Does the 3DS mark the beginning beginning the 8th gen

Or is it Just a 7 1/2 gen device ?

In terms of handhelds? Probably.

I don't think the consoles and PC move on until the release of the first next-gen console.

Yep.

It marks the next generation of handhelds.

In terms of handhelds? Probably.

I don't think the consoles and PC move on until the release of the first next-gen console.

lundy86_4

The PC doesn't really run on the same generational road as consoles.

Not necessarily the next generation of home video gaming consoles, since there wouldn't be one of those out, but definitely the next generation of gaming devices in general.

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In terms of handhelds? Probably.

I don't think the consoles and PC move on until the release of the first next-gen console.

Heirren

The PC doesn't really run on the same generational road as consoles.

In System Wars it's next gen starts running at the time the first console is released. This gen, it was at the release of the 360.

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[QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

In terms of handhelds? Probably.

I don't think the consoles and PC move on until the release of the first next-gen console.

lundy86_4

The PC doesn't really run on the same generational road as consoles.

In System Wars it's next gen starts running at the time the first console is released. This gen, it was at the release of the 360.

That doesn't make any sense, because a PC generation should each time a "breakthrough" gfx card is released.

I think it marks the beginning of the 6th generation of handhelds

1- the game & watch era

2- the atari lynx, sega game gear, gameboy

3- gameboy color, neo geo pocket

4- gameboy advanced

5- ds, psp

6- 3DS, PSP2

That doesn't make any sense, because a PC generation should each time a "breakthrough" gfx card is released.

Heirren

It's done that way because the PC directly competes with consoles here. If it happened everytime a "breakthrough" GPU came out, the gens wouldn't be very long.

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That doesn't make any sense, because a PC generation should each time a "breakthrough" gfx card is released.

lundy86_4

It's done that way because the PC directly competes with consoles here. If it happened everytime a "breakthrough" GPU came out, the gens wouldn't be very long.

Yeah, but such is the nature of the PC. By the logic of system wars then, only the top of the line PC from 2005/6 would be allowed to be compared to the 360/ps3.

Anyways, 3DS is next gen.

the 3ds is the next gen nintendo handheld

there for marks the start of the 8th gen nintendos handhelds have 50 percent been the start of the gen-gba launched in 2000 w ps2 ds launched before psp qand the 360 which came 2005

ps3 and wii followed dsi is actually the 7 1/2 gen handheld ,

this 3ds is the 8th gen

Yeah, but such is the nature of the PC. By the logic of system wars then, only the top of the line PC from 2005/6 would be allowed to be compared to the 360/ps3.

Anyways, 3DS is next gen.

Heirren

Either way, it's not me who decided on this.

That's the way it goes in System Wars.

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[QUOTE="Heirren"]

That doesn't make any sense, because a PC generation should each time a "breakthrough" gfx card is released.

Heirren

It's done that way because the PC directly competes with consoles here. If it happened everytime a "breakthrough" GPU came out, the gens wouldn't be very long.

Yeah, but such is the nature of the PC. By the logic of system wars then, only the top of the line PC from 2005/6 would be allowed to be compared to the 360/ps3.

Anyways, 3DS is next gen.

I thought it doesn't start until Sony says so?

Handheld .... no thanx.

that would be the worst start ever.

Handheld .... no thanx.

that would be the worst start ever.

It marks the next generation of handhelds.

Silverbond

Maybe it's just...late to the party, and a 7th gen device. This whole time the DS was a 6th gen console?

Don't know but I can't wait till it comes out.

[QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

In terms of handhelds? Probably.

I don't think the consoles and PC move on until the release of the first next-gen console.

Heirren

The PC doesn't really run on the same generational road as consoles.

Maybe it's just...late to the party, and a 7th gen device. This whole time the DS was a 6th gen console?

AmayaPapaya

Handheld .... no thanx.

that would be the worst start ever.

Handheld .... no thanx.

that would be the worst start ever.

[QUOTE="omho88"][QUOTE="charizard1605"] Just like how the DS started the seventh gen?oldkingallant

[QUOTE="oldkingallant"][QUOTE="omho88"] i thought the x360 was the first to start this generation .omho88

[QUOTE="omho88"][QUOTE="oldkingallant"] Nope. DS.oldkingallant

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[QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

In terms of handhelds? Probably.

I don't think the consoles and PC move on until the release of the first next-gen console.

Salt_The_Fries

The PC doesn't really run on the same generational road as consoles.

To some extent? I would say that console hold back the pc quite a bit. Back when I was into pc gaming, it supplied experiences that were unheard of on consoles. I played the pc for a completely different reason. I drew no comparisons. Even today there are no RTS, Turned-Based STrategy, Flight Sims, or even FPS games like the earlier Rainbow Six ones, that play that well on consoles.

I don't like that the pc is basically better looking console game ports. I'm not as into it now, and I'm sure there are some great games--strategy and whatnot--but I doubt they are even that much different than when I was playing the pc regularly.

Or is it Just a 7 1/2 gen device ?

Foliage-King

Its phase 2 of Gen 7 for handhelds...Console systems decide when a new generation is started.

So the answer is NO.

I think it marks the beginning of the 6th generation of handhelds

1- the game & watch era

2- the atari lynx, sega game gear, gameboy

3- gameboy color, neo geo pocket

4- gameboy advanced

5- ds, psp

6- 3DS, PSP2

VendettaRed07

No such term as a 6th Generation for HAND HELDS...Hand helds are included in there console counterparts generation. A new generation starts when the PS3, 360 & Wii are replace what ever handheld comes out doing that release is apart of that generation. 3ds is phase 2 of handhelds for Generation 7

Handhelds run along a different generational path than consoles. 3DS is Nintendos next gen handheld. The system is likely going to run along with the next wave of xbox and ps3 systems.

the Nintendo DS was the handheld that officially started the 7th generation, so the 3DS is going to start the 8th generation.

I personally think handhelds are a seperatemarket, and therefore their own seperate battle from the main war (consoles and pc), I guess since the general consensus here is that it's all the same, and throw ds into who's winning polls and stuff, then yes, the 3ds begins next gen. So I suppose once it comes out discussion of 360, ps3, wii, ds, and psp will all have to be redirected to legacy forums, and system wars will only be for discussion of 3ds vs pc (since pc gen automatically starts whenever the first next gen device comes out). I'm not sure about iPhone (the future of gaming!). Does iPhone4 count as next gen? Maybe iPad was the start of gen 8 (and was actually the only device in it, and iPhone4 and 3ds are 9th gen?

[QUOTE="Silverbond"]

It marks the next generation of handhelds.

oldkingallant

Link?

I personally think handhelds are a seperatemarket, and therefore their own seperate battle from the main war (consoles and pc), I guess since the general consensus here is that it's all the same, and throw ds into who's winning polls and stuff, then yes, the 3ds begins next gen. So I suppose once it comes out discussion of 360, ps3, wii, ds, and psp will all have to be redirected to legacy forums, and system wars will only be for discussion of 3ds vs pc (since pc gen automatically starts whenever the first next gen device comes out). I'm not sure about iPhone (the future of gaming!). Does iPhone4 count as next gen? Maybe iPad was the start of gen 8 (and was actually the only device in it, and iPhone4 and 3ds are 9th gen?

ianuilliam

:lol: Right on.

I agree, handhelds may run the length of 2 console generations, you never know. Why in the world the PC market is bundled in with consoles is beyond me. If I go to a retail store, PCs and PC games are in a completely different area. When I went to best buy around the time Mass Effect 2 came out, the PC version wasn't even displayed along the 100s of 360 games.

I believe so. I hope that consoles follow the trent soon

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Or is it Just a 7 1/2 gen device ?

Coolyfett

Its phase 2 of Gen 7 for handhelds...Console systems decide when a new generation is started.

So the answer is NO.

Handhelds ARE consoles. The term having always been short for "handheld game console".

yep. Not the beginning beginning, but just the beginning.

I personally think handhelds are a seperatemarket, and therefore their own seperate battle from the main war (consoles and pc), I guess since the general consensus here is that it's all the same, and throw ds into who's winning polls and stuff, then yes, the 3ds begins next gen. So I suppose once it comes out discussion of 360, ps3, wii, ds, and psp will all have to be redirected to legacy forums, and system wars will only be for discussion of 3ds vs pc (since pc gen automatically starts whenever the first next gen device comes out). I'm not sure about iPhone (the future of gaming!). Does iPhone4 count as next gen? Maybe iPad was the start of gen 8 (and was actually the only device in it, and iPhone4 and 3ds are 9th gen?

ianuilliam

They are not separate.

[QUOTE="ianuilliam"]

I personally think handhelds are a seperatemarket, and therefore their own seperate battle from the main war (consoles and pc), I guess since the general consensus here is that it's all the same, and throw ds into who's winning polls and stuff, then yes, the 3ds begins next gen. So I suppose once it comes out discussion of 360, ps3, wii, ds, and psp will all have to be redirected to legacy forums, and system wars will only be for discussion of 3ds vs pc (since pc gen automatically starts whenever the first next gen device comes out). I'm not sure about iPhone (the future of gaming!). Does iPhone4 count as next gen? Maybe iPad was the start of gen 8 (and was actually the only device in it, and iPhone4 and 3ds are 9th gen?

Coolyfett

They are not separate.

[QUOTE="Silverbond"]

It marks the next generation of handhelds.

oldkingallant

The 8th Generation of VIDEO GAMES starts when Nintendo replaces the Wii, Microsoft replaces the 360 or Sony replacing the PS3...which ever comes first WILL BE the start of Generation 8. I love handhelds but this thread is out of line.