Next generation console sales gap: What will it take to matter?

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KBG29 said:
Like others have said, the tech this gen is to similar not to make games multi-platform.

All we will see this gen is PS4 games with better sound, lighting, physics, resolution, frame rate, etc. As Sony and third parties start to take advantage of the optimizations that are only possible with the extra hardware in the PS4 the gap will grow graphically. That is all I see happening this gen.

Even Kinect, PS4 Camera, Move, Remote Play, and the touch pad will most likely see no real exclusive features. There is just no real insensitive to use any of them due to the amount of work needed to change the game to fit those features.

The best thing for unique gameplay and exclusive content will be the indie games scene. Non funded 3rd party exclusives, unfortunately look to be a thing of the past.

It gets into the age-old argument - is it better that everyone gets to play as many games as possible, or that innovation is spurred through greater competitive exclusivity.

I would argue the former, as the only instance of extensive exclusivity we have is PS1 and PS2 eras, and that wasnt a result of competitive exlusivity so much as one company's domination of the market.