Re: Convergence: PC vs. Console multiplayer gaming

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From: young...
Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 12:31

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Afterthought:

I realize that the next generation of console games are more or less a
PCs, just capable of interfacing with a TV  as a monitor. The primary
difference is just the controls. I imagine a bluetooth wireless
keyboard will be an option sooner than later, which will definitely
level the playing field.

That being said, any crossplatform multiplaying will probably be
limited by gamer ability to pay/join the hosted services, such as
Blizzard Battlenet, WOW, and Xbox Live. The hosts would have to be
available to clients who have not bought their platforms. Or prohibit
other services from be accessible on proprietory networks (get out of
the way Microsoft).

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