LogFAQs > #905696425

I read an article, that I now can't find, and don't really want to hunt down, about Microsoft looking at releasing a streaming onky Xbox. Whether it's an Xbox One, or a new version of their next generation console remains to be seen. Either way this is a dumb idea for several reasons.

1. Net Neutrality is going to end. One way or another the jerks at the FCC will find a way to support business over consumers, meaning that the price and range of broadband internet is only going to increase over time. Making internet an almost luxuary item for most people.

2. Broadband internet speeds are still crap in most places, and especially in America. A streaming only box that set relies on an Internet connection limits your market and profitability.

3. The retail market. People still buy and want to buy a great deal of their games physically. I only have a handful of games on digital distribution. That's not to say it doesn't hurt the collectors market, the resell market, and the mommy daddy gift market. All of those would result in a product a lot of people would not purchase.

That's not to say that I don't know that the gaming industry will go all digital one day, but that day is not anytime soon, but Micbseems dead set on forcing ot upon the gaming world.
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