Does Microsoft even need to build a better Xbox?
Frank Gibeau, president of the EA label at gaming giant Electronic Arts, says it’s hard to imagine how Sony and Microsoft could improve upon their current game consoles. In an interview with ComputerAndVideoGames.com, he said EA is not itching for a “PlayStation 4″ or “Xbox 720.”
“It’s hard for me to conceive what you would do on a PlayStation 4,” Gibeau told CVG. “The displays are already 1080p, you’re already connected to the Internet. … You could make it faster, you could have more polys and you could up the graphics a little bit … but at what cost?”
Indeed – look at some gameplay video from “Forza Motorsport 4,” coming out in October for Xbox 360. The racing game is nearly photo-realistic. It supports Kinect, the new Xbox 360 motion sensor, for voice commands and “looking around” inside your virtual car. And, like most games these days, it will be updated on a regular basis through the Internet.
Of course, there are always improvements to be made. But there’s also room in the Xbox 360 and PS3 for those improvements, Gibeau said.
“One of the things that we like is that the technology is consistent, and we believe that there are still things that you can do on these systems,” he told CVG. “We haven’t quite squeezed the last ounce of hardware horsepower out of these things.”
Microsoft has already said it plans to keep the Xbox 360 around for a while. First released in November 2005, it’s been refreshed a few times – Microsoft has released different versions with different storage capacities, and last year released the Xbox 360 S with a new motherboard, Wi-Fi support and a dedicated Kinect port (though Kinect still works with older 360 models).
At six years old, the Xbox 360 is ancient for video-game consoles … at least traditionally. But no longer are we in the days of fast-paced hardware upgrades.
Gibeau told CVG. “I don’t see consumers right now banging on the walls for a new platform. They seem to be very happy with their PS3s and 360s. They love the online connectivity, they have great communities and great libraries.”
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JamyPosted:
ImJelloPeriphuralsJust because everyone plays xbox live doesn't make it better, i would agree console gaming is better than pc gaming but that doesnt mean pc's are worse same goes for ps3, if you try to argue the 360 has better hardware your just ignorant...smhThy_BlugoonxxProHDAMENHydrogen Why would they? i mean Xbox 360 is already better than the PS3.
agreed
AGREE!!
Did you just really say this "i would agree console gaming is better than pc gaming" wow please can somebody facepalm this guy with me *facepalm*
DDPPosted:
I completely agree with this. In my opinion there's absolutely no need for a new console for the next 5-10 years.
Imm0rtalPosted:
PeriphuralsThy_BlugoonxxProHDAMENHydrogen Why would they? i mean Xbox 360 is already better than the PS3.
agreed
AGREE!!
Not to be a fanboy, but I also must agree.
ImJelloPosted:
Maybe not a new ps, but xbox needs a bluray...so bad 2 discs for dead space 2, and 3 for la noire? come on thats ridiculous
LaceyPosted:
I agree with Ea President . Theres no need for a new platform. There more you can do with the xbox360 and the ps3 . Now only to include the xbox360 is the best system and is getting better. People are saying the xbox360 needs blu-ray. You want blu-ray buy a blu-ray dvd player.
AspersPosted:
in my opinion we dont need new console the one out now are fine and should just stay at what they are, even if they do get old just make a new styled xbox or ps3.
PeriphuralsPosted:
FullStreak Yes they do. They are years outdated from PCs and the PS3 excelles far ahead of the xbox hardware wise.
Ok, could you give me 1 reason it is better than the Xbox's hardware BESIDES Blu-Ray.
PeriphuralsPosted:
Thy_BlugoonxxProHDAMENHydrogen Why would they? i mean Xbox 360 is already better than the PS3.
agreed
AGREE!!
RozyPosted:
They could make a new game system, but it would just be the same. They may include faster processors and better protection against modding but overall it would be the same, just look different.
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