The different approaches to Next Generation gaming

[scottslater]

hinch said:

scottslater said:

Actually, I don't like handheld gaming at all, lol.  I think part of our disagreement is that you view Switch as last gen while I view it as the launch of the new generation of gaming.

The way a console is put together is very important... as for the DualSense, it sounds like they want it to try and feel like you can feel stones while walking or something.  I can't imagine a vast majority of people will even care about that (I know a lot of people that don't even like just rumble to begin with) and I imagine it can't be worth development time in the long run.  It's a gimmick that will fade away when developers realize no one cares. And yes, I will pass on the PS again, I don't like their games at all.

And again, you miss the point, having better and more advanced hardware/software is irrelevant if it's just more of the same thing with prettier makeup on. Xbox One/PS4 generation games could be enjoyed on 360/PS3 hardware with just worst visuals for the most part, look at what the best selling games are every year/week for them (GTAV, CoD, Madden, FIFA, etc).

Fair do's. I just view it as a decent gaming device, and doesn't really belong in any generation much like most Nintendo hardware. Its the exclusives, as always that matter. Like with most Nintendo gear. Also its been out for 3 years already, you can't really call it next gen device anymore, its current gen :P

Haptic feedback allows for better immersion. Like HD rumble for switch but a bit more accurate. Having tension in the triggers sounds like it can be pretty cool as well. Its just little pieces that can add to your experience, there's nothing gimmicky I can see about that. We've pretty much plateaued in terms of design in what can be achieved with controllers why not make touch and feeling something a bit more involving. I doubt it will take a lot to implement these features in game.

I've explained the reason for this. Without new hardware there would be stagnation in the gaming industry. Just look at the amount of hype for the PS5 and the SX. People want to play new games. And yes that includes mainstay titles, even with prettier graphics.

Nintendo certainly does its' own thing, lol.

I'm curious if we have plateaued in terms of design for controllers. Seems like it could be an area for expanded design space though I'm not sure how right this moment.

Is there hype though? I see more and more people losing "hype" for consoles because PC gaming is just a superior version to what consoles are going for.  I think the overwhelming success of the Switch right now is a direct result of not trying to be another "PC wannabe", lol.