Rumor: Microsoft Killed PC/Xbox Cross Platform Play

[murphy7801]

I'd like this...Xbox and PS3 would work alot easier.

but i can dream

err no it wouldn't its a programming nightmare

 

[poiuppx]

So... based on the effects of one set of tests, a potential sales technique that could be used to bolster sales and longevity of both PC and X-Box games... was outrightly discarded? I'm starting to wonder if Microsoft is trying to come in third place in the console race...

 

[Antari]

That may be applicable to first person shooters but in Racing games it almost seems to be the opposite. People on Xbox and Logitech controllers rule the leaderboards in alot of racing games. So its by no means a complete test.

 

[murphy7801]

Meh each have there own advantage on different types of game that advantage of pc is that can plug a 360 control straight in and it works for nearly any game I want (never fps mouse head shots please).

 

[murphy7801]

Here's why:

The major push was that Shadowrun game mentioned in the article.

The game it was linked heavily to failed, therefore, cut yer losses and run.

And I killed dozen of PC gamers in my few weeks with Shadowrun. It's an advantage, but not an insurmountably massive one.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadowrun_%282007_video_game%29
please read

 

[Elementlmage]

But in fast paced games, console gamers would have a mobility advantage, as WASD isn't all that great for movement...

Which is faster, a flicking a light switch or turning the knob on a dimmer? I realize it's a bit of an exaggeration, but it takes a noticeably longer amount of time to tilt a stick than it does to tap a key.

Oh, if you want to see what kind of disadvantage a keyboard has in only being able to pick from four directions, you should come watch me play Zombie Mod on CSS.

 

[Ironic Pirate]

But in fast paced games, console gamers would have a mobility advantage, as WASD isn't all that great for movement...

Which is faster, a flicking a light switch or turning the knob on a dimmer? I realize it's a bit of an exaggeration, but it takes a noticeably longer amount of time to tilt a stick than it does to tap a key.

Oh, if you want to see what kind of disadvantage a keyboard has in only being able to pick from four directions, you should come watch me play Zombie Mod on CSS.

What I meant to say was that it was more intuitive and only took one finger, and also I don't have much experience with PC games, so I wouldn't know. When I watch my friends play they all suck and get stuck on corners, so I thought this was common.

Jesus, I should edit my first post, shouldn't I? This is like the fifth time...

 

[duchaked]

lol PC gamers are like "nooo we'd win too easily" but honestly the real competitive play for PCs are in the RTS games
I mean, my PC gaming friends keep talking about some game called StarCraft 2? apparently it's a big deal? lol =)

aside from the programming nightmare, this woulda been nice tho. lotsa my friends who play games like Borderlands and MW2 on PC wish they could play with others who play it on the 360 (sadface...)

 

[jamesworkshop]

But in fast paced games, console gamers would have a mobility advantage, as WASD isn't all that great for movement...

Which is faster, a flicking a light switch or turning the knob on a dimmer? I realize it's a bit of an exaggeration, but it takes a noticeably longer amount of time to tilt a stick than it does to tap a key.

Oh, if you want to see what kind of disadvantage a keyboard has in only being able to pick from four directions, you should come watch me play Zombie Mod on CSS.

What I meant to say was that it was more intuitive and only took one finger, and also I don't have much experience with PC games, so I wouldn't know. When I watch my friends play they all suck and get stuck on corners, so I thought this was common.

Jesus, I should edit my first post, shouldn't I? This is like the fifth time...

Remeber some pc gamers have been playing fps with a mouse and keyboard for 17 years straight

I have

 

[Ironic Pirate]

But in fast paced games, console gamers would have a mobility advantage, as WASD isn't all that great for movement...

Which is faster, a flicking a light switch or turning the knob on a dimmer? I realize it's a bit of an exaggeration, but it takes a noticeably longer amount of time to tilt a stick than it does to tap a key.

Oh, if you want to see what kind of disadvantage a keyboard has in only being able to pick from four directions, you should come watch me play Zombie Mod on CSS.

What I meant to say was that it was more intuitive and only took one finger, and also I don't have much experience with PC games, so I wouldn't know. When I watch my friends play they all suck and get stuck on corners, so I thought this was common.

Jesus, I should edit my first post, shouldn't I? This is like the fifth time...

Remeber some pc gamers have been playing fps with a mouse and keyboard for 17 years straight

I have

I know, the only people I had ever seen were my friends, and I thought they were good.

So I'm sorry if I offended you.

 

[Elementlmage]

But in fast paced games, console gamers would have a mobility advantage, as WASD isn't all that great for movement...

Which is faster, a flicking a light switch or turning the knob on a dimmer? I realize it's a bit of an exaggeration, but it takes a noticeably longer amount of time to tilt a stick than it does to tap a key.

Oh, if you want to see what kind of disadvantage a keyboard has in only being able to pick from four directions, you should come watch me play Zombie Mod on CSS.

What I meant to say was that it was more intuitive and only took one finger, and also I don't have much experience with PC games, so I wouldn't know. When I watch my friends play they all suck and get stuck on corners, so I thought this was common.

Jesus, I should edit my first post, shouldn't I? This is like the fifth time...

Remeber some pc gamers have been playing fps with a mouse and keyboard for 17 years straight

I have

I know, the only people I had ever seen were my friends, and I thought they were good.

So I'm sorry if I offended you.

Let the elitism COMMENCE!

Lol j/k

But in all seriousness, there are PC gamers and then there are PC Gamers. I've held a mouse in my hand since the age of 3, so there is a little bit of a proficiency issue. But yeah, I can run up a 6 inch wide strip of curving stairway railing while being chased by zombies without losing my stride. I think I have been playing too many video games xD!!!

 

[Spygon]

That is utter bullshit i agree that both sides have there advantages over each other but me and my clan played shadowrun for a while and neither pc or 360 gamers had the edge.The real thing that i think that killed it was when you had pc gamers and 360 gamers on the same server the lag was crazy.

Would love to see it get tried in the future but when the technology worked properly.

Also could you really see Microsoft droppping consoles to support the mess that is games for windows.

 

[Phoenixlight]

Matter of fact if controller were not inherently inferior there wouldn't be double tapping snap aiming.

Other genres do favor the analog controller though, anything involving driving or flying.

What do you mean by "double tapping snap aiming"? auto aim?

 

[murphy7801]

That is utter bullshit i agree that both sides have there advantages over each other but me and my clan played shadowrun for a while and neither pc or 360 gamers had the edge.The real thing that i think that killed it was when you had pc gamers and 360 gamers on the same server the lag was crazy.

Would love to see it get tried in the future but when the technology worked properly.

Also could you really see Microsoft droppping consoles to support the mess that is games for windows.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadowrun_%282007_video_game%29
Please read about the game differences they put into to level the playing field for the 360.

 

[Elementlmage]

That is utter bullshit i agree that both sides have there advantages over each other but me and my clan played shadowrun for a while and neither pc or 360 gamers had the edge.The real thing that i think that killed it was when you had pc gamers and 360 gamers on the same server the lag was crazy.

Would love to see it get tried in the future but when the technology worked properly.

Also could you really see Microsoft droppping consoles to support the mess that is games for windows.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadowrun_%282007_video_game%29
Please read about the game differences they put into to level the playing field for the 360.

I am now taking bets on how many more times you will have to point that out before people get it xD

 

[murphy7801]

That is utter bullshit i agree that both sides have there advantages over each other but me and my clan played shadowrun for a while and neither pc or 360 gamers had the edge.The real thing that i think that killed it was when you had pc gamers and 360 gamers on the same server the lag was crazy.

Would love to see it get tried in the future but when the technology worked properly.

Also could you really see Microsoft droppping consoles to support the mess that is games for windows.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadowrun_%282007_video_game%29
Please read about the game differences they put into to level the playing field for the 360.

I am now taking bets on how many more times you will have to point that out before people get it xD

It gets infuriating, if want to play an unmodified version head to head on lan server that would be great and I would happily come along.

 

[tehroc]

Matter of fact if controller were not inherently inferior there wouldn't be double tapping snap aiming.

Other genres do favor the analog controller though, anything involving driving or flying.

What do you mean by "double tapping snap aiming"? auto aim?

Double tapping the aim button to snap it in place on the target in modern console games like MW2 or BFBC2.

 

[Quesa]

Wait, you mean Microsoft, who pay developers to make exclusive content for the Xbox and off of PCs, wants to force people to buy Xbox's instead of Dells or HPs?! I'm stunned!!

 

[adamsky]

and this has a single thing to do with skill? no it has to do with controls, PC users get mouse and keyboard, and console users get a controller..the KB+M is going to win in FPS games every time.

I thought that was exactly what Microsoft said.