Xbox 720 to be Hybrid Console
That's according to EEDAR analyst Jesse Divnich, who thinks that on the next-generation of consoles neither Microsoft nor Sony will force consumers to go 100% digital.
"The digital transition will be just that, a transition," he told Industry Gamers. "The digital transition will ultimately be at the choice of the consumer and Microsoft and Sony will continue to support physical media until the mass market has reached the tipping point of acceptance on digital."
Divnich went on to remind us all that, despite the rise of digital downlads, physical software sales still dominate.
"Right now, only about 10% of console software revenue occurs digitally and it would be inefficient for either manufacturer to accelerate that to 100% through a cloud or digital only environment," he said.
"I know companies like Apple forced their consumers to go 100% digital, but keep in mind that at the time Apple was still emerging as a market leader in the music space.
"They understand that it would take years to go from 0 to 100MPH. Microsoft is already the market leader and it would be detrimental to their current success if they hit the reset button and forced consumers into an experience they may not be ready for."
"I'd expect the Xbox 720, or whatever they choose to call it, will act as a true hybrid console, supporting both physical and digital media with the long-term hopes that they can provide enough incentive and value to accelerate that transition."
A report this week suggested Microsoft could announce its new console as soon as CES in January, with whispers of hex-core (six-core) processors AMD graphics cards.
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Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/326197/xbox-720-will-be-a-true-hybrid-console/
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Whiteboy97Posted:
If it went 100% digital the sales would go down a-lot.
People who dont have online buy the disc so they can play it.
One more bad thing would be when you run out of space on your hard drive.
Most people only have like a 20gb or 60gb hard drive if they have one of the first xbox 360.
I have a 120gb hard drive but I used so much space this is would be bad for me.
People who dont have online buy the disc so they can play it.
One more bad thing would be when you run out of space on your hard drive.
Most people only have like a 20gb or 60gb hard drive if they have one of the first xbox 360.
I have a 120gb hard drive but I used so much space this is would be bad for me.
-Jaffa-Posted:
People would spend days downloading 8gb games. Not everyone has a fast connection. I do though :D
TTG_LDDtPosted:
Astronomical I do not really like the idea of downloading games digitaly, because i love holding the disc and the case of the game. Digital downloading will not be as good as it sounds.^ This :3
VegetarianPosted:
Astronomical I do not really like the idea of downloading games digitaly, because i love holding the disc and the case of the game. Digital downloading will not be as good as it sounds.
This.
--Lewis--Posted:
Astronomical I do not really like the idea of downloading games digitaly, because i love holding the disc and the case of the game. Digital downloading will not be as good as it sounds.
That is so true, i would rather a tangible item
xENTERxSHIKARIxPosted:
The biggest problem is if people have a download limit each game is about 8gb if the only way to get them is to download them you might go over your limit.
Also why would you want to wait a day for 8gb to download?
And what if you dont have internet access?
They need to keep games on discs
Also why would you want to wait a day for 8gb to download?
And what if you dont have internet access?
They need to keep games on discs
AstroPosted:
I do not really like the idea of downloading games digitaly, because i love holding the disc and the case of the game. Digital downloading will not be as good as it sounds.
IVIATTHEVVPosted:
PC you have to update constantly and it's so much more expensive. For online it's almost always hacked.
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