@ ishiki - I know that this theoretical puts Sony in a tough position, that's pretty much the point of this thread. I want to kno wwether people think Sony would again be capable of salvaging a pretty decent generation out of those tough starting conditions.
Xxain, yes, it was derived from that other thread, regardless, it's been a question I've been wanting to ask for a while, ever since the release of details about the NGP really.
As for what new tech, I'll reply later, gotta go now