Re: Official Video Games Thread VII: The 7th Generation Comes To A Close
Lots of jabs at Xbox there
I'm really torn about all of this. For the current generation, I'm quite entrenched in the Xbox camp, even though I have both systems. I use the PS3 for movies and exclusives, but aside from that, I prefer the 360, hands down. I also don't even know anybody else with a PS3, so that definitely makes it easier to go Xbox for multiplayer.
For the next generation, the PS4 looks a bit meh to me. Mostly appears to be a hardware upgrade, with a few bells and whistles I don't care about, and a couple of tweaks that could be nice (concave triggers and thumbsticks!!!), but not much to get excited about.
The XboxOne, on the other hand, seems kinda Jekyll and Hyde. If the presentation holds true for the end product, then the overall interface looks quick and silky smooth. The Kinect now seems like a highly functional part of the interface, rather than a gimmick for party games. Blu-ray. The ability to instantly multitask and switch inputs with a word is a HUGE plus for me. I've probably spent a couple hours total just switching inputs on my TV's slow and clunky input setup, alternating between watching TV and checking to see if my tardy co-op buddy has gotten on yet.
But then.... there's all the other stuff. The online every 24 hour requirement. The nebulous used/loaned game issue. Required installation. Generally seeming like they're trying to put their fingers where they don't belong. That's probably the biggest sticking point, since I don't think most of that would really effect me personally. It just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I don't know if it'll be enough to get me to not get an XboxOne, but it's enough to make me seriously question it.