Wow what a Canada day today! Especially in Toronto! Rib fest, gay pride parade, euro cup final, fireworks, special events. Awesome day.
It was indeed a CRAZY weekend! I'm absolutely exhausted but I couldn't resist the urge to post before going to bed. However, I'm finding it very difficult to read, let alone understand, 6 pages of technical mumbo jumbo. I wish I wasn't such a dummy, because it sounds fascinating.
When you say different dimensions you mean like one being longer while one is wider? That's going to depend on component and fan placement IMO as to how different the dissipation would be.
I'm sorry, I fear I just didn't communicate properly... I was just trying to make sense of the volume debate. I thought perhaps there could be a set of particular circumstances in which a console with a smaller volume could dissipate heat better than one with a larger volume, assuming technical specifications are comparable.
In hindsight I realize it was a silly question anyways. But thanks for replying!
Limitations help when it comes to staying focused, hence why games that get lost with the freedom notion are often a trainwreck; creativity, when coming at the expense of a lot of extra work gets lost because of the extra emphasis on something having to be profitable (hence, not taking risks) and the fact everything takes so long to do. Really takes the soul out of any game.
I have to say, very good job with this post (I read it all but quoted only an excerpt for brevity). I may not be a game developer, but as a 3D animator I can vouch for the fact that narrowing the scope of a project has its benefits. Firstly, total freedom can make finding your bearings very difficult. From experience, projects that lack boundaries almost never meet the insane expectations placed upon them, and often end up being the longest and most frustrating. It's like an open road with no end in sight. Secondly, I find the notion that creativity demands freedom a bit funny. In fact, I think that setting limits will often result in more creative solutions to a problem. Bt that's just me I guess?
snesfreak was permed.
(((.
told him to stop posting in nintendo threads. damn
Awww we never got a chance to exchange words. I've seen stuff like this happen to plenty of good people over the past years, but I never get used to it. So sad :'(
I see one of two things happening: Either Microsoft or Sony(more likely Sony) back out of next gen altogether. 360 or Ps3 keep going another few years, then thats it. No next gen. Sony has lost money on the Ps3 since 2006, never earned any proit until just recently. Doesnt at all sound like theyre ready for next gen.
OR, Microsoft and Sony release cheap almost identical consoles to what they have now, with some Wii U -like minor upgrades. People who think next gen from then will be comparable leap again I think are deluded. I think that happening is literally impossible, at least for the next few years. So yes, I would agree with you.
I can't really comment on your post's accuracy regarding Sony's recent earnings, but I'm pretty sure both your scenarios are improbable. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but we know both Sony and Microsoft are working on something, and educated analysis of whatever limited info/rumours we have suggests that there will be a notable power gap between Xbox720/PS4 and WiiU. What matters is the size of that gap, and how it affects 3rd party support.
The latter is correct. I believe it will be less than my max of $150 by the time it launches and in that range of $100-$130. I'm also factoring in that the hardware cost should scale down much, much better than PS3. I could see them at breakeven or even making a slight profit at a $399 price point before they consider a price drop. Ignoring the possibility of low sales forcing a need to consider a drop sooner. By then software is "pure profit". I put that in quotes because of the need to cover any necessary operating expenses.
That seems like a risky move to me, but if anyone has the cojones to do it it is Sony. They love their cutting edge hardware. However, if what you say is true and they do manage to decrease loss and perhaps reach profitability much earlier than PS3, then perhaps this strategy will work for them this time around.
Question, who is still disappointed by Nintendo's E3?, I think everyone over reacted (including me) about they're conference, I still am madd about Nintendo's E3 but I am getting over it, I just hope Nintendo's Fall Conference gives us the E3 we wanted.
I think most of us suffered from a case of overhype. Not the first time it's happened either. I am still somewhat disappointed, but a relationship with Nintendo is always full of ups and downs. I put up with it because the ups are just so damn amazing.
