Rumour: Microsoft Points to be replaced by real money

[James]

Rumour: Microsoft Points to be replaced by real money

Microsoft moon monies to be “phased out by the end of the year,” claims industry source

[OmegaFenix]

This will be a good move IMO. Although according to a thing i read yesterday Sony is negotiating an in-game currency policy for all virtual items traded on PS3 to be implemented for Dust 514. (Source) How funny would it be if XBL discards this model & PSN picks it up.

[tpex]

Could be setting up for a Digital Distribution store for Xbox games?

[wheunis]

Could be setting up for a Digital Distribution store for Xbox games?

You read my mind!
Its about time consoles start catching up to digital distribution, in a VERY big way.

And I gotta say... if consoles had digital distro, it very well might shove pc out of the way again for a few years.

Even so, I will stick to my PC.

[OmegaFenix]

You read my mind!
Its about time consoles start catching up to digital distribution, in a VERY big way.

And I gotta say... if consoles had digital distro, it very well might shove pc out of the way again for a few years.

Even so, I will stick to my PC.

With all the negative press the pre-owned sales have been getting I wouldn't put it past MS.

[matt]

Consoles do have digital distribution of games. You can buy games on the xbl marketplace using either real money or MS points, and download them straight to your console. That's how I got my copy of BFBC2. I'm sure you can buy full games on PSN as well, but I never have.

http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Games/GamesOnDemand
Not exactly every game ever, but they are there, and you have the choice of CC or points when you make the purchase

[tpex]

Consoles do have digital distribution of games. You can buy games on the xbl marketplace using either real money or MS points, and download them straight to your console. That's how I got my copy of BFBC2. I'm sure you can buy full games on PSN as well, but I never have.

http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Games/GamesOnDemand
Not exactly every game ever, but they are there, and you have the choice of CC or points when you make the purchase

Even so, this will make the system easier and more open (for most) like steam, credit card + internet connection = A for away.

[wheunis]

Consoles do have digital distribution of games. You can buy games on the xbl marketplace using either real money or MS points, and download them straight to your console. That's how I got my copy of BFBC2. I'm sure you can buy full games on PSN as well, but I never have.

http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Games/GamesOnDemand
Not exactly every game ever, but they are there, and you have the choice of CC or points when you make the purchase

IMO, shitty PSN and XBL games can suck it... I mean full-on triple-A titles on release day.
Like Steam.

I might be wrong and that is the case atm; Haven't touched consoles now for just over a year.

[OmegaFenix]

IMO, shitty PSN and XBL games can suck it... I mean full-on triple-A titles on release day.
Like Steam.

I might be wrong and that is the case atm; Haven't touched consoles now for just over a year.

Thats a very backwards attitude. Shadow Complex, I am Alive, Oddworld Stranger's Wrath (an HD relaunch but still) there are countless titles. Also if you where an XNA indie developer you would be singing a very different tune.

[wheunis]

Thats a very backwards attitude. Shadow Complex, I am Alive, Oddworld Stranger's Wrath (an HD relaunch but still) there are countless titles. Also if you where an XNA indie developer you would be singing a very different tune.

Flip that burger over.
How successfull would BTGames be if they ONLY sold XNA/PSN titles?

...Just checking...