Nogamez said:
So recently I've seen a few posts stating things like, "Switch sales shouldn't be compared to ps4 because it's gen 9" or " gen 9 is here alreadý" etc.
I really think people should realize gens are now dead, Switch is just Nintendo's 7th gen console, the way technology advances so quick and PC upgrades available that surpass console makes "gens" dead. "Next gen" is just a marketing slogan so people think oh new console, Next gen so better graphics!!
So yeah I believe gens are dead, it's far too muddled nowadays with Xbox one X and switch.
Thoughts?
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Lol sweet summer child, brace yourself when PS5 comes out then.
Similarly the "genz are the deadz" is a nonsensical marketing slogan by Microsoft PR. I don't think platforms in the 2nd or 3rd place decide when a new gen starts or not.
The Switch is an 8th gen console as it competes with the PS4 and Xbone (but yes technical wise it's closer to Gen 7, but competes with Gen 8 consoles). The Xonex is a mid gen refresh no matter what Microsoft claims about forward compatibility, they will have a hard cut off at some point, no one wants to be held back by 2013 hardware forever.
What Sony has said 10 years ago is becoming true, this time they will really decide when next gen starts. It's a shame that MS instead of going early with Xbox 2, decided to ruin their chances with a $500 mid gen refresh. It's still 2-3 years out but PS5 is already set to dominate next gen.