Poll: Who really wants a new console?

[omega 616]

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This is what I don't get, I am on facebook and linked to a "ps3 daily news" and on there people are saying more or less the same thing " we don't need a new console this one is great".

Ok, how about "we don't need PS3 and 360 'cos the PS2 and xbox are great" ... seems stupid after we have the 360 and PS3, doesn't it.

Games have tricks in them to make them run better on consoles, gun models being bigger to hide some scenery so it doesn't have to render them, making the FOV more narrow so there is less stuff to render etc etc etc.

This has been one of the longest console cycles ever, we need new hardware to run games on and make them even better.

 

[Scrustle]

I think we should get new consoles. Not so soon though. It should be next year, which seems to be exactly when they will be releasing them. That's fine by me. The current consoles still have some life left in them, and I don't want a new one just yet, but the technology is starting to show it's age. After a while they will become too out-dated I think. So I do want a new console, but just not quite yet.

 

[LetalisK]

More processing power is always good. There is actually no reason to be opposed to a new console generation.

There is no reason to be opposed to a new console generation in theory. Now it's up to the companies to not give us any reason to be opposed to a new console generation. Perhaps I'm jaded by certain recent business practices in the video game industry, but I'm paranoid that the next generation isn't going to be nearly as much of a graphics or processing leap as previous leaps were and will simply be a cash-in because "it's that time" for a new console to come out. Hopefully I'm dead wrong. I'll be waiting eagerly for specs and footage, as well as price.

 

[Saulkar]

I am all for a new generation however depending on how it is handled I could easily change my stance.

 

[Risingblade]

Definitely, the current consoles have pretty much reached their limits by now. I want my Skyrim size fallout 4!

 

[Delicious Anathema]

I want Nintendo to soup up the Wii U to be comparable to the other new consoles, but seeing as they're playing a different game and considering the fact that I've become a little tired of their franchises, this may be the first major Nintendo console I don't buy.

Got my eyes on the Xbox Loop definitely.

 

[Fumofu]

Wow, the poll is currently even at 28 votes each. Actually thought the Escapist would be more clear about their opinion.

OT: I wouldn't oppose a new console generation but the only thing that would annoy me is if they are not backwards compatible. That said, I'll probably wait a while before I purchase them.

 

[GonzoGamer]

The consoles this generation have been so horribly disappointing but I don't think launching a bunch of new ones will fix anything.

I don't trust MS or Sony at all and I don't see myself buying any of their future consoles.

 

[natster43]

I am totally or newer consoles soon. I am looking forward to the Wiiu, and a new generation means more power and innovation in games. Really the only downside would be having to pay more probably for the new systems.

 

[DanielBrown]

Im not intrested in getting a new one for a few years, so I voted no, but I still think that Tayh has a good point.

Because, if everyone thought like you, we'd still be playing Super Mario Bro's style games. Technology advancement would stagnate.

Also, it would give modern game development a push, allowing them to advance beyond the boundaries currently set by the console limitations.

QFT.

 

[Bvenged]

Codenamed Xbox Loop - likely to be entirely backwards compatible with the 360, except it allows developers MUCH more freedom with hardware and software - because not doing that in teh technology-cloud today not too long after hitting the 66mil. console sales mark wouldn't be the greatest idea for high initial sales.

I would love DX11 in my 360.
I would love total cross controller-kinect functionality (which will be with it).
I would love a quad core.
I would love blue ray discs and true 1080p/i not up-scaled.
I would love 4Gb RAM.
I would love better functionality with my household computers.

With technology these days, there is always room for improvement.

 

[Fleetfiend]

I can see what they are making more... there are obvious reasons, improvement being the #1. But I am honestly fine with what I have, so I'm hoping it will be a while before we see the next generation of gaming.

 

[LunaticPanda]

My opinion depends on execution, if we have a method of play that innovates and actually offers something fundamentally different and engaging than to what we currently have, I'm all for it. If the idea is to clone the entire current generation just to add some suitably large sounding jargon-filled number to the whatever-drive. Then I'll pass on the spending large amounts of money on nothing but a glorified glorified glorified PlayStation One.

 

[XMark]

This is already going to be the longest console generation in history. I'd say 2013 is the best time for a new generation. If they delay too long, everyone's gonna go back to PC gaming.

 

[Catfood220]

Well apparently Sony are sticking to their 10 year plan.

http://www.metro.co.uk/tech/games/887048-no-playstation-4-announcement-at-e3-says-sony

I bet that we see a PS4 sooner rather than later, but to fair I can wait for new system.

 

[Fiz_The_Toaster]

Not right now I don't, I'm perfectly fine with them at the moment, except the Wii, and Sony just said they're gonna stick to their 10 year span with the PS3.

In two years I will probably be okay with a new console generation from the others.

 

[Funkysandwich]

Yeah, I want a console upgrade. Today's more complex games are straining the hardware of our consoles. A lot of current games have framerate issues on consoles (like Saint's Row 3) and I don't think gaming can advance much without better hardware.

Also, getting DX11 consoles would be awesome, DX9 is really old and it would be great if more games could take advantage of proper DX11 features, instead of sandwiching them in half-arsedly on the PC.

 

[Robert Ewing]

It's a step forward I suppose, just not as big as one would hope.