What is holding gaming back? (my vision for the future of gaming)

[Rainbird]

Khuutra said:

Rainbird said:

Khuutra said:

Hey, a question.

Why is this a more practical idea than one hardware manufacturer just dominating completely?

I doubt it's more practical, but if one hardware manufacturer completely dominates the market, you hurt competition while still making people buy several platforms if they're interested in the exclusives, which then don't allow you to play those games with your friends, if don't own that platform.

If one hardware manufacturer dominates completely then you don't need to buy alternative hardware. All the games would be on one system.

True, I thought you meant something like last generation with the PS2. But total domination would be even worse for competition, and the companies making hardware, but not selling any units might go out of business, leave the industry or become a third party developer.