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Next-Generation Consoles

Next-Generation Consoles. Elliot Lord. Xbox 720. Expected release date: Between 2012 and 2015, there are different speculations Specifications: The Xbox 720 specs will be a significant technological leap forward ( ‘Xbox 720: every rumour about the new Xbox.’ )

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Next-Generation Consoles

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  1. Next-Generation Consoles Elliot Lord

  2. Xbox 720 • Expected release date:Between 2012 and 2015, there are different speculations • Specifications: The Xbox 720 specs will be a significant technological leap forward (‘Xbox 720: every rumour about the new Xbox.’) • Windows 8: Microsoft claims that they plan on creating an ecosystem where PCs, tablets, cellphones, and Xbox all work together in harmony. (Xbox 720 Could Run New Windows Operating System) • Cheaper: It will be cheaper than the 360, further enabling Kinect adoption. (Xbox 720 Codenamed 'Loop', to be Cheaper and Smaller than Xbox 360, Rumours Claim)

  3. Playstation 4 • Expected release date: Spring 2013 (Taken from http://www.sonyps4gaming.com/)Gaming analyst Colin Sebastian believes Sony PS4 will see an earlier release date than Xbox 720. • Superior graphics: ‘the PS4 will use the PowerVR Series 6 graphics card by Imagination Technologies’ (PS4 to Use superior graphics card) • Features:increase in polygons - 2.5 billion/sec, 10x increase in polygonal output. (Playstation 4 – The Story so Far)

  4. Wii 2 • The rumour: Follow up to Wii at E3 in Los Angeles this summer (‘Wii 2? Xbox 720? Those new console rumours in full’ ) • Features:all-new controller, which industry sources have indicated is not simply an upgraded Wii Remote, and will even feature a built-in HD screen (Wii 2 has all-new HD controller, out 2012 - Sources) • What Nintendo have said about the 'Wii 2' so far:‘’We are of course studying and developing the next console to Wii. However, there is a big difference between studying a product and announcing what it is and when we will release it. (‘Wii 2? Xbox 720? Those new console rumours in full’)

  5. Discs – should we get rid of them entirely? • Advantages of getting rid of discs • Save developers and publishers money • No physical goods costs for game makers • All money would go to developer or publisher • However, could alienate the customer base

  6. Other predictions • Thinner • Cheaper • Cartridges

  7. References • (2011), Sony PS4/Playstation 4, http://www.sonyps4gaming.com/, Accessed 11th November 2011 • (2011), ‘Sony PS4 to be released before Xbox 720 analyst claims’. Found at http://playstation4.net/sony-ps4-to-be-released-before-xbox-720-analyst-claims-1495 • Charlton A., (2011), Xbox 720 Codenamed 'Loop', to be Cheaper and Smaller than Xbox 360, Rumours Claim, http://uk.ibtimes.com/articles/247044/20111110/xbox-720-codenamed-loop-cheaper-smaller-360.htm • Evans D., (2011), ‘Xbox 720: every rumour about the new Xbox.’ Dean Evans, techradar.com. Found at http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/consoles/xbox-720-every-rumour-about-the-new-xbox-937167. Accessed 15th November 2011. • FernandesJ., (2009), ‘PS4 to Use superior graphics card’. Found at http://playstationlifestyle.net/2009/11/24/ps4-to-use-superior-graphics-card/. Accessed 11th November 2011 • Little R., (2011), Xbox 720 Could Run New Windows Operating System, http://gamerant.com/xbox-720-windows-operating-system-riley-95925/. Accessed 16th November 2011 • MuncatchyM., (2010), ‘Playstation 4 – The Story so Far’. Found at http://www.digitalvideogamer.com/2010/08/playstation-4-the-story-so-far/. Accessed 11th November 2011

  8. References cont…. • Robinson A., (2011), Wii 2 has all-new HD controller, out 2012 - Sources, http://www.computerandvideogames.com/298241/wii-2-has-all-new-hd-controller-out-2012-sources/. Accessed on 16th November 2011 • SawhM., (2011), ‘Wii 2 rumours: Specs and info we know so far’. Found at http://www.t3.com/features/wii-2-rumours-specs-and-info-we-know-so-far. Accessed 15th November 2011 • Stuart K., (2011), ‘Wii 2? Xbox 720? Those new console rumours in full’ Found at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2011/mar/09/wii2-xbox720-console-rumours. Accessed 11th November 2011 • Weber M., (2011), ‘Next gen Xbox to be thinner and cheaper?’ Found at http://t3kd.com/blog/2011/11/08/next-gen-xbox-to-be-thinner-and-cheaper/. Accessed 15th November 2011 • Yin-Poole W., (2011), ‘THQ: future consoles will dump discs’. Found at http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-09-08-thq-future-consoles-will-dump-discs. Accessed 15th November 2011.

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