Microsoft released their external HD-DVD drive for the Xbox 360 with a hidden surprise: it works on your PC!
Xbox 360 launched 18 years ago and was a generation-defining console that invited many people to jump into gaming for the first time and connect with friends around the world. We’re thrilled people continue playing their favorite Xbox 360 games on Xbox 360, or on newer consoles via Backward Compatibility for supported titles.
"we believe in game preservation"
Remember the media reaction when PlayStation wanted to shut down the PS3 store (but then kept it open)... where is that reaction here?
What are you asking? Like, if people got pissed at Sony for that? Because they did. We also got pissed at Nintendo when they did it.
You’re getting a chance to buy what you want before they close it. Moving forward digital stores should work like Steam. It’s just in this beginning they made it platform specific and closed off. A hindsight in their part and it sucks, but what is the percentage of people buying anything off these stores and what is the cost to keep the servers up?
I get it and yes making strives so this isn’t the case every gen we go into is absolutely a must. I mean PSN on PS3 is so convoluted to buy anything since you can’t use a credit card. Vita store is gone. It’s going to go away eventually.
"What are you asking? Like, if people got pissed at Sony for that? Because they did. We also got pissed at Nintendo when they did it."
My point is when PlayStation did this every website under the sun was writing articles talking about how "anti-consumer" it was yet I haven't seen anything like that happening when it's xbox doing it, in fact mostly what I see is praise from media when xbox makes obviously false claims about game preservation while they close down their store and xblig and push for digital only consoles streaming and subscriptions.
What I am asking is for everyone to be criticized or praised equally.
I mean look at the way the PS5 Slim's detachable disk drive was reported, it was super critical. Even though in reality they made it easier for people who initially buy a digital only console to move to physical, it was actually a step away from digital only. But did it get reported like that at all... no.
And you can still buy stuff on PlayStation you just need to add money to your account on the website or a PS4/5.
That reaction isn't here because you can still play Xbox 360 discs of supported BC titles on Series and Xbox One, and you can still buy BC titles on the current Xbox Store.
It still sucks losing access to non-BC titles but don't act like it's the same situation. Let me know when PS5 actually supports my PS3 library.
How are you going to play those discs on your Series S (which 75% of xbox owners have) or your adorably all digital Series X?
And keep in mind that BC on xbox is an extremely limited selection of games, it's less than 25% of retail releases, and way less than the entire catalogue.
It's not a solution for the future, this isn't how "game preservation" looks, it's the fake PR that makes it that much worse.
I'm not getting an all digital Series X so bark up someone else's tree, creep. I have my Series X for that disc support and functioning old hardware I still buy discs for (Bought Sudeki, Super Paper Mario, and 3D Dot Game Heroes a few months back - one for each old platform).
Fact is there's a mechanism that exists for Xbox OG and 360 BC physically and digitally. PS has none for PS1 or 2 or 3. If you're gonna bring PS into an Xbox article, at least know what you're talking about.
"Fact is there's a mechanism that exists for Xbox OG and 360 BC physically and digitally. PS has none for PS1 or 2 or 3. If you're gonna bring PS into an Xbox article, at least know what you're talking about."
I understand that, I'm making commentary on the fact that xbox is moving to digital only (and that the vast majority of current gen xbox owners do not have a disc based option) and not towards preservation as they claim.
And obviously people can play games on the original hardware for as long as that lasts, I have hundreds of games from "retro" consoles, I own nearly 200 PS3 discs alone.
Is there some reason, you feel the need to make personal insults in every comment, I reply to what you say without insulting you. But you know whatever, it says more about you than me...
And for the record "you" was being used colloquially I wasn't speaking you directly.
It won't as far as emulation. The os3 was built different.
I am in agreement though. I wish Sony would sell like an ultimate console. Have it where you have to order off their site and make it have real bc. Like the og ps3 had ps2 inside so to say.
@Ein You're a creep because of your obsessive comment history making everything revolve around Sony or how awful Xbox is to a point that you're now just throwing irrelevant things in any way you can.
And don't try to make "you" colloquially now just because you're wrong about me and your feelings got hurt.
Whatever, keep insulting me, if you think that is going to make me change my opinions or what I say you couldn't be more far from the truth.
How you choose to treat other people only reflects poorly on you. (and this time it's not colloquially)
The PS3 situation may have something to do with no forward way to play those games on newer hardware. Not to mention the PS3 store has been around far less than the 360 store. 360 store closing was expected and they did a pretty good job making many of its digital games forward compatible with XBO and subsequently the Series as well. Ones they could not come to an agreement with are going to be left behind, but here is your chance for last minute deals for you to continue playing on your 360.
Just because the 360 store closes doesnt make all of those games you have (digital/physical) stop working on real 360 hardware. If people have physical 360 games, chances are they also have the means to play them. Just like People with PS3 games having a PS3. It would be nice if all older games worked on newer hardware... but that is not for us to decide, that is for MS, Sony and Nintendo.
Difference being the 360 games will still be sold on series consoles, while the PS5 only preserved a selection of Ps3 games for premium subs. If the Xbox 360 store closes the games will still be available, if the Ps3 store closes then those games are gone.
How does this contradict what they said about game preservation?
As far as what I have read that is not accurate, except for a small selection of games that are available through BC.
And even when the PS3 and Vita stores were going to be shut down they still were still going to be available to download if you purchased them already.
So you’re asking for equal treatment? That’s not how the world works or don’t you know? Which I can can’t believe you’re that naive. Xbox gets attacked on this site all the time. You have to ask why that was a big deal amongst the PS3 fan base? Because it wasn’t Xbox fans that were throwing up a huge stink. It’s was PlayStation fans and look at the results, Sony gave in and kept it open. You should celebrate it, instead of worrying about who takes it on the chin more.
The one thing I’ve Learned, is these companies don’t need people to defend them. They have all done things worth criticizing, but it will never be equal.
While the 360 store is closing and you will not be able to make any new purchases from a 360..... you can still download content you have previously purchased prior to the closure. The same can also be said about access to 360 games available on the XBO/Series. You will be able to make new purchases of titles that are available on the current store as well as download previously purchased content that is also compatible with the XBO/Series.
RIP Xbox 360 digital store and all its games.
It really grinds my gears that they are waiting till 10 days before closing to give the best discounts and the list as of now is 100 or less titles from the massive 360 library
I should have enough points by the weekend to get £25 credit off MS, (hardly ever spend money on xb1), might look at a few of these.
The Xbox 360 store was one of the only advantages the Xbox Series consoles had over the PS5. When I got my series X, I spent more playing Xbox 360 games vs current-gen Xbox games since that was the golden era for Xbox and several titles had enhancements such as 4k resolution and fps boost.
Closing this store will now only benefit the competition.
The xbox360 store is closing on the xbox 360.
Xbox 360 games are unaffected on the xbox one and series consoles.
"Xbox will stop supporting the ability to purchase new games, DLC, and other entertainment content from the Xbox 360 Store on the console ->and the Xbox 360 Marketplace (marketplace.xbox.com).<-&q uot;
You will not be able to purchase any 360 games. You will only be able to play xbox discs if you have a console that support discs which doesn't look great for the future of xbox, if it has one.
@Ein
Why are you repeating what i said?
You will not be able to buy digital 360 games to play on your 360.
You will still be able to buy 360 games on Xbone and Series consoles. Go to marketplace.xbox.com, that's the old browser store and not the new one.
Backward compatibility works for many games on newer consoles, but titles such as The Simpsons: Hit and Run have been left out.
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i was hoping they would do this, this is great and REALLY helps sell the player even to people who dont have to own a 360
What this does is HUGE. This will boost HD dvd sales. When people buy the stand alone or the HD dvd add on...they are clearly intending on buying HD dvd's. Thats Great news. Right now HD dvd has a big lead on blu ray. And with the ps3's launch being so small in number and you couple that with the fact that ps3 owners aren't buying but "1" game. Who knows if they will buy 25 to 40 dollar movies. But you know that HD dvd owners will buy movies. And most HD dvd movies at Walmart or 19.99 to 24.99. And I found a site where the HD dvd's cost 18 dollars. Right now, I have 45 HD dvd's in my collection. I pick them up as soon as they release at Best Buy and use my Reward Zone Card. I just picked up You me and Dupree and The Mummy. Next week is Superman and Ant Bully.
For 199 with an HD dvd movie and a remote....its an unbelievable deal for PC owners to jump into HD movies and for 360 owners. Out of the 100 people on my xbox live buddy list....maybe only 10 to 15 have the HD dvd player. But when I'm watching HD dvd movies I get flooded with messages from gamers asking about how it looks. I know many of them have stated they want one for christmas. When you are watching an HD dvd movie...other gamers on your friends list can see that. Thats advertising within itself. Thanks Microsoft. Now, I just want a hdmi cable really really bad. I read a review of the HD dvd drive add on compared to the stand alone. they said that the differences from HDMI and componant are very minute. But they are there if you do a side by side comparisson and if you know what to look for. They said that when comparing with componant cables for both...its exactly the same. Me being who I am. A tech geek. I want HDMI. Even if its only slight. I want the slight difference. I like having the best.
But I have enjoyed games and movies in 1080p NATIVE via componant cables on the 360. Right now if you go to any Gaming store. Look on the back of the case for Superman and Sonic. they both clearly state native 1080p support. Not upscale. I realize if you go to some 3rd party gaming sites they say 720p. But its not accurate as the Game itself actually says 1080p. Just like Nba 2k7 does for the ps3 on the back of the case. Its not a misprint either. I called both 1800 numbers and asked them personally. I just wanted to know. And its true. Both Games are native 1080p for the xbox 360. And I have read from developers that Splinter Cell is too. After the 1080p dashboard update...I loaded Splinter Cell and sure enough there was a download waiting for me. Its native 1080p. I know thats hard for sony fans to swallow considering all the stuff they talked about the 360 not being able to do 1080p. Then they said there aren't any games that do it. My advice for them is take their medicine and leave it alone. Its over folks. And with the news that HD dvd player can be used on PC's. That will definately boost HD dvd movie sales. WOW.
P.S. PS3Fan voted lame on this because he and the other sony only fans can see the writing on the walls. It bothers him that HD dvd is taking off and expanding. If you love your ps3 so much...buy games and movies and stop hating on the fact that MS is doing everything right. What is there to not like about a 199 hd dvd player that can be used on your console and or your PC. Just like the 360 controllers. Very smart Microsoft. Thats why when sony fans say the 360 has PC ports I laugh. Do you know who owns the operating system that these pc games are developed for? ha ha ha ha ha ha...As long as the game only comes out for the 360 and PC. Its exclusive to Microsoft. Got to love that.
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PS3 Fan 26 Nov 2006 13:32
Never convince Virtual-Gamer(Virtual Flamer).
i have one of these, i got mine at walmart.com before they sold out, and it is just great... it comes with King Kong which if you read the AV Forums they say King Kond is about as good as it gets for either Blu-Ray or HD-DVD and i HAVE to agree with them it really is truly amazing and the sound is really good too. considering that King Kong would cost you $40 in the store if you went out and got it yourself and the remote that comes with it cost $30 so that means you are getting the HD-DVD drive itself for $130 and that is a great deal, and also on the AV Forums they say that the drive itself does a great job of playing movies when put side by side other HD-DVD players, i wouldnt know as i don't have any other drive but i belive it. I have already convinced two of my other frieds to get the drive too. once they came over and saw it they ordered one for themselves.