5 reasons why PS4 and Xbox next will initially suck

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It's all well and good wanting, wishing perhaps for the next Xbox and a new Playstation console, but the reality is the desirability is often met with a number of pitfalls which present themselves to those who immediately rush out and buy them. In many ways, and regardless of how powerful, or feature laden the next gen consoles are, past experience should make consumers a little bit cautious. Here's why.

1. High hardware price

The price of next gen consoles aren't going to be cheap when they hit store shelves, and even if stripped down versions like the original Xbox 360 Core are on offer, the price of entry is still going to cost an arm and a leg compared to those prepared to wait. If we look at history, most consoles lower their price after the launch period - some sooner than others (cough 3DS). You're paying for the privilege of early ownership.




2. Lack of software

Whilst Microsoft and Sony will be touting a strong line-up of software (expect the usual Ubisoft entry), in general the games are trickle fed to consumers where rather than being spoilt for choice, there's very little in terms of variation. There will no doubt be the racer, shooter, sports game, but games hungry gamers will be left with the only option to buy all the games for their new hardware, simply because there's not a lot else available.




3. Games under par

The first generation games simply aren't representative of the capabilities of the hardware, and although there are few exceptions, some projects are bound to be carried over from current gen systems and given the under par next gen treatment as opposed to being built from the ground up. Simply look at the launch games of Xbox or PS3 and then compare the quality to those released later.


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4. lack of Features

Consoles evolve over time and whilst this isn't necessarily a cross too heavy to bear for new consoles, the fact that the version 1 console isn't as good as later iterations is telling enough. What might look like a great deal at launch is scuppered when a newer version is announced in more varied colours, better features (such as more storage capabilities) making the original a bit of a dead horse. What was once cutting edge, quickly becomes old hat and considering the expense of the initial hardware, not something consumers are likely to swap out. In with the new, out with the old, not unless you have more money than sense.




5. Potential hardware issues

Probably the biggest and most testing issue of new consoles is their reliability especially in light of Microsoft and Sony rushing to get their product out to market first. Whilst some fare better than others, the initial batches could have issues which rear their ugly heads once out of the labs and into the wilds. Xbox 360 had serious design flaws which meant it was a risk buying the new core or premium as the RRoD became more than just an Internet meme but a reality for thousands of consumers. Xbox next and PS4 might be designed flawlessly this time, but if not, then the first versions treat consumers like guinea pigs almost.




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CredsPosted:

Look at it this way

1. Xbox 360 came out in 2006, so someones bought it at lets say 250/$300 and had it for 6 years, meaning well worth the money. So next console comes out lets say 500/$575 yea it's a lot more, but think of the time span it'll cover

2. There will be a Cod every year which is what activision promised, which is all i need also, for the racer fans they will bring out forza for the introducing of xbox. And others i am sure, but no one can predict the future.

3. Yes games might start of under par for a while, but that's how thing's develop into great things eventually, cod wouldn't be the greatest of examples. Lol

4. i'v had my xbox 5 years, without getting the newer version, who really needs to buy different model of xbox for some extra usb ports, slimer and an optic cable input. When they have a working console at hand that plays all the same games just as good.

5. It's a possibility that the consoles might have a flaw. But some are easily fixed, rrod is fixed with 4 coins stuck on the cpu, easy. Not many models had the problem, and few versions of consoles had problems at all, like ps2, ps1 and the original xbox. Just think positive:)

If you read all that, well done, on wasting your time. XD

H2APosted:

i sure hope that the controller is kinda the same?

Some_Small_GuyPosted:

Well it's nice to see some optimism going into the nex... uh, never mind.

Dwyane_WadePosted:

All gaming systems have their problems, we should stick to them adapt to the latest technology.