The Next Generation Console Debate
High Def vs. High Creativity......
There is much talk these days of the high tech hoopla involving
the next generation consoles. Microsoft and Sony have both
announced that their next gen systems will include High
Definition as one of the key new features, while Nintendo has
stated that it will pass up on the High Def for now and go with
a more creative system instead. Both Microsoft and Sony have
showed and their consoles and both look really good so far, thus
most hardcore gamers have written Nintendo off as being a
contender for the next gen crown. Is this possibly an oversight?
YES, this is an oversight. How can anyone write off the
brilliant minds at Nintendo? IGN's people seem to think that HD
trumps creativity, as do Gamespot and most of the major gaming
media organizations. It is with this knowledge that I give fair
warning, DO NOT UNDERSTIMATE THE POWER OF CREATIVITY. Nintendo
has brought innovation throughout their term as leader in the
video game world. They have brought us to know innovations such
as the Game Boy, the touchpad (touching IS good) and a host of
creative and innovative games throughout the years, which by the
way, will be downloadable with their own upcoming next gen
system, the Revolution. They have been a staple of the creative
prowess that it takes to push this industry in the right
direction. How can anyone overlook that? I constantly see people
and hear people say, "Nintendo isn't even offering HD in the
Revolution, what