JNK said:
This is crysis 3 running nativly on Nvidia Shield (an android tv box). It runs android and uses a ARM cpus (the same cpus that are used in smart tvs/smartphones). The iPad Pro (a9x chip) is already stronger then the nvidia shield and completly mobile. Mobile performance is getting better by factor x2 every year. At this rate, we will see very, very soon ps4 like graphics on mobiles. Its probl already possible on the ipad pro (the device is capable of editing 3 4k video tracks at the same time with no problem).
Xbox Live or PSN arnt necessary for multiplayer. Ever played on a pc? There are first and third party solutions (uplay, steam, battlent, origin) and some games dont even need that. I dont see a problem using a controller on a smart tv in the future if they are capable on deliviering ps4 like power. |
''Xbox Live or PSN arnt necessary for multiplayer. Ever played on a pc?''
Um yes. I mentionned controller/mouse combo as the best way for multiplayer. Still, there are entrenched communities on PSN and Xbox Live, and many people like console multiplayer. Do you expect everyone who likes multiplayer to switch from traditional console to Android, and get their multiplayer fix from the PC? What? How illogical is that? Why would anyone do that?
I see you ignored all my other points. You're just repeating the same thing (mobile is getting stronger bla bla). I just thought of another problem about the theory of Android game boxes taking over consoles... there are too many of them!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eighth_generation_of_video_game_consoles#Other_systems
Look at how many are coming out every few months! And most of meh. That's not gonna instill confidence in the general public. IThere's too many options, limited number of games that can be streamed and they cannot do anything that consoles can't do better. Their aim is not even to compete with the consoles for the hardcore gamers. Their aim is to be able to stream media, and play games on the side. There are devices that only stream that are cheaper than the Androids and offer the same experiences on one side, and on the other side and the PS and XBox that are dedicated to gaming and do that better.
Again, Android consoles have minimal impact on the traditional home consoles. And even if it did, it's mostly only Nintendo that is being hurt. Android consoles are ideal for families with children who want a media player, and also stream casual games on a big screen. Hmmm... which of the three manufacturers specializes more in casual games and is the most family friendly... oh that's right that's Nintendo!