Why don't modern consoles support more than 4 controllers at a time?

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The Something Awful Forums > The Finer Arts > Imp Zone > Why don't modern consoles support more than 4 controllers at a time?

I.N.R.I: May 26, 2011

well, even if u are playing with more than 4 friends, u tend to do things like, winner stays on, or alternate groups. if youre playing and spectating alternately, its still good fun.

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# ¿ May 14, 2024 21:37

I.N.R.I: May 26, 2011

Korthal posted:

Yeah, no. Only poor people and bullshitters would go "let's take turns" instead of closing a game that can accommodate all present.

what's wrong with being poor?

# ¿ Nov 21, 2015 16:43

I.N.R.I: May 26, 2011

Starhawk64 posted:

Because Sony and Microsoft are greedy motherfuckers who force gamers to buy more consoles and paid online subscriptions.

Nintendo doesn't have this problem, they are assholes who love to sell overpriced accessories though. Videogame companies are bastards.

who wants to read this kind of miserable crap/. have a little bit of consideration for others please.

# ¿ Nov 21, 2015 17:25

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