In other news, anyone seen the new Sony NGP (Next Gen Portable), a HD handheld with 2 analogue sticks finally, with a touch-screen and touch-pad, looks pricey but nice. This or the 3DS though, what do you think will be better?
Are sony advancing technology pushing boundaries and limitations for game develepors, while nintendo run off gimmicky products, with no real advances? Or is the DS series just more fun to have? Personally, my iPod is my portable gaming device right now, so I hope one of these new consoles are good. The 3DS's main problem to me is the 4 hour battery life, anyway - What are you guys thoughts.... On all of the above :L
I did see the new handheld. Maybe it was because I recently bought a PS3, but I was kind of excited for it.
The thing that is going to matter is who has the better game support. This is one of the reasons why the DS crushed the PSP. The 3DS might have a weak launch, but the line-up sure looks strong through the summer. Resident Evil, Super Street Fighter 4, Metal Gear Solid 3, Ocarina of Time/Starfox 64 remakes, Kid Icarus. That is a powerful line-up. Think about Super Street Fighter 4 for a second. That is a current generation game that has not been watered down, with a more robust online mode than consoles, in 3D without glasses. Holy Crap.
Semix, you should be worried about the NGP's battery life. That thing is so powerful that they are going to need an extremely advanced battery to keep it alive for 4 hours.
Also, the price. The whole movie industry is really trying to push 3D. So is the public going to want 3D for $250 or 2D for $400? I fear that Sony is making the same mistake as before. Trying to push something that is technically powerful at a huge price with few big name games to back it up. Without games all they are doing is selling a small PS3 for $100 more. I know you are a hardcore pad gamer, but you can't let the industry fool you. This motion and touch stuff is not a gimmick if the developers take it seriously. Personally, I am glad to have a PS3 and a Wii/DS. I can never run out of fun, unique experiences having this combo.