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Shino
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 Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 8:23 am Post subject: XBox Live hits 2 million |
What I think is most interesting about this is that they say that "Xbox Live is currently the most successful console-based online gaming service." Umm... it's the ONLY one!
Also... Xbox life took 2years 8 months 6 days to reach 2 million.
WoW took 6 months and 21 days.
Different things, but think about it.
WoW: $50 initial cost, $15 monthly cost, 1 game
XBL: $30 initial cost, $9 monthly cost, lots of games
Just thought it was funny, that's the first thing that comes to my head.
At any rate, it will be interesting to see how the next Gen will go when all 3 big guns have an online "service."
http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/07/20/news_6129518.html
| Gamespot wrote: | Xbox Live snags two-millionth member
Microsoft's online gaming service doubles its subscribers in just one year.
Just over a year ago, Microsoft proudly announced that its broadband online gaming service for the Xbox, Xbox Live, had reached the one-million subscriber mark in under two years. Today, the company announced that Xbox Live has reached another milestone: 2 million subscribers. The second million subscribers came in at an even faster pace, at little more than just a year's time, which is the equivalent of adding one Xbox Live subscriber every 30 seconds.
Xbox Live is currently the most successful console-based online gaming service, providing gamers easy access to online multiplayer gaming sessions, real-time voice chat, and instant messaging. An explosion of more than 200 Xbox Live-enabled games, including current Live top dogs Halo 2 and Forza Motorsport, has led the charge.
Microsoft expects the numbers to increase with the launch of the Xbox 360 this holiday season. Each console will come with a free basic Xbox Live service, dubbed "silver," which can be upgraded to "gold" level for a fee. The silver level will have limited features, such as the ability to create a digital identity, use voice chat with other gamers, and access the service's marketplace feature. The gold level will upgrade the service to allow online gaming and video messaging.
By Tim Surette -- GameSpot
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| Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 12:20 pm Post subject: Re: XBox Live hits 2 million |
| Shino wrote: |
At any rate, it will be interesting to see how the next Gen will go when all 3 big guns have an online "service."
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Agreed. I think Xbox Live has some good stuff to it, but really Halo 2 is the game that comes to mind. What other games to people play? I know there were some Xbox PSO players but I dont think it took off like the GCN one. Maybe sports games <_>? |
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Shino
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| Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 12:45 pm Post subject: |
Well if PSNet has what it's being rumored to have, it's going to give Live a run for its money...
| What I heard about PSNet wrote: | The Playstation 2 was and still is a big seller, and many of us are
excited to see what Sony will come up with next. Well, they have just
revealed to us their details about "Playstation Network", PSNet for
short. You probably all know how popular online gaming is, and Sony
knows that’s what gamers want. The PSNet, to counter one of X-Box's
main functions, X-Box Live, will make online gaming more advanced then
ever. On the Playstation 2, you had to buy the internet adapter and
attach it to the back of the system. Not anymore, as Sony will have
that feature built in. It will also have a wireless connection built in
(108.11b) for those with wireless routers in their house. You will not
be allowed to use the PSNet if you have Dial-up, for lag issues,
though. The PSNet will have three packages,
· 5$ Monthly
· 50$ Yearly
· Pay-By-Game
In the Pay-By-Game you will have to pay an amount to play a certain
game on the Network. The amount will be different for each game,
depending on what features or capabilities it will have. Of course,
once you pay to have a game on the Network, you will not have to pay
for that game again. We still do not know if there will be any Limited
Free Network time or downloads, like on X-Box Live.
If you have bought any type of PSNet account, all of your
stats, uploads, and videos will be uploaded into your personal
directory, which could accessed from Sony’s website.
When you turn on your Playstation 3 without any disks (Yes,
thats right, disks) in it, it will go to the System Menu. On the System
Menu, you can:
· Set the time and date, Time Zone, and Daylight Savings Time.
· See and edit what’s saved on your Hard Drive
· See your systems specs
· Make/Sign in to a Playstation Network account.
Once you select to make a PSNet account, you will have to type in your
account code that comes with the package. Then you will have to type in
your Credit Card and Personal Information. After all that, you just
have to type in your account name and password, and you’re all set. If
someone already has that name, you will, of course, have to choose
another.
Once you log onto your username from the system menu, you can:
· Edit/Check your Buddy List
· Go Online
· Look for Downloads
· Upload Content
The Buddy List is more advanced than ever. You will be able to see, without even choosing a name:
· If they are online
· What game they’re playing
· What mode and map they’re playing in
· What their clan/rank is for that game you are playing.
Once you choose somebody’s username, you can:
· Send them messages, Typed or Recorded.
· Have a Voice Chat (Only if they’re available)
· Join their game
· Invite them to your game
· Spectate
When you choose to Spectate, you can watch your friend play, even if he is on a different game, or a game that you don’t have.
When you choose to Go Online, you will be able to surf the web.
If you go to the Downloads section, there will be many options.
· Download Extras-You can download extra features to your games (Note
that additional fees may be required, unless you are using the
Pay-By-Game)
· Download Music/Videos-You will be able to download Music that
you can play during your games or to burn to a CD (Note that not all
music will be possible for download, only the artists that agree to the
deal)
If choose to Upload Content, you will be able to upload created
levels, single-player modes, replays, ect. You will be also able to
Mute People, Block People, and Voice Mask.
For sports games, there can be a different PSNet user for
each player on your team, making you work together to realize and
understand each other’s tactic to be able to work as a team.
While playing a game on the PSNet, you can set the PS3 to
record what is happening in the game, and it will be uploaded into your
personal directory. You will have limited space of how much video you
record, but you can buy more.
There will also be the ability for Cooperative Mode’s
online with other users, and of course up to four people can play
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Ultrawolf
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| Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 12:51 pm Post subject: |
*whistle*
Looks like that'll blow Live outta the water.
Though I'm not too fond of Fees, 50 a year doesn't sound -too- bad. |
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Blackmage
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| Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2005 2:54 am Post subject: |
I had xbx live for RtCW, which was hella fun on xbx live  |
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