360 version of Home in development? - Blu-ray Forum

DezNutz · 02-25-2008, 05:11 PM

http://www.i4u.com/article15091.html

Interesting read, did not know they where not only looking into the possibility but actually developing something...

saprano · 02-25-2008, 05:14 PM

I would not be suprised if they did copy, microsoft does not want sony to have any type of sucsess. but you know what they say! Imitation if the best form of flattery.

actionhank · 02-25-2008, 05:19 PM

The article sounds more like an op-ed page than hard news. He even acknowledges that it's just a rumor in the end, and points to a blog.

Nerdkiller likes BD · 02-25-2008, 05:34 PM

If this is true, then all this shows that M$ just like to steal ideas and all the Xbots will be sayin' "yay we're getting somethin' better then Home that Microsoft didn't steal", while in the past they said that "Home is gay, Home sux, whats the point of 3D characters, etc, etc". Wouldn't it be funny if the 3D characters on M$ "Home" were all the cartoon characters from Microsoft BOB? Also, wouldn't M$ "Home" need a hard drive that the core 360 doesn't have cos I remember when Sony said that Home would need a HDD for the Home service (I'm not sure if this is true, I don't remember that well).

camper · 02-25-2008, 06:09 PM

Wow, Sony *AND* Microsoft are giving us web-based characters that we can use in our PS3's and XBox 360's. They live, eat, breath and we can design apartments for them, and buy them stuff. Ahh...a digital world where almost every male avatar is ultra-built and every female looks like a swimsuit model.

I wonder if it will be like the 1997's Digimon, 2000's The Sims, 2003's Second Life, 2004's Sims 2, or the vast array of other similar virtual community products?

Perhaps one difference here, is now there is a FUN and creative way to get spyware, malware, and spam hidden in harmless files all delivered to your console in addition to you home computer. Mmm, yay!

I wish Sony & Microsoft would stop trying to be an 'everything to everyone' company with their gaming systems, and work to imrpove the quality of the consoles instead of trying to cram every latest fad into them in their unending game of technological 'leap frog'.

~Camper

WickyWoo · 02-25-2008, 06:22 PM

No matter which system it's on, the idea is equally stupid, and I couldn't not use it fast enough

MasterXeus · 02-25-2008, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WickyWoo

No matter which system it's on, the idea is equally stupid.

I have to agree, I really could care less about Home or an Xbox 360 version of Home.

tqlla · 02-25-2008, 08:32 PM

Sony is letting this happen... by not having home available yet. WTH? Its been in beta for a while.

Denzelio · 02-25-2008, 09:43 PM

Sure has been alot of improvements since the last generation

Virtual worlds[home], Mii's, Retro game downloads, HD versions of Retro games, PS1 game downloads, Firmware/System Software updates, Multi player through the Console no-longer by the Software company, Focus on Pictures+music+video, interactivity between consoles and handhelds, Market places to shop in without leaving home, consoles become home media computers[excluding the wii], focus on continual upgrading and adding features rather then a pre set SKU system. Lastly companies copying each other so consumers win.

EvolutionCherry · 02-25-2008, 11:05 PM

It's gonna suck on the 360 because M$ loves to rush things out to the market rather then take their time to make sure it's a good product.

Knoxer · 02-26-2008, 01:45 AM

I hope in the end it's a rumor. Also I doubt M$ will make it free. I like some of M$, but not the xbox division.

Also wicky... why do you think it's stupid? I've played things similar and they are great fun.

york weir · 02-26-2008, 11:51 AM

I have no interest in home or a 360 equivalent. Give me achievements and the dashboard I already have with some improvements and I'm happy.

Imitation is a great form of flattery and if Microsoft is indeed going to copy the home idea Sony should be proud.

Has Nintendo stolen any ideas in the console wars? They were the first with Analog, vibration, motion sensing, wireless controllers and 4 controller ports. I can't think of anything else.

02-25-2008, 05:11 PM	#1
DezNutz Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:24	360 version of Home in development? http://www.i4u.com/article15091.html Interesting read, did not know they where not only looking into the possibility but actually developing something...

02-25-2008, 05:14 PM	#2
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	I would not be suprised if they did copy, microsoft does not want sony to have any type of sucsess. but you know what they say! Imitation if the best form of flattery. Last edited by saprano; 02-25-2008 at 05:18 PM.

02-26-2008, 01:45 AM	#11
Knoxer Member Member since:Feb 2008	I hope in the end it's a rumor. Also I doubt M$ will make it free. I like some of M$, but not the xbox division. Also wicky... why do you think it's stupid? I've played things similar and they are great fun. Last edited by Knoxer; 02-26-2008 at 01:47 AM.

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02-25-2008, 05:19 PM	#3
actionhank Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Las Vegas, Nevada	The article sounds more like an op-ed page than hard news. He even acknowledges that it's just a rumor in the end, and points to a blog.

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Nerdkiller likes BD Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Wrestling in Ireland. PSNetwork: Nerdkiller316PSN Nerds beaten up: Loads 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:880 Trading Score:1	If this is true, then all this shows that M$ just like to steal ideas and all the Xbots will be sayin' "yay we're getting somethin' better then Home that Microsoft didn't steal", while in the past they said that "Home is gay, Home sux, whats the point of 3D characters, etc, etc". Wouldn't it be funny if the 3D characters on M$ "Home" were all the cartoon characters from Microsoft BOB? Also, wouldn't M$ "Home" need a hard drive that the core 360 doesn't have cos I remember when Sony said that Home would need a HDD for the Home service (I'm not sure if this is true, I don't remember that well).

02-25-2008, 06:09 PM	#5
camper Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:367 DVD collection:445 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Wow, Sony AND Microsoft are giving us web-based characters that we can use in our PS3's and XBox 360's. They live, eat, breath and we can design apartments for them, and buy them stuff. Ahh...a digital world where almost every male avatar is ultra-built and every female looks like a swimsuit model. I wonder if it will be like the 1997's Digimon, 2000's The Sims, 2003's Second Life, 2004's Sims 2, or the vast array of other similar virtual community products? Perhaps one difference here, is now there is a FUN and creative way to get spyware, malware, and spam hidden in harmless files all delivered to your console in addition to you home computer. Mmm, yay! I wish Sony & Microsoft would stop trying to be an 'everything to everyone' company with their gaming systems, and work to imrpove the quality of the consoles instead of trying to cram every latest fad into them in their unending game of technological 'leap frog'. ~Camper

02-25-2008, 06:22 PM	#6
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	No matter which system it's on, the idea is equally stupid, and I couldn't not use it fast enough

02-25-2008, 08:32 PM	#8
tqlla Active Member Member since:Sep 2007	Sony is letting this happen... by not having home available yet. WTH? Its been in beta for a while.

02-25-2008, 09:43 PM	#9
Denzelio Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Australia	Sure has been alot of improvements since the last generation Virtual worlds[home], Mii's, Retro game downloads, HD versions of Retro games, PS1 game downloads, Firmware/System Software updates, Multi player through the Console no-longer by the Software company, Focus on Pictures+music+video, interactivity between consoles and handhelds, Market places to shop in without leaving home, consoles become home media computers[excluding the wii], focus on continual upgrading and adding features rather then a pre set SKU system. Lastly companies copying each other so consumers win.

02-25-2008, 11:05 PM	#10
EvolutionCherry Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Darkside of the Moon Blu-ray collection:78 Blu-ray reviews:37	It's gonna suck on the 360 because M$ loves to rush things out to the market rather then take their time to make sure it's a good product.

02-26-2008, 11:51 AM	#12
york weir Special Member Member since:Nov 2007	I have no interest in home or a 360 equivalent. Give me achievements and the dashboard I already have with some improvements and I'm happy. Imitation is a great form of flattery and if Microsoft is indeed going to copy the home idea Sony should be proud. Has Nintendo stolen any ideas in the console wars? They were the first with Analog, vibration, motion sensing, wireless controllers and 4 controller ports. I can't think of anything else.

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