I think it’s time I weighed in on this whole next generation gaming thing. First off, I really hate the name ‘X-Box’. It just seems like it’s a weak attempt to play to a certain generational demographic (generation X), and it makes my mouth feel funny when I say it.
That said, I currently own both an X-Box and a PS2. The PS2 I bought at the launch, the X-Box I bought about a year after launch. While I’ve been quite happy with both consoles, I’ve always been a bit more partial to the PS2. Nothing personal, Gates, I just preferred the controller and the incredible library of games. And now, there’s a new X-Box and Playstation coming down the line; only this time, the X-Box will be released first. Way first. We’re talking 6-8 months before the PS3.
Both consoles look like they have a lot of potential, and while I’m sure I’ll end up with both of them, I don’t think I’ll be breaking my neck to get the X-Box 360 at it’s launch (which should be sometime in November). Hell, I might not even get it in 2005. Money isn’t the issue, it just seems like it may be a smarter move to wait and see what the games look like. Not to be a hater, but the X-Box 360 isn’t going to be fully backward compatible (at least, the cheaper, $300 version won’t be...gotta spend the extra $100 for that). It’s probably just a better move to wait until the PS3 gets closer to launch because the X360 will most likely drop in price on the PS3 launch date.
As far as the PS3 goes, I’ll be first in line to get this bad boy. Blu-Ray, Bluetooth, WiFi...DAMN. Those Sony folks know how to put together a must-have piece of hardware.
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