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Microsoft announces Xbox Live cross-network (PSN and other networks) play
- Thread starter Spider_Jerusalem
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Hero of Legend
Member
Nintendo Network players also?
JayWood2010
Member
Amazing! The only thing i ask from developers, is please do not allow kb/m vs controllers for competitive shooters. Its an unfair advantage.
Yeah, even Nintendo was more open to cross-platform multiplayer than MS, which sounded insane :lol
Finally, MS. Good move.
pasta_fire
Banned
Wait what? How is this suddenly possible?
Revolutionary
Member
It's about damn time. Too late for a FFXIV port though I'd assume
Rex Griswold
Member
I'm glad they finally opened their eyes. This is a really big deal. A great deal, but still a big one.
akilshohen
Member
Woah
Poodlestrike
Banned
Oh, lol, Rocket League right in the OP. Sweet.
Well, it says Xbox will be able to play with other console networks, and for that to be true PSN would be able to play with Xbox as well
SunBroDave
Member
So Rocket League on PC is going to be cross platform with both X1 and PS4? That's fucking awesome.
CrimsonEclipse
Member
From the description, it sounds like it. Though I'd assume that the other platforms holders will have to comply (sony/nintendo/etc).
Diablohead
Member
BEST GAMING NEWS OF 2016 SO FAR.
imo.
imo.
CaptainCook
Member
I'm really curious to microsofts roadmap for the next few years. Between the incremental updated Xbox talk, games going to pc and now this. They've got my attention and I'm gonna keep my expectations in check but I'm sorta excited.
DriftingSpirit
Member
Okay, MS. I see you!
The article specifically mentions Rocket League. It'll be one of the first games to get it!
Spider_Jerusalem
Member
That's bullshit IMHO. An unified environment doesn't mean specialized devices cant cohexist. iOS and Android have smartphones, tablets, watches, TV boxes. Xbox One is and will be Microsoft's gaming-centered device: it won't go anywhere.
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Oh wow, never thought this would happen. Ever. Dope
Stilton Disco
Member
Bravo Microsoft!
Really hope Playstation follow suit now, would be a great way to help keep niche games online communities alive.
Really hope Playstation follow suit now, would be a great way to help keep niche games online communities alive.
Hero of Legend
Member
Wasn't Nintendo the only one of the three to do this prior? I remember games like Pure Chess IIRC having this on Wii U. Dragon Quest X does IIRC.
Japanmanx3
Member
Unprecedented partnerships really happening. I said wow!
Poodlestrike
Banned
I dunno, they could be talking about NX.
Jawmuncher
Member
If they can get big pubs on this it'll be amazing. Stuff like COD, Battlefield, and more with cross play would be amazing.
Makes me wonder if square will go back for FF14. They supported 11 on 360 for a long time.
Makes me wonder if square will go back for FF14. They supported 11 on 360 for a long time.
Jessie.Bristol
Member
Wow, multiplatform MP shooters should have an overwhelmingly large community if they support cross-platform network play. I imagine Battlefield 5 should support the feature.
Kabuki Quantum Lover
Member
You'll need to install Windows 10 on your PS4 or Wii U.
Collateral22
Member
Don't see why Sony wouldn't allow this. It's perfect for them actually, a lot of people will buy an XB1 to play with their friends on CoD or FIFA or w/e. Now they'd have the chance to play with their friends still, and have the better console experience. Could lead to a ton of new sales.
Disaster Nebraska
Banned
Microsoft is paying attention, it seems. I'm still going to wait for if/when this actually starts getting implemented. Rocket League -- a game that was already cross-play -- is a good starter but I won't be impressed until I start seeing new games with cross-play between Xbox/PC.
I imagine this is a way to help maintain LIVE subscriptions as the Xbox hardware loses its importance to the Xbox brand.
The real kicker would be to see which features are or aren't compatible in cross-play. Can I voice-chat between Xbox and PS4? Can I send PMs to an Xbox gamer from my Steam client?
Cross-play is a start, but the devil is in the details.
I imagine this is a way to help maintain LIVE subscriptions as the Xbox hardware loses its importance to the Xbox brand.
The real kicker would be to see which features are or aren't compatible in cross-play. Can I voice-chat between Xbox and PS4? Can I send PMs to an Xbox gamer from my Steam client?
Cross-play is a start, but the devil is in the details.
Haha, good old Microsoft again.
Just keep the mistakes coming guys. They haven't changed anything from their original vision for Xbox One. They'll never change anything with Windows 10 and its new gaming service either. Just a burning husk of a ship that never changes directions or listens to their customers.
Just keep the mistakes coming guys. They haven't changed anything from their original vision for Xbox One. They'll never change anything with Windows 10 and its new gaming service either. Just a burning husk of a ship that never changes directions or listens to their customers.
Sweet, I didn't plan on buying another Xbox One. The fact that my wife and I may be able to play with a PC/PS4 in one room and an X1 in another room would be great. (crosses fingers). The non-spoiler stuff was sarcasm..if that isn't obvious.
m_shortpants
Member
So now will games have to decouple their friend/ID systems from XBL/PSN to work? Like Street Fighter V does? While it's pretty huge, I feel like then it fragments some of the cohesion in a unified friends list.
But hey, more options isn't a bad thing.
But hey, more options isn't a bad thing.
MassiveNights
Banned
PS4 vs Xbox CoD?
CrimsonEclipse
Member
Possible, but this is a good indication that there can be more things to come with this. It can be the first stepping stone. Either way, it's awesome news.