[360] New Xbox @ E3? EA Already developing for it?

[killgod]

I don't know why they never utilized that format for the 360. Sure, using it for movies failed miserably. But why not keep it for games? That's what they should've went with in the first place. It could've been their proprietary format. It wouldn't be any different than UMD's on PSP, those tiny discs on Gamecube, etc.

Nah, they should just said fuck discs alltogether and put solid state drives in all the consoles.

Then have games install via download or retail using USB drives.


Removable discs fucking suck, everything needs to be on the console so load times can go the way of the dodo.

 

[Twigg4075]

Nah, they should just said fuck discs alltogether and put solid state drives in all the consoles.

Then have games install via download or retail using USB drives.


Removable discs fucking suck, everything needs to be on the console so load times can go the way of the dodo.

I think that is probably what the next consoles will all have. It sounds like that is probably what Nintendo is doing with Project Cafe' since they said it won't have a hard drive and only 8GB flash memory.

I think going that route with this generation was a little too forward thinking. There are still TONS of people, myself included, that love collecting the physical games. Not to mention you can't trade in a digital copy.

 

[spiker]

It's harder to copyright protect digital copies too, I'd imagine. Look at PC gaming.

 

[1ke]

Im calling BS. Next year is a bit too early. Ill say 2014. Ill be ok with that.

 

[dave]

How many Xbox 720s am I gonna have to exchange until they fix the damn red lights?


Just kidding.

I think it's time for a new generation of new consoles.

I think a six-year console lifespan is good enough. I want something new. The idea of an SSD console might work, but I agree with Twigg, I like owning my games and having the ability to trade em in.

The PS3 and 360 have reached their peak, it's time for something new.

 

[Colonel Angus]

Instead of the red lights when the 360 had overheating problems the 720 will instantly burst into flames.

 

[BrntO4Life]

Whether or not the console uses physical media, I'm hoping that they don't come out until 2014, when SSD prices are reasonable.

SSD drives are the future and like KG said, loading times would be cut down to nil.

 

[hackett]

Agree with Twigg that Xbox and S3 are just starting to hit strides with software. I don't think either have anything to worry about when it comes to Nintendo stealing profit with a new console.

 

[IamMedellin]

Electronic Arts' director of corporate communications Jeff Brown said in a statement to IGN, "This story is a total fabrication – 100 percent not true."

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/116/1166424p1.html

 

[ThomasTomasz]

I think that is probably what the next consoles will all have. It sounds like that is probably what Nintendo is doing with Project Cafe' since they said it won't have a hard drive and only 8GB flash memory.

I think going that route with this generation was a little too forward thinking. There are still TONS of people, myself included, that love collecting the physical games. Not to mention you can't trade in a digital copy.

Developers like EA are going to put pressure on console makers to make digital copies. They HATE that places like Gamestop can buy back games and resell them for 100% profit to them. If formats switch over to something digital, Gamestops won't cease to exist completely, but the company will get scaled back.

 

[Twigg4075]

Developers like EA are going to put pressure on console makers to make digital copies. They HATE that places like Gamestop can buy back games and resell them for 100% profit to them. If formats switch over to something digital, Gamestops won't cease to exist completely, but the company will get scaled back.

Oh, I know that's what ALL of these companies ultimately want to do. But I don't know if it's like an unwritten law, back alley handshake or if there is some kind of contract that these companies have with B&M stores. I would imagine it's the latter because I'm sure both MS/Sony/Nintendo and the developers like EA get TONS of money from retailers because they advertise their games and they are featured prominently in their stores. If they cut these guys out shit is going to get crazy. It's not like they can't do it now. They could undercut these guys with the digital versions of games on the download stores. Why sell Just Cause 2 on Live for $29.99 when you can undercut the retailers since you are at the very least saving money on the manufacturing of the case and instructions?

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Oh, I know that's what ALL of these companies ultimately want to do. But I don't know if it's like an unwritten law, back alley handshake or if there is some kind of contract that these companies have with B&M stores. I would imagine it's the latter because I'm sure both MS/Sony/Nintendo and the developers like EA get TONS of money from retailers because they advertise their games and they are featured prominently in their stores. If they cut these guys out shit is going to get crazy. It's not like they can't do it now. They could undercut these guys with the digital versions of games on the download stores. Why sell Just Cause 2 on Live for $29.99 when you can undercut the retailers since you are at the very least saving money on the manufacturing of the case and instructions?

And thats a very good point. I mean, I get a daily email from Gamestop, and they are advertising new games as well. They also do a whole lot of midnight releases for games as well. If it ever happens, it will certainly hurt Gamestop, but its not like they are going to be closing their stores like Blockbuster.

 

[leaffan]

It's harder to copyright protect digital copies too, I'd imagine. Look at PC gaming.

Well you're pretty much wrong lol.

I hope the next consoles go digital copies. They are better for performance, easier to update, easier to release, easier to implement security overall better.

Much like everything in PC gaming though they are usually lightyears ahead of consoles when it comes to things like this.