traditionally excel in brand identity and exclusivity in and of itself aren't consumer friendly ?
As for adoption of the online model, it can only work on a closed platform, not an open one. PC gamers have more power because there is no true central hub even though valve is the primary representative.This is why it's not on PC. PC gamers spoke and Xbox gamers and micorsoft have to foot the bill. I'd say thank Sony for turning Xbox lives venture which gave little back to a discounted game venture wheee you could amass a library just by paying for online. I'd like to also thank valve for creating notable sales so gamers could afford to amass a library and give the console manufacturers a model to follow. This is why competion is good. It keeps companies as honest as they can be in the name of taking your hard earned money.
