Capcom: The Next Gen Doesn't Start With Wii U

[Viper1]

happydolphin said:

Viper1 said:

The 3DO was a 5th generation console.

Based on what? It was released in 1993, the SNES was still in its prime. It's 5th gen because they have no idea where to put it because their Gens are defined by the success of the SNES and the Genesis (the two main platforms at the time). Not something I define a gen off of.

That's why the term is weak at best, it's full of loopholes like that one.

Can't say I've heard anyone in the indsutry disagree the 3DO was 5th generation.   I've personally spoken to a few people at various studios about the generations and none thought it differently.

I don't get why you are so incessant to suggest console generations are not based on the principle of successor/predecessor and chronology.