Let's make some E3 predictions

[forevercloud3000]

platformmaster918 said:

forevercloud3000 said:
-PS++ Revealed, monthly subscription of about 7-10bucks.
-PS4 to be $399, possibly with subscription, but this is the price they will go with.
-A model to come with a free month of PS++ which will allow you to get a game for free (Most likely Knack).
-PS4 coming in October 2013.

MS:
-at least 20mins will be spent on out of place flair and spectacle.
-MS will have acquired several games from 3rd Parties as exclusive to their console, at least for a limited time. Titan by Respawn will most likely be one. A mystery IP from Activision which I am betting on being a Crash Bandicoot Reboot, as well as COD exclusive content.
-Full Backward Compatibility with 360 for 720
-New Exclusive IP shown by internal studios.
-Demonstrates Kinect 2.0's uses and how it will be incorporated into every game now. Reveals that the "Always On" refers to the console itself, as it will always be on to recognize when you are around.
-System to be called Xbox Infinite
-MS will speak more(from May 21st reveal) about it's Multimedia plans for the console. System to be able to broadcast Cable, like a Cable box. Exclusive TV shows.
-A Hint of Next Halo title, slated fo 2014.
-Will release no sooner than November 2013, possibly Feb/March 2014(but doubtful)
-349 price tag with subscription to New Live Tier.

interesting.  I don't think they'd call it that.  Probably Playstation Premium/Platinum but possible.  Personally I'm hoping + covers all the Gaikai stuff and extends to PS4 as I'm already subbed till late 2014.  Also am really hoping for October release.  I think it's better for me because I get it sooner and it's better for Sony as getting that initial rush out of the way before BF will help them push significantly more units this holiday especially if MS is delayed.  I'm hoping they also offer a non-subbed model though ($500 with PS Premium/Plus included for 3 months-1 year and a game with a 1tb HDD would be great)

If things keep going well, I think Sony might slip into September. I am positive Sony will have a even more beefed up version of their plus service to help cover the cost to do all the things it will do. I See Plus Premium allowing Netflix-Like Gakai Service, and  exclusive TV channel like features similar to MS, not sure if the later will be implemented immediately tho. If I could stream Rent games, I think it would be totally worth it. Just as long as the fee is no more than 9bucks a month. Any more and you fall into the same trap every Paid MMO is . $5-7 is most ideal tho.

Another thing that that help the Wii take off like it did is that it was THE ONLY CONSOLE TO COME WITH A GAME BY DEFAULT!!!!! Why can't console manufacturers understand that consumers like to be able to use a device straight out the box, or at least not have to gather too much outside of it when they initially buy. Having a game cheap enough, yet good enough to stuff into the box at launch should always be put into the budget. Sadly it isn't. I think Sony will attempt to give the same effect by giving one free month of Plus which will have a game free. This is similar to what they have already been doing with the plethora of Vita and PS3 games we get every month (can't wait for Sleeping Dogs on 5/5). This system is somehow making them loads of money. So its a win win.