cons ------- overpricing cant sell the game pros ------- use the quick launch tool accept a game invite some impatient guy is only giving you 10 seconds to join his lobby no scratches you can bring your hardrive to your friends house and thatttssssssssssssssssss THAT! and dont you forget it!
The Price - up to 4 times the price in shops (OnDemand standard price is 19.99 in UK,new retail copies for under 10, and used copies from 5 pounds).
Requires a harddrive to download onto
Requires a credit card linked to your gamertag to buy the games
No refunds
Can't sell the game when you are finished with it
Can't lend the game to your mates when they want to borrow it and play.
Have to wait for it to download - far from being instant to play it is quicker for many to go to the shops and buy a retail copy. Not all ISPsgive the speed and unlimited downloads as in the US.
The cons far outweight the pros. Price is the main problem, and until they drop to be competitive with retail prices OnDemand just isn't going to be a big success.
The Price - up to 4 times the price in shops (OnDemand standard price is 19.99 in UK,new retail copies for under 10, and used copies from 5 pounds).
Requires a harddrive to download onto
Requires a credit card linked to your gamertag to buy the games
No refunds
Can't sell the game when you are finished with it
Can't lend the game to your mates when they want to borrow it and play.
Have to wait for it to download - far from being instant to play it is quicker for many to go to the shops and buy a retail copy. Not all ISPsgive the speed and unlimited downloads as in the US.
The cons far outweight the pros. Price is the main problem, and until they drop to be competitive with retail prices OnDemand just isn't going to be a big success.
My pro's and cons: Pro's: no need to swap discs, no need to run off the hard drive Cons: HUGE rip-off, I can install game discs anyways, I have no physical ownership disc/manual/game case, Cons def. outweight pros imo
id actually hit some of those games up if they werent so dang expensive. some of them i could pick a real copy up for half the price, sometimes less depending on where i look.
The Price - up to 4 times the price in shops (OnDemand standard price is 19.99 in UK,new retail copies for under 10, and used copies from 5 pounds).
Requires a harddrive to download onto
Requires a credit card linked to your gamertag to buy the games - This is incorrect. You can also use MS points.
No refunds
Can't sell the game when you are finished with it
Can't lend the game to your mates when they want to borrow it and play.
Have to wait for it to download - far from being instant to play it is quicker for many to go to the shops and buy a retail copy. Not all ISPsgive the speed and unlimited downloads as in the US.
The cons far outweight the pros. Price is the main problem, and until they drop to be competitive with retail prices OnDemand just isn't going to be a big success.
Avenger1324
Even though I'd rather have the physical copy, I think there's a time and place for digital downloads. Personally, I don't like buying used games. Downloads are, by default, in new condition. They don't break or get scratched. Many sites don't even list some of the older games available for download. I could just hunker down and try to find a deal, but if I feel like I've spent too much time looking, I'd be more apt to just buy the download.
It's not the case that one should replace the other. I do believe that there's plenty of room for both to coexist to meet people's needs and preferences.
The Price - up to 4 times the price in shops (OnDemand standard price is 19.99 in UK,new retail copies for under 10, and used copies from 5 pounds).
Requires a harddrive to download onto
Requires a credit card linked to your gamertag to buy the games
No refunds
Can't sell the game when you are finished with it
Can't lend the game to your mates when they want to borrow it and play.
Have to wait for it to download - far from being instant to play it is quicker for many to go to the shops and buy a retail copy. Not all ISPsgive the speed and unlimited downloads as in the US.
The cons far outweight the pros. Price is the main problem, and until they drop to be competitive with retail prices OnDemand just isn't going to be a big success.
Avenger1324
you can by games with MS points. but the major thing is... if you're willing to go to the store to get MS points, why not just buy the game for cheaper at the store instead of buying points to buy the game?
The only thing that keeps me from buying downloadable games is the price. Microsoft should allow retailers to sell online codes (like Amazon has for Arcade Titles) and let them compete on prices and have sales. The deal of the week thin on the marketplace right now is a joke and they hardly have any good content available.
Well, the prices are terrible. Almost nothing on Live ever goes on sale or down in price either. I'm pretty sure Smash TV is the same price I paid when the Xbox released. The entire Xbox On Demand just feels like room service at a hotel. It's 100% for convenience, it's aboutdouble the price of everywhere else in the world, and there is really no reason to get it since there are Wal Marts everywhere open 24/7.
Does Microsoft know what the prices of these games are,everywhere else in the real world? For example:In Canada, here are some sample prices:
Lego Stars Wars Complete series: GoD price - $39.99 versus the prices in every major retailer $19.99
Saints Row:GoD Price - $39.99 Retail price $19.99
These are just two of the many examples of overpriced GoD titles.
I hope that people are knowledgeable enough NOT to support Games on Demand with this pricing structure.
Those aren't the prices in the U.S. It's $29.99 for the games you mentioned and that's the most expensive they have. The games are a bit overpriced, but they are what they are. They have Saints Row 2 and Saints Row 1 for 29.99 each. I wish they'd put the first one at $20 and the second one at $30, but it's alright. They also have COD 2 and 3 at the same price point, I think those are some real excellent games for a very decent price. Compared to new in the stores they're pretty competive. When it comes to buying it used that's when there's a big difference. Also, you can use MS points and there's sometimes sales on the points to make the games cost a little cheaper. Pros: By the push of a button you can switch between your games or launch a game. Easy accessibility for all No need to get up at all, just play. No unnecessary space taken up Much less work on the console and nomore issues with disc drive or scratched discs Competitive pricing to games sold new in most stores. Very good for people who might not be able to leave their house or wherever they may be. Great selection available with more coming Game is one you'll always be able to play (no resale) Cons- Some games are more overpriced than expected. Some games can be found for half the price on sale in some stores No game manual for those who like them. No resale value (you'll always keep the game which is probably good, because these games wouldn't resell for anything anyway.) I'd say pros outweigh cons
I don't have any childen but I always assumed the Xbox Live Marketplace has some form of parenal controls? billyd5301
There are some automatic controls built into gamertags/Marketplace - certain content is locked to prevent young users from downloading it, but it usually only applies to DLC - so a 10 year old would be able to play Gears of War for instance if he had the disc, but wouldn't be able to purchase the DLC from marketplace until he becomes 18. The age you enter on your gamertag when it is originally setup is one of the few details that cannot be changed - the only way to reach the correct age, is to genuinely reach that age. I think there is also a parental controls setting, but lets face it - most kids know far more about how to use their console than their parents.
For the most part Games On Demand is a complete rip off. However some games are at least the same price as retail. I just bought Battlefield Bad Company on there a few days ago. There are no cons in my case here as I plan to play the game until the sequel is released & by then if I had an actual copy of the game it's used value would bee little to nothing & not worth the trouble of selling. I have plenty of HD space so that can't be considered a con either. I paid $19.99 for it & that's what I would have paid if I picked it up at WalMart.
your judging the price based off a used game digital is the new price i do agree the price should be cheaper i have 8 games so far best of all no scratches the pros far out weigh the cons i had to buy gears of war on disc 3 times
Does Microsoft know what the prices of these games are,everywhere else in the real world? For example:In Canada, here are some sample prices:
Lego Stars Wars Complete series: GoD price - $39.99 versus the prices in every major retailer $19.99
Saints Row:GoD Price - $39.99 Retail price $19.99
These are just two of the many examples of overpriced GoD titles.
I hope that people are knowledgeable enough NOT to support Games on Demand with this pricing structure.
Sonny360Elite
Those aren't the prices in the U.S. It's $29.99 for the games you mentioned and that's the most expensive they have. The games are a bit overpriced, but they are what they are. They have Saints Row 2 and Saints Row 1 for 29.99 each. I wish they'd put the first one at $20 and the second one at $30, but it's alright. They also have COD 2 and 3 at the same price point, I think those are some real excellent games for a very decent price. Compared to new in the stores they're pretty competive. When it comes to buying it used that's when there's a big difference. Also, you can use MS points and there's sometimes sales on the points to make the games cost a little cheaper. Pros: By the push of a button you can switch between your games or launch a game. Easy accessibility for all No need to get up at all, just play. No unnecessary space taken up Much less work on the console and nomore issues with disc drive or scratched discs Competitive pricing to games sold new in most stores. Very good for people who might not be able to leave their house or wherever they may be. Great selection available with more coming Game is one you'll always be able to play (no resale) Cons- Some games are more overpriced than expected. Some games can be found for half the price on sale in some stores No game manual for those who like them. No resale value (you'll always keep the game which is probably good, because these games wouldn't resell for anything anyway.) I'd say pros outweigh cons
Saints Row 1 and 2 doublepack are currently retailing new for $21 in disk format the dowloand is a 300% mark up... I would say that is a pretty big Con.
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