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Title: Possible next generation unveiling of Xbox2/PS3?
Post by: Avinash_Tyagi on November 21, 2003, 10:47:46 AM: Why this early? Is MS giving up on this gen? I can understand Sony doing it because PS2 has reached market saturation but why MS?

Possible unveiling in spring at E3 and GDC?
Title: RE:Possible next generation unveiling of Xbox2/PS3?
Post by: BigJim on November 21, 2003, 11:26:25 AM: Well, game developers need at least a year of development time. Spring 2004 isn't so bad if you want to launch a product anytime in 2005.

Of course, C&VG isn't exactly the word of god either.
Title: RE:Possible next generation unveiling of Xbox2/PS3?
Post by: manunited4eva22 on November 21, 2003, 11:31:47 AM: Xbox 2, big big big maybe, PS3, no way.
Title: RE:Possible next generation unveiling of Xbox2/PS3?
Post by: mouse_clicker on November 21, 2003, 11:33:07 AM: Just because a console hasn't be unveiled yet doesn't mean the developers don't have dev kits- unveiling just means when it's first shown to the public.
Title: RE:Possible next generation unveiling of Xbox2/PS3?
Post by: BigJim on November 23, 2003, 03:20:01 PM: Well, I know for sure that one of the biggest 3rd party publishers doesn't have dev kits for any next-gen system other than the PSP, and that one was very recent.

The article is in reference to the rumor that the product(s) may be discussed at the Game Developers Conference, which isn't public.
Title: RE:Possible next generation unveiling of Xbox2/PS3?
Post by: dee kay on December 19, 2003, 11:54:26 AM: i think nintendo are goign to surprise every1 with the next console.. i noe this sounds weird but the ohter day i found a pattern in what nintendo does. remember when they bought out the nes, then the bought out the snes. that was just a better then the nes. it wasnt a big leap. then they took a huge leap into 3d gaming with the n64. then they bought out the gc which i recon is just a bit better in specs then the n64. and the next console might be something no1 has ever seen b4 just like the n 64. does any1 agree?
Title: RE: Possible next generation unveiling of Xbox2/PS3?
Post by: Guitar Smasher on December 19, 2003, 12:06:14 PM: No I completely disagree! I think that the technical/graphical improvements will be very minor compared to other generation changes. And even if they did come out with something completely revolutionnary or mind-blowing (which I guarantee won't happen), nobody would be able to harness those 'visions' because developpers won't be able to keep up with the advancements. Do you think that when gaming went from 2D to 3D, it become easier to do 2D?

And I still think SNES is the best console ever.
Title: RE: Possible next generation unveiling of Xbox2/PS3?
Post by: Majexto on December 19, 2003, 12:57:22 PM: I hope not, Im just getting my gc. I dont think xbox is going to give up that easily and isnt another GTA game suppose to come out in 2004? I dont think that rockstar would mess that up by putting it while microsoft and sony are pretty much killing there current systems. So far it seems like in early 2003 even there is a lot of what should be hit games coming out, another reason not to. Also next gen consoles seem like its going to be a race to who can put the most crap functions on there system. As of now I cant see much improving on graphics wise.

Also note - http://gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?section_name=pub&aid=2375

Says there not even until autumn 2006 ps3 will probably be available in the USA. So if they reveal there new systems to the public in 04 theyd be losing alot of money in that 2 year period, almost 3. I dont think Microsoft and Sony are that stupid. Sony made that mistake last time with the ps2. I doubt theyll do it again.
Title: RE:Possible next generation unveiling of Xbox2/PS3?
Post by: dee kay on December 19, 2003, 03:03:56 PM: i still think nintendo will come up with something special
Title: RE:Possible next generation unveiling of Xbox2/PS3?
Post by: NarmaK on December 21, 2003, 01:33:59 AM: The GC wasnt revealed until extremely late.

Although that totaly new thing that has been hinted at will probably be revealed at E3. Maybe the Nessix.
Title: RE: Possible next generation unveiling of Xbox2/PS3?
Post by: KDR_11k on December 21, 2003, 05:48:21 AM: NarmaK: The spring announcement was confirmed to neither be a new console nor handheld.
Title: RE:Possible next generation unveiling of Xbox2/PS3?
Post by: NarmaK on December 21, 2003, 11:57:15 PM: The nessix is niether.
Title: RE: Possible next generation unveiling of Xbox2/PS3?
Post by: KDR_11k on December 22, 2003, 05:24:28 AM: So it's a brick?
Title: RE:Possible next generation unveiling of Xbox2/PS3?
Post by: NarmaK on December 22, 2003, 06:24:43 AM: No.

Its a $300 taco phone.
Title: RE: Possible next generation unveiling of Xbox2/PS3?
Post by: KDR_11k on December 22, 2003, 10:55:53 PM: Bah, I'd take a kebab over a taco anyday.
Title: RE: Possible next generation unveiling of Xbox2/PS3?
Post by: Berny on December 23, 2003, 04:27:44 PM: While on the topic of PS3, I think you might be interested in this.
http://www.nintendojo.com/infocus/view_item.php?1072188011

PS3 will have wireless controllers... sounds like they will be standard too. Way to rip off other people's ideas, Sony. I knew this would happen eventually, but still.
Title: RE: Possible next generation unveiling of Xbox2/PS3?
Post by: manunited4eva22 on December 23, 2003, 05:10:55 PM: Anything quoted from the spong is guarenteed to be wrong.
Title: RE:Possible next generation unveiling of Xbox2/PS3?
Post by: Chongman on December 25, 2003, 04:17:27 PM: I just think its waaaay to early to be speculating on new consoles, its going to be awhile guys. this is all just hype, dont give into it ;-)