Comments on: NVIDIA: ‘Consoles are stable but static’

By: doub7

doub7 — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 06:41:27 +0000

It really is amazing how much stuff has been added via updates 2 both the 360 & PS3. Think about how much the UI of the 360 has evolved over the yrs. Visually it has changed multiple times & all the stuff added like Facebook & Netflix is insane.

By: doub7

doub7 — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:40:57 +0000

Yeah they did the PC Far Cry for Ubisoft, the console versions were streamlined ports & didn’t compare 2 the wide open spaces of the original. Unfortunately Ubi owns the Far Cry brand so Crytek moved onto Crysis 1 & Crysis Warhead & Ubisoft Montreal developed Far Cry 2. There is a 3rd game coming according 2 Ubi.

By: wampdog29

wampdog29 — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 05:23:52 +0000

This isn’t 100% true. Thanks to firmware updates, certain things can be upgraded. 3D wasn’t even thought about, but can now be done thanks to a firmware update on the PS3. Other technologies like tessellation and Direct X 11 are being implemented through updates as well on the 360. Meanwhile, PC hardware isn’t even being used to its maximum because consoles are being used to create the games and then ported over to the PC (not all games mind you, but a lot of them).

Nintendo tried in the past to have an upgradeable console (the N64 and its RAM), but it can be confusing to some consumers. That’s what makes consoles so nice for consumers–you buy it and it’s ready to go. Besides, the PS3 and 360 aren’t done showing off yet. Plus, add on hardware help change the gaming scene on consoles and change things up like Move and Kinect. I don’t think those would do quite as good on an already expensive gaming PC…

By: PilarVIRUS

PilarVIRUS — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 03:12:37 +0000

In reply to doub7. I actually didn't know that about them, it's good to see them trying to expand. I loved Far Cry, they did do Far Cry right?

By: doub7

doub7 — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:57:01 +0000

I know what u mean, developers could take things with more advanced tech. But since there r so few PC only devs now the console dictates what they do anyway. Crytek has said they r done w/ PC exclusives so their games will never go that far beyond the consoles cuz they know they have 2 find a way 2 port it over. I am gonna enjoy all the great games 4 now but don’t get me wrong when the new consoles drop I will b the 1st in line…lol.

By: PilarVIRUS

PilarVIRUS — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:04:10 +0000

In reply to doub7.

Yeah… I understand where you’re going. It just seems that developers are being limited by the “outdated” technologies in consoles, they can’t do much technology-wise if they’re constantly having to manipulate their titles. Also, I’m just going to have to add that downloadable games are not the future. I’m just saying.

By: doub7

doub7 — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 21:39:22 +0000

Console gaming isn’t goin anywhere. The mass market want a plug n play experience vs the hassle of constantly upgradin a PC. & I enjoy mobile gaming but it will never replace the console. I don’t sit in front of my big screen & play games on my phone…lol.

By: PilarVIRUS

PilarVIRUS — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:17:29 +0000

Yeah… I agree. The console need something that can keep it up with the times. Maybe in the next generation of console, they can develop a platform that has the needed “advanced” technologies, but is affordable.