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Purchasable game content available for next generation Xbox games?
Reuters is reporting that Microsoft's next console, currently known as Xbox 360 (it'll probably be something else by next week), is set to feature an online store where with the sole purpose of buying in-game content over Xbox Live. The main purpose of this service is for customers to make 'microtransactions', small purchases that shouldn't really be over a few dollars.
The plan is, if companies choose, they can set up a store for their game where they may spend points (purchased from Microsoft, presumably) to purchase items like a new sword, car, outfit, or whatever else the developers come up with. The biggest potential problem here could come from companies creating an uneven playing field for gamers. What if you could simply buy the best equipment for a MMORPG as soon as you start the game? Microsoft's argument is that you're passing on potential profit to the players, as they'll simply take it upon themselves to sell items via E-Bay.
Good idea or bad idea? Should other companies (Sony/Nintendo) follow suit? Discuss it below!
Source: reuters.com - thanks to Aztec Triogal for the tip
The plan is, if companies choose, they can set up a store for their game where they may spend points (purchased from Microsoft, presumably) to purchase items like a new sword, car, outfit, or whatever else the developers come up with. The biggest potential problem here could come from companies creating an uneven playing field for gamers. What if you could simply buy the best equipment for a MMORPG as soon as you start the game? Microsoft's argument is that you're passing on potential profit to the players, as they'll simply take it upon themselves to sell items via E-Bay.
Good idea or bad idea? Should other companies (Sony/Nintendo) follow suit? Discuss it below!
Source: reuters.com - thanks to Aztec Triogal for the tip