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[Boletusedulis]

I just wish they would get it over with and get something out the door, but only because I want to see more major releases on PC with true full DX11 support (selfish, I know).

[Murkalael]

Me too, I rather build a nice PC to play games than be attached to some brand, regardless the game.

[MrHasselblad]

What most consumers can expect to see in the near future; more options in system hardware.

Without mentioning names yet... Expect to see more consumer options in more than one of the next generations of hardware for "types of detachable hard drives". For instance; the older platter drives as one option; and then for other options - a hybrid drive and even something similiar to a very high end SSD - maybe even an OCZ. Maybe even a cabled external version or the ability to connect to another device - even a computer.

Other options... Upgradeable RAM, ability to connect to a mobile device.

Strange options... Consumer options for adding security software, defragging a disk (naturally not for SSD's). Even games stores and'or transfered on something such as a flashcard.

Also; expect to see options for the higher end availability of units with price points far exceeding $500

[Edgardo86]

I don't own a console..but if really have the money to spend on it, i can't afford it..not if a prefred and predict a big home theater, it get everything that entertamient as to offer on today systems, future looks to be brither.

[BiCyclegts8]

"A dedicated gaming console will still offer an unparalleled gaming experience, in much the same way that curling up with a book is probably more aesthetically pleasing than reading on my iPad."

This is a very good point. A tablet will never replace a laptop for functionality and power. Producing a play(sitcom) for radio needs a lot more attention than something for TV.
People want games to be fun and social. A PC game give users a lot more understanding of the complexity of graphic processing and computing in general, but it is more common to find people who just want to play without tweaking to get the best balance between appearance and performance.

[BRANDENBAILEY]

Check the spec allowances the 360 is limited to 320 because Microsoft makes you buy their hdd. The PS3 can currently hold a 640gb as mine does and limitless external.

[DrejXArmy]

Seriously, they are going to waste time and make more consoles?? Its time everyone grew up and realized, CONSOLES ARE DEAD!!!!! Hook your PC upto your big LED/LCD/Plasma TV and you got a FULLY INTERGRATED ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. Packed with tons of games, tons of music, tons of pictures, tons of streaming content, tons of social media, etc...... Microsoft can end consoles with Windows 8 and looks like they are. Now, how to get your smartphone/tablet to connect with your PC so you can game on the go?????

[MrHasselblad]

DrejXArmy, on 21 September 2011 - 10:11 AM, said:

Seriously, they are going to waste time and make more consoles?? Its time everyone grew up and realized, CONSOLES ARE DEAD!!!!! Hook your PC upto your big LED/LCD/Plasma TV and you got a FULLY INTERGRATED ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. Packed with tons of games, tons of music, tons of pictures, tons of streaming content, tons of social media, etc...... Microsoft can end consoles with Windows 8 and looks like they are. Now, how to get your smartphone/tablet to connect with your PC so you can game on the go?????

Don't confuse ones own opion with the facts.

The highest selling game to date is still Call of Duty; Modern Warfare 2, between both consoles Sony and Microsoft. It sold millions of more copies than any computer based game.

Add together all of the Call of Duty series on any one console; no PC game (series or individual) is capable of reaching those numbers. Also take a glance at how many people are online playing games on consoles versus PC's.

Also people playing consoles are on average; exceeding 22 years of age and spend more on their gaming systems than on their PC's. It makes one almost ask; what PC maker wouldn't mind having those numbers as their stats.

[AlexHumva]

Next gen consoles... eh, they're looking good, but I'll stick with the PC for now.

I just wish PC gamers would get the same love that console gamers do; we're getting left in the dust because it's too hard to make efficient games that work across multiple video card drivers. The five year old Xbox can rival the graphics of the latest and greatest gaming machines; anything seem wrong with that?

Gotta tip my hat to smartphones killing the portable consoles, though; with Nvidia's Tegra chips, they're beating the 3DS over the head, and the Tegra 3 is going blow some people's minds once it gets jammed in a phone. The PS Vita doesn't stand a chance, IMO.

[LukeMcCarthy]

I despise the idea of download-only consoles. It just shows how far gone the industry is that the idea has been discussed so much.

[riskyrob]

MrHasselblad, on 21 September 2011 - 03:21 PM, said:

DrejXArmy, on 21 September 2011 - 10:11 AM, said:

Seriously, they are going to waste time and make more consoles?? Its time everyone grew up and realized, CONSOLES ARE DEAD!!!!! Hook your PC upto your big LED/LCD/Plasma TV and you got a FULLY INTERGRATED ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. Packed with tons of games, tons of music, tons of pictures, tons of streaming content, tons of social media, etc...... Microsoft can end consoles with Windows 8 and looks like they are. Now, how to get your smartphone/tablet to connect with your PC so you can game on the go?????

Don't confuse ones own opion with the facts.

The highest selling game to date is still Call of Duty; Modern Warfare 2, between both consoles Sony and Microsoft. It sold millions of more copies than any computer based game.

Add together all of the Call of Duty series on any one console; no PC game (series or individual) is capable of reaching those numbers. Also take a glance at how many people are online playing games on consoles versus PC's.

Also people playing consoles are on average; exceeding 22 years of age and spend more on their gaming systems than on their PC's. It makes one almost ask; what PC maker wouldn't mind having those numbers as their stats.

The Call of Duty line of games IS a pc line of games ported over to console, also has done well on PC. They do better because the console is cheaper than a gaming rig, not because the experience is better.

[rkinne01]

In regards to going to downloaded content... I think so long as the ISP insist on keeping extremely low bandwidth caps most consumers will be reluctant to buy new systems that may be bandwidth hogs. You would not only have to download a 5-20 gig game but then use more bandwidth to play games like Modern Warfare; which is a tough pill to swallow if you gave ATT 150 gig limit.

I think the handheld units have been hobbled by I-Phone and I-Pad (Worst product name ever IMO) but so has overproducing. It seems like everytime you turned around Nintendo was a offering new handheld unit; they've introduced numerous versions of the DS. Nintendo has pumped out way too many handhelds, possibly over saturating the market.

[LeeMillareoia]

"ISPs have no choice but to keep up"

No they don't, and they don't seem to be caring. Caps and more caps everywhere. You honestly see that being lifted anytime down the road. Consumers don't have options to turn to. Single ISP's have monopolized entire regions and finding one that doesn't have limits isn't easy. Gaming content solely through downloading won't sell more games.

[khaledMouraddntf]

Expect Google TV 2 to be a gaming platform with Flash 11 & Air 3 & new CPU

[AjayDesai]

My Microsoft predictions:
Release date: 2013 Fall, Along with Microsoft trying to stretch console lifespan, the economy sucking as bad as it does reduces the interest in investing another 2-5 billion dollars on a new console and platform launch. It's possible that this number could drop substantially as Microsoft always improves and creates efficiency in it's development process.
CPU - Look for an AMD Krishna or Wichita Fusion APU, possibly custom designed 28nm SoC. Cost: $115+$50(board)
GPU - See above, SoC.
HD- 16GB SSD for fast cache, optional external HDD (up to 1TB) C=$25
Memory: 8GB DDR3 Memory C=$30
Disc drive:Will Microsoft revive HD-DVD or sign on with Bluray licencing? Probably the latter C=$30
Also included:
Kinect 2.0 C=$50
Standard controller=$30

Media: DVD-9 or Bluray, or proprietary disc format (SSD or SDHC class cards will never be cost comparable to disc medium. 5 cents no supply issue, vs. $10 and limited supply, less piracy. I guarantee piracy is a very small percentage.

My cost for everything above is $330 + $50 for misc. casing and packaging. If sold at a $399 price point, this console could be profitable instead of a loss leader.

[krumm1980]

riskyrob, on 22 September 2011 - 05:43 AM, said:

MrHasselblad, on 21 September 2011 - 03:21 PM, said:

DrejXArmy, on 21 September 2011 - 10:11 AM, said:

Seriously, they are going to waste time and make more consoles?? Its time everyone grew up and realized, CONSOLES ARE DEAD!!!!! Hook your PC upto your big LED/LCD/Plasma TV and you got a FULLY INTERGRATED ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. Packed with tons of games, tons of music, tons of pictures, tons of streaming content, tons of social media, etc...... Microsoft can end consoles with Windows 8 and looks like they are. Now, how to get your smartphone/tablet to connect with your PC so you can game on the go?????

Don't confuse ones own opion with the facts.

The highest selling game to date is still Call of Duty; Modern Warfare 2, between both consoles Sony and Microsoft. It sold millions of more copies than any computer based game.

Add together all of the Call of Duty series on any one console; no PC game (series or individual) is capable of reaching those numbers. Also take a glance at how many people are online playing games on consoles versus PC's.

Also people playing consoles are on average; exceeding 22 years of age and spend more on their gaming systems than on their PC's. It makes one almost ask; what PC maker wouldn't mind having those numbers as their stats.

The Call of Duty line of games IS a pc line of games ported over to console, also has done well on PC. They do better because the console is cheaper than a gaming rig, not because the experience is better.

Companies have a single goal, to make $$$ for the investors/owner(s). That said of course the games are ported from PC to consoles, that's where the $$$ is. You could almost consider the PC version a side effect of getting the game out there to make $$$.

[squirrel300]

if they can make a console that has blue-ray capability with all the other stuff that they should put on plus the DX11 support, we'll be so far in the gaming world that we can have games that could go on forever. like skyrim easy 100 hours and more, we'll be able to have games like that instead of having to make sequals or prequals, it'll be just one big story with amazing graphics, detail, and realism to make everyone feel like the games has change. by this time we will have people lining up for a new console especially if it makes the xbox 360 look like a PS1

[squirrel300]

im just saying there's limitless possibilities right now and with a little push and high doller porducts, they will be able to make a console no one will thought possible, unless you get an alienware, but still they just have to look at the good and not the bad, otherwise they will just try to make a console that may be cheap (not saying that it will) but it may not be the best that they can with the money they have.

[squirrel300]

one more thing, if they can make a console that can connect to a computer and let you play all your computer games (old and new, but not online only like world of warcraft) like halo, fable, star wars knights of the old republic, i would be happy because they invented a consle that can support old computer games as well as new up-to-date games all in a single program, i mean give it some thought, people be lining up to have something like that whether its an old game like oregon trail or something new like skyrim, endless possibility and they just need a push to do so.