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Infinity on 26 August 2009

Compare the alternatives:

Windows, Linux, and Mac users have many free servers they can play multiplayer online games on.

Playstation 3 is another console and all of its multiplayer servers are free.

Why does Microsoft charge a monthly fee when all their competition, even themselves with the Windows platform, are free?

It doesn't make any sense.

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dtewi on 26 August 2009

Just curious, why don't you mention the WII?

Also, why not? They make money.

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gergroy on 26 August 2009

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WessleWoggle on 26 August 2009

Because getting more money is the smart thing to do, correct?
The other platforms used their free services as a way to lure in players. Make sense?

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Infinity on 26 August 2009

dtewi said:
Just curious, why don't you mention the WII?

Also, why not? They make money.

Sorry, I am not too familiar with the Wii's online multiplayer. But yes, that is another example of a free, popular platform for online gaming.

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WessleWoggle said:
Because getting more money is the smart thing to do, correct?
The other platforms used their free services as a way to lure in players. Make sense?

No, it doesn't make sense. Maybe if there was a blockbuster 360 exclusive that had an online component maybe then it would make sense to have people pay a monthly fee for that one game, but outside of that, how can you restrict access to all online gaming if you do not pay an online fee?

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dtewi on 26 August 2009

Yes it makes sense. Online fee = MONEY! Every company loves money. Good question, simple answer.

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blockbuster 360 exclusive.....HALO3!

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Infinity said:

WessleWoggle said:
Because getting more money is the smart thing to do, correct?
The other platforms used their free services as a way to lure in players. Make sense?

No, it doesn't make sense. Maybe if there was a blockbuster 360 exclusive that had an online component maybe then it would make sense to have people pay a monthly fee for that one game, but outside of that, how can you restrict access to all online gaming if you do not pay an online fee?

I didn't think anyone didn't know about Halo...