New systems...

I've been thinking about this lately, how would everyone feel new systems being developed aside from the ones we have now? In a sense, gaming has only three major systems that are updated, Nintendo, Playstation, and Xbox. Would anyone like to see more systems being made? It would give more variety and possibly get some fresh talent into game developing. So, what's your view?

I think three is a fair balance. What other companies are there to make a system?

Well that's what I'm saying, I'd like to see some diversity. I'd love to see a totally new company! The thing is that it would take allot to make them. Most of the third party developers wouldn't bother designing for some upstart when they know they can make money by sticking to the main three. It would take some amazing games to make a profit big enough to interest the third parties.

A new system, while it does sound good, I want to know what the negative effects can be, it's already hard enough choosing a system to buy, having another one just makes the purchase more difficult. Next, say it does get third party support, will it take longer for multi-plat games to come out since they have to format it for another system? Will this mean more exclusives? And if we have more exclusives, that'll mean more of a draw to buy that system, which means more money out of my pocket.

Out of all the companies that can make a new system, I'm geussing that Apple will be the one that comes out with a new system. There was a handheld coming out a while ago, it was being made by Iriver, it actually looked decent but from what I can tell, third party support has been horrible since I haven't heard of it in a while.

Eh. It depends, my choice of systems always has to do with the games. If the games are good, I'll buy it. The Wii has a bigger selection of the games I like. I never thought the choice between systems was that hard to make. But you are right, it would introduce new problems. Only time would be able to tell if it would be worth it.

Apple gaming? I'd be all in for that! I'm a huge Apple fan! I'd love to see what they would do with a console.

Apple might have the intel and the money. Or maybe another Japanese company like Toshiba. Who knows. Maybe Philips (they did a very bad try with the CD-I). I wouldn't want tho, to have another choice. It's more money to spend in consoles and less in games.

I guess it depends on whether or not you buy multiple systems, which I don't. Maybe I'm just a bit biased.

If a new company came out, it would have some stiff competition. Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony are hard hitters, but you also have to look at PC games aswell, and maybe even handhelds of those "top dog" companies. Just take a look at all the consoles that couldn't make it:

Phillips CD-I
Atari Lynx
TurboExpress
Gamepark 32
Gamepark Holdings GP2X
New Geo Pocket (color)
Wonderswan (color)
Nintendo Virtual Boy
Commodore Amiga
Game.com
Sega Game Gear
Sega Genesis
Sega Genesis Nomad
Sega Dreamcast
N-Gage (QD)
Gizmondo

Now of course, some of those consoles you've never heard because (1) It never left the country (2) It was never that popular to begin with (I've honestly heard of half of them).

If you want a company to step up, make sure they have something that the others don't (especially with a reasonable price). Heck, Nintendo is just one step closer to virtual reality (they could have four "motion sensor braclets" that go around your wrists, one leg, and head (of course all four controller slots will be taken, so it would have to be a one player game...unless it's Wifi-compatible), now how is a company suppose to compete with that? Other than the top four dogs (PC, Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo), the only "competition" they have is Nokia...and look how horribly they are doing (actually speaking of Cell phones, more and more cell phone games are popping up, so that's the only light of hope Nokia has for a comeback...but it still won't be enough).

-BGS

I'd like Sega to come back but it seems the Wii is covering the classic Sega titles....It would actually be nice if Sega teamed up with Nintendo.

Originally Posted by Lozzie

I think three is a fair balance. What other companies are there to make a system?

Correct, it is a fair balance IMO. 3 is enough, if theres is going to be a fourth one (which will probaly be) it would be SEGA.

Originally Posted by BigGoronSword

If a new company came out, it would have some stiff competition. Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony are hard hitters, but you also have to look at PC games aswell, and maybe even handhelds of those "top dog" companies. Just take a look at all the consoles that couldn't make it:

Phillips CD-I
Atari Lynx
TurboExpress
Gamepark 32
Gamepark Holdings GP2X
New Geo Pocket (color)
Wonderswan (color)
Nintendo Virtual Boy
Commodore Amiga
Game.com
Sega Game Gear
Sega Genesis
Sega Genesis Nomad
Sega Dreamcast
N-Gage (QD)
Gizmondo

Now of course, some of those consoles you've never heard because (1) It never left the country (2) It was never that popular to begin with (I've honestly heard of half of them).

If you want a company to step up, make sure they have something that the others don't (especially with a reasonable price). Heck, Nintendo is just one step closer to virtual reality (they could have four "motion sensor braclets" that go around your wrists, one leg, and head (of course all four controller slots will be taken, so it would have to be a one player game...unless it's Wifi-compatible), now how is a company suppose to compete with that? Other than the top four dogs (PC, Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo), the only "competition" they have is Nokia...and look how horribly they are doing (actually speaking of Cell phones, more and more cell phone games are popping up, so that's the only light of hope Nokia has for a comeback...but it still won't be enough).

-BGS

Hey I remember the Phillips CD I ! I also remember owning the Virtual Boy, which had mario tennis, virtual boy was ok, it wasnt as bad as people say it was, I actually enjoyed it..... for a week :disappoin

Correct, it is a fair balance IMO. 3 is enough, if theres is going to be a fourth one (which will probaly be) it would be SEGA.

I think you're quite wrong there...SEGA has so many upcoming games for consoles...It would be a waste of money to create a new console and than switch those games to its console HOPING it will be a success...

Originally Posted by HisBrother

I think you're quite wrong there...SEGA has so many upcoming games for consoles...It would be a waste of money to create a new console and than switch those games to its console HOPING it will be a success...

I thought the same thing. I don't think Sega will be creating any consoles anytime soon.

The Phantom?

Originally Posted by Ninboy

The Phantom?

Which is?

Well, Palm has sorta casually gotten into the gaming market now and then, but they've yet to make a pure gaming devce. (Though Tapwave *tried*.) Every now and then, they'll release a few pure game cards. (They once had a Rayman game cart and a Sonic one, and one of their current offerings is whatever Madden is the most recent.)

Sega could always make a return.

Then there's those "Make everything" companies like Mitsubishi or Westing House or whatever...

There's actually quite a few possibilities if you think about it. The companies are around, the only question is, who'd be sucker enough to get into it? Palm to me is the most likely company at the current time, but there could be others. I mean, if Nokia did it, then there's really nothing stopping more generalized companies from doing it.

YES haha the:

Phillips MagnaBox
Sega Omega
Apple iBox
Mitsubishi Equinox
IBM Pressed (say it out loud)
Intel iVision (haha)



but it would be nice to see Nintendo, Apple, and Sega combining forces to become the.....

NAS Triforce

Originally Posted by AstroStar

YES haha the:

Phillips MagnaBox
Sega Omega
Apple iBox
Mitsubishi Equinox
IBM Pressed (say it out loud)
Intel iVision (haha)



but it would be nice to see Nintendo, Apple, and Sega combining forces to become the.....

NAS Triforce

Nice names! Had me laughing.

Nintendo, Apple, and Sega? Eh... I'm not a Sega fan. They haven't made to many really good games lately. So I wouldn't want to see them in on it.