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Surprised by the lack of an ad supported free version. Seems like applying the lessons they've learned from conquering internet search might be helpful, but app

Surprised by the lack of an ad supported free version. Seems like applying the lessons they've learned from conquering internet search might be helpful, but apparently not.

BinaryIdiot 7y ago
I'm not sure I follow. You buy your games like you would with any console. It's just the console is "in the cloud" and you only pay the monthly subscription if you want the higher quality stream and the occasional free game (think PS Plus). How would an ad supported version fit into that model? I thought it was a fantastic model!
- king07828 7y ago
  Instead of having to buy a game, the user plays the game for free, but has ads as part of the game stream (e.g., a discrete banner ad at the bottom of the screen), which may only appear during load times or in character selection menus (i.e., not during a fight). An important aspect would be that the ads could not interfere with the game itself. This is like how Google sells ads and displays the ads in the search results in a discrete manner. The publisher/developer would receive a share of the revenue collected from the advertiser. OR do the 4K stream option with no monthly payment but have ads that don't interfere with the gameplay. I expect most have the knee-jerk reaction of "ADS?! N0! NEV3R!". But what if you get to play top games for free by ignoring ads that don't interfere with the game? Like how you get free internet search results by ignoring ads.
KukicAdnan 7y ago
There is a free version that's limited to 1080p/60fps coming in 2020. Games on the Pro subscription aren't free by the way either. Pro subscription just allows 4k/60fps streaming and some limited free games like Xbox Live and Playstation Plus. Most games whether on the Pro subscription or Free will still have to be bought by individuals.
- king07828 7y ago
  Yes, and they could have launched with a free version supported by ads instead of an up front fee and a monthly fee. Perhaps the free 2020 version will be ad based. An issue with launching an ad based version may be the inability to line up advertisers for an unproven platform. By 2020 they may have the kinks worked out and be able to get some advertisers lined up.

Surprised by the lack of an ad supported free version. Seems like applying the lessons they've learned from conquering internet search might be helpful, but apparently not.

BinaryIdiot 7y ago

I'm not sure I follow. You buy your games like you would with any console. It's just the console is "in the cloud" and you only pay the monthly subscription if you want the higher quality stream and the occasional free game (think PS Plus). How would an ad supported version fit into that model? I thought it was a fantastic model!

king07828 7y ago
Instead of having to buy a game, the user plays the game for free, but has ads as part of the game stream (e.g., a discrete banner ad at the bottom of the screen), which may only appear during load times or in character selection menus (i.e., not during a fight). An important aspect would be that the ads could not interfere with the game itself. This is like how Google sells ads and displays the ads in the search results in a discrete manner. The publisher/developer would receive a share of the revenue collected from the advertiser. OR do the 4K stream option with no monthly payment but have ads that don't interfere with the gameplay. I expect most have the knee-jerk reaction of "ADS?! N0! NEV3R!". But what if you get to play top games for free by ignoring ads that don't interfere with the game? Like how you get free internet search results by ignoring ads.

KukicAdnan 7y ago

There is a free version that's limited to 1080p/60fps coming in 2020. Games on the Pro subscription aren't free by the way either. Pro subscription just allows 4k/60fps streaming and some limited free games like Xbox Live and Playstation Plus. Most games whether on the Pro subscription or Free will still have to be bought by individuals.

king07828 7y ago
Yes, and they could have launched with a free version supported by ads instead of an up front fee and a monthly fee. Perhaps the free 2020 version will be ad based. An issue with launching an ad based version may be the inability to line up advertisers for an unproven platform. By 2020 they may have the kinks worked out and be able to get some advertisers lined up.