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Former WildTangent CEO Claims Consoles Are ‘Dead’

November 13, 2008 in Industry News comments 17

Former spyware-peddler WildTangent CEO (now President) has expressed his views that video game consoles are on the way out, and that the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 are the last consoles we will see out of either Microsoft or Sony.

I think you're looking at the last generation of consoles. I don't think Sony or Microsoft is going to make another console. The problem is that great graphics, which is what used to differentiate a console, are a commodity. Everybody's got it. You can't buy a PC that doesn't have Xbox or Nintendo-quality graphics anymore.
PacoDG via bingegamer.net »
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  • 1
    TurMoiL911 Nov 13, 08
    *sniffs* I SMELL A PC FANBOY.

    Some people, including myself, can't afford the luxury of constantly paying money to upgrade their PC every year or so to keep up with improving PC graphics. A console is a one-time expense that will last for a good 5+ years.
    • 1
      chautemoc Nov 13, 08
      I think thats a myth, for sure. If you know what youre doing, you dont have to do that..I'd say pc/console expenses are roughly even.
      • 0
        Seeker X Nov 13, 08
        Getting that technical with your PC is necessary then? I'll take the consoles.
        • 0
          Daigoji_Gai Nov 14, 08
          For some of us it is a hobby. I have fond memories of getting classic games like Space Quest (really any old school adventure-era Sierra game, Police, Space, Kings, etc), Wing Commander, and others. We had to to juggle config.sys, autobat files, dip switches and IRQ settings. This was pre plug-n-play.

          That said, some of us grew out of that early PC era enjoying being able to tinker with our machines. We hate MACs (what? I can't swap out my CPU and overclock this thing, que pasa), and enjoy opening up our machines and tinkering with them.

          It is a different type of mindset, and not for everyone. I consider it a hobby. Yeah my consoles are neat, but I prefer games on the PC, because of that history, my love of the platform, and the power/flexibility.
    • 0
      HawkMan Nov 13, 08
      "A console is a one-time expense that will last for a good 5+ years."

      thats what the consolemanufactures tells and forces you to switch. F that. I'm enjoying the hellout ofmy PS2 after all thistime:)
    • 1
      Gamesta100 Nov 13, 08
      Or some of just don't WANT to play games on PC at all.

      I have a grand total of 1 game for my PC.

      I don't want to constantly upgrade my PC just to play games.
      • 0
        Slumpy monkey Nov 13, 08
        You don't have to constantly upgrade, that's bs. A decent graphics card would last you around 2-3 years plus, before you would even want to START considering an upgrade.
        • 0
          Gamesta100 Nov 14, 08
          I don't care for gaming on PC at all.

          Besides I can't play a game using a keyboard for any longer than 10-20 minutes without getting a VERY sore hand.
  • 4
    RabidChinaGirl Nov 13, 08
    Fill in the blank!

    "________ gaming is dead!"

    A) PC
    B) Console
    C) None of the above
    D) iPhone is the future of portable gaming!
    • 0
      Slumpy monkey Nov 13, 08
      E) Nintendo announce wii 2,


      Lol jk
    • 1
      Final Blade Nov 14, 08
      It can't be D cause its a joke to follow the sentence. So obviously none of the above would be the answer.

      Seriously, this guy is an idiot. Both companies have alot of money and currently making the next console as we speak.
      • 0
        kspiess Nov 14, 08
        I completely agree with you here.
  • 0
    Bale Fire Nov 13, 08
    I'd actually say PC gaming has more to worry about than console gaming. I mean there's piracy, the rising requirements for good games, CD storage etc.
  • 1
    BANDITO ATTACK Nov 14, 08
    you dont say!

    i'm not going to buy a single new part for my computer until it erodes away. ive had the same exact setup since 2001
  • 0
    kspiess Nov 14, 08
    Anyone who says consoles are dead is a dumb ass.
  • 0
    kspiess Nov 14, 08
    Besides, I don't have enough respect for any ex-spyware maker to listen to what they blather on about.
  • 1
    ali3n Nov 14, 08
    Seriously what the hell are you people doing or playing if you're having to buy new components for the PC yearly?

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