Called it the companion cube, and it supported a Steam like system, would you pay 500 bucks for one?
Seriously though, I know it's probably been discussed but do you guys think the next set of consoles will support digital downloads as well as steam has?
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Well, i seriously doubt anyones going to make a 500gb console to store all that stuff.
Thats why pcs exist.
But is it really that much more effort to put out a game digitally as well as on disc? I actually want to know. Why doesn't every developer want their game available from something like games on demand.I don't know why not, but judging where we are now, that isn't gonna happen soon. Putting out a digitally exclusive game would probably be cheaper.
@Claude said:
@xaLieNxGrEyx said:
@TotalEklypse said:no i have this. it is called computer.You winWhen I buy my next computer, that bitch is being built for my TV.
All you need nowadays to do that is an HDMI slot if you want to use regular HDTVs
Well, i seriously doubt anyones going to make a 500gb console to store all that stuff. Thats why pcs exist.500 gb is nothing right now. you can get a 1tb HD for like 60 bucks! Also pcs still dont have tons of games exclusive to consoles, and lots of the games that get released on pc are shitty ports.
Reason I made the topic in the first place was because I went to like 5 different stores looking for NFS hot pursuit and Catherine. Out of 5 stores none had a game that wasnt even a year old? Why can't I just load up my console, go to the n section and give people my money.
If it played discs then i would, otherwise no.
There is a reason i don't buy digital games VIA steam or any other service unless it's my only option (IE Trenched/Bastion) I like to own my games not have to rely on a service.
@DystopiaX said:
No because next gen will probably feature SSDs, and you won't be able to hold all that shit in there.
Sony yes, MS no, MS will always take the hard way so they can make extra money from their own HDD's, i just hope consoles never go 100% digital, that's the day gaming will die for me and i will move onto something else.
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