~Maco70

This may be a semi rant.

The current generation of gaming consoles are now all fighting for the spotlight. I would have written this earlier, but I had to wait for PS3 to release a game worth a shit.

From innovative controllers to perfected online play, we live in exciting times. But has anyone stepped back to notice the trends that have formed? I speak specifically of the main three contenders this and last generation; Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft. It seems to me there will always be a crowd of fans following the Nintendo through thick and thin, regardless of what new innovation they come up with, I doubt Nintendo will scare enough fans away to make a difference. Aside from that, there are enough senseless parents out there who would rather follow the trends anyway; and make no mistake about it; the wii is a showpiece.

What about Microsoft and Sony? I laugh to myself when I look at the two. The last gen console war saw the PS2 come out on top even though the X-box was superior in all technical aspects. This may be attributed to the 3 year, and a system head start Sony had over microsoft. They already had a household name, and exclusive titles everyone wanted.

The next gen (current gen), starts off fast with the X-box 360. Changing the way gamers look at a gaming system, and still always improving and evolving. The X-box has become a household name. What about the PS3 then? You mean the technically superior system with a terrible game lineup? Sound familiar to anyone? If not, read back to the original x-box versus PS2. Technical power doesn't make a difference if the games aren't fun. And the only two things PS3 has going for itself are Metal Gear Solid 4, and blu ray. Lets face it; Sony is very luck Blu ray came out on top. If it hadn't, the PS3 would already be a failed system. But seeing as their luck has found them, they had better get some very desirable games out quickly if they want any attention whatsoever.

I expect this console war to end much like the last one. The system with the head start come out on top, while the other half pulls to keep up. And Nintendo just sits back and laughs at the both of them.

I am a fan of x-box 360. They have perfected online play, and have a great line-up of games. The PS3, though being more powerful has just started getting off the ground, and it seems to be just too little, just too late.