| Ender said: The time has come for console fanboy understanding and compromise. As an owner of all systems, I Ender, intend broker an epic multilateral console fanboy treaty. I understand this won’t be easy, and it will require sacrifice on all sides, however the time for peace has come. Without further a due, the following is the outline of the 7th Generation Fanboy Treaty: |
My thoughts:
1.1 - I think its a good thing, but I can understand why hardcore would not. Devopment money that might have been spent on them could end up elsewhere. (though one would hope that the growth of the industry would result in the pie just getting bigger, and HC still getting their fill even if its split more ways)
1.2 - This is pure opinion; the fact I agree with you doesn't change that.
1.3 - I think we will all gain next gen from this; no console will launch for over $300 for at least a gen, maybe two.
1.4 - Depends on what you are looking for. It does exactly what I want, though I understand why hardcore hate it.
1.5 - This is pure opinion; I find a year with Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Wii Fit, and Animal Crossing strong.
1.6 - I think most would agree, but that many wii fans, myself included won't rule out a comeback by the wii till at least the end of 2010.
1.7 - Really? Why?
2.1 - Its fair to say that the 360 gets maligned at times unfairly, but this "no matter what your gaming tastes are.." is completely untrue. Just as an example, all my wife plays are WiiFit, Mario Party, and Wii Sports Bowling. How would Xbox meet her needs?
2.2 - When just a couple of month ago general setiment was exactly the opposite, why would you expect consensus on this?
2.3 - Fair enough.
2.4 - The fact it is the only one to charge will likely always be a point of contention.
2.5 - OK
2.6 - First and foremost, MS are business geniuses.
2.7 - Now that's really getting away from your original intent.
2.8 - Again, who is buying a console for DVD playback in 2008?
3.1 - Opinion again.
3.2 - I'll grant that many people truly appreciate this, if you grant that many more don't care.
3.3 - For the hardcore.
3.4 - OK.
3.5 - There are very few here (myself included) who are qualified to have an opinion on who is to blame; most people just recycle quotes they've heard elsewhere, or give random guesses.
3.8 - Depends on what the truth of 3.5 is. It certainly would be odd for them to have put in such expensive HW if its not actually capable of greatness (even if only in theory).
3.9 - Do we know what Sony expected or are we attributing the fanboys opinions to the company?
3.10 - A completely reasonable person can think a lot of things...
