Cross-platform Play coming to XBOX

[Since1984]

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35810134

Xbox gamers will soon be able to play online against people using other systems such as PC and possibly even Playstation, Microsoft has announced.
Currently gamers can only play together online if they use the same system.
One of the first games to support cross-platform play will be Rocket League, which Xbox and PC gamers will be able to play together via Xbox Live.
There is "an open invitation" for other networks to collaborate, the tech giant said.
The announcement was made as the developers conference ID@Xbox takes place this week.
The collective represents 1,400 independent studios creating games for Xbox One and Windows 10 devices.
Director Chris Charla said that it was "up to developers" to support the feature, in a letter posted online.

Finally, really looking forward to this.

[Looch City]

Up to developers...

I bet next generation games will have a "Cross-platform DLC" for $19.99 extra....for PS/XBOX. And then another $19.99 for PC. Or you could play with both platforms for only $34.99!

[indes]

It would be awesome to destroy console players in some FPS games.

[CroFlames]

Get rid of the fee on PSN!!!

[OutOfTheCube]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Get rid of the fee on PSN!!!

Gotta get off that horse man. There's no way that will ever happen.

[CubicleGeek]

Sony basically has zero incentive to cross play with MS.

[SebC]

Originally Posted by CubicleGeek

Sony basically has zero incentive to cross play with MS.

And yet they said this:

"We would be happy to have the conversation with any publishers or developers who are interested in cross platform play."

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by OutOfTheCube

Gotta get off that horse man. There's no way that will ever happen.

I know. PS4 is probably going to be the last console I ever buy, but I can still hope.

The thing is, everyone needs a personal computer anyway. Why not make it a gaming computer? That's what made me go back to PC gaming. If you really prefer playing on a couch, PC gaming has come a long way with things like Steam Link or Nvidia Shield and you can play your PC on your TV.

[Teh_Bandwagoner]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

I know. PS4 is probably going to be the last console I ever buy, but I can still hope.

The thing is, everyone needs a personal computer anyway. Why not make it a gaming computer? That's what made me go back to PC gaming. If you really prefer playing on a couch, PC gaming has come a long way with things like Steam Link or Nvidia Shield and you can play your PC on your TV.

I play on console and PC.

Consoles are nice because you can simply buy the system, turn it on pop in the CD or grab it quickly from an online store and just play a game in it's optimal setting.

Gaming PCs requires at least some knowledge of computers to properly spec out, get the settings optimized, set up Steam (or Origin or Uplay to add to the confusion). Plus most games require some personalized settings. It can be a real task for someone who's not keen on computers. And then I'm actually not sure if you can do split screen/shared screen multiplayer easily on PCs either.

[ken0042]

I can also buy a decent computer for my needs for $500. I can also buy a PS4 or Xbox for under $500.

It would be much harder to buy a gaming computer for $1000. Nevermind having to worry about changing the video card every 2 years.

[northcrunk]

There are also plans to make the xbox one upgradable instead of forcing everyone to buy a new console every new gen.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by northcrunk

There are also plans to make the xbox one upgradable instead of forcing everyone to buy a new console every new gen.

I can't see that working, you can only upgrade so much

[GoinAllTheWay]

Originally Posted by ken0042

Nevermind having to worry about changing the video card every 2 years.

Not at all....I had the same dual cards for just over 5 yrs. They held up just fine. But you're right about the up front costs. A capable gaming rig will cost your almost 3 times as much as a console.

I am and always have been very much a PC gamer. There is no substitute for me. I do own an Xbox but really only to play games that down play well on a PC like golf or hockey. Kinect sports was also fun. But FPS or RTS? No way I could play that on a console.