PS3 Due In March 2006 (and more on the cell-powered TVs)

[Paul2]

Since there are more talks about ps3 versus xbox2.  Does that means Nintendo Next Generation is dying out?  Who here thinks Nintendo is going 3rd party like Sega on their next generation console?

ADD: Maybe we should do a poll.

Nintendo\'s next gen console is rumored to be codenamed "Revolution."

[Evi]

The name "Revolution" is even gayer than "Dolphin"...

Nintendo is just staying as tight lipped as they\'ve always been.  The only information they have released is that it will have a new way to play/experience games, hence the "Revolution".  Also that they would like to be the first out the door which would put them in mid-late 2005 if they plan to beat out both MS and Sony.  I\'d have to find the interview but I remember them stating they will be out before PS3 and try to beat Xbox 2.  

I\'m skeptical because it\'s Nintendo, they don\'t know what deadlines are.  It\'s also kind of funny that Nintendo would go ahead and release the new Zelda in 2005 when it would probably make more sense to have it as a killer app on the next system.

Nintendo needs to shake the kiddie image, seriously.  Designing the next console as something other than a purple lunchbox would be a damn good start.

Edit: "N5" is also being thrown around as a codename.

[Living-In-Clip]

Originally posted by EviscerationX
I will never think of Xbox as a gaming console...
People always bragging about the better graphics...but the framerate is sh*t. That has nothing to do with the last thing I said...but anything that is as large as the Xbox can\'t be called a console...:rolleyes:

Right and every Sony game has a perfect framerate.
Give it a break. The Xbox is as much a console as the next system.

Originally posted by Living-In-Clip
Just to let you know, that post may be one of the dumbest in recent forum history. It made no sense what so ever.

There is a certain line that keeps console gaming and PC gaming separate and thats what makes the console gaming industry different and thats what makes it a different experience. :rolleyes:
if you want that line corssed then fine.I dont care if you didnt understand what I said.I am bored to explain.

Originally posted by Unicron!
There is a certain line that keeps console gaming and PC gaming separate and thats what makes the console gaming industry different and thats what makes it a different experience. :rolleyes:
if you want that line corssed then fine.I dont care if you didnt understand what I said.I am bored to explain.

I\'d also like to know what your arguement is for this, but if you don\'t care to explain that\'s cool too.

Just to let you know, J Allard expressed his belief that consoles and pc are different and should be treated as such.  

When Xbox starts running MS Office then we\'ll start calling it a PC.  At the moment all it does is play games.  I believe "console" is appropriate.

let\'s see the xbox only plays games, comes with a controller, hooks up to a TV not a monitor...  it\'s definitely a PC. :clown:

Not sure why but the words new Nintendo console get me excited.   They are saying it will offer a different experience from any other console available. link

Nintendo has given its next home console the codename of “Revolution.” But officials at the company are not viewing the device as a successor to the GameCube. “This won\'t be a continuation, but rather something entirely different,” stated senior managing director Yoshiro Mori at a recent analyst’s meeting.

At this year’s E3, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata dropped a few hints on “Revolution,” saying that, “The time when horsepower alone made a difference is over,” and that, “Simply beefing up graphics is not enough.” Nintendo has raised research and development spending in its current fiscal year to 20.0 billion yen (approximately $180.0 million U.S.), an increase of more than 25.0 percent from the previous year.

I\'m gonna keep a positive outlook for Nintendo, just because they put gaming first and foremost.  I hope they will always be a competitor or just even serve a niche market in the now billiion dollar, major corporation gaming industry.

Oh and whatever the Revolution will be it should just display one color; red.

[Living-In-Clip]

I guess Ninja Gaiden was a PC type game, right? Honestly - I wonder why some people even bother with the thought process.

And Nintendo will not beat MS out the door. They don\'t know what a deadline is.

if a huge part of gaming development shifts to PC architecture and PC tool programming then console to PC ports will be a bigger phenomenon with less PC to console ports.More perfect console ports and less not perfect PC ports on consoles will mean that the position consoles used to have previously will weaken.
Developers will sure want their succesful console games ported with low costs on PCs.Its the many console only titles that have a certain quality and style that keep consumers interested on consoles.
Its easy to see whats happening just by reading the threads: "Pfff....you want the best version?buy the PC one"

Oh and whatever the Revolution will be it should just display one color; red. [/B]

Red?What is this the russian revolution?

was referrng to the Virtual Boy u n0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000b

oooooohhhhh Now I get it  

Its easy to see whats happening just by reading the threads: "Pfff....you want the best version?buy the PC one"

I have yet to buy a PC game over it\'s console counterpart (with one exception).  I\'ve said it before and I\'ll say it again...I don\'t like PC\'s for games.  Roller Coaster Tycoon is the only game I\'ve bought for my PC in years and that\'s because my Xbox is broken.

I will always prefer to sit on my couch or floor with a controller in my hand while playing a game.  

Also, PC\'s cost money to upgrade and play the latest games.  With a console you\'re set for the life of the system.

If anything, isn\'t it PS3 that\'s claiming to be an all-in-one media device?  I could be mistaken...

I  prefer consoles more than PCs as well.Our personal preferences dont say anything.
Its the general behaviour of the market you should see.
When games become attractive on PCs more than consoles because of better "quality" and becuase most console games are released for PCs, console gaming industry will change.Developers would shift their work wherever they can satisfy most demand and where they can give the best.
Extra features, all in one media etc are completely irrelevant.
I am only refering to PC and Console gaming industry.
As you said with a console you\'re set for the life of the system.But why was that?The consoles offered their own style, their own exlusive games.Console gaming industry is not exactly the same as PC gaming industry.And seeing both industries becoming more alike is sonmething I wouldnt want to see.
If they are developing on PC architecture and progarmming tools (irrelevant if PCs generally offer other things) on console, technically developing on console or PC they are developing on the same platform.So a port will definetely be an easy and sure thing.Practically there is no such thing as porting or cost of porting.Companies exploit whatever chance they have for that extra income.They dont care as much about the things we care as gamers
Console gaming will seem outdated, and not as interesting.Same games appearing on both platforms, which will look better on PCs.Developers wouldnt show as much interest  as befoire to exploit the extra untapped power left in consoles.