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In response to "Remember what a disaster the PS3 launch was? I can't shake the feeling that both systems will be like that this time." by David

The thing I don't understand is what MS would gain by an always on system

Posted by oblique (aka kkuphal) Apr 8 '13, 08:11

It's basically nothing in exchange for people not being able to use your console. I understand the "install to drive" as maybe being a technical requirement due to the size/performance of the optical drives

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It's a decision predicated upon control. Microsoft wants complete control of the user experience on their next console. - David Apr 8, 08:14 6
- Someone should approach Samsung to make a console and convince them to learn from these mistakes -- nm - zork Apr 8, 08:16 5
  - Why? It's not like Samsung is all that open with their phones. - spamlet Apr 8, 08:18 4
    - that was just the first big name I could think of that doesn't have a console. Who should it be then? -- nm - zork Apr 8, 08:19 3
      - I doubt anyone else gets into the market and even if they did if it would be any different. -- nm - spamlet Apr 8, 08:22
      - Apple is the one everyone pines for. -- nm - Inigo Apr 8, 08:20 1
        
        My guess is that it would be the flip of a switch for them to enable the Apple TV to run games -- nm - oblique Apr 8, 08:25
they want the Sim City model of totally FUBAR-ing up the gaming experience -- nm - decline Apr 8, 08:12

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The thing I don't understand is what MS would gain by an always on system

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