Will the Xbox One go down as the greatest console of all time?
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I think it has potential... Probably for being more than "just another game console"...
it still needs work imho - as things aren't perfect ... Though the good news is that the imperfections simply can be addressed with software updates...
I'd agree with the previous statements in that (for me) the N64 and Dreamcast were probably a tie for greatest console... Purely on how they changed the industry and set a new bar... Though one could also point back to the Atari 2600 as the greatest considering how it literally introduced videogames into our lives...
X1 currently is "evolutionary" and borderline "revolutionary".... I'm looking forward to the updates and games coming this year and next...
it still needs work imho - as things aren't perfect ... Though the good news is that the imperfections simply can be addressed with software updates...
I'd agree with the previous statements in that (for me) the N64 and Dreamcast were probably a tie for greatest console... Purely on how they changed the industry and set a new bar... Though one could also point back to the Atari 2600 as the greatest considering how it literally introduced videogames into our lives...
X1 currently is "evolutionary" and borderline "revolutionary".... I'm looking forward to the updates and games coming this year and next...
My favorite console up until now was the SNES. The jury is out and when the minor bugs are worked out the X1 will probably take over.
The SNES and other great consoles are always going to be in my heart. The Xbox One is the new age though, it's everything those consoles were and so much more. I'm already amazed with the games we're getting on the X1 and this is just the launch window.
In 2-3 years time i fully expect to be blown away. I watched the entire Microsoft E3 2013 global media briefing again last night. I still got goosebumps. This is the golden age of gaming and Microsoft is running the ship.
Greatest console of all time is the SNES. As much as I have loved more modern consoles like the PS2 & 360 none of them manage to capture that greatness and joy that the SNES bought. Next-gen( this gen) looks like it will be the same. It isn;t all down to hardware either but the mind set and goals of Developers. Back in the SNES days it seems making games was all about making really good, fun, innovative experiences that separate themselves from anything else. Not the case today.
You also have to realize that just about every innovative idea that works has been used up. Also, when you're young and you experience something for the first time it sticks in your head forever. Young gamers of today will grow up saying SNES what? 20 years from now they'll say it was all about that Xbox One.
I can't even imagine being born into the greatness of this generation. Just because we were there before them doesn't really make gaming any less exciting today. At least not for me. I don't let nostalgia decide what i enjoy today. If a game is good it's good. There's still plenty of developers putting out games that are just fun that remind me of the old days.
When I first saw this thread it looked like it was just another stealth fanboy attempt (and maybe it is). But I decided to consider the question for myself and it took me awhile to come up with my answer as I've owned just about every console made over the past 35 years of gaming.
The one for me that brought the most innovation and games that were like nothing Ive ever enjoyed before (and in some cases still not to this day) was what was delivered by the original XBox. Being able to game online with family across the country was a defining moment for me in gaming as was meeting people across the globe and learning 1st hand about cultures opened new doors to my own character. I still talk with friends ive met through xbox some 10+ years later.
The ability to infuse custom soundtracks was another gamechanger brought in by XBox. Achievements gave incentive to explore and play games in new ways. DLC gave way to new content for the 1st time. And then there were those games like Halo, PGR, the XSN games that still hold up well today solidly.
XBox One is bringing some great innovations too but it is a bit early for me to see if it will have the number of defining moments that I had on the original XBox.
The one for me that brought the most innovation and games that were like nothing Ive ever enjoyed before (and in some cases still not to this day) was what was delivered by the original XBox. Being able to game online with family across the country was a defining moment for me in gaming as was meeting people across the globe and learning 1st hand about cultures opened new doors to my own character. I still talk with friends ive met through xbox some 10+ years later.
The ability to infuse custom soundtracks was another gamechanger brought in by XBox. Achievements gave incentive to explore and play games in new ways. DLC gave way to new content for the 1st time. And then there were those games like Halo, PGR, the XSN games that still hold up well today solidly.
XBox One is bringing some great innovations too but it is a bit early for me to see if it will have the number of defining moments that I had on the original XBox.
Will the Xbox One go down as the greatest console of all time?
Would say no and that it is not even the best Xbox console so far.
Would say no and that it is not even the best Xbox console so far.
LOL. No.....Young gamers of today will grow up and say Xbox or PS4 was best cause it sold more. If "Just about every innovative idea that works" is used up( lol) then it just re-enforces my point.
Right now people are fighting over the best turd of next generation. Nether console is that interesting at this point. I can play better games on current gen consoles at a cheaper price. To say X1 is the best consoles of next generation isn't saying much. The games are mediocre at best. I am only interested in Killer Instinct but it needs more content and patches. A few years from now we will see what these consoles are really capable of but right I don't see anything special or mind blowing from either company.
To be fair gaming was a lot more fresh and cheaper for everyone including devs.. Now it's a very expensive hobby that require thousands of dollars for us the consumer and a huge dev team for every game. We are in 8th gen and it's hard to create fun and new experiences after decades and decades of gaming. People had an open mind back in the day because gaming was cheaper. Now one mistake your company is at risk.
I also blame devs becuause they don't listen to their audience. Here it is 2013 and and we haven't got a proper sequel to any Resident Evil or Devil May game. If devs listened to their audience less company would go bankrupt. Take Mighty Number 9 for an example it's heavily supported by the community and it has eveyrhting you would want in a Mega Man game. It actually surpassed expetaions and people are excited for it. I think more devs should go that route because it would be healthy for the gaming industry.
Within being said I think most genres are better now than they were back in the 1990's. True devs are playing it safe but it's in fear of losing their company. I think we did a good job all things considering. We had games like Remember Me, Battlefield 3, Metal Gear Solid Rising, Journey, Rayman Legends, Bioshock, Test Drive Unlimited, Pure, Split Second, Mario Galaxy 2, The Walking Dead, No More Heroes, Trauma Center, Mirrors Edge, Gone Home, Lost Odysee, Dirt 3, Motorstorm, etc. that are very fun games IMO. s***, we even got a new NBA Jam and NFL Blitz
The SNES was a simpler time for gaming and it shouldn't be compared to now. I think we did good all things considering.
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Really ? Cause your list of games is mediocre at best. I mean BF3 is one of the worst BF games. Dirst 3 isn't close to the greatness of the old Colin Mcrae games. Remember me is terrible. I could go on
There are a few games on my list that had major flaws but I enjoyed them regardless which is most important. Does every game need to be rated AAA high quality for you to enjoy it?
Those were only a few examples. Im not gonna sit here and name every game I enjoyed this gen.For any experience you name on the SNES I can get a better experience on current gen consoles and Nintendo hand helds. You are simply living in nostalgia IMO. Of course there some experiences in the 16 bit the era that can't be re created like Donkey Kong Country for an example and playing Mortal Kombat 2 on the SNES. Most genres are better now IMO minus the JRPG's.
I've not had a game to challenge me as much as Super Ghouls n' Ghosts on the SNES. And when you get to the 20 screen-high last boss *SPLOILER ALERT* (lol for those that are still planning on playing it for the first time) - and he says you have to return with a certain weapon and it starts you all the way over... WELL F ME!
I doubt it. Only people who post on forums care about sales and even then most of us don't care what console sells more. We are a very small percentage of gamers. The reason why you don't see as many people praising games like Call of Duty and you see people on forums hating on it? Cause the people who just have fun playing games are actually playing them. Forums are a beehive of negativity and nothing more at the end of the day.
As far as innovation goes, yup just about every idea that works has been used. Toss some ideas out there that we haven't seen if you think otherwise. All this complaining about games being repetitive and we've seen it all before and people wanting something new. Yet, you don't see those people coming up with ideas either. People just love to whine. I don't remember anyone complaining about Pong being repetitive.
At Teamxbox many people were waving 360 sales, just sayin...
I've not had a game to challenge me as much as Super Ghouls n' Ghosts on the SNES. And when you get to the 20 screen-high last boss *SPLOILER ALERT* (lol for those that are still planning on playing it for the first time) - and he says you have to return with a certain weapon and it starts you all the way over... WELL F ME!
NES is probably the most difficult console you could ever play.
the replay value is off the charts
Exactly my point. Games were far more repetitive back in the day. The difference? You were between the ages of 5-12 and you didn't care because you were having fun. Something that seems to be lost today. Why people can't just enjoy what they've got is beyond me. After a hard day of work all i want to do is sit down and get lost in a great gaming experience. There's plenty of that to go around these days.