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Explaining the Dearth of Console MMOGs

Posted by timothy on from the because-nerdvana-has-pc-labs-installed dept.

spielermacher writes "Gamasutra is running an interesting analysis written by Flying Lab Software Producer Joe Ludwig explaining why there are not more successful Console MMOGs. Some reasons given: lack of keyboard, MMOG players like to play in pairs, business model doesn't always work out for the developer, larger installed base of game-quality PCs, and others."

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  1. Re:Dearth? by Fex303 · · Score: 4, Informative
    Let me introduce you to the dictionary, a new invention that lets you find out the meaning of words.

    In future you may be able to use such a device all by yourself without posting inane comments on /.

  2. Re:No Keyboard by oahazmatt · · Score: 3, Informative

    Actually, the Logitech ProBoard was sold for about $20 and was fully compliant for the PS2 and Final Fantasy XI. I've recently discovered it works on both the X-Box 360 and the Wii.

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  3. Re:No Keyboard by tacroy · · Score: 3, Informative

    Both xbox and ps3 can use a keyboard, and the xbox has a "chatpad" which dock into the normal controller and works incredibly well. Also, the bulk of chat would most likely be audio, something consoles have working quite well.