After what seems like an endless amount of time on the current generation of consoles (the XBOX 360, PS3, and Wii) I think that all of the developers are finally in the final stretch of development on the next generation of consoles.
Here are the 3 contenders.
Sony Playstation 4 (Orbis) - PlayStation 4 named Orbis, won't play PS3 titles, will block used games - rumor | GamesIndustry International
Sources state that this console is about 1 1/2 years from launch date. It boasts full 1080p 3D games, amazing video power, and all around power. I'm excited to see just how powerful this thing will be. I'm expecting for it to blow the next gen XBOX out of the water.
Microsoft Xbox 720 (Durango) - Next Xbox code-named 'Durango' - Report - GameSpot.com
While Microsoft to this day will not confirm that a successor to the 360 is in the works we all know that it's coming. The 360 really hit it's stride. Though it's graphical capabilities were great years ago they are simply sub-par by today's standards. The 360 has 512mb RAM, a 5400rpm HDD, and a 128mb video card.
The Durango (as it's codename) is rumored to have 2 CPUs with anywhere between 8-24 threads, 16 sounds like a nice number though. Dual GPUs will also be a huge deal. I've even heard it rumored that this thing will have a built in Kinect sensor and will have a SSD instead of a HDD.
The one thing I'm not so sure about with this console is the fact that it may or may not have a disc drive. It's been rumored that Microsoft will make all of their new games downloads only, there will be no discs (though it may have a blu ray player just for movies and backward compatibility). Additionally to monitor piracy and content this console will be connected to Microsoft 100% of the time.
I think this may be dangerous for Microsoft. Pirates will always find a way, especially when you push them into the corner. Let's also not forget the fact that this is going to destroy used game sales entirely.
Nintendo Wii U - Nintendo Responds To Claims of the Wii U’s Shortcomings | RipTen Videogame Blog
It's no secret that Nintendo hasn't really ever focused on creating what we would call a "powerhouse console". Nintendo have always concerned themselves with creating excellent games and not worrying about graphics so much.
As an owner of a Wii I have high hopes for this console. The Wii had a lot of enjoyable titles, but it's one major shortcoming was it's complete lack of games oriented for an older crowd. I think that Nintendo should focus on making their own titles for this, they've done it wonderfully in the past.
On ever generation of consoles (NES, SNES, N64, Gamecube, and Wii) Nintendo has always managed to blow everybody away with their new and innovative controls. The Wii U will have a tablet controller, I think that this is going to be an amazing concept. This type of control will open the door for so much more innovation and will definitely be useful for a lot of new game designs. My only problem here is that it looks really expensive.
While the Wii U won't be a powerhouse it will be more powerful than the PS3 or the 360 I'm sure. The console will work with full 1080p graphical capabilities and Nintendo promises good framerates. Wii U Specs revealed » Gaming/Nintendo News - Zelda Universe
The console is set to release in the third quarter of 2012 (July - September).
I will simply be having one of these.
It is said that the controller will work as a complementary or a supplementary screen. This means that it can duplicate what is seen on the TV or it can show something else entirely (such as a map or item selection screen).
What are you guys most excited about?
Here are the 3 contenders.
Sony Playstation 4 (Orbis) - PlayStation 4 named Orbis, won't play PS3 titles, will block used games - rumor | GamesIndustry International
Sources state that this console is about 1 1/2 years from launch date. It boasts full 1080p 3D games, amazing video power, and all around power. I'm excited to see just how powerful this thing will be. I'm expecting for it to blow the next gen XBOX out of the water.
Microsoft Xbox 720 (Durango) - Next Xbox code-named 'Durango' - Report - GameSpot.com
While Microsoft to this day will not confirm that a successor to the 360 is in the works we all know that it's coming. The 360 really hit it's stride. Though it's graphical capabilities were great years ago they are simply sub-par by today's standards. The 360 has 512mb RAM, a 5400rpm HDD, and a 128mb video card.
The Durango (as it's codename) is rumored to have 2 CPUs with anywhere between 8-24 threads, 16 sounds like a nice number though. Dual GPUs will also be a huge deal. I've even heard it rumored that this thing will have a built in Kinect sensor and will have a SSD instead of a HDD.
The one thing I'm not so sure about with this console is the fact that it may or may not have a disc drive. It's been rumored that Microsoft will make all of their new games downloads only, there will be no discs (though it may have a blu ray player just for movies and backward compatibility). Additionally to monitor piracy and content this console will be connected to Microsoft 100% of the time.
I think this may be dangerous for Microsoft. Pirates will always find a way, especially when you push them into the corner. Let's also not forget the fact that this is going to destroy used game sales entirely.
Nintendo Wii U - Nintendo Responds To Claims of the Wii U’s Shortcomings | RipTen Videogame Blog
It's no secret that Nintendo hasn't really ever focused on creating what we would call a "powerhouse console". Nintendo have always concerned themselves with creating excellent games and not worrying about graphics so much.
As an owner of a Wii I have high hopes for this console. The Wii had a lot of enjoyable titles, but it's one major shortcoming was it's complete lack of games oriented for an older crowd. I think that Nintendo should focus on making their own titles for this, they've done it wonderfully in the past.
On ever generation of consoles (NES, SNES, N64, Gamecube, and Wii) Nintendo has always managed to blow everybody away with their new and innovative controls. The Wii U will have a tablet controller, I think that this is going to be an amazing concept. This type of control will open the door for so much more innovation and will definitely be useful for a lot of new game designs. My only problem here is that it looks really expensive.
While the Wii U won't be a powerhouse it will be more powerful than the PS3 or the 360 I'm sure. The console will work with full 1080p graphical capabilities and Nintendo promises good framerates. Wii U Specs revealed » Gaming/Nintendo News - Zelda Universe
The console is set to release in the third quarter of 2012 (July - September).
I will simply be having one of these.


It is said that the controller will work as a complementary or a supplementary screen. This means that it can duplicate what is seen on the TV or it can show something else entirely (such as a map or item selection screen).
What are you guys most excited about?
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