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Console makers are likely to continue subsidizing the hardware. So we'll just end up having cheaper playstations and xboxes. I think very few people go out and
by chrischen 15y ago
Console makers are likely to continue subsidizing the hardware. So we'll just end up having cheaper playstations and xboxes.
I think very few people go out and buy a powerful graphics card. A console is simply a much more consumer friendly product that also happens to be a better bang for the buck in terms of hardware.
- rkalla 15y agoIf the rumors outlined in the Ars article are true, there will be nothing to subsidize -- the console manuf are going for the Nintendo model after having their asses fed to them for 5 years while Nintendo turned a profit on 2-year old tech from launch. It makes the most sense for Microsoft to go the compatibility-route a la Apple and iOS -- Apple proves it works, Middleware companies will love it (Crytek, Unreal, Unigen) and gamers won't need to skip a beat.