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#1 blue900
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Just wondering because I don't keep track but the longest system gen was the ps2/xbox/cube era right? Which was what 6 years? I know PS3 says they have a 10 year system....good plan since devs will know it then but what if MS comes up w/ something greater?

Anyway back to my first question. Does anyone foresee a next gen console and when? 2 years or so? It seems like it wont even happen since the Wii proved graphics wont sell the console. Wii is so much weaker in tech but let's face it, it killed PS3 launch and destroyed 360's one year lead.

I love Nintendo but I don't want to be stuck in last gen if we can move forward, Wii graphics is well...gamecube graphics almost.

If you foresee a new console, who will start if first (don't think it is sony)? Will it be Wii or MS? I know w/ Move and Kinect investing in Wii's market, next gen seems like it wont come and this current gen will last longer than previous consoles....but still limitations of some consoles are showing.

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#2 hexashadow13
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I predict 4 years tbh.
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#3 dontshackzmii
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i hope we get new ones by 2012 or 2013 at the latest . we have seen all these machines can do already . by 2013 1080p games will be much easyer to do . cards could have 2gbs ram just for video memory.

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#4 Fried_Shrimp
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Hoping not for a long time. This generation is just getting started. Wii's getting good games and PS360 are releasing new hardware.
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#5 foxhound_fox
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Probably late 2013. The Last Guardian (huge Sony title) is pegged for "hopefully" holiday 2011, and the PS3 definitely has legs to it. The 360 is kind of waning (Kinect could instill some momentum, but I remain pessimistic about it). The Wii prints money. I don't doubt Microsoft will be again first to start the new generation... but I'm not sure Sony or Nintendo really want to. They both have a good thing going, and honestly, the market just isn't ready for three, new $300-500 consoles. And that doesn't even begin to cover the possibility of Activision and Apple entering the market. Or hell, even SEGA.

This is why I'm starting to move away from newer games and modern console gaming... there is just too much stuff going on, and on too many platforms (to remain affordable for those on a budget).

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#6 Adamantium4k2
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This gen is gonna last a LOT longer than the last. Releasing a new Xbox or PS console this early would cost both M$ and Sony millions of dollars to manufacture, game developers would have to learn how to develop for this new tech, a high launch cost would alienate potential buyers, and right now M$ and Sony are already making money for their existing consoles....so why rock the boat now?

If there is any new console being released soon, I bet my money its the rumored Wii HD addon

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#7 johny300
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2016 will be 10 years : ps3 2006+10 years as sony said then ps4 will come out. Microsoft said they will realese their next xbox when sony realeses ps4.
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#8 CuteCakes
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"Next gen starts when we say so" - Sony
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#9 djsifer01
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4-5 years at least. I dont know why anyone would want a new console before then.
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#10 dvalo9
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3DS is 8th Gen, just like the DS kicked of the 7th.
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#11 Fried_Shrimp
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"Next gen starts when we say so" - SonyCuteCakes
Nah. Wii started this gen. It's undeniable.

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#13 foxhound_fox
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[QUOTE="CuteCakes"]"Next gen starts when we say so" - SonyFried_Shrimp

Nah. Wii started this gen. It's undeniable.


Perhaps if you mix up the dates on the calendar. The Xbox 360 came out November 22nd, 2005. The Wii, November 19th, 2006.

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#14 JohnF111
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Sony just phoned me asking if i could tell them when to make a new console, i told them to phone you, expect a phonecall soon.
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#15 KBFloYd
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i think we will get a nintendo console in 2012.. if anyone here cares about nintendo >.>

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Probably late 2013. The Last Guardian (huge Sony title) is pegged for "hopefully" holiday 2011, and the PS3 definitely has legs to it. The 360 is kind of waning (Kinect could instill some momentum, but I remain pessimistic about it). The Wii prints money. I don't doubt Microsoft will be again first to start the new generation... but I'm not sure Sony or Nintendo really want to. They both have a good thing going, and honestly, the market just isn't ready for three, new $300-500 consoles. And that doesn't even begin to cover the possibility ofActivision and Apple entering the market. Or hell, even SEGA.

This is why I'm starting to move away from newer games and modern console gaming... there is just too much stuff going on, and on too many platforms (to remain affordable for those on a budget).

foxhound_fox

I highly doubt any of those companies will enter the full blown console hardware market. They would need to be confident that they could take out one of the big three, otherwise the console market would be saturated, third party development would be pushed to the breaking point financially,and could ultimately lead to another videogame crash. At best Apple will continue to push their iPad/iPhone platforms as a viable alternative to the PSP and DS (though I personally don't like the iPhone/iPad for gaming), and both Activision and Sega will continue to make third party games.

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#17 davidkamayor
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I'm guessing there waiting for hardware costs to go down so they can be affordable.

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#18 foxhound_fox
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I highly doubt any of those companies will enter the full blown console hardware market. They would need to be confident that they could take out one of the big three, otherwise the console market would be saturated, third party development would be pushed to the breaking point financially,and could ultimately lead to another videogame crash. At best Apple will continue to push their iPad/iPhone platforms as a viable alternative to the PSP and DS (though I personally don't like the iPhone/iPad for gaming), and both Activision and Sega will continue to make third party games.

karasill


Did Sony "need" to be confident they would take out Nintendo in the handheld market? No. They were both successful in establishing a niche for themselves and a very good profit. No one can ever take out Nintendo in the handheld market... but Sony did a very good job in establishing a good competitor.

As long as those companies create themselves a niche (Activision with music games, Apple with casual, non-traditional console games), they could prove successful. SEGA won't ever be successful as a manufacturer, but they hopefully will continue their success as a third-party developer.

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#19 XboximusPrime
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Hopefully not for a while.

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#20 Riverwolf007
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i'm hoping for the nextbox fall 2011 but most likely it will be 2012.

ugh, 7 years is way too long for a console generation.

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#21 dr_jashugan
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Sony just phoned me asking if i could tell them when to make a new console, i told them to phone you, expect a phonecall soon.JohnF111

Sorry JohnF111, but we made a dialing mistake, so we're not calling TC. But here is the truth:
"Next gen starts when we say so" - SonyCuteCakes

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#22 flashn00b
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As soon as we get a rudimentary virtual reality interface.

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#23 XboximusPrime
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See, im not sure if Companys are going to be forced eventualy to transition to next gen due to the syestems maxing out or not evolving graphicaly really anymore. I mean, the console that has the most chance of lasting longer graphicaly might be PS3, but Wii is definetly going to be in hot water in this area very soon. Eventualy people are going to get tired of their graphics not evolving,espeacily when they didnt have cutting edge graphics to begin with.Im not sure about 360.

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#24 LordQuorthon
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"Next gen starts when we say so" - SonyCuteCakes

That actually is the case for this next gen. Microsoft and Nintendo will launch new consoles at the same time as Sony, mainly because both Microsoft and Nintendo are aiming all their guns at Sony.

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#25 XboximusPrime
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[QUOTE="CuteCakes"]"Next gen starts when we say so" - SonyLordQuorthon

That actually is the case for this next gen. Microsoft and Nintendo will launch new consoles at the same time as Sony, mainly because both Microsoft and Nintendo are aiming all their guns at Sony.

... SONY isnt exactly the forerunner rightnow though. I think everyone needs to either gun at Ninendo or maybe MS.

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#26 cod4ownzzz
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New consoles will be released in 2012 or 2013 at the latest. My nephew was born the week the xbox launched, and he's nearly 5 already!! Yes, Sony have said the ps3 will last ten years, but that doesn't mean the ps4 will launch in 2016. The two will be sold side by side as were ps1 and ps2, and again the ps2 and ps3. Both ps1 and 2 lasted ten years, but were superseded by the next console after about six.
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#27 mattuk69
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Nintendo are working on a new console which is going to be with graphics in mind. It will shatter the PS3 and 360, poeple dont relize how old the hardware is and how far technology has come since 2005.

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#28 alexfla
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Probably late 2013. The Last Guardian (huge Sony title) is pegged for "hopefully" holiday 2011, and the PS3 definitely has legs to it. The 360 is kind of waning (Kinect could instill some momentum, but I remain pessimistic about it). The Wii prints money. I don't doubt Microsoft will be again first to start the new generation... but I'm not sure Sony or Nintendo really want to. They both have a good thing going, and honestly, the market just isn't ready for three, new $300-500 consoles. And that doesn't even begin to cover the possibility of Activision and Apple entering the market. Or hell, even SEGA.

This is why I'm starting to move away from newer games and modern console gaming... there is just too much stuff going on, and on too many platforms (to remain affordable for those on a budget).

foxhound_fox



The 360 is waning when it's DESTROYED the Wii 3 months in a row(the DS twice) and is on the way to DEMOLISHING the Wii and DS in it's biggest month yet?

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#29 VanDammFan
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They could launch tomorrow and I wouldnt buy. I recently got UT3 and am enjoying it like its a new release and will for a long time. Able to download mods and such for it is awesome and I play against the BOTS daily...Awesome and very underrated game.

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#30 kneegrowpls
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i don't even have a console from this gen yet....:(

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Epic is talking about working on the Unreal 4.0 Engine for next gen consoles. So must not be that far off.

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#32 mariokart64fan
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lets just worry about the 3ds first! ok cause that 29 of sept is target preorder day

im getting up oct 1st and slaping 5-10 dollars down to guarantee me one

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#33 coolkid93
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They'll be a new console but in 4 years.
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#34 Xtasy26
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They should just get on with it already. They are holding back advancements in gaming. Console hardware is a JOKE and are complete trash when compared with today's gaming PC's.
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#35 mayceV
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I see 2013 to 2014 Max. 2015 seems pretty crazy, Even 2014 seems too far for the 360 (I'm pretty sure MS will be first out the door, just to get another head start.)
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The 360 is waning when it's DESTROYED the Wii 3 months in a row(the DS twice) and is on the way to DEMOLISHING the Wii and DS in it's biggest month yet?

alexfla


Releasing a new SKU and leading up to the launch of a Halo title will do that. It is not indicative of a change of pace.

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#37 Cruse34
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I still believe in a new Nintendo console for holiday 11. If that were to be the case the PS3 and 360 would be obsolete

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#38 moondoggey
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am i the only one who feels like this gen just started .......

i mean i had my ps3 for 2 years and my wii for 3 years...

but with the ps3 and the wii haveing all these fresh new games coming out this gen dose not seem old at all or like ifs it ready to slow down anytime soon...

im gonna say we are gonna see a new wii in 2013 and a new ps4 2016

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#39 Ondoval
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If the software sales keeps in free fall year over year for another 8 months as in the last 6 months I'll predict new hardware at 2012. This gen is currently obsolete.

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lets just worry about the 3ds first! ok cause that 29 of sept is target preorder day

im getting up oct 1st and slaping 5-10 dollars down to guarantee me one

mariokart64fan

I thought to reserve systems you had to put $50 down to guarantee yourself one I had to put $50 to preorder a Wii.

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#41 darkman006
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New consoles will be released one year after Doom 4 is released :P

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#42 foxhound_fox
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I still believe in a new Nintendo console for holiday 11. If that were to be the case the PS3 and 360 would be obsolete

Cruse34


How would that make them obsolete? Plus, the 3DS is coming next year... Nintendo would never release a new handheld and console in the same year.

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#43 walbeb
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With the direction console gaming is going I don't even give a crap anymore when the new one's come out. Probably the $400-$500 price tag and on top of that who knows how much Sony/Nintendo/MS is going to charge for online. Games might also be around $65 as well.

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#44 PAL360
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I would love to see them soon but i wouldnt mind to play this gen for 2 or 3 years more. Games this gen still wow me at times. The latest examples were GoW3, RDR and reach and next year games like GeoW3, Rage, etc continue to improve!