| Paul_Warren said: Yes, but here's a new way of looking at it. If the Wii wins this console generation, going by past track record, Nintendo will still only release a console in the next generation that is comparable to the PS3 in power. So as long as the PS3 is getting good games and as long as big time movies are coming to blu-ray, then Sony doesn't have to release a new console until the generation after next. Especially if the Wii becomes the standard. Nintendo could still keep the Wii on the market without releasing a new console for a number of years (just look at the original Gameboy); however, eventually the Wii will reach market saturation and the PS3 will be able to be sold for only a fraction of its original cost thus generating much more sales for itself as well. It is possible at this point in time that the only console line that is really prepping for a next gen is the xbox. |
This could be true. If Nintendo are selling this many consoles, why would they be even considering another one so soon.
With your other point, Perhaps Nintendo Will make it comparable to PS3 graphics wise. (I did actually say something along those lines in my origional post).
But, what will the user interface be like? We have seen what the Wii has done and it proves the point that more then graphics could be the deciding factor for best sales. An addon perephrial does not generally do as well as a new system with that control packed in.
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@tuoyo, supernova82 and xman: I think you're all pretty much in the ballpark. Any of those predictions is likely to happen. I'm just looking forward to the Next Gen already. If we're getting 1:1 this gen, next gen is only going to perfect that... then bring on the 3D holograms or VR systems a couple gens after that.! LOL.
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