Comments on: Microsoft files patent for its own Super Guide on Xbox 360

By: OrbitMonkey

OrbitMonkey — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:15:10 +0000

It’ll cost.. Of course it’ll cost. If you could pull it up during a game that’d be cool and usefull… So that won’t happen.
In regards to the Ps3 browser… Its fucking great imo. I don’t have a pc, so this is perfect for casal use.

By: zoopdeloop

zoopdeloop — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:07:34 +0000

isn’t amazing how Microsoft always comes up with a plan to “steal” money from it’s users and most of these users fall in to their trap?
They remind me of Riddler(Jim Carrey)from Batman Returns where he brainwashed almost everyone in Gotham City

By: jeremycafe

jeremycafe — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:11:29 +0000

I have had many people send me pictures of xbox live without having to pay for them to do it. And you can take photos off your pc to your xbox very easily. I have done it.

What does this have anything to do with bringing a guide system to 360?

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:04:18 +0000

Aren’t you amazing.

By: theevilaires

theevilaires — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:03:49 +0000

to both of you BOTS, sony could do a simple update to allow this and optimize the browser like it was firefox. its just not top priority now. they’re working on the future. you know stuff like 3D gaming. Not little tricks like this.

Sad I have to pay M$ $50 just to send one of you noobs a game wallpaper…but on PSN I can do it for free.

By: jeremycafe

jeremycafe — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:59:11 +0000

I have never really been a fan of consoles with web browsers. This isnt against PS3, but the concept in general. The same things goes with my cell phone, android has a easy to use browser, but I like being able to get to what I want quicker without the conventional mouse and keyboard.

For example: I like having a “Launch facebook” button/feature than having to open a browser and go to the website. I am hoping non pc’s work more in that direction than just giving us PC features.

By: Phoenixblight

Phoenixblight — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:56:33 +0000

@Jeremy

Plus the PS3 has no way to dump the cache from you browsing the net. I would never count the PS3 as something that you rely on to browse with. I think this is a great idea depending on how it is implemented.

By: jeremycafe

jeremycafe — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:48:35 +0000

“lol now they want to charge you for getting hints and tips in video games…so pathetic.”

Are strategy guide writers pathetic as well for making money off their guides? o.O I think its a great idea if it can be accessed from within the game. Although I would probably still just grab my laptop for situations like intel grabbing on MW2.

As far as the ps3 with its browser, like the other person said this sounds like something you would want while in a game. Don’t you have to quit back to the navigator on ps3 to open the browser?

By: theevilaires

theevilaires — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:15:48 +0000

hey they wanna take away our cheat codes and code breaker so be it. Now we have you tube and websites to help us.

By: Seraphemz

Seraphemz — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:06:57 +0000

cheaters!

By: reask

reask — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:02:42 +0000

^ Snap I just finished doing the same to get all my intel in mw2.

By: theevilaires

theevilaires — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:56:18 +0000

nope i do too. when i’m trophy hunting my laptop is right next to me just like now….(currently trophy hunting GOW collection)

By: NiceFellow

NiceFellow — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:53:46 +0000

Am I the only one who reaches for their laptop while in the middle of a game if stuck.

I like the idea though, but suspect that it’ll be for Gold members.

By: woodyrulesok

woodyrulesok — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:43:59 +0000

I think something like this is actually potentially useful, depending on how it’s implemented. It would be good if it interacted with your position in the game so it gives you relevant information where ever you are.
Much better than gash like facebook and twitter.

On a side note, I wish the PS3 would allow browser use in all games though so I don’t have to quit the game to look something up.

By: Psychotext

Psychotext — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:57:49 +0000

It’s the bit that they’ve hidden, right there at the top. \o/

By: Blerk

Blerk — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:56:01 +0000

I can smell the ‘give us your money’ clause from here.

By: Psychotext

Psychotext — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:54:51 +0000

Thing is, a browser isn’t useful in this situation because very, very few games can give you access to the browser whilst you’re playing.

That’s what I like about this. If you want to look something up, you can just do it without having to leave the game (and it should in theory be able to detect exactly where you are in the game / what you are struggling with). Better than having a laptop in front of you anyway.

Or at least that’s what’s indicated here: http://www.siliconera.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/image349.png

By: Blerk

Blerk — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:51:59 +0000

It’s a cool idea in theory because the 360 doesn’t have a browser therefore you can’t just nip onto GameFAQs if you need to without firing up a computer.

However, because it’s a cool and useful thing, no doubt they’ll insist you have a Gold account in order to use it. Because they’re fuckers like that.

By: theevilaires

theevilaires — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:48:52 +0000

Nobody is getting upset. It’s ok for you to buy gold because you save money by pirating games.

Hell, I would do the same thing too but I prefer to waste my life on PSN cause its FREE

By: Psychotext

Psychotext — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:47:11 +0000

Beyond the arguing which I’m sure will come with this news post… it’s actually quite a cool idea in theory. Assuming it being available in game is actually right.

By: MushroomStamp

MushroomStamp — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:44:37 +0000

I don’t get why you guys get upset or even care that MS does this. You don’t like it.. you don’t purchase.. but evidently there ARE some people out there that don’t mind paying for the convenience. Not like your being forced to pay anything.

By: Redh3lix

Redh3lix — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:43:09 +0000

Something like this would HAVE to be free. The internetz currently holds all your videogaming questions, so why bother to be honest o_O

By: theevilaires

theevilaires — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:41:16 +0000

lol now they want to charge you for getting hints and tips in video games…so pathetic. They’ll try and spin this as another great exclusive feature for XBOX LIVE….AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Games Radar.com – FREE
PS3 trophies.org – FREE

Accessible from my PS3 web browser which comes standard with every PS3 for…wait for it…. – FREE!

By: freedoms_stain

freedoms_stain — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:40:06 +0000

If it’s anything like the Games Explorer in Windows Vista+ then it’ll be a massive fucking waste of time.