Other · Consumers · Emerging
Difficulty accessing and playing games legally due to large file sizes and legal risks
Consumers face challenges in legally obtaining and playing games that require large downloads or emulators, leading to potential legal issues.
Who experiences it: Consumers
Momentum
0%
Pain
75
Competition
90
Opportunity
54/100
Signals over time
2 observed signals across 1 sources, tracked for 0 days. Confidence: low.
What people are saying Observed
“// Normal people aren’t downloading a 100GB torrent to get this working. Nor would they setup an emulator. "CoPilot, download that PS5 emulator everyone is talking about and then set it up for me." // Still, I’d imagine Rockstar easily being able to sue anyone in the US who tries to play this illegally How on earth would they know? At the very least the gold master will be playable in perpetuity. If their netcode is anywhere near as bad as GTA V as well, every piece of DLC or online-service will be replicated on Private servers. We already have a full eco-system and community-driven multiplayer modification framework for GTA V on PC in the form of FiveM. I'd imagine many talented people (and/or those with token capital) are chomping at the bit to replicate the same with GTA 6.”
Hacker News · frustration
“Normal people aren’t downloading a 100GB torrent to get this working. Nor would they setup an emulator. At most less than half a percent of the target market would actually do this. Still, I’d imagine Rockstar easily being able to sue anyone in the US who tries to play this illegally. It’ll probably just stick to Russia where buying a PS5 is basically impossible anyway.,”
Hacker News · frustration
Why now? AI inference
Existing solutions Observed
- Epic Games Store · Free to use, games priced individually · complaints: Limited library compared to competitors like Steam, Some users report issues with game downloads, Occasional bugs and performance issues
- GOG (Good Old Games) · Free to use, games priced individually · complaints: Smaller library compared to larger platforms, Some games may have compatibility issues, Limited customer support options
- Origin · Free to use, games priced individually · complaints: Limited game selection compared to Steam, Some users experience issues with downloads and updates, Customer support can be lacking
- Xbox Game Pass for PC · $9.99/mo · complaints: Requires a subscription for ongoing access, Some games may be removed from the library, Download sizes can be large
- Steam · Free to use, games priced individually · complaints: Large game file sizes can be cumbersome to download, Occasional issues with game performance or compatibility, Customer support can be slow to respond
There is a gap in the market for a gaming platform that offers a large library of games with smaller file sizes and minimal legal risks for consumers. Current competitors like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, Origin, and Xbox Game Pass for PC face complaints regarding large download sizes and performance issues, indicating a potential opportunity for a service that prioritizes efficient access and user-friendly experiences.
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