would you like a 'one console' generation?

[mike_intellivision]

If there are only two consoles next generation, there is a better chance of Nintendo buying Sony than Sony and Microsoft cooperating.

Remember, Nintendo's cash reserves are greater than Sony's market cap (stock value). Of course, I doubt that Nintendo would want to do such a thing -- because of the debt load and non-core businesses (for Nintendo) it would have to take in. (This is a statement based upon business realities, not a console comment).

If there was going to be a strange mash-up, it might be Microsoft-Apple. If I recall correctly, there is some cooperation on R&D. So Apple's desire to get back into the console game and Microsoft's need to have a handheld platform may make strange bedfellows. Of course, I doubt Apple will make any strategic decisions until Steve Jobs' health issues are settled (one way or the other).

Back to the OP - The article was insulting in ignoring the Wii, acting as if it was not a viable console when it has outsold the PS3/Xbox 360 combined since its introduction. The Wii has games that appeal to traditional core gamers, just like the PS3 and Xbox 360 have games that appeal to general audiences.

Mike from Morgantown