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.


GRAW

Future Soldier


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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Source: http://www.msxbox-world.com/features/article/1052/5-reasons-why-ps4-and-xbox-next-will-initially-suck.html

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-kyle1530-Posted:

ill pay the large price to get it first, as long as i don't get some RROD type thing. since i have a job :)

ibebbyPosted:

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DJ-BL3ND I just love how you staff like to copy and paste...

Their letting us know new details and information (News). Also they are atleast citing the sources.
Do you work for a gaming company and have inside news to leak to us? Nope then shut up. Thanks to the staff for keeping us up to date. I enjoy most of the news articles I read in here.

But when we copy and paste something from 7S, or another website, and cite out info or give the source, it's a damnnn problem...

How is it a problem? They are just spreading the news. Why does it matter if they just copy and paste. People like you need to exterminated from the human race, because you make small things into big problems.

Better not be talking about me... I could care less but I'm just saying when me as a member posts something and copy's it, we get flamed because we "stole" someone else ****...


If you guys are complaining about people flaming when you copy and legitimately source information, why are you flaming this post? Don't hate because others hate on you, stop the hate so therefore others can't use your hate as an excuse for theirs.

HAHA SIT DOWN :P 2 YEARS TO LATE I NO...

yoyoforshow9Posted:

architecture I don't think RROD of death will be a problem unless Microsoft didn't learn there lesson from the first generation of Xbox 360's


they fixed it with the slim and this thread is shit xbox is the best future soldier will prob be one of the best games

ZirtexPosted:

Thats why i stick with my PC and my old gaming consoles :)

nastyninjaPosted:

Well that's why im not buying the PS4 or Xbox720.
I'll stay with the 360

CredsPosted:

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B3ASTiixRAMPAG3 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
good points...


Thanks man, i really appreciate it! :)

GameInversionPosted:

ANG3L_CHR1S
GameInversion I find this article utter nonsense. Whether it was copied and pasted off of another site or not.

This shouldn't be why the next gen is going to suck. This is how every console has always been and how every new console will always be. The Xbox360 when released had almost no games. Same with when the PS3, PS2 and Xbox. That doesn't mean you shouldn't buy the system or anyway to knock them before their specs are officially released.

Actually the PS2 had a gigantic start up launch (the biggest in history) and my PS2 (original from launch) is still working and flawless.


http://ps2.ign.com/articles/080/080661p1.html

Doesn't look like the greatest lineup to me. Quantity sure, quality, far from it.

IglesiasPosted:

Reason number 5 is the mistake I wont make this time. Before they make a console they should already test it for a while and see if it has any failures. I play a lot but not for 2 months but seriously. I dont want another f*cked up console.

ANG3L_CHR1SPosted:

GameInversion I find this article utter nonsense. Whether it was copied and pasted off of another site or not.

This shouldn't be why the next gen is going to suck. This is how every console has always been and how every new console will always be. The Xbox360 when released had almost no games. Same with when the PS3, PS2 and Xbox. That doesn't mean you shouldn't buy the system or anyway to knock them before their specs are officially released.

Actually the PS2 had a gigantic start up launch (the biggest in history) and my PS2 (original from launch) is still working and flawless.

Manaconda127Posted:

immagine if way back when N64 had internet ahhhh that would have been great.

I really hope starwars battlefront 3 comes to 720