Tuesday, March 2, 2010

8th Generation Console Wish List



While I'm in no rush to spend another sum on a new video game console, I already have some ideas as to what should be included in the next generation of consoles. This wish list consists mostly of a concoction of current generation features that one console or another lack, but it also contains many features not featured on the Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, or Nintendo Wii.
  1. More resolution support. My television has a 1360 x 768 resolution, but unfortunately, it has to stretch the image thanks to the lack of resolution choices. If some games can feature native 1080p (though lacking in amount), why not 1360 x 768?
  2. Keyboard/Mouse Support. I know that the PC gamers are already saying "Just create a PC for gaming, then!". That would be fine, if some of my favorite series were on the PC, but they do not. The PS3 has the option, but we rarely see devs take advantage of it, hopefully being something that changes next generation (Or preferably this one).
  3. Free Online Gaming. LIVE has never actually PLAYED better online because of its fee, so why pay for nearly identical online play when I can get it free elsewhere? If they want to charge for online OPTIONS and FEATURES, then that would be fine. But I'm fed up with paying to access the online play.
  4. Third Party Support for Accessories. Microsoft's policies have led to over priced HDDs, memory cards, and more. $30 for a half a gigabyte memory card? $100 for a 60GB Hard drive? Tsk, tsk.
  5. Both Disc Drives AND Hard-drives. I see no reason why we (And developers) cannot have the option of both downloading and purchasing discs for games. Large games can go on discs, and smaller sized games can go on both, however the publishers decide best.
While I'm quite content with the current generation, I'm always thinking ahead. Games will of course be the most important part to any system, but these features will also play important roles.

Ready to bury a game as always,
Dustin the Mortician

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