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justinian on 03 September 2009
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Nanaki said:
justinian said:

Good reply. Wi-fi is now standard in almost any communication device.

Would you rather the next xbox720 - or whatever it will be called to be without wi-fi built-in but 40$ cheaper?

Yes, I agree the most important factor is games, but these consoles are being marketed as more than that.

Reading through these posts (from the entire site) some people actually make out services like netflix, online music, twitter, facebook etc., to be very important factors in deciding which console to purchase. Likewise the PS3 with blu-ray etc.,

While gaming is currently primary on these consoles other services will become just as important as MS and Sony try to dominant the living rooms of the world and they won't be looking to only attract people that just play games.

 

I would want to choose. While wi-fi is standard now, it isn´t only standart. There are people, who simply doesn´t need it. So, if would be there two version, it would be best. So, someone who like wi-fi, would buy console with it, other would buy version without it.

 

I´m agree with next sentence. Some people makes netflix, twitter, etc. important factors. OK with me, it´s their problem. But some, like me, really doesn´t care. I wan t"something", which play games and rest isn´t my priority. And that´s the reason, why I would like more versions of console. One with multimedia add-ons, second without.

Fair comment. As far as the wi-fi thing goes I think you are on a loser.

I can almost guarantee that all consoles (like all modern laptops) will soon have it by default. To put it another way I wouldn't bet against this not happening.

So whether you want it or not it will be there. I must add here that I do understand where you are coming from BTW and generally what you said makes good consumer sense..But...

like the Zune, the ipod touch and whatever else it will be thrown in because they can then charge you for it.

I am willing to guess that if x360 was launched at the same or at a later date than the wii and PS3 it too would have had wi-fi built-in, but that's speculation so don't quote me on that.

Anyway....we shall see.