Quote:
Originally Posted by Fake Vencar  PC all the way! I won't go into a long debate, but in 2 years time the consoles will all have to be replaced by new ones costing a bomb! |
Ah, now that's where business plans come in.
Your statement is true concerning Microsoft and the Xbox - MS have adopted a five year busness plan. The 360 launched in 2005, and is now two and a half years into its lifecycle. So you can expect to see a whole new Xbox console in 2010.
Sony, however, have adopted a 10 year plan with the PS3. The PS1 and PS2 had five year plans (PS1 launched in 1995 and was replaced by the PS2 in 2000, which itself was replaced by the PS3 in 2006 - problems with development of the PS3 led to the PS2 having an extended life span, and indeed, it is still selling strong). We won't see the PS4 until 2016 at the very earliest.
As for Nintendo, I reckon they've also gone for a five year plan with the Wii.