Editorials, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360 — December 6, 2006 2:19 am

New Consoles, Different Focus – Why the "Big Three" Will be Just Fine

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And So It Starts…

Console wars are called “Wars” for a reason, and these consoles have a lot more in common as well. Each is taking a long, hard look at downloadable content for their games, and to supplement that at least a small amount of storage. Each is also capable of upgrades to their core featureset over the internet. They’ve all also implemented some sort of online gaming option.

An important thing to remember is the fact that each company’s focus and target group will likely overlap. These consoles are both gaming machines and media hubs, with each capable of commanding space in your living room.

Of course, each console has more strengths and weaknesses than have been gone over here, but the weaknesses aren’t the focus of this article. Give it some thought. I believe the reasons here will show you why each console is going to carve it’s own place in gaming history. There won’t be any repeats of the Dreamcast – mark my words.

Now that each one has finally launched and started recieving third-party support, all we have to do is wait – the amazing gaming experiences we’ve been waiting for are just over the horizon. Regardless which console you choose, your experience – gaming or otherwise – is sure to be amazing.

Knowing this, the next time the trolls start talking, you can do what I do: Ignore them.

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  • http://www.joystickwidow.com/headline.aspx?hid=466 XanthViper

    DK: Like the article a lot. Gives a good overview of everything. I’d say the PS3 comment about how you can install Linux and test out the cell processor may be a difficult comment. Difficult in that in order to take advantage of it,you really need to know what the heck you are doing, especially when it comes to threading, and it’s my assumption that most hardcore gamers don’t code to that degree in their daily lives. Anyway, like I said before, I love the article, very good :)

  • http://www.joystickwidow.com/headline.aspx?hid=466 XanthViper

    DK: Like the article a lot. Gives a good overview of everything. I’d say the PS3 comment about how you can install Linux and test out the cell processor may be a difficult comment. Difficult in that in order to take advantage of it,you really need to know what the heck you are doing, especially when it comes to threading, and it’s my assumption that most hardcore gamers don’t code to that degree in their daily lives. Anyway, like I said before, I love the article, very good :)

  • http://www.gamingtruth.com D’Juan Irvin

    Thanks a lot, Xanth!

    The Linux-testing is more liable to happen via hardcore PC users due to there not being any serious support for gaming in Linux, but in order to keep the article from stretching on too long I paired them in with hardcore gamers.

  • http://www.gamingtruth.com D’Juan Irvin

    Thanks a lot, Xanth!

    The Linux-testing is more liable to happen via hardcore PC users due to there not being any serious support for gaming in Linux, but in order to keep the article from stretching on too long I paired them in with hardcore gamers.

  • satanic mouse foo

    like the article DK. And yea for me there is something on every console I like some more then others but there is something there which is why i guess id be grouped as a hardcore gamer and i will own all 3 systems sooner or later.

  • satanic mouse foo

    like the article DK. And yea for me there is something on every console I like some more then others but there is something there which is why i guess id be grouped as a hardcore gamer and i will own all 3 systems sooner or later.

  • Liquid_Mind

    I can’t say I’m going to buy all three, but only because I no longer play enough games to justify the spending the money. I agree with the sentiment here that each console has something to offer.

  • Liquid_Mind

    I can’t say I’m going to buy all three, but only because I no longer play enough games to justify the spending the money. I agree with the sentiment here that each console has something to offer.

  • StarbuckZero

    In the end I’ll end up with all 3 next gen consoles. Last gen I started with a GameCube because I always had people over to play Mario Kart, Mario Party and Smash Brothers. Once I realized I was missing out on some good RPGs I got a PS2. When I moved and none of my friends were close by I ended up getting a Xbox for online play. I still enjoy my Xbox 360 but I’ve been playing the Nintendo Wii because of Zelda.

    I’m interested in the PS3 because of some of the games (FFXIII and MGS4) that are coming out on it and Linux. Anyways it’s going to be interesting to see how Nintendo do this time around, after all the Nintendo DS is beating out the PSP and the PSP is a more powerful device. I guess it comes down to the user base and games.

  • StarbuckZero

    In the end I’ll end up with all 3 next gen consoles. Last gen I started with a GameCube because I always had people over to play Mario Kart, Mario Party and Smash Brothers. Once I realized I was missing out on some good RPGs I got a PS2. When I moved and none of my friends were close by I ended up getting a Xbox for online play. I still enjoy my Xbox 360 but I’ve been playing the Nintendo Wii because of Zelda.

    I’m interested in the PS3 because of some of the games (FFXIII and MGS4) that are coming out on it and Linux. Anyways it’s going to be interesting to see how Nintendo do this time around, after all the Nintendo DS is beating out the PSP and the PSP is a more powerful device. I guess it comes down to the user base and games.

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    I like this piece DJ.

  • http://unscripted360.com DeaconBlade 360

    I like this piece DJ.

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