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Just skipping round the internet - found X-Box 360 on that place we can't mention here because they usually have better prices. It says its released in November of this year. Is that true? Was X-Box 1 that much of a failure? Didn't Dreamcast do a similar thing in between generations where few people ready for a new console?
Why so soon? The PS2 has plenty of life left in it and will happily last until PS3. Despite being released later, X-Box seems unable to last - is this not a bad sign for the 360? 4.5 years doesn't seem enough time to get ready for the next jump. It might be fine to release a new version of windows every ten minutes, but I'm not convinced when it comes to consoles.
This isn't supposed to provoke a console war about which is better, since I guess we won't really know for sure that PS3 is better for a little while yet :D
All I'm saying is that I don't agree with the timing. I'll happily sit here and enjoy the many games on PS2 I really want to finish but haven't had time for yet and gently prepare for the proper next generation.
P.S. PS3 iz GONA B WEL BETR!!11111!!!!!
Why so soon? The PS2 has plenty of life left in it and will happily last until PS3. Despite being released later, X-Box seems unable to last - is this not a bad sign for the 360? 4.5 years doesn't seem enough time to get ready for the next jump. It might be fine to release a new version of windows every ten minutes, but I'm not convinced when it comes to consoles.
This isn't supposed to provoke a console war about which is better, since I guess we won't really know for sure that PS3 is better for a little while yet :D
All I'm saying is that I don't agree with the timing. I'll happily sit here and enjoy the many games on PS2 I really want to finish but haven't had time for yet and gently prepare for the proper next generation.
P.S. PS3 iz GONA B WEL BETR!!11111!!!!!
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Perhaps, but I think they'd be unwise to miss Christmas. I could see the PS3 release copying the timing of the PS2 and being released in mid to late November 2006.
Yeah, to be honest I can't see the PS3 being in the UK until 2007.
Seems like a reasonable idea, trying to take over the HD market, but I can't see people buying a 360 if they don't want to play the games. It might increase the interest I guess, but I'm not convinced it'll be dramatic.
As for PS3 in Spring that's surely just the Japanese launch yes? It'll be at least Christmas by the time it reaches us I'd guess, by which time the last few great titles will have trickled out and people will be itching to buy a new machine.
As for PS3 in Spring that's surely just the Japanese launch yes? It'll be at least Christmas by the time it reaches us I'd guess, by which time the last few great titles will have trickled out and people will be itching to buy a new machine.
If it was Sony releasing the console, it would be better timing as the PS2 really is on it's very last legs in terms of gaming expectations, and that is mainly the Xbox's fault.
The step to HD is being made in America and Asia, so the move to HD gaming there is a logical step.
It's too soon in Europe because HD isn't here yet, but if it was, the timing would be perfect. Next year, there will be HD sky, NTL and Telewest starting to come out, people with money will be getting those, hi-def Tvs and other spangly kit to show off, and until the PS3 arrives, the only way to play games in High def on your brand new TV will be an Xbox 360 or a Media Centre PC.
Microsoft is gambling on people giving reviews on Media Centre PCs and Xbox 360 link-ups to show that's the way to go in home entertainment, not just gaming. MS needs to find new ways to generate new revenues and income, and this is their plan.
The step to HD is being made in America and Asia, so the move to HD gaming there is a logical step.
It's too soon in Europe because HD isn't here yet, but if it was, the timing would be perfect. Next year, there will be HD sky, NTL and Telewest starting to come out, people with money will be getting those, hi-def Tvs and other spangly kit to show off, and until the PS3 arrives, the only way to play games in High def on your brand new TV will be an Xbox 360 or a Media Centre PC.
Microsoft is gambling on people giving reviews on Media Centre PCs and Xbox 360 link-ups to show that's the way to go in home entertainment, not just gaming. MS needs to find new ways to generate new revenues and income, and this is their plan.
It's not exactly mid-generation seeing as PS3 is planned for next Spring.
I do think MS are being a little too rushy with it all though. It just gives Sony a better chance of trumping the 360 in places where people find complaints - like the requirement of a remote to play DVDs. Why they've gone for that method again, I don't know.
I do think MS are being a little too rushy with it all though. It just gives Sony a better chance of trumping the 360 in places where people find complaints - like the requirement of a remote to play DVDs. Why they've gone for that method again, I don't know.
Just skipping round the internet - found X-Box 360 on that place we can't mention here because they usually have better prices. It says its released in November of this year. Is that true? Was X-Box 1 that much of a failure? Didn't Dreamcast do a similar thing in between generations where few people ready for a new console?
Why so soon? The PS2 has plenty of life left in it and will happily last until PS3. Despite being released later, X-Box seems unable to last - is this not a bad sign for the 360? 4.5 years doesn't seem enough time to get ready for the next jump. It might be fine to release a new version of windows every ten minutes, but I'm not convinced when it comes to consoles.
This isn't supposed to provoke a console war about which is better, since I guess we won't really know for sure that PS3 is better for a little while yet :D
All I'm saying is that I don't agree with the timing. I'll happily sit here and enjoy the many games on PS2 I really want to finish but haven't had time for yet and gently prepare for the proper next generation.
P.S. PS3 iz GONA B WEL BETR!!11111!!!!!
Why so soon? The PS2 has plenty of life left in it and will happily last until PS3. Despite being released later, X-Box seems unable to last - is this not a bad sign for the 360? 4.5 years doesn't seem enough time to get ready for the next jump. It might be fine to release a new version of windows every ten minutes, but I'm not convinced when it comes to consoles.
This isn't supposed to provoke a console war about which is better, since I guess we won't really know for sure that PS3 is better for a little while yet :D
All I'm saying is that I don't agree with the timing. I'll happily sit here and enjoy the many games on PS2 I really want to finish but haven't had time for yet and gently prepare for the proper next generation.
P.S. PS3 iz GONA B WEL BETR!!11111!!!!!
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