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"1 standard machine"

Instead of all these different formats, why doesn't everyone work together and just make one machine. Same hardware, software, just one format. Nice and easy!

Instead of all these different formats, why doesn't everyone work together and just make one machine. Same hardware, software, just one format. Nice and easy!

When there is no competition, things become stale. For example, WWE. This is crap as there is no ECW or WCW to challenge it.

I mentioned this a while ago.

One standard, with machines from several manufacturers. All play the same games, on the same format, but some have extra 'bells & whistles'.

Just like all video recorders play the same VHS tapes, and all DVD players play the same discs - but each have some advantages over others.

ive heard this 2 years ago...... again and again...... awwww man nothing changes.

While that might work for the console gaming industry, it would be ridculous for PCs.

Some people need more physical memory, some people need more RAM or raw processing power. Others still need higher levels of sound playback of 3d acceleration.

One of the PCs strengths is that it is customisable to the customers needs. Taking this away would be a tragedy.

I can't see Microsoft co-operating with anyone, I mean its not like they make there windows OS system compatible with any software is it.

Insane Bartender wrote:
> While that might work for the console gaming industry, it would be
> ridculous for PCs.

I agree, it wouldn't work for PC's - but in the console world, it would be a good idea, I think. Not that it will ever happen - but still.

how long before games consoles get a real operating system? Say, the X-Box came loaded with Win XP, and PS2 and GC also had their own similar operating systems. I dont think this would be a good idea. More to go wrong for a start. More complex operation. Writing games for a console would be almost like writing a PC game. You have to think about the host OS as much as the hardware.

However, it has to be said that any console that was made as a standard piece would have to be a co-operative effort from the top companies.

They would have to work together for the best spec.

This would create a marvelous games market. Each of the consoles "owners" would know that the only way to make it profitable for them is to come out with the best games. So it would be true and outright competition - who makes the better games.

However, given that it's a powerful commitment to make, as well as a PR nightmare, I doubt it will ever happen, and realistically speaking, it would only make room for lesser known console developers to carve their niche into the market.

I personally hope that consoles stay simple, I don't particulary like the browser system on the PS2, have seen the GC or XBox ones yet, even though the Memory card browser is handy.

I miss the days when I could throw a cartridge at my sister then slam dunk it into my SNES, N64, life was simple then.....