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[mrklaw]

I'd like to think I could get away with only one next-gen console. Of course, if there is more than a 6 month wait between Xbox 2 and PS3 I'll pop for an Xbox 2, but its a nice thought.

But seriously, how much overlap do you see in the kinds of games on both platforms? Will they be more aligned than their predecessors are, or will both manufacturers pull out the stops on the exclusives to try and create clear differences between the two, and therefore a reason to purchase one over the other?

Usually I'd have thought that exclusives weren't really enough to sway a purchasing decision, but MS have done very well with their exclusives and its almost worth buying an xbox just to play MS published games. And Sony as a publisher has come on leaps and bounds over the last ten years.

So what do you say? Will you still need both Xbox2 and PS3? Lets leave out Nintendo for this discussion, as it is likely to be very different in appeal compared to the other two.

 

[Amir0x]

Yes, you will definitely still need both.

 

[MightyHedgehog]

Considering that X2 will have a greater number of more attractive exclusive titles than the X1 did, and that PS3 will also have a large stable of exclusive titles, I think that, as a fairly hardcore gamer, you'd be remiss to not own both.

 

[Odnetnin]

Considering that X2 will have a greater number of more attractive exclusive titles than the X1 did, and that PS3 will also have a large stable of exclusive titles, I think that, as a fairly hardcore gamer, you'd be remiss to not own both.

I'm sure there'll be a fair overlap. The Xbox actually doesn't have that many real exclusives that are a) any good b) not available on pc or ps2

 

[MightyHedgehog]

Your point being? Other than your opinion being needlessly thrust into this thread, I could've sworn that this was a topic about the next-generation systems...something you aren't addressing.

 

[The Abominable Snowman]

Devs will have to choose a lot more between the XB2 and PS3. The PS3 handles like virtually no other machine before it, and the XB2 offers a royalty waive for exclusive content.

I'm worried that the Revolution might be totally ignored because of this, and Nintendo's own limited resources. It won't be exactly easy to balance a CONSOLE with HUGE costs to develop for, a handheld with medium costs to develop for and the Game Boy, their #1 seller/producer.

 

[Odnetnin]

Your point being? Other than your opinion being needlessly thrust into this thread, I could've sworn that this was a topic about the next-generation systems...something you aren't addressing.

considering we know fuck all about PS3 titles, I'm just basing my remarks off this gens output. So I did address the question.

 

[Odnetnin]

XB2 offers a royalty waive for exclusive content.

what?! Is this confirmed?

 

[MightyHedgehog]

Exclusive console content is still exclusive console content. Whether it is available on the PC, IMO, is irrelevant for many who chose to purchase consoles (and their games) over a capable gaming rig that necessitates a decent amount of money to be spent in order to maintain its newer game-playing functionality...at least in terms of relative performance of the same titles between the two platforms. I don't own an amazingly-kickass gaming rig at home, so most newer PC games that are destined for XBOX will do nicely.

 

[Shompola]

Hassan Ibn Odnetnin

 

[Rhindle]

I would say start saving, you're going to need to buy both. It's looking like cross-platform development is going to be even more difficult next gen. The middleware in the first couple of years of the life cycle is not going to be great, so expect lots of delayed ports and bad conversions.

 

[mrklaw]

and the XB2 offers a royalty waive for exclusive content.

thats a big jump from a rumour that some developers may be offered incentives of lowered or no royalty payments, to a general statement that all exclusive content will be royalty free.

And your statement was very Xbox skewed - PS3 is difficult to develop for, and Xbox gives you free money?

 

[_Angelus_]

Hell yes I'll have to own both a PS3 and a Xenon,its like its not even a choice here. Every year we see exclusive content from both companys. They know how to treat 3rd partys and as a result theres always a ton of great 3rd party support. Owning one of these systems won't be enough,I'l have to have both.

 

[Spider_Jerusalem]

The two consoles will have great exclusive games, so I think the best thing to do is to own both.

 

[Redbeard]

thats a big jump from a rumour that some developers may be offered incentives of lowered or no royalty payments, to a general statement that all exclusive content will be royalty free.

And your statement was very Xbox skewed - PS3 is difficult to develop for, and Xbox gives you free money?

Xbox 2 dev kits actually print money, whereas PS3 kits require you to feed it money to run.

 

[Kleegamefan]

Think about these games:

Metroid Prime
Halo
RE4 (well, kinda-sorta)
Zelda
Devil May Cry
Halo2
GT4
MGS3
Ninja Gaiden
Paper Mario2


And others too many to name...

For me, I am a big fan of all these games and with the exception of maybe Resident Evil 4, they are all platform exclusives (although I doubt RE4 will look as good on PS2, so the experience probably won't be the same either) so you would be missing out on some great gaming if you didn't have PS2, Xbox and Gamecube....

I know buying 3 next-gen consoles (PS3/Xbox 360/Revolution) will be expensive but I'm gonna do it because I don't want to miss out on some great gaming just because I only got 1 or 2 next-gen console...

Biases aside, there will come a time when you will see that game you REALLY, REALLY want on the "enemy" console, trust me.......

Xbox 360 will have a year all to itself anyway so just try to swing that this fall if you can and get a PS3 the next year and the Revolution the next, as an example...

 

[VictimOfGrief]

Yes, you will definitely still need both.

:lol

 

[Pedigree Chum]

With things getting more haeted I see more overlap for lesser titles, but more fighting for bigger name titles (well, at least bigger western titles). I know that a PS3 purchase ia lock for me, the other 2 systems are wait and see...especially since my roomate will be getting Xenon.

 

[Mr_Furious]

I see no real proof that leads me to believe that next-gen will be much different than this gen regarding exclusive content. Although certain hardware companies may be more aggressive with getting exclusive content for their machine, there will most definitely be enough exclusives offered on every console to warrant which ever console you decide to the purchase.

 

[Sysgen]

So we're all in agreement? :lol

 

[HokieJoe]

Biases aside, there will come a time when you will see that game you REALLY, REALLY want on the "enemy" console, trust me.......

Yep. I'm hankerin' for some GoW, GT4, and RE4 love right now. I can't justify buying two more consoles this late in the game though.

 

[Mrbob]

My guess is that you'll need both.


I want to stick with one console next gen, but I know I'll buy a PS3 as well. Between those two I'll be set for next generation. Plus I'll be guaranteed to have one of these consoles being the winning platform and that means the most amount of quality titles available to me. I'm over the need to own every console each gen. There are so many quality games released nowadays that I don't feel the need to own every system.

 

[The Abominable Snowman]

thats a big jump from a rumour that some developers may be offered incentives of lowered or no royalty payments, to a general statement that all exclusive content will be royalty free.

And your statement was very Xbox skewed - PS3 is difficult to develop for, and Xbox gives you free money?

Oh God. When did I say "Difficult". I said that the architecture isn't exactly well known by many developers. That means that it won't be as immediately taken advantage of as some PowerPC cores. I have no knowledge on the learning curve of the system, just inference.

And yes, it is a rumor, from someone's quote from a developer in MGS or something. I'm sure MS is no stranger to doing tactics like that, so it's not exactly surprising. I dunno why it seems so extraordinary to you all that MS would do something like that when they have in the past.

 

[CrimsonSkies]

Your point being? Other than your opinion being needlessly thrust into this thread, I could've sworn that this was a topic about the next-generation systems...something you aren't addressing.

He has no real point ever. He's just some anti Xbox troll. Ignore him.

 

[Mrbob]

Out of curiosity, is Xbox Live a selling point to current Xbox owners and potential Xbox 360 buyers?

Xbox Live is the main reason I'm getting Xbox 360 for sure. I've gone from loathing the service to absolutely loving it. It is such a painless and hassle free way to play games online I can't imagine doing so on another console platform. Heck, even with PC games I have to sign up multiple accounts to play various games. Plus it sounds like Xbox Live will be expanding greatly next gen.

 

[SpokkX]

Think about these games:

Metroid Prime
Halo
RE4 (well, kinda-sorta)
Zelda
Devil May Cry
Halo2
GT4
MGS3
Ninja Gaiden
Paper Mario2

sad but true..

I will certainly buy all tre next gen consoles just to play all exclusives..

- Zelda/Mario makes me buy Revolution
- Halo would make me buy Xbox 360
- Sony is bound to have Resident Evil next gen i think so Ps3 is also a must buy then

 

[Odnetnin]

Out of curiosity, is Xbox Live a selling point to current Xbox owners and potential Xbox 360 buyers?

Xbox Live is the main reason I'm getting Xbox 360 for sure. I've gone from loathing the service to absolutely loving it. It is such a painless and hassle free way to play games online I can't imagine doing so on another console platform. Heck, even with PC games I have to sign up multiple accounts to play various games. Plus it sounds like Xbox Live will be expanding greatly next gen.

yes but its not a big a factor as Halo