"I think it's important to say that the Xbox 360 is the console of the long future for us. There is no need to launch a new console, because we're able to give this console new life either with software upgrades or hardware upgrades like Project Natal," said David Hufford, senior director of Xbox product management in a briefing at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. "The Xbox 360 was designed for a long life, and I don't even know if we're at the midpoint yet."
The gaming industry as a whole continues to see substantial growth, boasting estimated total sales to increase by as much as 10% annually through at least 2015. By then it would be well over a 100 billion dollar industry, but don’t be surprised if consoles as we know them today have faded out of the spotlight. Nintendo’s Wii U is expected to launch late 2012 and the speculation mill is turning surrounding the next gen XBox and Playstation. While technological advances have led to exciting new capabilities in console design and performance, they also make it increasingly difficult to market a system as a “unique” product. This and other factors will only increase the console’s obsolescence in the coming years.
Maybe, maybe not.
Cloud gaming is still in it's infancy, so that might render current hardware obsolete once broadband infrastructures worldwide catch up.
Who could have predicted modern day smartphones 10 years ago, back when phones barely had polyphonic ringtones? It will be nearly a decade away. So making predictions in technology that far down the line is kinda pointless.
um no they will just incorporated with other medias, like what they are doing now. Its like saying the ipod is dead because its on the iphone.
From the PlanetXbox360.com feature report:
"It has been an exciting couple of days for Xbox fan-boys and an exhausting last couple of days for video game journalists. An abundance of rumors have hit the web regarding the Next-Box, Xbox 720, Xbox: The Third, etc. We’ve decided to compile all of the noteworthy rumors into one nice package, as well as provide commentary on what these rumors could mean for the next generation of gaming, if they prove to be true."
Hmmm. If Sony goes all out again next gen it seems there will be a vast power difference among each console. The Wii U, the Nextbox, and the PS IV (Sony might change the name since 4 is unlucky in Japan).
Wii U a slight upgrade to this gen.
Nextbox a step up from this gen.
PS ? a leap up from this gen.
It seems affordability is the keyword for each console manufacturer, since they don't want another Wii running away with their money due to being 1/2 the price.
Wii U : $300 (at this point it should be $200 - $250 based on tech)
Nextbox: $300 - $400 ($300 casual, $400 Kinect version)
PS ?: $300 - $500 (I'm thinking $400)
I wouldn't put all my faith in this rumored graphic card configuration. AMD themselves said the next box would have avatar like graphics. Even with extreme optimization I doubt this card would even come close to this. Now it was also rumored the new box would run some sort of dual gpu. Perhaps 2 of the these chips running fully optimized could pull this off. Also keep in mind that epic and unreal work closely with Ms. The Samaritan demo was to show console developers what they expect out of the next gen. Epic did this once before in 2004 with screens of a game that look unbelievable at the time. A few years later we learned those screens belonged to Gears of War.
I'm sure MS is looking to strike a balance between power and price. But I highly doubt that a company who is known for horse power in their console would release a underpowered system.
http://www.industrygamers.c...
http://www.techdigest.tv/20...
Xbox 360 in the last couple years has moved more and more into entertainment beyond games, and it would appear that trend will continue with next-gen. According to analyst and marketing expert Scott Steinberg, Microsoft has an advantage over both Sony and Nintendo because of this broader entertainment focus.
Xbox has momentum now for sure, but it's too early to say what will happen in next gen.
They sound so Cheesy.
saying stuff like "They're not updating to Blu-ray", "3D gaming not coming anytime soon"," Natal is the Sequel to the X360" ,"Theres no need for new xbox".
it's like they aint even trying to take steps ahead for the future. Instead they'Re taking steps backwards. natal beign Weaker than the normal X360 , No blu-ray , No 3D. This really shows that the X360 was released prematurely.I'm Pretty sure After I get my hands on the Xbox360 games for 2010 .I'll be playing most of the good stuff on a PS3 in the future.
And to answer the following Questions.
"What do you think? Technology has moved on since 2005, when the Xbox 360 was announced. Will you be happy to have the same system in 2015?"
i'm pretty sure by 2015 there's going to be a new Xbox and PS3. But I know is that if there isnt a new Xbox by then everybody will have moved to PS3.
EDIT: And it's so much Understandable why so much people dislike MS.
Let's make a Resume here.
Xbox pro(elite now) 299$
Wifi 100 $
+
Natal 50-100$(Let's say u buy it Not bundled)
Xbox Live for a year 50$
so that's Already 550$ Without TAXES.
and you have to buy games and Renew your Subscription to XLIVE yearly etc etc.
SMH what the hell is this? I'll be getting a PS3 anytime soon and I'm positive that after 2010(Conviction,Wake,ME2,CD2,R each,F3) I wont be playing my xbox anymore especially not XLIVE.
Lol ya whatever its like saying hey we dont need to f^ck up another console generation with gimped crap and RROD no thanks M$ just stick to failtal and we will play the ps3 exclusives.
its not like its a new concept, as with the wii its novelty wears off very quickly, 360s main audience is hardcore gamers, natal now doesnt have an onboard cpu with lag reported at 100ms plus, this just reminds me of the GTA DLC all over again where ms were left with eggs on there face due to a costly mistake, its like microsoft are getting left behind... 3D is new,exciting and the future its not something weve properly experienced yet microsoft are hyping a motion camera? this really is in MY opinion going to be the biggest mistake and waste of resources yet for ms,resources they could of put in new IPs
yes natal will sell to early adopters but will soon gather dust, who in there right mind is going to want to workout everytime they play a game, and basic games at that?gaming is a activity that is meant to be a relaxing past time.
i truly think microsoft have made a huge mistake and hype can only get you so far,after that word of mouth and reality will destroy and for that i truly feel for 360 owners they deserve better
There's no need for a new Xbox just buy a PS3, says Microsoft