REPORT: Sony & Microsoft To Roll Out New IP Gaming Consoles as early as 2009

"After several days of internal consideration Microsoft executives have said that they will not be producing a Blu ray Xbox 360. Instead the Company is working on a brand new gaming and entertainment solution that will replace the current Xbox 360.

The device will go head to head with a new home console from Sony that is both a gaming console and content management system. It is not expected to be launched untill late in 2009 or early 2010. Key to the new Microsoft offering according to a development engineer is IP content which Microsoft believes is the future for both gaming and home entertainment."

Link.

Madness if true.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/32038.html

Sony is really stressing "10 YEARS", i doubt it

There goes the PS3 10 year life cycle...

I hope this isn't true. PS3 has legs!

That's just ridiculous. I mean their current systems still haven't reached the mainstream pricing points of $200. Not to mention that many publishers (especially Japanese) still have to figure out what platforms to support. And let's not forget developers taking 3 years or more to make a game. Also the consumer just won't be ready yet, hell this generation was the longest console transition ever according to EA CEO. Finally the jump in tech. wasn't that impressive this generation what makes you think it will be more actually as impressive if the systems launched again without much breakthrough in gaming tech.

Sure the 4-5 years transition was alright before but now things have changed. IMO it should now be 7-8 years.

Anyway Nintendo has pretty much confirmed that as long as the Wii sells well they will keep supporting it without launching a new platform as well as with the DS.

Why do I have a feeling that sounds like the PSX ? kage_53

Biggest waste of money. I can't believe I bought into the hype. :(

Sounds like Xbox all over again, if true. I truly hope that Microsoft does not kill the 360 while it still has plenty of life because there will be alot of angry gamers out there....like me. As far as Sony's plans, who knows? They still support the PS2, so I do not forsee them just killing off the PS3 so soon, even if they do release such a device.

On a side note, this sounds like some sort of unified platform or set top box type of tech to me....just as has been proclaimed will be the new norm in the coming years by certain industry insiders, as well as industry giants like EA. We shall see, I suppose.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/32038.html

Sony is really stressing "10 YEARS", i doubt it

f50p90

Sony stressed the 10 years thing with the PS2 as well and we see that there have been PS3's on store shelves since 2006.

All that really means is they plan on making games for it for ten years. The PS4 could be out in 2009 or 2010 for all we know.

[QUOTE="kage_53"]Why do I have a feeling that sounds like the PSX ? BioShockOwnz

Biggest waste of money. I can't believe I bought into the hype. :(

You...you actually bought that thing?

Why do I have a feeling that sounds like the PSX ? kage_53

I was thinking of the same thing :|

I always thought nintendo was the one killing gaming :?

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/32038.html

Sony is really stressing "10 YEARS", i doubt it

f50p90

they will SUPPORT it for 10 years, that means nothing about when the next playstation console will come out.

PS2 is still being supported... tell me when it released :P

[QUOTE="SmashBrosLegend"]How hilarious would it be if the Wii turned out to have the longest lifespan?Dreams-Visions

How hilarious would it be if the Wii turned out to have the longest lifespan?SmashBrosLegend

If the Wii makes it til 2011 or so I see myself being alot bigger supporter of Nintendo in the future. Let Sony and Microsoft fight 3 year technology battles if they want to.

I read this earlier today. And my opinion remains unchanged. If there are new consoles on the market in 2009-2010 I am done buying consoles for awhile. That is simply too much money to be spending with far too much frequency for something that I do in my quickly diminishing free time.TheSystemLord1

and you call yourself the system lord? lol. you're lucky you're not a PC enthusiast.. big bills there... big bills.

[QUOTE="TheSystemLord1"]I read this earlier today. And my opinion remains unchanged. If there are new consoles on the market in 2009-2010 I am done buying consoles for awhile. That is simply too much money to be spending with far too much frequency for something that I do in my quickly diminishing free time.3picuri3

and you call yourself the system lord? lol. you're lucky you're not a PC enthusiast.. big bills there... big bills.

Lol yeah, I pretty much hate this name...but GS won't let me change it. It might help to say that at the time I created this I was planning on becoming a high school English teacher...plenty of gaming time there.

But my plans have since changed, and the world of corporate law doesn't leave much time for gaming.

[QUOTE="SmashBrosLegend"]How hilarious would it be if the Wii turned out to have the longest lifespan?TheSystemLord1

If the Wii makes it til 2011 or so I see myself being alot bigger supporter of Nintendo in the future. Let Sony and Microsoft fight 3 year technology battles if they want to.

I read this earlier today. And my opinion remains unchanged. If there are new consoles on the market in 2009-2010 I am done buying consoles for awhile. That is simply too much money to be spending with far too much frequency for something that I do in my quickly diminishing free time.TheSystemLord1

Indeed it is alot of money, especially if you always buy more than one console, and then of course you factor in the games and accessories as well. It adds up rather quickly, lol.

[QUOTE="TheSystemLord1"]I read this earlier today. And my opinion remains unchanged. If there are new consoles on the market in 2009-2010 I am done buying consoles for awhile. That is simply too much money to be spending with far too much frequency for something that I do in my quickly diminishing free time.ironcreed

Indeed it is alot of money, especially if you always buy more than one console, and then of course you factor in the games and accessories as well. It adds up rather quickly, lol.

This is probably why my feelings are what they are. I own all 3 consoles. Barely feel like I've gotten to enjoy them...and here we are ready for the next round again possibly next year? No thanks.

[QUOTE="TheSystemLord1"]I read this earlier today. And my opinion remains unchanged. If there are new consoles on the market in 2009-2010 I am done buying consoles for awhile. That is simply too much money to be spending with far too much frequency for something that I do in my quickly diminishing free time.ironcreed

Indeed it is alot of money, especially if you always buy more than one console, and then of course you factor in the games and accessories as well. It adds up rather quickly, lol.

I have spent a ton of money on gaming this gen. I have all 3 systems and the best hd tv on the market. It has not been long enough or had enough games this gen to justify the money. If it is moving this quickly I will become a hermit. I agree with 5 years a cycle but really the games this cycle have sucked so far and for having all 3 systems have more board with gaming than I should have been." there have been some great games just not enough"

[QUOTE="TheSystemLord1"]

[QUOTE="SmashBrosLegend"]How hilarious would it be if the Wii turned out to have the longest lifespan?SmashBrosLegend

If the Wii makes it til 2011 or so I see myself being alot bigger supporter of Nintendo in the future. Let Sony and Microsoft fight 3 year technology battles if they want to.

Nintenod already stated that they would.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3164150

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/32038.html

Sony is really stressing "10 YEARS", i doubt it

f50p90

That was an encouraging video.

[QUOTE="ironcreed"]

[QUOTE="TheSystemLord1"]I read this earlier today. And my opinion remains unchanged. If there are new consoles on the market in 2009-2010 I am done buying consoles for awhile. That is simply too much money to be spending with far too much frequency for something that I do in my quickly diminishing free time.lolkie_81

Indeed it is alot of money, especially if you always buy more than one console, and then of course you factor in the games and accessories as well. It adds up rather quickly, lol.

I have spent a ton of money on gaming this gen. I have all 3 systems and the best hd tv on the market. It has not been long enough or had enough games this gen to justify the money. If it is moving this quickly I will become a hermit. I agree with 5 years a cycle but really the games this cycle have sucked so far and for having all 3 systems have more board with gaming than I should have been." there have been some great games just not enough"

Agreed, and as TheSystemLord said, I too am just now really starting to enjoy myself this gen. There are alot of exciting games coming out for both the 360 and the PS3 this year, (a lot more impressive than 2007 imo) and there is just no way that I will be ready to move on to the "next gen" as early as 09'. Just no way. This gen easily has at least a good 3 years left, if you ask me....especially the PS3.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/32038.html

Sony is really stressing "10 YEARS", i doubt it

f50p90

teh gullible.

If true (which I doubt) I am quitting console gaming for good. There is just no way in hell will I be ready for a new console by 2009 or 2010.

PC Gaming here I come!

I don't see it happening. Consoles will always have a 5-10 year lifespan as it has always been, for the most part.

What I do see potentially happening is a focus on casual gaming next-gen without sacrificing the so-called hardcore. I have a feeling Microsoft or Sony will release two separate consoles next-gen... one with all the bells and whistles, the kit and kaboodle if you will. The other will be a cheaper, less powerful console similar to the Wii with some sort of motion-sensing or other innovation. Think about it... a Sony PS4 supercomputer competing with a PS4 Lite... with last-gen-like graphics and pick up and play controls.

I don't see it happening. Consoles will always have a 5-10 year lifespan as it has always been, for the most part.TDLlama

They did, until the Xbox. 4 year lifespan FT....L.

If they do that I wont buy them and this will be my last gen for consoles.Ghost_Dub

Same here,

But I see microsoft staying for about 6 years due to success and Sony for 10 years. The Wii is up in the air