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The major difference is that almost no one buys a playstation and xbox for their built in capabilities - the games are the major reason people want these device
by oh_sigh 6y ago
The major difference is that almost no one buys a playstation and xbox for their built in capabilities - the games are the major reason people want these devices. Yes, people stream netflix on them, but usually because it is convenient with their AV install, not because it is some major differentiator that other devices don't have. Whereas with smart phones, it is reasonable and common to never touch the app store. Or
at least never touch non-free apps from the app store.
- DivisionSol 6y agoThere was a point where people bought a PlayStation... something, because it was the best Blu-ray player. The line you’re drawing is arbitrary
- Dylan16807 6y agoThat point in the past doesn't change the typical and current situation.
- oh_sigh 6y agoI'm not drawing any kind of line - I'm explaining why Microsoft and Sony need to treat their game platform developers better than Apple/Google needs to treat their paid app developers.