Console Wars
Console Wars are a funny thing. Some folks really get heated when discussing their gaming hardware and platform exclusive titles. With the recent release of the Sony PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii, there has been a large flare-up in activity and discussion. Why even MSNBC now has a section dedicated to Console Wars.
Here at GameSpot, there is an entire forum named System Wars dedicated to the fanboys. Apparently, there are even nicknames for each type of fanboy:
- Cows = Sony Fanboys
- Sheep = Nintendo Fanboys
- Lemmings = Microsoft Fanboys
- Hermit = PC Fanboys
- Manticore = All of the above
Although, from what I understand, that type of talk is only understood in that particular forum. GameSpot also knowingly adds fuel to the fire with articles like this one: Xbox 360 Versus PlayStation 3: Graphics Comparison.
There's also a website named NextGenWars.com which shows you the current (estimated) sales of each console. Here are the current statistics:
Anyway, this stuff is fun to debate -- especially since each company (Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo) has taken a distinct business approach this generation.
- Microsoft wants to put out great hardware with the best online experience (Xbox Live).
- Sony wants to put out the best hardware with the best features of their rivals (online network and controller motion sensitivity)
- Nintendo wants the lowest price point with a unique game controller (Wii-mote) and play method.
It will be interesting to see how these companies and consoles fare in the next few years.
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its amazing seeing some of the posts, some are serious most aren't but you're right, just discussing next gen and all the games is fun enough
I myself would buy all 3 of the "Next-Gen" consoles if I had :
1. A TV with more than one HD input .
2. A higher paying job than I currently do.
3. No fear of losing my girlfriend.
As such it is nice to see the advancements being made in control methods. Wireless is standard now. Infra-red motion control, Gyro-tilt mechanisms (Interestingly enough MS created a joypad for the PC years ago which you could control by tilting it... didn't really work though)
And of course let’s not forget that the "console wars" as permeated by the Developers themselves and the media helps to increase awareness and of course increase sales.