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Author:  pcernie [ Sat Jul 24, 2010 4:11 pm ]
Post subject:  "Console players got destroyed every time" in tests
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Microsoft 'killed' plans to introduce widespread PC and Xbox 360 cross-platform play.

That's according to Voodoo PC founder, Rahul Sood, who claims that Microsoft explored cross-platform online gaming but tests didn't go too well.

Sood claims that the cross-platform concept was discussed "many many months ago", however when it came to testing, the results suggested this was an avenue better left unexplored.

Speaking via an interview, the Voodoo man explained that since the controller couldn't compete with the accuracy of the mouse and keyboard, "console players got destroyed every time".

The playing field was so unfair that "it would be embarrassing to the Xbox team in general had Microsoft launched this initiative," he said.

Microsoft of course trialed the idea of PC versus Xbox 360 gaming with FPS Shadowrun, which received mediocre reviews.

Microsoft is currently scheduled to release Fable 3 on the PC and 360 around the same time.


I thought a few games these days had cross-platform matches? Maybe I'm wrong, but surely these would provide clearer data if so :?
Author:  finlay666 [ Sat Jul 24, 2010 4:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Console players got destroyed every time" in tests
Very few do, simply because PC gamers whip the console gamers

Shadowrun/Universe at War are 2 cross platform games I have tried, both regularly see the PC gamers on the top and the console gamers lower due to the advantages with using a keyboard/mouse over a gamepad.

Even things such as racing games doesn't see a console gamer get an advantage as a PC gamer can use a wheel/pad also
Author:  ProfessorF [ Sat Jul 24, 2010 6:02 pm ]
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Given that the Xbox & PS3 can both use keyboard/mouse, wouldn't the differences fade with a simple change of control devices?
Author:  Amnesia10 [ Sat Jul 24, 2010 6:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Console players got destroyed every time" in tests
finlay666 wrote:
Very few do, simply because PC gamers whip the console gamers

Shadowrun/Universe at War are 2 cross platform games I have tried, both regularly see the PC gamers on the top and the console gamers lower due to the advantages with using a keyboard/mouse over a gamepad.

Even things such as racing games doesn't see a console gamer get an advantage as a PC gamer can use a wheel/pad also

Yes but once console users start to use keyboards and mice then that will narrow but then processors do not keep up as fast in consoles.
Author:  pcernie [ Sat Jul 24, 2010 6:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Console players got destroyed every time" in tests
I guess the problem is you pretty much need a desk/table/tray/floating platform if you're a console gamer who wants to use a keyboard comfortably, never mind a mouse :?
Author:  finlay666 [ Sat Jul 24, 2010 8:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Console players got destroyed every time" in tests
Amnesia10 wrote:
Yes but once console users start to use keyboards and mice then that will narrow but then processors do not keep up as fast in consoles.


Processors don't make a difference, Resolution/screen format makes a difference

Why else would Dice/EA force 4:3 on Battlefield 2 online (and almost every other EA game on the pc that has multiplayer)

Also most console gamers don't want a keyboard/mouse as it has very limited use to them
Author:  Linux_User [ Sun Jul 25, 2010 1:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Console players got destroyed every time" in tests
Amnesia10 wrote:
Yes but once console users start to use keyboards and mice then that will narrow but then processors do not keep up as fast in consoles.


Not all games support the use of a keyboard and mouse.
Author:  Amnesia10 [ Sun Jul 25, 2010 2:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Console players got destroyed every time" in tests
Linux_User wrote:
Amnesia10 wrote:
Yes but once console users start to use keyboards and mice then that will narrow but then processors do not keep up as fast in consoles.


Not all games support the use of a keyboard and mouse.

I appreciate that/ I have never used a keyboard or mouse with a console game.
Author:  veato [ Mon Jul 26, 2010 7:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: "Console players got destroyed every time" in tests
The 360 keyboard/mouse controls do not work properly. There is a device currently being made (looking for the link) which is clever enough to make a keyb/mouse work like its PC counterparts, i.e. it is actually responsive and accurate.

Found it. Version 3 is on the way. Some videos of it being tested too.

http://xim360.com/community/index.php?topic=3819.0
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