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Next-gen. consoles...any guesses?
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UpgradeFailure
Golden Member
2009 for new Xbox
2010 for HDWii
2010 for HDWii
UpgradeFailure
Golden Member
Nov 27 2006
IHateMyJob2004
Lifer
Hahaha, I was going to simly say that it is already out 🙂
UpgradeFailure
Golden Member
Hm, I don't know. I think maybe a 2009 E3 (Or something) showing then a holiday 09 launch might be in the cards. Since they came out first last gen they want to make sure they are first again. We already know some first party devs are working on games already too. They want a head start. Although I highly doubt a new Playstation will be out anytime soon so 2010 they should still be first out the gate (or same launch with new Wii)
MikeyLSU
Platinum Member
I think it will take even longer than most. I think console lives are going to get longer and longer with all the extras they are adding now(is is costing the makers more and they need a longer lifespan to make up that lost money).
I'd say we are at least 3 years from anything new coming out if not more.
Best guess would be 2012 at the earliest. PS2 came out in 99/00 I think and it took 6-7 years till PS3. PS3 came out in 2006+6 years = 2012. Like I said, I think this generation may last longer also.
I'd say we are at least 3 years from anything new coming out if not more.
Best guess would be 2012 at the earliest. PS2 came out in 99/00 I think and it took 6-7 years till PS3. PS3 came out in 2006+6 years = 2012. Like I said, I think this generation may last longer also.
sourceninja
Diamond Member
I just bought a 360 elite last week. I think they would be foolish to rush to market a new system. This system basically meets my gaming needs in every area but the number of games. I think this is because as it was stated, it takes years to get good with the system. I think if they announce too early, the public will stop buying and game companies will stop making great games until the new system is out. Having just shelled out over 800.00 on 360 games and accessories, I"m not in the market until near the end of the life cycle of the next system.
Queasy
Moderator<br>Console Gaming
I definitely think we are looking at 2011 - 2012 for the PS4.
Next Xbox 2010, possibly 2011.
Next Nintendo console could come anytime between 2010 and 2012. I really don't know about Nintendo. The Wii is so far behind in power compared to the other consoles that they could easily come out with another by 2010. BUT, it has been selling so well that Nintendo can take their time.
RandomFool
Diamond Member
I think Nintendo will shoot for 2010 with something just to keep that momentum going. I'm not sure whether it will be a redesigned HDWii or Wii2. I'm assuming by then supply will have caught up with demand.
I think MS will try to beat Sony out the gate again by coming out in 2011.
The PS3 is really just starting to pick up steam so I think Sony will wait until at least 2012 before the PS4.
randomlinh
Lifer
Wii Lite will be out next year. it will have color options and be the size of a dvd case, in all dimensions.
blurredvision
Lifer
I don't any next-gen console coming out anywhere before holiday of 2010, if not later.
Microsoft: The only reason the XBOX went 4 years in between cycles is because Microsoft wanted to get out a year early, and you see how that worked out (good and bad). However, I think it's quite possible that we won't see anything until 2011, depending on how Microsoft continues to do in the market. But most likely, Microsoft is prepping for a holiday 2010 release, and will likely beat the competition to market once again.
Sony: Things are definitely picking up for Sony. I can't really see them gunning to match Microsoft if they release in 2010. The PS3 still seems like a big work in process, and to have a short 4-year turnaround doesn't mesh with their planned 10-year product cycle. The PS4 will borrow heavily from the PS3 to reduce costs, and I can't see them innovating too much with it.
Nintendo: If things keep going the way they are, I don't see Nintendo in any hurry at all to come out with a successor to the Wii. When they do, I think it'll be 2011 at the earliest, possibly even later. And if the Wii is still popular in a few years (which it probably will be), it'll definitely be called the "Super Wii" or something like that 🙂, and it would be 100% compatible with the original Wii software and hardware. It would most likely use current-gen tech (considered to be old by the time 2011 or 2012 rolls around) to keep costs still lower than the competition. Nintendo has found their niche with the "casual" market with the Wii and DS, and I doubt they'll reliquish their hold on it anytime soon.
EDIT: This is just my personal speculation. I have no info or sources to make my opinions reputable 😛 😀.
Microsoft: The only reason the XBOX went 4 years in between cycles is because Microsoft wanted to get out a year early, and you see how that worked out (good and bad). However, I think it's quite possible that we won't see anything until 2011, depending on how Microsoft continues to do in the market. But most likely, Microsoft is prepping for a holiday 2010 release, and will likely beat the competition to market once again.
Sony: Things are definitely picking up for Sony. I can't really see them gunning to match Microsoft if they release in 2010. The PS3 still seems like a big work in process, and to have a short 4-year turnaround doesn't mesh with their planned 10-year product cycle. The PS4 will borrow heavily from the PS3 to reduce costs, and I can't see them innovating too much with it.
Nintendo: If things keep going the way they are, I don't see Nintendo in any hurry at all to come out with a successor to the Wii. When they do, I think it'll be 2011 at the earliest, possibly even later. And if the Wii is still popular in a few years (which it probably will be), it'll definitely be called the "Super Wii" or something like that 🙂, and it would be 100% compatible with the original Wii software and hardware. It would most likely use current-gen tech (considered to be old by the time 2011 or 2012 rolls around) to keep costs still lower than the competition. Nintendo has found their niche with the "casual" market with the Wii and DS, and I doubt they'll reliquish their hold on it anytime soon.
EDIT: This is just my personal speculation. I have no info or sources to make my opinions reputable 😛 😀.
DaveSimmons
Elite Member
That would cause PS3 development pain all over again. Game developers have Windows development experience, tools, code, existing engine choices.
Like everyone has said, my guess is 2010 for 360*2, 2011-12 for PS4.
I can see a slight chance Sony deciding to ship in 2010 too, if they're smart enough to follow Nintendo's lead and make the PS4 "two PS3s duct-taped together" (Cell 2.0 CPU that's 100% backwards compatible but can run faster and with more cores, nvidia GPU that's also 100% BC, 1GB RAM).
With a 100% BC design that just adds more/faster developers would be able to use PS3 tools, code and engines then just tweak as needed to use extra cores and bump up the resolution from 720p to 1080.
CorCentral
Banned
I'm in!
I have'nt owned a console since the original xbox, but if Sega came out with one, I'd snag one pronto :thumbsup:
Same! I wouldn't mind seeing another Sega console.
I think 2011 or 2012 we will see some new consoles. With the way the prices are this generation, I think it will take longer before the next generation comes out.
I think the Wii might see another release before the rest (Wii Lite?). It will probably be the same hardware, but different colors/maybe a little smaller/DVD player built in. Nintendo always does this, so once supply catches up with demand it will probably happen.
SnipeMasterJ13
Golden Member
My guess would be 2010 for Microsoft, and PS4 around 2011-12. What exactly they will introduce I'm not sure. I probably won't line up for a release unless they come with something that is just amazing. I'm just not sure how more they can throw in that will make much of a difference.
I'd definitely be interested in a Dreamcast 2 though.
I'd definitely be interested in a Dreamcast 2 though.
RandomFool
Diamond Member
I don't understand why everyone is so gun-ho about another Sega console. Especially with Sega's recent track record with games which have ranged from horrible to mediocre at best.
*edit*
I know the dreamcast was ahead of its time and all but I think the chance are pretty small that even if Sega did release a new console it would be as good as everyone seems to think.
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