concept on creating ur own model skin or even might the mesh as well and put it for sale online, quite coooool

Well, if they want to make an upgradeable console, that'll be a great idea IMO.
Advantage:
- Will make that particular console live possibly twice longer than others.
- Harder to ditch that particular console due to upgradeability.
- Console modding anyone?

But...
Disadvantage:
- ...if they come up with cheapo useless upgrades just like the Sega CD or Sega 32X.
^ Seriously, if you remember the ol' console race of Genesis VS SNES, you know what those are and how it went.

Another feature that I hope future console games should have: visual tweaks. Turn off or on neccessary or unneccessary features to make the game run faster or better, like body counts, decals, anti-aliasing, etc.

Upgradeable console is a no-no to game developer.
Simply because not all gamer will buy the upgrade.
And game developer will think twice to make a game that needs the upgrade because only gamers who buys the upgrade will consider buying the game.

Example: PS2 HDD & Network Adapter.

PS2 is not as successfull as Xbox in online gaming simply because not every gamers buys the network adapter/ HDD upgrade.
Xbox is more successful because they have it built into their console since launch. This is probably why the new slim PS2 is now shipped standard with network adapter built in.

This post has been edited by tidusthecoolest: Mar 30 2005, 01:50 PM

Sigh, alright, that ain't cool then.
Well, if they give console the ability to download Torrents, that'll be a good thing, until the RIAA and MPAA bust your house with MP5s and...

Ok, seriously, I don't think downloadable paid games will be popular either. Sooner or later, something like what I mentioned above will appear: a site which hosts illegally downloadable games for nothing at all.

This post has been edited by Hangmen: Mar 30 2005, 07:51 PM

Yeah...upgradable consoles...SURE DIE. History has prove it self many times over since the 70's...there were many consoles no one remember today that has provide upgrades even before SEGA CD or 32X....all failed.

For a good look at consoles history , pls go to: www.classicgaming.com

You'll be enlightened.

Well, if it's upgradable for media center purpose then why not? It could save the cost, some might just wana play the game whilst some wana make it a home media center.

Yeah, I knew that already, that's why I mentioned:

Xbox 360: Downloadable Demos From Day One, Wireless and data storage via PC

This post has been edited by PrivateJohn: Apr 1 2005, 12:34 AM

I still think XBOX 360 is a dumb name...but i can see why MS don't want to call it XBOX2 as it'll be deemed inferior to the PS "3".

But at least give it a better name...XBOX Windows?? LOL.

then xbox '4' lar, superior than ps3 ^^

Okamoto hints at more Japanese support for Xbox 2



If it's not money, i seriously don't know what is causing that. Microsoft must have spent hell lots of money in securing all of these exclusive deal.

As for the name, if between xbox next and 360...i would prefer the earlier one.

eh my xbox can download torrent. hehehehe
do it in XBMC..

CNN Gives a Sneak Peek to Next Xbox



Awww gawd....microsoft is doom.

I hope it don't turn out as a yo-yo. LOL. 360 indeed. Stupidest name ever for a console? But then again Dreamcast sounds stupid also..

and i thought xbox360 sounds like... a shoe like that.. erm..
i would prefer xboxnext!

If xbox 360 i would use a sticker to cover the figure 360.

Microsoft Announces Publishers Committed to Deliver Content for Next-Generation Xbox Platform

http://gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=7881

mark your calendar people..

Metronome Announced

Trailer

I can't wait for this adventure game! Using sound & noise? Ouch!

Tsuyoshi Tanaka interview (man behind devil may cry 3), i just extract some interesting one, for full interview go get a copy of edge (march)magazine.
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When you talk about the action game market for the ps2, what do you consider the competition to be?
We don't consider there's much that rivals DMC3. Tetal Gear Solid is not really an action game....so i can't think of any competition in this genre

Has Capcop begun next-generation work?
Yea, we are already thinking about it. I'm very interested in network communication so I'm getting ready for PSP. The reason why i like PSP so much is because in my mind games should be very casual. You can just pick one up [lifts pencil case] and enjoy it, then put it away. The graphics are good, the sound is really good. I'm already thinking about how to incorporating some cool music into my games. It's a great machine.

Where do you see gaming in five years?
First of all I should say this is my opinion, not Capcom's. So, personally, I'm not sure how Nintendo is going to be in four or five years' time. It's hard to tell because i still think Mr Miyamoto's games are interesting and will continue to be so. Having said that, Xbox 2 is going to be really popular. I think Xbox 2 will be a hit. American games are growing and becoming more popular., and that thrend is going to continue on Xbox 2.

It's been interesting to see that the original Xbox failed to catch on in Japan, though.
First of all, the japanese are simply not into games at the moment. Halo 2 sold 5-6 million around the world, but it didn't reach 100,00 copies in Japan. There was a feeling that western games were not suitable for Japanese players, but actually Halo 2 is perfectly suitable for Japanese tastes. However, it came out at the wrong time and did not sell. It's camethe same with the Xbox itself : everyone already has a PS2 and a GameCube. Ps2 won. Japanese gamers didn't have any need to buy another console, so Xbox was just too late. And it's not just Microsoft's games - I like GTA, but it only sold about 300,000 in Japan even with the PS2 numbers being what they are. It's a conservative time fot the market.

What's your take on Nintendo's DS?
I think it's interesting. I have one idea i'd like to take to DS. However, the majority of opinion is that PSP is going to be bigger. It's the same situation as the PS2: people in Japan bought the PS2 even if they didn't like games. They could use it as a DVD player. With PSP you can download images from your camera, your computer, and so on - it has that ' not just a games machine' appeal.

Will that affect Nintendo's next console?
It's hard to say because when you look at the machines Microsoft and Sony are about to release it's not just about gaming, is it? They are multimedia devices. From that point of view, I have an expectation that Nintendo will release a pure games machine. That's why it came up with touchscreen technology. So there's no comparison there. It depend on the user, whether they want a pure gaming machine or something like the PS2. It was a trend that consumers went for a PS2. Maybe there'll be another trend for pure gaming. nintendo could still surprise us all.

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-No wonder microsoft is like an 'ol lady who can't wait but to rush out its next gen console.

-His comment about the Halo 2 is actually quite true, i can't believe there are more Hardcore Team Fortress Classic (fps) Players in Japan comparing to other country, visit own-age.com if you wana view their clan video (the last dinasour 2)

-It's true next gen console are trying to make it a product for everybody instead of "console? what? for kids? No thanks"
Electronic Entertainment business is just getting bigger and bigger.

next gen console?

i'll get the phantom console...lol.