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Why No Xbox Version?

Discussion in 'Starbound Discussion' started by Raymond1991, Jun 17, 2014.

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Which systems do you want to see Starbound on?

  1. Xbox One

    40.0%
  2. Xbox 360

    40.0%
  3. Wii U

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  4. 3DS

    20.0%
  5. PS4

    20.0%
  6. PS3

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  7. PSvita

    20.0%
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  1. Raymond1991

    Raymond1991 Phantasmal Quasar

    So as anyone else have heard starbound announced they porting to PS4, PS3, and PSvita but sadly no Xbox One or Xbox 360 versions. Anyone know why starbound would ignore Xbox owners even though the console has developed a large membership of console owners and Terraria was extremely popular on both consoles and this game screams Terraria but Space themed?
     
  2. Disco2

    Disco2 Existential Complex

    Im pretty sure, its planned... just might have to wait for a while before console ports.
     
  3. Raymond1991

    Raymond1991 Phantasmal Quasar

    Oh god I hope your right I loved Terraria on both Xbox 360 and PC but would love to play Starbound on Xbox one and Xbox 360
     
  4. Namiwakiru

    Namiwakiru Black Hole Surfer

    They haven't discounted other platforms.

    Sony just went out of their way to approach and draw in indie devs to the platform.

    Chances are you will see an Xbox version in the future but we will have to wait and see. When the time comes they will no doubt look in to MS's indie program and see if it will benefit the company and the game.
    (Not hating on MS but their old indie practices bordered on robbery so it would be good to see them changing how they draw in indie titles too)
     
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  5. Raymond1991

    Raymond1991 Phantasmal Quasar

    Hope they do bring it to xbox one but I will admit MS had a problem with indies too but hopefully new indie program makes it better but I will be crushed if it comes out on ps4 and ps3 first since last I checked one of the rules for ID@Xbox is the parity clause where it said "that self-published games must be released on Xbox One before or simultaneously with other platforms" which might stop it from coming to xbox one.
     
  6. prodamn

    prodamn Spaceman Spiff


    Microsoft...:nope: what a shame i'm still using Windows..
     
  7. Raymond1991

    Raymond1991 Phantasmal Quasar

    Well Windows compared to others is quite good to be honest compared to lame MAC I will never use that kind of computer again.
     
  8. prodamn

    prodamn Spaceman Spiff

    if windows wasn't the most used OS i would probably using Linux/Ubuntu, but since a great majority of the programs, games and everything else is for windows eh.
     
  9. The | Suit

    The | Suit Agent S. Forum Moderator

    You forgot one of the most important consoles' on your poll.

    [​IMG]
     
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  10. Namiwakiru

    Namiwakiru Black Hole Surfer

    Oh god that one is shoot yourself in the foot material. I can see why such a policy could exist, just not why you would apply it to small developers who might not have the resources at that time.

    Not saying they are evil but it seems to be a common habit of non gaming business practices not understanding the industry. Putting someone more knowledgeable about gaming in charge of the Xbox's direction was a really good start.
     
  11. prodamn

    prodamn Spaceman Spiff

    that can never put up against an old amiga, HECK YES I WANT STARBOUND ON MY OLD ASS AMIGA!
     
  12. StrongJons

    StrongJons Space Hobo

    Probably they don't like xbox one's operating system since its so similar to windows 8.1 System.:confused:
     
  13. Raymond1991

    Raymond1991 Phantasmal Quasar

    RANDOM QUESTION
    What is that thing
     
  14. Namiwakiru

    Namiwakiru Black Hole Surfer

    I think that's Jesus's first console o_O
     
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  15. Raymond1991

    Raymond1991 Phantasmal Quasar

    ROLF nice one :rofl:
     
  16. AxelRantila

    AxelRantila Big Damn Hero

    Aside from the UI, I've heard that windows 8.1 is essentially windows 7 but better. And I know many people like W7
     
  17. The | Suit

    The | Suit Agent S. Forum Moderator

  18. Harlander

    Harlander Scruffy Nerf-Herder

    Where's my "I am a PC snob" checkbox? ;)
     
  19. Jonesy

    Jonesy Sarif's Attack Kangaroo Forum Moderator

    It really comes down to whether or not it's worth it. Porting isn't just a matter of waving a magic wand; there is a lot of work involved, and can have a negative impact on the fanbase if not done correctly. Sure, you can get a separate team to do it, but you're going to have to need to recoup your costs at the end of it. Do they want to port the game onto every platform under the sun, or focus on excelling at a select few?

    But that aside, it's entirely possible. Playstation ports are planned for one day, so Xbox may well follow. If they can get the UI and controls right, and the controversies die down a bit, I imagine it would pay off. I just hope they don't go crazy with the idea, and start doing mobile ports and the like...:x
     
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  20. Zody

    Zody Weight of the Sky



    What where they thinking? I'm hard pressed to come up with a single scenario where that policy would actually benefit MS :facepalm:
     
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