SSX Dev: 'Split Screen Could Be Added In Future DLC'

NowGamer: "SSX producer Todd Batty has discussed why split-screen multiplayer was omitted from the upcoming SSX, and how it could be reinstated with future DLC."

[sinncross]

Just because other racing games do not support split-screen does not mean that your game should not.

Its disappointing.. split-screen is still a great feature for when you have friends over at your place.

Though I can understand that its a technical investment, but that is one which can be placed within the budget of the games development if you ask me.

DLC split-screen just sounds wrong, especially when he makes it sound like a financial burden to the studio: so it will be paid DLC possibly.

[TimmyShire]

I agree, it's a shame that split-screen has been lost in favour of online multiplayer.

[skyward]

if the game does well and gamers want it, it just sounds like a new feature that would get added via an update, rather than paid DLC

[manman6]

So do we have to pay for split-screen that doesn't sound like a good idea.

[Ludakriss]

If EA of all companies decide to get PAID for Split-Screen, they're scum.

[garos82]

big fan of ssx series terrible decision to possibly charge for split screen, id rather it gets released later in the year with split screen included. i played a demo of the latest ssx and all i can say is im excited but its news like this that makes me reconsider purchasing it

[OhMyGandhi]

Decisions like this are why the Wii became such a big success...it seems like so many damned titles were made with split screen in mind.

My brother flew in from L.A, and we wanted to play generic ass split screen, or co-op, and it's quite crazy how so many games simply don't have it. And that's coming from someone who owns a PS3 and X360. (we ended up playing SSB: Melee on Gamecube, because that's just how we roll)

This game would be an obvious split screen experience.
And there is simply no reason to not have it.

[sirdrake]

Wow this game just plummeted from a contending purchase to an absolute no.

The main reasons i loved past snowboarding games, (1080 snowboarding, past ssx) is because you could sit with a friend and play it.

How it gods name did they make this game without side seat multiplayer. Truly unfortunate. Bad business move in my opinion, i know my friends will no longer care to purchase either.

[indubitably]

This is EXACTLY how I feel. There are so many games coming out this year and SSX was actually on my list. Well, so much for that.

[LoLZoRz]

don't even care for split-screen since i dont even have friends who are into PS3 and SSX.

[Seventh_Blood_Reborn]

The fact that you are not interested in is not relevant at all.

The problem here is that paying for the splitscreen could be a very dangerous precedent for gamers.

[LoLZoRz]

we're living in an online era, split-screen is outdated for some games like SSX.

games that would suck without split-screen are Twisted Metal and kart racers, sports games and fighting games don't use split-screen.

[Seventh_Blood_Reborn]

@ LoLZoRz

Living in an online era ( and this does not mean that we have to cancel other tipe of MP ) should add something, not take something away ... expecially if they force you to pay to have something -talking about era- that it is like the wheel, old, but always useful for someone.

Every game that works properly with spltscreen is a good game with a split screen feature.
I think nothing beats playing with friends next to you, maybe you don' t have friends to play with, but the most part of people usually have ... anyway: don' t speaking for absolute.

About the online I do not see why one thing should exclude the other.

The most important thing is that there are no reasons ( apart developers/producers laziness and avarice ) why I should pay for optional splitscreen, when this kind of features has been free for decades.

Why it has to be online MP Vs splitscreen, and not online MP + splitscreen?

[indubitably]

I honestly hate this. I was trying to decide whether or not to get it, but they just made that decision for me. I know nobody on my friends list would buy this game other than me, so there is no way for me to enjoy it with my friends. This is the same thing that happened with NFS hot pursuit. I was going to buy it, but then I realized I wouldn't be able to play it with friends.

[girevik]

Next we will have to pay to access the options menu! Only $1.50 to invert y-axis! Damn you EA!