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all i want is a fully unified platform, whether that is a hybrid or family of devices doesnt matter.



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The SCD seems like a really good idea.

Don't really like the idea of detachable parts. Feels like an unnecessary "burden".



I really want to see the SCD/Supplemental Computing Device patent come to fruition. The shoulder scroll wheels also need to happen, it would be so good for games like Zelda!



                
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I like the idea of a unified platform between different devices.



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Agreed with the SCD idea. I'd rather pay $99.99 for a processor upgrade than $250+ for an entirely new console.



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I liked the idea of some of them, but not in totality. The concept of detaching the sides and building a controller was cool, but it would need to be much more ergonomic (larger).



Soundwave said:
Agreed with the SCD idea. I'd rather pay $99.99 for a processor upgrade than $250+ for an entirely new console.

It's much easier for the consumer to buy a device every 4-5 years than worry about spending money every year, and game compatibility etc. If you like that stuff, I'd suggest moving to PC because the console industry is what it is because of it's simplicity. 



pray4mojo said:
Soundwave said:
Agreed with the SCD idea. I'd rather pay $99.99 for a processor upgrade than $250+ for an entirely new console.

It's much easier for the consumer to buy a device every 4-5 years than worry about spending money every year, and game compatibility etc. If you like that stuff, I'd suggest moving to PC because the console industry is what it is because of it's simplicity. 

To me easy to upgrade hardware IS easier than having to upgrade your entire setup and spend $300-$400 doing so (after pricing in new controllers and all that jazz), in many cases rendering your existing games and accessories moot. 

PC is not the same thing, it's not easy to upgrade anything unless you are a computer dork (I use that word affectionately, but lets be honest, the inside of most tower PCs is fairly intimidating). 

Something I can buy for cheap and just plug in like plugging in new batteries to a TV remote though? I'd be fine with that. The Wiimote even did it with Wii Motion Plus. No fuss. To me that's more simple than forcing people to have to throw out their old Wiimotes and buy entirely new ones. 



Soundwave said:
pray4mojo said:

It's much easier for the consumer to buy a device every 4-5 years than worry about spending money every year, and game compatibility etc. If you like that stuff, I'd suggest moving to PC because the console industry is what it is because of it's simplicity. 

To me easy to upgrade hardware IS easier than having to upgrade your entire setup and spend $300-$400 doing so (after pricing in new controllers and all that jazz), in many cases rendering your existing games and accessories moot. 

PC is not the same thing, it's not easy to upgrade anything unless you are a computer dork (I use that word affectionately, but lets be honest, the inside of most tower PCs is fairly intimidating). 

Something I can buy for cheap and just plug in like plugging in new batteries to a TV remote though? I'd be fine with that. The Wiimote even did it with Wii Motion Plus. No fuss. To me that's more simple than forcing people to have to throw out their old Wiimotes and buy entirely new ones. 

I don't know how shopping for upgrades, plugging them in, checking to make sure newer games work with your current setup is easier than spending $300 dollars and not worrying/doing anything for another 5 years. You buy ONE piece of hardware, and that's it. All games work for the next 5 years... nothing else is needed. 



pray4mojo said:
Soundwave said:

To me easy to upgrade hardware IS easier than having to upgrade your entire setup and spend $300-$400 doing so (after pricing in new controllers and all that jazz), in many cases rendering your existing games and accessories moot. 

PC is not the same thing, it's not easy to upgrade anything unless you are a computer dork (I use that word affectionately, but lets be honest, the inside of most tower PCs is fairly intimidating). 

Something I can buy for cheap and just plug in like plugging in new batteries to a TV remote though? I'd be fine with that. The Wiimote even did it with Wii Motion Plus. No fuss. To me that's more simple than forcing people to have to throw out their old Wiimotes and buy entirely new ones. 

I don't know how shopping for upgrades, plugging them in, checking to make sure newer games work with your current setup is easier than spending $300 dollars and not worrying/doing anything for another 5 years. You buy ONE piece of hardware, and that's it. All games work for the next 5 years... nothing else is needed. 

They should just mandate all games have to work. Games can just have different graphics settings, depending on if the developers wants to do that or not. Which is basically what Sony/MS are doing, only in Sony/MS' setup you can't just buy an upgrade to your existing hardware, you have to sell/give away your old console to buy a newer one. 

I like the idea of a modular ecosystem with today's tech because chipsets are so small (especially if they're using mobile components like Tegra). 

Imagine a small little dock (which contains a fan/cooling bay inside of it). Dock has some USB ports and all that jazz, and on top is a cartridge like slot. Pop in a Famicom sized cartridge and voila ... your system is upgraded for say $99 bucks with a game included. 

Lets be honest, it's not like the current setup works great for Nintendo anyway, they have nothing to lose by trying new ideas that are outside the box.