Every console manufacturer should release their console when they are ready. When are they ready? Well…
1. Have they worked out, what the new generation actually should improve over the current one?
2. Does their current prototype deliver this?
3. Have they worked out a marketing message that explains this improvement?
4. Can they deliver this improvement to a market acceptable pricepoint?
5. Have they ironed out production issues?
6. Are the third-parties on board?
7. Have they dev-kits delivered and more ready?
8. Can they offer a good program for indies to get on board?
9. Have they major games ready for launch?
10. Have they major games in development for the first year?
11. Cover the launch and first year games major distinctive kinds of customers?
If they can deliver this, then they are ready to launch.
