ecco
09-01-2002, 06:53 PM
Before I go into this, I would like to state that I do indeed love my Xbox. I bought it the day of launch and don't regret that.. maybe.
Okay, so here's the deal: Everything started about 2 years ago when I first read about Xbox. At first I found it to be just another console and it didn't catch my interest. Soon after, I was introduced to Halo. Wow, how amazing it looked. After seeing the speculated prices on what the Xbox was going to cost (I remember some being as high as $400(US)), I started to save any money I had coming in, which isn't alot for a high school kid who doesn't work.
Saving wasn't the big thing, because as I had a long enough time. Between the day of Xbox's release and the time I started saving, I saw a lot of amazing games that were in the works. I remember learning about Project Ego for the first time, wow was I amazed. Then I learned about Xbox's online support, broadband only. I thought that was great. What could be better for someone who already has broadband service than to just be able to plug it in and game? Well, aparently, simple PC gaming.
With that said, it brings me to the point of this post: When I first learned I would need to subscribe to Xbox Live!, I was a bit sketchy. I didn't like the idea of having to fork over $50 for the kit and $120 for every year after. But after a while, I got used to the idea and accepted it. Until now, that is.
I was looking up some Xbox PSO news about an hour ago when I learned you need to subscribe for a "hunters pass" with the Japanese version. Yes, I'm aware there is no evidence that this will happen with the US version. However, that's not the point. The fact that even one game will make you pay to play after all you already have to. I was willing to shell roughly $700 for my Xbox on the day of launch. Now, they're trying to get the price of the console down to $150. How fair is that?
I'm sorry, fellow gamers, but I won't be joining you in the world of Xbox Live!. I'm simply not ready to spend so much money to play online games. That's what my PC is for. And you know, even if it's only PSO, that's still a lot. I loved PSO on the Dreamcast. I still play it from time to time. But to have to pay for a license to play after all I've already spent... sorry, that's where it ends.
I don't really feel like being flamed. If you disagree with my views, be civil in replies or don't reply at all.
~ Chris
Okay, so here's the deal: Everything started about 2 years ago when I first read about Xbox. At first I found it to be just another console and it didn't catch my interest. Soon after, I was introduced to Halo. Wow, how amazing it looked. After seeing the speculated prices on what the Xbox was going to cost (I remember some being as high as $400(US)), I started to save any money I had coming in, which isn't alot for a high school kid who doesn't work.
Saving wasn't the big thing, because as I had a long enough time. Between the day of Xbox's release and the time I started saving, I saw a lot of amazing games that were in the works. I remember learning about Project Ego for the first time, wow was I amazed. Then I learned about Xbox's online support, broadband only. I thought that was great. What could be better for someone who already has broadband service than to just be able to plug it in and game? Well, aparently, simple PC gaming.
With that said, it brings me to the point of this post: When I first learned I would need to subscribe to Xbox Live!, I was a bit sketchy. I didn't like the idea of having to fork over $50 for the kit and $120 for every year after. But after a while, I got used to the idea and accepted it. Until now, that is.
I was looking up some Xbox PSO news about an hour ago when I learned you need to subscribe for a "hunters pass" with the Japanese version. Yes, I'm aware there is no evidence that this will happen with the US version. However, that's not the point. The fact that even one game will make you pay to play after all you already have to. I was willing to shell roughly $700 for my Xbox on the day of launch. Now, they're trying to get the price of the console down to $150. How fair is that?
I'm sorry, fellow gamers, but I won't be joining you in the world of Xbox Live!. I'm simply not ready to spend so much money to play online games. That's what my PC is for. And you know, even if it's only PSO, that's still a lot. I loved PSO on the Dreamcast. I still play it from time to time. But to have to pay for a license to play after all I've already spent... sorry, that's where it ends.
I don't really feel like being flamed. If you disagree with my views, be civil in replies or don't reply at all.
~ Chris