I thought I would start a thread dedicated to discussion of what people want/expect from the next gen of gaming Hardware.

I will Post my thoughts when I get back.

GL-HF

Cheaper prices.

Novel features on par with motion control, improved motion control, low price (At most 250$ intro)

Good launch software.

I think this topic has been done to death. However what will I be looking for next generation!

I will be wanting full 1080p resolution software on all three platforms firstly. Secondly I'll be looking at controllers I want a Wiimote from Nintendo and Natal from Microsoft. I don't care for anything newer than that I like the controllers the way they are. I'll also be looking at hard drive space when it comes to Nintendo's next system, 20-gig minimum for me! I want to be able to transfer my DLC from Wii/360/PS3 to the new consoles too. If I can't transfer content I'll be far more hesistant to adopt a new console! For Nintendo's next console a removal of friend codes will obviously also improve my purchase chances and removal of the charge for Live would also affect my choice in whether to be an early adopter of the next X-Box!

well I was thinking more the hardware specs etc but anyway.

for the DS2 I think the Nvidia Tegra is basically a given at this point that should allow graphics up to the level of the original Xbox. I would hope for about 4-8GB of internal memory + expandable via SD card and offer downloadable GB/GBC, GBA and NDS games. For the screens two about the size of the PSP Go screen and maintain the clamshell design, also increase the accuracy of the touch screens but I don't expect them to go for a multi-touch interface. the games should be on flash carts similar to the DS ones but with faster transfer speeds and capacities up to 4GB.

the PSP2 should be about twice the power of the PSP and move to flash cart based games + 16-32GB internal memory with a heavy focus on downloadable games but keep physical games so as not to alienate users that like to have a physical copy and retailers. as for the screens yes screens I think they should have a multi-touch screen that slides up in the fashion of the PSP Go to reveal a traditional touch screen (stylus based) of the same size this will allow for more multi platform between Iphone & DS2 hopefully meaning they get a lot more games than th PSP did early in it's life.

thats all I can think of for handhelds I should post home consoles later.

What i would want next gen primarily would be decent 3rd party support for Nintendo consoles.

inspired by my crysis thread :p

ot: look at my crysis thread :p

Cheaper Launch Prices and decent Launch Software. I won't be able to afford a $600+ console, that's way too much for me :(