What we expect out of the next generation Xbox
- From: Eric <elrous0@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 08:59:57 -0700 (PDT)
With the 360 turning 4 years old this Fall, I think it's definitely
time to start thinking about the next console launch (console
"lifespans" have traditionally averaged about 5 years). Barring some
sort of new model "Xbox 360 1.5 version," I suspect we're looking at a
new console in the Fall of 2010 or, more likely, the Fall of 2011. So,
with that in mind, I thought I would broach the topic of what we
expect out of the Xbox 720 (or whatever it's called). Here is my
answer:
MANADATORY features:
1) 120GB hard drive STANDARD --the failure to make the hdd standard
was the 2nd biggest mistake that MS made with the 360, second only to
the poor hardware engineering that led to the RROD fiasco
2) Blu-ray or a high capacity propietary optical drive (perhaps based
on the old HD-DVD spec, if they're too proud to pay Sony) --standard
DVD 's 9GB limit just doesn't cut it anymore, sorry.
3) Full backwards compatability with 360 games --this will allow them
to launch the thing without prematurely killing 360 game sales, and
will give them something to lord over Sony (who have removed all
backwards compatability in the PS3).
4) 2GB RAM
5) New Processor --not really sure what the specs should be, but
obviously significantly more powerful than the current one. Whatever
it is, it should run cool, though. Which brings me to my last point...
6) Design it to actually handle the heat!!! --the RROD fiasco was an
embarassment. I realize that MS is new to the hardware side, but come
on guys.
Wanted features, but not absolutely neccessary:
1) A web browser for Live --Jeez, even the crappy Wii has one. And
make sure flash is there too (making it clear you can watch Youtbube
and Hulu on the 720 would be a huge selling point)
2) Some sort of social space for Live --A place like PSN's "Home,"
where players could interact without shooting each other would be
nice. Just don't make it as commercial as Sony (I don't want to have
to pay money everytime I buy a generic virtual couch, thank you very
much)
3) A $400 or lower price at launch
4) A big-name title at launch --a Halo 4, GoW 3, KOTOR 3, or Elder
Scrolls game would definitely improve the new console's prospects.
KOTOR 3 in particular would be a major jaw-dropping revelation for a
press conference announcing the new console.
What I don't care about one way or the other:
1) Motion controller --If you want to include your new toy, I don't
care. As long as you remember that most gamers still prefer the
traditional controller (ask any Wii owner whose Wii is now gathering
dust after the initial thrill wore off). Motion control is fine for
parties and some specialized games, but don't even THINK about making
it the primary controller for your big name titles. Ultimately, a
motion controller is much like the light gun that came with the NES.
You'll get a kick out of playing "Duck Hunt" with it for a little
while, then you'll put it in the closet in favor of the real
controllers.
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