Meh, it's probably not true, why would microsoft do that? I'm a PC gamer but i do own and xbox because i like both. And if it's true, then i'll just build my own console ! With Blackjack ! And Hookers !
Rumour: Next Xbox console won't include disc drive, due in 2013
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Sounds like it is gonna be downloads and some form of physical storage other than CD's. Perhaps something USB (or variation of USB to try and prevent pirating) based? That would be awesome seeing as I am alway worried that I am gonna break my CD's whenever I take them out of their cases and I miss the old cartridge days. So much more satisfying to hear the click of the cartridge sliding in than the whir of the CD drive.
Now if you excuse me I will be in the fetal position with my original game boy and a copy of pokemon yellow wishing I had never sold my Nintendo 64.
Now if you excuse me I will be in the fetal position with my original game boy and a copy of pokemon yellow wishing I had never sold my Nintendo 64.
Midgeamoo said:Then I honestly don't see why people would get that over a PC?
First things first you can upgrade your PC if you want the quality of your games graphics/smoothness to keep increasing as the quality of those things in games increases over time, with the Xbox you'll be stuck to the release day hardware.
The one thing the Xbox had is that you could have as many games as you want on discs, with ease of access and no downloading, whereas most PC games you have to install/download and take up space on your hard drive/wait for games to download.
If this is true then it will be just a very limited PC imo, I'll stick with steam for all my gaming needs
Using a disc was never a defining benefit of a console. What you're buying is essentially a PC that will not require upgrades for the next 4-8 years. Because games are directly made for the console they will continue to improve in graphical quality and output while remaining 100% compatible.
So long as your PC is capable of running games to your satisfaction though...I see little reason beyond console exclusives to buy a console whose games will (probably) be far more expensive to those found on steam.
While I actually encourage this change in the future consoles. I must admit to relying on a console as my DVD/Blue Ray player for my t.v as well. It'll be unfortunate to lose that functionality.
This is the third or forth thread about this rumor in the last two months and I'm still calling bullshit. I wouldn't be too surprised if it was a couple of PC gamers who started this rumor in the first place to get more people off of consoles.
Also captcha: chuck norris. Awesome.
Also captcha: chuck norris. Awesome.
Guys, try clicking on and reading the article. No disc drive =/= no physical media. Obviously the world isn't quite ready to stop putting games on shelves. It says that games will ship on solid state storage devices ala the Vita.krazykidd said:
While who knows if any of this is true, it does seem like a given that that would be the next step for physical media.
Yep, it's a conspiracy. Totally.Fijiman said:
Since the rumour says they're going to use a solid state card, you would still have a physical copy of the game.krazykidd said:
however comma, it's just a rumuor, like the one where the next XBox would have BD, or the rumour that the last gen would be online only.
Just saying, though, this is horribly unlikely (SSD would be prohibitively expensive for large games).
Should that be true (I personally am hedging my bet on it not being, for a multitude of reasons), then Microsoft will be taking a bigger gamble on their console division than they are on Windows 8. Despite it's increasing prevalence and the slow increase of internet capability, DD is not ready for complete and utter prime time on a market leading gaming device like the Xbox. Regarding the solid state cards, they are a decent idea, but NAND prices are still massively pricey compared to a DVD so i'm not sure what they're thinking here.JamieSI said:
Well, I like the fact that I never have to worry about unreadable discs
But getting rid of discs entirely just seems silly.
But getting rid of discs entirely just seems silly.
Does anyone here actually read articles before they shift into full-on complain mode? Or do you guys just read headlines?
No one is saying that it will be cloud/online only. Again, the rumor is that they'll be switching to solid state, like the Vita. Also, SD cards have huge markup before they hit store shelves. They would not be a significant cost factor for the publisher.
No one is saying that it will be cloud/online only. Again, the rumor is that they'll be switching to solid state, like the Vita. Also, SD cards have huge markup before they hit store shelves. They would not be a significant cost factor for the publisher.
Read the article? Pffft, the hell would people do that for?ResonanceGames said:
I remember a thread before that had some sensational title and a link with some quotes from the article and people, even a mod, jumped up and down about it.
The link was to a goofy music video and the "quotes" were complete bullshit. Best. Troll. Ever. If I could remember the name, or bother looking through my history, I'd link it here.
Edit: FOUND IT! Zanga to sue DC over the name SmallVille. [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/9.316122-Zynga-to-sue-DC-over-the-name-SmallVille]
I heard they're going back to cartridges..I hope they're going back to cartridges as long as they have decent storage space and are the same price or less as the games are now, ive got a quality bluray/dvd player setup anyway.
Of course, anyone who lived through the NES era of gaming is familiar with the problem with cards....EightGaugeHippo said:
You mean like just about everything else in the world?ResonanceGames said:
Yeah, they kinda would.
I had issues with cartridges but never has one failed for me. Disc's have failed me time and time again with nearly half a dozen broken in just this generation. Though I wonder if this rumor holds true will next xbox be the cheapest? Will it be a true gaming console and not a frankenstein beast with features not needed? Don't care if I loose music, watching movies etc if it makes it cheaper.
I wouldn't mind moving to SD cards for media storage instead of the DVD we have now. Might be easier to loose, but hell lot more convenient then a DVD (and wont' get scratched). Make a small game, then you only need a 8gb SD. Have a larger "epic" game.. 16gb SD card for those whom need it. Any DLC you download.. goes on the games SD instead of the hard drive.
I am with you there. I haven't really been fond of this last console generation, but more so I have disliked the sheep it has brought in; the kind of people who would allow this to happen. Game publishers try to screw their customer base every chance they get, and they only go as far as they think they can get away with. At this point in time they can get away with anything now that Sony and everyone are having their customers agree to new ToS that say they can't be sued.krazykidd said:
So yes, this still might be a rumor, but there is nothing stopping them from doing it, is there? Certainly not the gaming community.