Antstream Arcade brings over 1,400 classic games to Xbox Series X
https://bgr.com/entertainment/antstream-arcade-brings-over-1400-classic-games-to-xbox-series-x/
https://bgr.com/entertainment/antstream-arcade-brings-over-1400-classic-games-to-xbox-series-x/
8 Comments
RightHandOfIkaros@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 3y
Another streaming service, another easy pass.
I am happy with doing my own emulation on my own local machine, I dont need to pay a subscription fee to access games I already own via a subpar experience.
personalife@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y
"Antstream Arcade is now available on the Xbox Store for $29.99, which will entitle you to one year’s access to the service. You can also pay $79.99 up front for a lifetime pass. If you want to test it out first, there’s a free tier available on the web."
Lantern@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 3y
This is completely anti-consumer. A few months ago Microsoft removed free applications similar (and better) than this from their store, only to then turn around and release a paid option because they want more of your money. I wish the developers of these applications had the financial backing required to pursue legal action to a result similar to the Apple v Epic Games lawsuit.
personalife@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y
Wow, that's awful. Didn't know that.
Sentinian@lemmy.one · 3 pts · 3y
80 bucks for a life time pass is pretty fair imo, but why tf are we streaming these games? I highly doubt the entire library offered takes more then 10 gb.
GreenCrush@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
Streaming? Odd. And it's all emulation, which I'm sure with some games, will suffer from input lag, sound issues, and so on.
DuckGuy@lemmy.zip · 4 pts · 3y
It's especially stupid when services like WebRCade and Afterplay exist. They offer the same "pick up from anywhere" ease of use, but you're actually running your games locally.
fleabomber@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 3y
Maybe it'll be a gateway drug for them kids.