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Do You Really Want a New Generation of Consoles?

May 08, 2011 in Blog comments 16

Gaming Irresponsibly's Chris Reiter looks into the pros and cons of a new console generation. Playing devil's advocate, he raises questions to ask if new technology is really needed right now.

Do we as gamers need to go through this procedure all over again? Aren’t you tired of upgrading to the next console just because it’s available for sale? Counting it all up, the average gamer spends about $1,000-$2,000 per year on video games. This statistic reflects the current generation itself. What will it be for the next one? The possibility to hook us all into another crazy gimmick for developers so that they may snag hold onto more of our money seems possible, if things go their way.
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  • 1
    Metallica May 8, 11
    Do You Really Want a New Generation of Consoles?

    Didn't read the article, but I shall answer the question and, no.

    To me this current generation is still doing fine and I don't think we have seen the full potential of the PS3/360 yet. Nintendo needed to release something because the Wii, afterall was just a Gamecube with a motion controller.

    I'm looking forward to seeing Nintendo's next home console, but I do not want to see the PS4 or 720, unless of course the Wii 2 as you may call it happens to be super powerful, with HD VR headsets lol.
    • 1
      Blitz0x May 9, 11
      Commenting on the subject is fine, but you should probably also actually read the article.
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    reaver11* May 8, 11
    In no way shape or form do I want a PS4. Or any other next gen console for that matter. But it just feels like this gen is way too short already as it is.
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      longview01 May 8, 11
      Its usually a 5-7 year gap between generations

      PS1 - 95
      PS2 - 00
      PS3 - 06

      Snes - 92
      N64 - 97
      Gamecube - 01
      Wii - 06

      This gen started in 2006 and that was 5 years ago, we are due the next lot of console whether you/me like it or not.
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        longview01 May 8, 11
        Meant to say 07 for PS3, I was going by EU release dates as thats where i'm from
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        reaver11* May 8, 11
        That's true, but I look at this gen being very different. From a graphical standpoint they've just about reached their apex, and innovation, at this point, has few directions to go. If a new console(s) is to launch, it would either have to evolve to something people wouldn't want at first (or questions because it's so different, like the Wii), or it would just seem like a console with a "graphical upgrade", which IMO would be a waste of money.
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    ShadowGuard May 8, 11
    While I understand your argument, that is the sign of the times. Games are more expensive and take longer to make during this generation. The PS3 and 360 are already technically outdated (not even worth mentioning the 6th Generation equivalent of the Nintendo console: Wii) Games cannot get much better than what they are and the PCs are extending the gap far too much to where companies are having to make different games just for the PC version.

    I am kind of disappointed in the amount of games for this generation in comparison to the PS2, but you have to remember that was a different time with different scenarios for the developers.

    If the economy does not get better, the next generation of systems will probably get a pretty bad start...
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      reaver11* May 8, 11
      That's another thing - back in the day during the SNES/Genesis era, games were $30. The PSX/N64 era had games at $40. PS2/Xbox - $50. Now they are $60. Games have increased by $10 with each generation. If the trend continues, games will be $70 as the norm. Now I don't know about anyone else, but there are very few games I'd pay $70 for. Hardware is getting increasingly more expensive, games too. A little too much for the average consumer. If a new batch of consoles gets released, it would indeed have an abysmal launch.
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        Metallica May 8, 11
        To be fair the prices are actually the same.

        The reason why they seem expensive than they were 15 years ago is due to the increase in fuel and everything else which has a knock on effect.
        • 0
          longview01 May 9, 11
          I was gonna say "why does everyone say games are more expensive"

          The prices haven't changed, if anything its a more bog standard price now. I can remember Virtual Racing getting released on the Megadrive and being £70!!
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          reaver11* May 9, 11
          I realize the cost or living has increased since then, and so will games, but when I have to pay an additional $10 for a game with each generation of consoles, then that means games are getting more expensive. More expensive than I am willing to dish out. I don't want to be forced to pay that much so hey, I'm gonna pass on the next gen partly because of that reason.
  • 1
    Gamesta100* May 8, 11
    I think we don't need new consoles for about another 3 years at least.
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    Zero and X May 8, 11
    Nope, I think shit's moving too fast. Even if the PS4 is out, I am still gonna be playing my PS3, and I aint budging till I am damn *bleep*ing ready.
  • 0
    Daweii May 9, 11
    Yes I do want new consoles I am absolutely bored with the ones we have right now. After 5+ years of Xbox 360 and 4+ years with my Playstation 3 I am bored. I personally think both systems have reached their limit and current games prove that. Uncharted 3 looks the same as Uncharted 2 when Naughty Dog tend to up visuals if they can.. They obviously can't. PS3 is maxed out and I want more now.
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    yugiRULER May 9, 11
    No I definitely do NOT want more systems, and I don't plan on getting any if they do come out. Not only do I not have the money for an 800$ system, but I have enough to last me a good while on the PS3, and if ya can believe it, I don't even have a 360. Imagine all that untapped potential. Fable, gears, Halo. So I'm set. I'm not buyin them period. Not for like a good decade or so.
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    bbb7002004* May 9, 11
    Kind of an unfair question at this point. The whole point of the consumer electronics industry and its massive hype machine is to make you "need" something you didn't know about and didn't even "want" two months ago. Lets see Cafe, NextBox, and PS4, then ask if we want something shiny and new yet.

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