08-07-2006, 06:34 AM
Well, NateHunter, you've pretty much said my thoughts and more. I'm stepping back from gaming a bit I think, but I'm still keeping an eye on it. For one, I've never really payed for a console on it's launch... which doesn't sound as great when the only ones I've ever bought was a PS2 and GBA SP.
X-box 360. Halo did well on the X-box, and will no doubt do well with the 360. I'm not sure if it'll continue to be profitable, regardless. It was smart of them to release first and so early. I don't think too many people will buy a PS3 after buying a new console already and for it's price.
I think the Wii will do much better than the Cube did. Being family will detract the young people as you said, but I think it will still do well. If all goes according to plan, having some of the old games may bring some older fans back. I say it is pretty much on the controller. The DS does not seem to have too many games which do a good job of using the touch screen, but the games are still fun.
I was hoping to buy a PS3, but a Wii is looking much better overall. It has only want I want. I can't easily connenct my consoles up to the web, so that also puts a disdain for alot of it. (I don't have connections near the TV.) Online is nice and all, but I fear it will bring troubles too.
In the end, I'll be sticking to my PS2 and PC until I've "finished" a few other personal needs. (Since when are we ever truly finished until we're dead?)
X-box 360. Halo did well on the X-box, and will no doubt do well with the 360. I'm not sure if it'll continue to be profitable, regardless. It was smart of them to release first and so early. I don't think too many people will buy a PS3 after buying a new console already and for it's price.
I think the Wii will do much better than the Cube did. Being family will detract the young people as you said, but I think it will still do well. If all goes according to plan, having some of the old games may bring some older fans back. I say it is pretty much on the controller. The DS does not seem to have too many games which do a good job of using the touch screen, but the games are still fun.
I was hoping to buy a PS3, but a Wii is looking much better overall. It has only want I want. I can't easily connenct my consoles up to the web, so that also puts a disdain for alot of it. (I don't have connections near the TV.) Online is nice and all, but I fear it will bring troubles too.
In the end, I'll be sticking to my PS2 and PC until I've "finished" a few other personal needs. (Since when are we ever truly finished until we're dead?)