I still strongly disagree with this theory as I did when the news commentary was written. Next year PS3 should be able to top 100M in software sales, with the line-up Sony is putting forth, and the PS3 base price dropping, there is 0 chance that next year will not top this year on PS3.
On Microsofts side I expect any loss in core game sales being offset by the wave of Kinect users and titles. If the Halo HD rumors come true, 360 could easily pick up 10M sales late next year on GeoW3 and this title.
The problem with new consoles any time soon is the lack of new possibilities they would bring to the table. The current top end PC hardware is not enough of a leap from were current consoles are to dazzle people with mind blowing graphics. 3D is to young to take advantage of as a selling point, and this will play a very important role next gen. Motion controls and other advanced control techniques are not quite ready to make the jump, prices need to be brought down.
Before new consoles can be viable there has to be a quantum leap in performance. That is not the case at the moment. If next year the PS4 was to arrive at $499.99 with motion controls, classic controls, full 1080p 60fps 3d, and multitasking it would be crushed by the current gen consoles. People don't have displays to take advantage of the tech yet, and the PS3 and 360 already do all that stuff good enough, and at $199 by then.
Stop hate, let others live the life they were given. Everyone has their problems, and no one should have to feel ashamed for the way they were born. Be proud of who you are, encourage others to be proud of themselves. Learn, research, absorb everything around you. Nothing is meaningless, a purpose is placed on everything no matter how you perceive it. Discover how to love, and share that love with everything that you encounter. Help make existence a beautiful thing.
Kevyn B Grams
10/03/2010
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