| Dodece said: @o_O.Q I think you are missing my point entirely. I am not saying that the next console isn't in development. I am saying that at this point in the development cycle choices are being made that reflect the current economic situation. The PS4 design is probably more constrained by limited cash flow then it otherwise might be if more cash was available. This is needless to say problematic depending on what the competition decides to do. Microsoft is a loss leader like Sony is a loss leader. Lets say for arguments sake that both intend to release a console that is priced at four hundred dollars, but Microsoft intends to sell their console at a hundred dollar loss. While Sony intends to sell their console at a fifty dollar profit. With weak financial backing Sony isn't exactly in a position to do much about the disparity. Microsoft is going to sell a superior machine for the same price. Now that doesn't mean that Sony only has one option to match the hardware, but they must be competitive. They could sell at a substantially lower price. Perhaps offer features that Microsoft will not. Maybe increase the value of their console by including new games. There are choices here, but only if Sony has the resources to use them. Right now Sony is financially constrained, and that means technically they have fewer options. I want to know in what way those options would change if the gaming division at Sony received a significant inflow of cash. How would it change the design of their next console. Would they opt to reinforce the current console. Would it be better to invest in software. I am removing the doubt of financial capability with this hypothetical scenario. Sony is getting an even playing field by having more money to spend. |
"This is needless to say problematic" why? having an underpowered console didn't stop sony from winning 2 gens and nintendo from winning this one? you seem to be implying that sony needs to have a console with cmparable power at the same price point to win a gen and that just isn't true of any of the console manufacturers most of the time it has been the underpowered console that sold more although i do admit that things have changed in comparison to those gens
"Microsoft is going to sell a superior machine for the same price. " well i heard people saying the vita because it was so technologically advanced had to cost more yet its going to retail for the same price as the 3ds... although i do agree that the scenario you pointed out is likely for now its simply speculation
"if the gaming division at Sony received a significant inflow of cash" but isn't it obvious? didn't you just say it yourself if they were in a better position they would release a comparable console or a more powerful console than microsoft but obviously at this point in time they may have to cut back... thats common knowledge
