kain_kusanagi on 05 February 2013
There are two things I consider for a console to be next gen.
1. Is it a follow up to a previous gen console?
2. Is it a considerable upgrade from the best of the last gen?
If a console fits just one of these I consider it next gen. For example the Wii U fits one of these so it's next gen.
EDIT: PCs, Handhelds, Smart Phones/Tablets have their own generations completely seperate from home consoles.
