8th Gen Lacks excitement

[Puppyroach]

Einsam_Delphin said:

Puppyroach said:
I completely agree with the OP, even though I have already bought that killer machine X1 and am enjoying it quite much. Thing is, apart from WiiU (which in its concept feels more next-Gen than X1 or PS4) it feels as though we are bying these new machines to continue playing games from the 7th Gen, only with a higher pixel count.

the 5th Gen introduces 3D in a big way, the 6th Gen came with DVD, hard drives and three strong console developers. The 7th Gen introduces HD in a big way and the uniqueness of motion gaming. But now, what is special about 8th Gen? Could it be the introduction of apps in console gaming?

 

Well, it could be the games. Naw that's crazy talk! Everyone knows it's all about the gimmicks!

I wouldn´t agree that those things I mentioned are gimmicks, but innovations besides new games is an important part of keeping interest high for new consoles. Why do you think PS2 sold like it did or Wii? PS2 had great uses as a DVD player and Wii attracted a whole new audience. PS4 is of too a great start but I am still certain that it is only because this generation if more frontloaded than the 7th. I have a hard time believeing games will evolve to being called next-gen by any gameplay standards, but I hope I´m wrong :).