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Microsoft Would Be Mad to Go Ultimate

Ripten:

"Multiple sku's, what can we lose? This appears to be the motto of Microsoft and Sony this generation. With rumours that Microsoft are once again going to change things up with an "Ultimate" console to further compete with Sony, this would both confuse consumers, and dig themselves a mighty HD-DVD hole."

bootsielon6718d ago

Is the approach they take to functionality. Sony isn't taking or adding functionality; every PS3 has the fundamental PS3 experience. On the other hand, Premium has more functionality than Core for games, as some require HDD; Elite has HDMI, something not all premiums had, and therefore better sound; and Ultimate, if real, will play HD movies, unlike the Elite.

All PS3s are fundamentally the same. They can all play the same discs, be they movies, games or music. There is variation, but none changes the essence of what PS3 is.

chrno66718d ago

yes u just concluded what I wanted to say. bubble for u.

testerg356718d ago

I think the only diff between 360 SKUs is the hdd. New Core, Premium, Elite have hdmi. As far as PS3, it was the backward PS2 compatibility.

Omegasyde6718d ago

But what about backward compatibility with ps2 games?

Both MSFT and Sony are hit for that, while the the wii can play game cube games with the game cube controllers.

Jinxstar6718d ago

I'm watching the CES stuff. I wish they would just get to whatever the new 360 is... Mainly out of curiosity...

Omegasyde6718d ago

The CES is the 7th-9th and today the 6th it just a "preshow".

wait a few days it will come, heck Sony hasn't even mentioned anything PS3 related either.

Either that or both companies are waiting for GDC 08 instead.

Jinxstar6718d ago

Yeah I really am not up on CES. I did think it was a decent show though. Hopefully we get some cool stuff out of it.

Cherchez La Ghost6718d ago (Edited 6718d ago )

Microsoft's focus is multimeda worldwide. Looking at their coverege at CES, i'm impressed. People have to remember. Sony is a innovator of hardware. Microsoft is a innovator of software. Voice commands thu GPS on your cell phone, sharing movies thu the internet and wireless sharing of music thru Zune. Despite who you side with, give credit where credit is due. Both are good companies.

Omegasyde6718d ago

Microsoft isn't all that innovating but in the beginning the windows idea was stolen.

Also Voice through GPS wasn't a MSFT idea and either was sharing multimedia. Gnutella creaters had that idea (napster was one of the first to use the gnutella network.

There hasn't been anything innovative from MSFT in media (XBL on console is only one). In software service they are king...i.e. excel, powerpoint features, conferencing, ftp publishing, DRM.

Bladestar6717d ago

@Omegasyde ... yeah.. yeah... we know we know.. microsoft is evil.. and eat newborns... they also raped you when you was a kid... and it's why you hate them so much... why do you always want to remind us of it... seriously... why would you want to talk about your past? and even worst... why make you think anyone here really want to hear a Sony fanboy crying about it.... too many of you in this site... you are not as entertaining as [Bill Gates, DJ and the others]... they are better Sony fanboys than you are.

jack who6718d ago

bla bla bla bill just got doen talkin n didnt say anything bout Ultimate so what happend? dumb ass fanboy crap

xplosneer6717d ago

DEBUNKED. No Ultimate(No talk in the Keynote).

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Top Racers Need Top Gear – Introducing the Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition Controller and Headset

Omar writes: "With the Horizon Festival coming to breathtaking Japan, you’ll need the essential gear to prove you’ve got what it takes to become a Horizon Legend as you cruise, drift and explore an open world full of spectacular driving experiences. That’s why we’re happy to announce the newest Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and Wireless Headset collection, featuring inspired designs from Forza Horizon 6. The bright cyan and lime colorways celebrate the Horizon Festival’s recognition of iconic cars and hit music, with special features that are sure to impress any collector."

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Killer2020UK38d ago

Oh my, that is one gaudy design

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15 Years Ago, Mortal Kombat (2011) Saved Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise

A brutal reset, a smarter story, and a return to what made it great—Mortal Kombat (2011) revived the series.

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italiangamer39d ago

"Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise"

Press X to (seriously) doubt.

DarXyde37d ago

Underrated comment. I used to hate that game so much that any time my siblings asked me to play it, I just picked Hom and shut myself down mid-match.

Soy37d ago

And then MK1 killed it again.

DivineHand12537d ago (Edited 37d ago )

15 years went by so fast. I remember playing through the story mode at launch.

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Pixels in the Blood: The Journey of Rob Hewson

The name "Hewson" carries a special weight for anyone who grew up during the golden age of British computing. As the son of Andrew Hewson—the man behind legendary publisher Hewson Consultants—Rob Hewson didn't just grow up playing video games; he learned to spell his name from their title screens. However, Rob didn't just rest on his family's 8-bit laurels. From leading major LEGO franchises at TT Games to tackling the high-stakes world of technical porting at Huey Games, Rob has carved out a unique path in an ever-evolving industry. In this candid interview Rob to discussed the burden and beauty of a family legacy, the technical "scar tissue" left by the ambitious Hydrophobia, and why porting a masterpiece like Inscryption to consoles is far more than a simple copy-paste job.