Console MMOs

[oppp7]

Why are there no console MMOs? Fable n Oblivion tried it, but didn't really seem like MMOs (little online play or sandbox environments). Personally, a good console MMO with controls similar to Fable or Legend of Zelda would be great compared to the bland click fests that most computer MMOs have become. Are there any games like this that I havent heard of (not including that Final Fantasy game, subscription fees were for Xbox live)?

EDIT: by "MMO" I mean "MMORPG."

EDIT 2: I'm not sure why I said Fable and Oblivion tried it. They're just console RPGs.

 

[megapenguinx]

There are console MMO's (Like FF11 which is still going on).

 

[G1eet]

When did Oblivion try it? There's no online support.

Fable 2 had it, though. And it was only co-op.

 

[iain62a]

Oblivion and Fable didn't try to be MMOs at all.

Not even in the slightest bit.

Massively Multiplayer Online Game.

Neither of them even tried to be one.

Just saying.

 

[Simalacrum]

FF XIV will be an MMORPG, and MAG is MMO as well. So patience, lad, their comming!

 

[G1eet]

How would you even type?
That just seems uncomfortable.

Phantasy Star Universe had that problem. It let you use a keyboard onscreen, but it was bloody useless in conversations.

 

[Chipperz]

Oblivion isn't an MMORPG.

Luckily, on Friday, Champions Online comes out for the PC, and is entirely doable on the 360 controller! I will report back when I get it (9am Friday GMT, before getting home and installing )

 

[FallenRainbows]

How would you even type?
That just seems uncomfortable.

Use the mikes? With a hundred little kids at the same time... I see your point RETALIATION!

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[Cargando]

Are you thinking of MMORPGs? Or does MMO specifically mean an online game with a massive game world?

 

[Rathy]

The key problem with MMOs on consoles at this point is communication. And some skill mapping past a certain number of skills. Overall though, most companies just prefer the PC because its easy to work with online. I know anything on Xbox has to be approved by Xbox live, and I have no idea for Sony.

 

[oppp7]

How would you even type?
That just seems uncomfortable.

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When did Oblivion try it? There's no online support.

Fable 2 had it, though. And it was only co-op.

Oblivion seemed like n rpg, but not mmo. its controls were good, but there werent enough mobs and no online support.

 

[Shadowfaze]

Im looking forward to the agency- the one where you are like spies james bond style. its going to be a ps3 and pc MMO.

 

[Zanimus]

With a keyboard?

As someone said, there's Final Fantasy. Also, Huxley is an MMOFPS that's supposed to come out for the 360.

 

[G1eet]

How would you even type?
That just seems uncomfortable.

true

When did Oblivion try it? There's no online support.

Fable 2 had it, though. And it was only co-op.

Oblivion seemed like n rpg, but not mmo. its controls were good, but there werent enough mobs and no online support.

Exactly. It didn't try to be a muhmorpuger. It set out to be a console rpg, and performed admirably. That doesn't mean that I never raged against my Xbox because I couldn't link up with my buddies to take down Sheogorath.

That's the only area it could improve in, imo.

 

[oppp7]

With a keyboard?

As someone said, there's Final Fantasy. Also, Huxley is an MMOFPS that's supposed to come out for the 360.

ya, but i wasnt includin games with a subscription fee aside from xbox live.

 

[happysock]

How would you even type?
That just seems uncomfortable.

Why would you type? Just use a headset

 

[happysock]

With a keyboard?

As someone said, there's Final Fantasy. Also, Huxley is an MMOFPS that's supposed to come out for the 360.

ya, but i wasnt includin games with a subscription fee aside from xbox live.

Most if not all MMORPG's require you to pay for a subscription fee to join

 

[oppp7]

With a keyboard?

As someone said, there's Final Fantasy. Also, Huxley is an MMOFPS that's supposed to come out for the 360.

ya, but i wasnt includin games with a subscription fee aside from xbox live.

Most if not all MMORPG's require you to pay for a subscription fee to join

ya, but hopefully if they ever exist they wont need a subscription except xbox live.

 

[happysock]

With a keyboard?

As someone said, there's Final Fantasy. Also, Huxley is an MMOFPS that's supposed to come out for the 360.

ya, but i wasnt includin games with a subscription fee aside from xbox live.

Most if not all MMORPG's require you to pay for a subscription fee to join

ya, but hopefully if they ever exist they wont need a subscription except xbox live.

Although I would love this to happen and can't understand why we pay for xbox live and don't get it for less or a reduced amount than others, generally they use the subscription fees for server maintenance and additional content but meh it could happen

 

[Pandalisk]

Cant we say that MAG is a MMORPG? its massive online game it is for a console anyway, though would it fall under the RPG line?