The state of the consoles
-A look into the major three console on the eve of the next generation of console gaming.
As I write this there is an hour left CST before the PS3 is launched, already there has been a frenzy of action in my area with a riot and several stores have had lines in front of them for the past two days, even though the most consoles a store around here will get is 6 units per store, even in the larger outlets. Microsoft's Xbox 360 has already been out for the entire year with the second cycle of games coming out with graphics that are crisper than anything the PS3 launch lineup has to offer, also their online service boast a large user base. The Wii coming out in a little over two days has it’s loyal fan base that has sustained Nintendo these past two console generations, the Wii has built up hype and expectation for a new way to play as well as offering what will be a robust number of classic titles from some of the greatest systems ever. So what will happen in this next generation of consoles? I will run through some scenarios and give reasons why and why not things may or may not happen.
This is my third time I’m writing such an essay so I will try to keep it shorter than some of my past ranting. I do this type of document for several reasons: 1) I need the practice writing essays for some of my classes, 2) I love playing games and have been a multi-console owner ever since I started to work, so I want to share my love, 3) The information covered is part of my degree and is why I can keep informed for the next few years (I will write my next one in about 2 and half years around May of 2009 where I will refine my stance.)