Beano • Comments

• This is how Xbox One game trade-ins will work, apparently

• Beano 24/05/2013

  @darkmorgado One of the hosts at last week's Eurovision Song Contest used "hashtag" comments several times and that didn't seem stupid... oh wait a minute... nevermind. Reply +2

• Beano 24/05/2013

  @vert1go I agree 500GB is a bit on the small side in 2013 but I was just pointing out that you are not stuck when the HDD fills up. Not all games will use 50GB either and XBox One support external HDD's via USB 3.0 (fast). Reply +1

• Beano 24/05/2013

  In the end, this greed is only hurting publishers themselves - and the gaming industry.
  When reselling a used game is more inconvenient (even if there was no fee!) consumers will be likely to be more careful when buying a new game.
  Personally I read reviews and try demos to get an idea about a game before buying. But once in a while I take the chance and after trying the game, I realize I made a mistake and quickly sells the game off online. If I'm forced to used a officially licensed retailer to do this (and even pay a fee), I will be less likely to take chances. Reply +9

• Beano 24/05/2013

  @FireMonkey I thought so, NP :) Reply 0

• Beano 24/05/2013

  @FireMonkey And I never claim otherwise. Quite the opposite in fact. Reply 0

• Beano 24/05/2013

  @vert1go I think it will be possible to uninstall most game data on HDD to free up space :)
  Game will still be tied to the console and/or account though. Reply 0

• Beano 24/05/2013

  @braydee89 I think you are missing the point, mate.
  
  1) Most of this "fee" goes to the publisher (not the developers) and MS/Sony. It's just pure greed.
  
  2) Less freedom for consumers. We are now forced to involve MS (and maybe Sony) and an officially licensed retailer if we want to sell or give our used games to other people. Reply +7

• Beano 24/05/2013

  @FireMonkey Isn't that the same?
  
  A) Not blocking used games
  B) Allowing used games
  
  Sounds like the exact same thing to me!
  
  EDIT: And I'll say it again: I fully expect Sony to do similar things with PS4, just in a different way. Maybe using RFID/NFC tech. which they are trying to patent. Reply +4

• Beano 24/05/2013

  @Mr-Writer Sony only said they will not block used games - either will MS. A required fee and central registration is not blocking of used games.
  
  EDIT: I hope I'm wrong though! Reply +7

• Beano 24/05/2013

  @Prezer0 Well, I expect PS4 to have a similar scheme. Not that I'm defending this greedy shite in any way! They are well on the way to destroy the gaming industry. Reply +12

• Grid 2 Special Edition costs £125,000

• Beano 24/05/2013

  Codemasters+Eurogamer=8 or more guaranteed no matter how bland it is. Reply -17

• Dust 514 review

• Beano 24/05/2013

  I gave up on this game before I even tried it. The amount of different in-game currency packs on PSN Store were confusing and looked like a complete rip-off. Reply +14

• New video teases the PlayStation 4 box

• Beano 20/05/2013

  @Syrette Yes, it looks like a revised version of the DualEye camera they showed in February. Reply +1

• Beano 20/05/2013

  @kangarootoo Could it just be the camera shown in that frame? Reply 0

• Resident Evil: Revelations review

• Beano 20/05/2013

  @metroid455 I agree. I also tried both PS3 and Wii U demoes and the PS3 version is far the best. Smoother frame rate, better controls (still not perfect though) and the sound on the Wii U version demo is screewed up for some reason - some sound effects are missing or muted. I have heard this complaint from several people so it not my setup or console that's the reason. These issues may be fixed in the final version by I'm not taking any chances and have ordered it for PS3. Reply +2

• Nvidia's Project Shield to cost $349 in North America

• Beano 14/05/2013

  @bad09 Why would consumers otherwise buy this expensive device instead of a lot other cheaper Android devices if there is no reason (=exclusive software etc) for it?
  Another-Android-device-but-more-expensive is not a selling point. Reply +2

• Beano 14/05/2013

  @bad09 I know what it is, but without any exclusive software, it will fail. Ability to stream PC games (Limited to Nvidia cards only?) within the house is not enough value for that price. Reply +2

• Beano 14/05/2013

  At $350 and no major software line-up to back it up, it will fail big time. As a gadget freak, I was willing to check it out, but not at that price. Reply 0

• SNES classic Super Metroid just 30p on Wii U eShop

• Beano 13/05/2013

  At 30p it's a no-brainer to download but Wii U VC NES/SNES titles looks terrible muddy (on both pad and TV). No screen/scaling modes available at all making it impossible to look acceptable.
  
  And the pricing on Super Mario Bros 2 and Super Ghouls'n Ghosts... geesh!! Reply 0

• Next Xbox to be called Xbox Infinity - report

• Beano 10/05/2013

  @RussellGorall Not weirder than calling a console Wii...
  
  Edit: To slow! Reply +2

• Beano 10/05/2013

  @dogmanstaruk That looks like the gesture to flick through all the dashboard ads... Reply +29

• Beano 10/05/2013

  @miiiguel Depends how you define a launch :) Reply +3

• Beano 10/05/2013

  Infinite micro payments courtesy of EA Reply +6

• Sony drops its PlayStation Mobile publishing fees

• Beano 09/05/2013

  But why is PS Mobile still not available in all countries?
  
  EG, get on the case! Reply +3

• Sony definitively rules out always-online for PS4

• Beano 08/05/2013

  @darkmorgado They didn't wait for MS. They said it when PS4 was announced in February. Reply +36