Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony again...really....pretty sure about that.

The iPod touch games might become more popular, but their competition with traditional handhelds will be as relevant as the competition between home computers and the 8-bit consoles.

Sony (reverses roles with Microsoft) - Nintendo (Wii 2 will fail) - Microsoft (reverses roles with Sony)

&

wait for it...

wait for it....


Atari :)

Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo will be there.

Apple could be there.
Samsung could also be there, I think.

I like how the Zune can some how not rival the iPhone as a handheld device/game player. It cost a total of 0$ to develope for the Zune.

everything will stay the same,
it really depends on the price, games, release date.

No new ds, new psp, ipodtouch, ps4,wii2,xbox720,

im wondering if popcaps will release a handheld. they have some huge titles that don't really need any hardware. 50$ handheld with games like bejeweled?

Good thread Alterego-X

1. Do you expect any new company to enter the "console wars"?
Someone might enter the handheld wars.

2. Do you expect any current competitor,  to totally withdraw from the next generation?
No.

Also, I recommend the thread below for those of you interested:

http://www.vgchartz.com/forum/thread.php?id=57744

I'll answer "no" to your questions. But we can imagine something like sony+apple or nintendo+sega partnership or stuff like that.

Inspired by this post, I added a 3rd question:

3. Do you expect any major change in the companies approach, reception, and position?