I remember the explosive launch of the 360 (I'm not talking about console failures here...), it was everywhere - marketed as the next step in gaming, allowing HD resolutions and exciting new IP's and experiences which were combined with the now irrelevant phrase of 'Next-Gen'.

When it launched in November 2005, I was a mere fourteen years of age, pestering my parents at every opportunity to supply me with what would be the envy of my peers. Eventually agreeing that they'd help me purchase one (after waiting for the supply issues to even out), and I was finally ready to experience this new tech. I knew MS had it in the bag, they introduced me to now familarfranchises, more adult orientated games and competitive online gaming.

I have spent countless hours since, playing such franchises as Forza, Halo, Gears, Fable and other massive titles and I loved the support that MS was giving me - the video game crazed teenager, with exclusives here and big announcements there. The 360 had exceeded any potential I was expecting. This was gaming.

Then along came...

Please don't think I'm ignorant to other people's idea of fun. I welcome the rise of more gamers with open arms, knowing that they will experience the same amount of fun from their new hobby, that I have for most of my life.

But Microsoft's decision to focus solely on Kinect has got me worried. I love gaming, and I'm all for evolution in this industry - many people wrote off the Wii and that's now seen as a massive success, but (this is going to sound selfish) what about me?

What about the guy who doesn't want to buy a £100+ peripheral? Am I stuffed?

From a first party perspective, I just may.

After the disappointing show of MS at the last few major conferences, I honestly don't know what to expect. As much as I'm hyping Gears of War 3, Forza and future Halo games I want more. I've now obtained a PS3 (I want to own as many systems as possible) and seeing Sony's determined approach to providing gamers of all play-**** with bucketloads of support has made me feel like MS is turning it's back on me.

Sony have proven that they can support both established gamers, and those who may be entering the fray for the first time/have no interest in a regularly controlled game. Even Nintendo mix up their fanbase with strong support for games across various genres.

MS are a massive corporation, and I believe that if they put as much emphasis into supporting their broad demographicas they have with promoting Kinect, they'd arguably dominate the industry for many types of gamer - but this far into the generation, I doubt it.

Prove me wrong MS, show gamers EVERYWHERE some love.

(Bit of a rushed blog, may edit when I have time - I just felt like writing for a while).