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According to EA the XBOX 2 will definitely hit in 05 and the PS3 within 6 months of that time. It also states the PS3 might be out around the same time to compete with the XBOX 2.
Here is the link to Games are fun http://www.gamesarefun.com/news.php?newsid=2748
Anyone other than EA and this wouldn't hold much water. But EA being the powerhouse they are sure adds to the possibility.
I hope it's not true. I think the consoles we have now still have a couple of years' life in them. I don't see the hurry to pay $300 again for what will be nothing more than a graphics update.
Yes I buy PC video cards, stfu.
I think it's cool. I'm really anxious to see the new systems and Microsofts tactics to gain ground on PS3. I've heard the rumor along with everyone else about Microsoft launching Halo 3 at the same time as the PS3 launch date.Quote:
Originally Posted by Glass Joe
That would be a great tactic, but they will need something of Halo calibur to launch the damn thing.
Agreed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mzo
If this is true I will be angry. Its too damn soon. These systems still sell well, and have yet to be tapped. The PS2 is really the only one to have start showing its age, but usually only when it comes to games that are on multiple systems. But still the games are looking better and better.
I will buy these systems eventually and so will many other people, but I don't want them now nor do I need them. Especially since they arn't going to be anything special other than Graphical upgrades.
I don't think I have heard anyone go, "Sigh, when the hell are the new systems coming out?!" Plus Microsoft said that they won't start to make any money off Xbox till the second incarnation, well how does that work? If they still lose money on every single Xbox they sell, why will they suddenly make money off XBox 2?
When it comes right down to it, buying a PS3 and an Xbox 2 along with one game a piece is going to be at least $700. I would much rather buy 14 AAA titles for the current generation systems.
It would be different if the current generation looked to be going no where, then I wouldn't mind at all, but there is definitely a lot left to be tapped.
Like Mzo said, I'd find it a bad idea to bring them out right now when the life of these consoles haven't really been fleshed out as much as possible. I know it usually takes a cycle of 5 years to move on to the next gen but I find this one has more potential. Q3 2006 would be perfect.
I never bother with the new gens until the last gen officially dies out, as they still publish games for it for another year or two. After I've played just about everything on the last gen, I move to the next one. The price for the Xenon and the Ps3 are going to drop, so why be impatient and pay more?Quote:
Originally Posted by Opaque
What he said.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mzo
Whatever. I'll buy it when I'm ready or when they show me software that I can't live without. Like everyone else has said, what's the rush?