How Xbox One/Windows 8 Cross Play Would Affect Gamers

[Dax corrin]

RAM1009... your argument is without merit. Cross-platform gaming is by definition multi-player. fi you play solo, you play on whatever system you have. It doesn't make you second-class, you are trying to make a problem out of something that isn't a problem. Maybe you should run for office.

 

[wysir]

Personally, I am trying to get out and stay out of the Microsoft ecosystem. From a terrible new OS in Windows 8, to a 'playing keep up game with Sony' in the console world just to make sure they keep the $$ flowing as well as PRISM allegations, I no longer desire to support the company. Are they still going to be charging customer an XBox Live fee on top of customers internet and electricity bills? Will Windows 8 user have to start paying this Live fee to play games in the Micro-sphere? Will you have to buy a proprietary mouse and keyboard to use on the Xbone? This company is not interested in the gamers, they are interested in the $$. If I did buy a console, it would be a Playstation, but I will be putting my full support behind the SteamOS / Steam Boxes.

 

[Skippy27]

"The online protocols and programming quirks for an Xbox One are different from those of a PS4, PC or Wii U."

So TCP and UDP standard protocols differ between architectures? That's news to me!

 

[S Brideau]

@Skippy27 - I was going to make the same comment lol.

@wysir - Xbox360 already allows the use of any usb keyboard (for basic use, not for games, but still). I don't think they would force proprietary keyboard and mouse, but we never know. Also PS4 will have a fee for their online service as well, so your comment about the fee is invalid. Also when you look at sales of the previous generation, I don't think MS is playing 'keep up game with Sony'.

 

[Zule32]

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[spartanmk2]

As long as you make Halo for PC now!

 

[smeghead4269]

Didn't they try this with one of the early Halo games, and quickly abandoned the idea when they realized the keyboard and mouse gave PC gamers far too great an advantage over those using the Xbox controller? I don't see how it could turn out any differently this time around, unless this is just a cheap ploy to get XBone gamers to buy a keyboard and mouse for the console.

 

[Durandul]

The majority of those who say cross platform between consoles, and between consoles and PC's is impossible have never done hardware abstraction. It's very similar to writing a game engine that supports multiple API's, OS's, hardware, etc. I don't know why so many people make such a huge deal about it.

 

[jimmysmitty]

@ Wanderer11 - NOT TRUE...haven't you heard? The XBOX One and PS4 are both keyboard & mouse capable!! No more disparity between PC and console gamers. You can use either a controller or keyboard/mouse on either platforom. That means "win win" for everyone!!

Its still not the same. The PC is native to the KB/M. The consoles are native to controllers. Most of the games will have been optimized for the controller and there wont be the same sensitivity options as a PC mouse has.

The majority of console gamers will also stick with the familiar controller over moving to a M/KB as its more comfortable on the couch than a KB/M.

I honestly don't like the idea as there will be lots of rage quitting.

 

[Michael Seeds]

@wanderer11 That is not really true. I play on PC BF3 with an xbox controller and am still able dominate. Infact I have better performance on my pc bf3 account compared to my xbox account.

It may be true that a mouse and keyboard is more accurate but really it doesn't make that much of a difference. (in my opinion) If your good with a controller you can still do well.

 

[jimmysmitty]

@wanderer11 That is not really true. I play on PC BF3 with an xbox controller and am still able dominate. Infact I have better performance on my pc bf3 account compared to my xbox account.

It may be true that a mouse and keyboard is more accurate but really it doesn't make that much of a difference. (in my opinion) If your good with a controller you can still do well.

Microsoft tested this with the 360. It was going to be cross-platform play. They cancelled because in every test controllers lost to mouse/keyboard. Every time.

Now some games are better on controllers like platformers and racing games. But FPS is better with the m/kb.