Who is likely to win the next round of console wars?

One area Nintendo is in deep troubleif Nintendo truly and really want the COD crowd is online, they have to woo the current XBL, PC, and PSN fanbase, and currently what we know is underwhelming. Still, it's not out and there is plenty of time to whelm or even overwhelm us, but I wouldn't bet my little pony on it.

They can surprise us, but even if they make something exactly equal to the status quo...that won't exactly pull people off their current rigs, not to mention we can bet the competition will best their current gen efforts as well. It's definitely going to be interesting to see how they handle online, but currently what I've read is to expect 3rd party decisions on that, reminiscentof the PS2 online (which, while good for it's time, isn't up to current standards).

I'm not against the Wii U, and in fact plan on buying it...but I already considered the fact that it's quite probable that Nintendo probably won't be attracting gamers like me with their online efforts, but I remain hopefully optimistic. COD and games like it will be on Wii U, but will I want to play it on Wii U, will I like the feature set of Wii U, and Will I want to play such games with my Wii U buddies instead? That's the question many millions of gamers will be posed with soon enough.

I think it's possible as well that Nintendo isn't that interested in grabbing a significant portion of the COD/GTA crowd, actually...as that is a mountain to climb, but just having those games on there will please the Nintendo Wii U owners.

SolidTy

I don't think it's about capability, but a matter of redirecting resources. If they want online, they will get online, period.

Nintendo wants the CoD crowd, they need a DA controller, and they made one.

3DS gives me high hopes aswell, not just online but what they're doing with the whole "apps" thing and DD content. Heck, Iwata has heavily hinted that Mario 3DL will receive DLC in an effort to revive its popularity, i.e. legs.

What we knew about Nintendo up until the 7th gen doesn't apply anymore :P Iwata has gone mad, they are super aggressive.

To be fair we don't know their strategy yet, but I predict that they want to stand alongside PS and Xbox as a hardcore platform and even the multiplat distribution from 60/40 to 33/33/33.

Nintendo wants the CoD crowd, they need a DA controller, and they made one.

SuperFlakeman

[QUOTE="SuperFlakeman"]

Nintendo wants the CoD crowd, they need a DA controller, and they made one.

nintendoboy16

Don't worry, they will cater to them from a 3rd party perspective.

Maybe put some tier 2 devs on F-Zero or something too.

The point is Nintendo will still release all their Mii type of games and Zelda won't turn into a 10 hour photo realistic roller coaster event.

Ya know, people might actually talk to you if you went to the gym, got a haircut, and subscribed to some acne medication instead of wasting your time making dumb articles like this. No one here values you as much as you think.Labavo

cool story keyboard warrior but i do all those things most likely so do the other posters in here.

The person who really needs to grow up in this whole topic is you and your crappy attitude.

Its undoubtly going to be a race between Nintendo and Sony. (the most recognized names in gaming)

They are becoming the ultimate rivals at this point. They'll both probably launch at $299 with great launch line-up too.

As for Xbox.....I dont know what to make of that thing. Microsoft is relying more on throwing huge amounts of cash to gimicks to move the console forward rather than rely on exclussive games and the core crowd to gift it with long legs in the long term.

If the Steambox becomes a reality and they price their softeware the same as they do on their digital store. They will mop the floor with the other three.

If Steambox does not come, i would count on Xbox 720 to do it. Because if they produce a Kinect 2.0 with even better immersive controls they'll be able to suck in the casuals easily.

Sony and Nintendo will have to rely on whatever hook they got going on and their first party support.

If Microsoft can get more 1st party exclusives, then they could win easily. MS has proven to be the only console maker to effectively advertise things on the platform. Couple that with a strong 1st party.........IF they can do it..............they will be a force to be reckoned with. They are the only ones with the cash on hand for big ad campaigns.navyguy21

[QUOTE="navyguy21"]If Microsoft can get more 1st party exclusives, then they could win easily. MS has proven to be the only console maker to effectively advertise things on the platform. Couple that with a strong 1st party.........IF they can do it..............they will be a force to be reckoned with. They are the only ones with the cash on hand for big ad campaigns.PinnacleGamingP

The Sony domination continuation into the next gen. Their gaming library has been unmatched and untouched since the PS1. No reason to think this won't continue into the next gen. Sony exclusives will continue to dominate.ispeakfact

Awww, cows are so delusional it's cute.

Awww, cows are so delusional it's cute.

waltefmoney

:cool:

Sony is setting themselves up best for next gen, that is for sure.

[QUOTE="waltefmoney"]

Awww, cows are so delusional it's cute.

ispeakfact

:cool:

Have I ever told you how bad of a troll you are?

You are the equivalent of LoosingENDS losing all body functions and becoming a vegetable.

No, because at least people would still somehow fall for his sh*t

You are worse. It's as if Jesus himself got drunk and pissed out the waste of oxygen that is known as you.

You should really invest into getting this new thing called friends, because god knows your wasting time derping here.

No one with functioning brain cells falls for your sh*t. We just laugh at the pitiful pile of dog fecies you call a Gamespot Account.

What worries me most is that there are people on this forum that somehow fall for your moronic derp that you call "lol trolling"

Our world was in a sh*thole before.

But goddamn now it's in a bigger one when there are actually people out there who fall for your sh*t.

Please, you are about as cool as the Devil's scrotum. You have the likability of spoiled bread and you probably have the same IQ.

WHY IS THIS SO MUCH FUN TO POST?

Have I ever told you how bad of a troll you are?

You are the equivalent of LoosingENDS losing all body functions and becoming a vegetable.

No, because at least people would still somehow fall for his sh*t

You are worse. It's as if Jesus himself got drunk and pissed out the waste of oxygen that is known as you.

You should really invest into getting this new thing called friends, because god knows your wasting time derping here.

No one with functioning brain cells falls for your sh*t. We just laugh at the pitiful pile of dog fecies you call a Gamespot Account.

What worries me most is that there are people on this forum that somehow fall for your moronic derp that you call "lol trolling"

Our world was in a sh*thole before.

But goddamn now it's in a bigger one when there are actually people out there who fall for your sh*t.

Please, you are about as cool as the Devil's scrotum. You have the likability of spoiled bread and you probably have the same IQ.

WHY IS THIS SO MUCH FUN TO POST?

waltefmoney

Wow...so many great quotes to use. Which do I choose?

ispeakfact

The current one is badass, in fact too badass for your puny profile. Keep it. Besides those quotes aren't mine, can't take credit.

Nintendo always wins lol.

Nintendo always wins lol.

crimsonman1245

Non, Monsieur.

[QUOTE="ispeakfact"]

Wow...so many great quotes to use. Which do I choose?

waltefmoney

The current one is badass, in fact too badass for your puny profile. Keep it. Besides those quotes aren't mine, can't take credit.

My dear sir, I take offense at your notion that I do nothing but participate in mindless trolling. It is my sworn duty, to root out and expose jelly in non-ps3/Vita owning gamers. It's not something I enjoy doing, but it is something that must be done, none-the-less.ispeakfact

Well your trolling sucks anyway. Mine is much better :cool:

The Steambox is gonna clean house.WithoutGraceXII

Do you really believe that? It will flop bad. Nobody wants that when they can have a PC.

[QUOTE="WithoutGraceXII"]The Steambox is gonna clean house.tjricardo089

Do you really believe that? It will flop bad. Nobody wants that when they can have a PC.

Not to mention Valve will just get b!tchslapped by the other three anyway. LMAO what are they thinking.

The Steambox is gonna clean house.WithoutGraceXII

Apple.... people love buying apple products for some reason.......

It's anyone's ballgame.Stevo_the_gamer

Between the big 3, but who knows?

Apple.... people love buying apple products for some reason.......

Joedgabe

No PC on that list?

So the poll is basically asking whose going to come in second place.

^^^

If you read the topic title you would have your answer.

No PC on that list?

So the poll is basically asking whose going to come in second place.

Jankarcop

No PC on that list?

So the poll is basically asking whose going to come in second place.

Jankarcop

Did you not see "console" in the topic title?

No PC on that list? So the poll is basically asking whose going to come in second place.

Jankarcop

[QUOTE="Jankarcop"]

No PC on that list? So the poll is basically asking whose going to come in second place.

charizard1605

Next gen is going to be a clusterfudge if it has 5 competing systems.

Next gen is going to be a clusterfudge if it has 5 competing systems.

Swift_Boss_A

Microsoft has already won

They have Fable, Witcher, Gears, Halo i care about

None of the other systems have any games i care about, especially PS4 that lost everything

I like how the TC listed the most important thing about xbox 720 in the Cons section !!!!!!

Halo, Gears, Fable are the main reason people buy xbox, this is the ultimate advantage of xbox 720

Sony games are indifferent comparing, so they are the worst part about PS4, their first party is their biggest weakness

loosingENDS