So it's not using the full potential? I guess competitors could say software written written for PS3 could be doing so much MORE with the resources and distance itself in the next-gen race.
Also, could Sony have then GONE with a lower spec system and saved money on their subsidizing?
The problem with this is that most of today's music is not created by ARTists, but entertainers who are in it for the buck. Take a look at the top selling acts today and give me your gut feeling on how many of them actually want their fans to hand out free copies of their music.
Oh sure MS could build a DRM-free unit and people would then stop getting their panties in the bunch...but how many labels do you think are going to line up and provide content? How many of your favorite artists, already taking royalty hits from MP3s, are going to opt for DRM-free iPods and Zunes?
Put down the crack pipe...
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So it's not using the full potential? I guess competitors could say software written written for PS3 could be doing so much MORE with the resources and distance itself in the next-gen race.
Also, could Sony have then GONE with a lower spec system and saved money on their subsidizing?
The problem with this is that most of today's music is not created by ARTists, but entertainers who are in it for the buck. Take a look at the top selling acts today and give me your gut feeling on how many of them actually want their fans to hand out free copies of their music.
Oh sure MS could build a DRM-free unit and people would then stop getting their panties in the bunch...but how many labels do you think are going to line up and provide content? How many of your favorite artists, already taking royalty hits from MP3s, are going to opt for DRM-free iPods and Zunes? Put down the crack pipe...
I fail to see how not capturing the market dominated by Apple for 6 years in just 2 weeks means a failure for Zune?
Now for an alternate perspective... http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=36 443