I do not see them staying with the hardware. I see a closed emulator perhaps on a standard x86 or ARM platform computer, but not the dedicated hardware that we have now. With the rate that technology is expanding these days, a console is too stationary. At least with a computer I can upgrade the processor/RAM/graphics card too eek out more performance, or to play that new FPS that was released. I just think that that is the way the evolution of gaming is headed.
"I'm just one of millions, Howard. You had us all for so long, but between the wholesale harvesting of our data and the forced removal of functionality, I'd be bracing myself for some very low sales numbers when the next generation of consoles roll out. The shiny stuff and free digital trinkets are ok, but a little bit of humility would go a long way. "
-Well said, but I think we need to add something. The Computer vs. Console war has been going on for a long time now, with both sides winning battles here and there. One of the main points has been that with a console it is so much easier to play on your TV than a smaller computer monitor. Well... The monitor and the TV are now basically the same thing. Depending on what you are going for you can buy a PC that does everything that a console does, and is still a usable computer as well.
Even Netflix on your console is obsolete with the new internet apps found on TVs by Vizio, Samsung, and LG.
While I expect that we will see at least one more generation of console made, I would expect it to be the last as well. It is only a matter of time before they are simply the same thing and all you need is the game and the right attachment for your computer.
I heard that you were very disrespectful to you mother, so I am going to send you to your room for the rest of night to think about it. I don't wanna hear another peep out of you for the rest of the night.
Re: Focusing on groping not big ass sharp pointy things in the carryon.
I say that is great. I went on one flight to Portland from Reno, and was given the "treatment." I was just trying to visit my folks, ended up getting a reach around from some old guy, and he didn't even offer to by me dinner either.
Re: Knowing Governor Perry he's itching for a fight with the Obama administration
Can you blame him? I am not a big fan of a 50 year old man "accidentally" grabbing my %^*& for the sake of keeping me safe. Not to mention that when my bag went through the scanner they missed my pocket knife, and a bottle of water, and a set of toenail clippers.
Yes, my %^&* is right there. Can I go to my plane now?
They would never stop flights over TX. The government cannot impede on travel of citizens within its borders, and unlike many places around the US, the economy is actually recovering in many areas of Texas. Disrupting the recovery by banning flights would do far more harm than good.
Are we going to prop up the movie theater business with sweeping gederal legislation the same way we are doing that for movie studios and record companies?
Say that this wins out and actually becomes a popular service for people to use rather than going to the theater.... At the point that movie theaters begin to go under who are people going to blame. "The Industry"?..... Economy?....Pirates?.....
Next thing you know I'm going to get hit with a fine for wearing a jersey to the game, and some camera man zooms in on me during the game because of how awesome I look. Oh the price of being THIS awesome.
Dude, my dealer just called and told me he had some new Lady GaGa master tracks. BMG execs would kill for this stuff. Gets you like all crazy and shit.
On the post: An Open Letter To Sony CEO Howard Stringer
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On the post: An Open Letter To Sony CEO Howard Stringer
Next Generation Consoles
-Well said, but I think we need to add something. The Computer vs. Console war has been going on for a long time now, with both sides winning battles here and there. One of the main points has been that with a console it is so much easier to play on your TV than a smaller computer monitor. Well... The monitor and the TV are now basically the same thing. Depending on what you are going for you can buy a PC that does everything that a console does, and is still a usable computer as well.
Even Netflix on your console is obsolete with the new internet apps found on TVs by Vizio, Samsung, and LG.
While I expect that we will see at least one more generation of console made, I would expect it to be the last as well. It is only a matter of time before they are simply the same thing and all you need is the game and the right attachment for your computer.
On the post: Things Get Worse And Worse For Sony As Another Massive Data Breach Detected
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On the post: Texas Legislature Looks To Make TSA Groping Procedures Illegal
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On the post: Texas Legislature Looks To Make TSA Groping Procedures Illegal
Re: Focusing on groping not big ass sharp pointy things in the carryon.
On the post: Texas Legislature Looks To Make TSA Groping Procedures Illegal
Re: Knowing Governor Perry he's itching for a fight with the Obama administration
Yes, my %^&* is right there. Can I go to my plane now?
On the post: Texas Legislature Looks To Make TSA Groping Procedures Illegal
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On the post: Big Hollywood Directors Seem To Think People Will Actually Pay $30 To Watch Movies At Home
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On the post: Big Hollywood Directors Seem To Think People Will Actually Pay $30 To Watch Movies At Home
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So...
On the post: Big Hollywood Directors Seem To Think People Will Actually Pay $30 To Watch Movies At Home
Hypothetical.....
On the post: NHL Seems To Think Cheering On Your Favorite Team Is Infringement
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Next thing
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On the post: Senators And Reps Grandstand Against Online Pornography Which Is Destroying Our Social Fabric
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