26th January 2003, 5:40 AM
If Sony makes a mistake, then it'll be Microsoft who capatilize, not Nintendo.
:(
The way I see it is if Sony get too far ahead of themselves trying to revolutionize computers and electronics, again. Cell technology will most likely be a blessing, if used in a non-networked environment (ie. just put a million of them on one chip, rather than spread over 50 computers/household appliances). Their whole "freedom to develop" approach is commendable, but it makes developement of games for the system a MAJOR hassle. I'd love to see them make something like the PS2 again, and give developers total freedom. But they must release code libraries and compilers BEFORE LAUNCH. Hell, I don't think Sony released any libraries at all this generation. Just snippets, and let other developers do the work (Naughty Dog, Criterion etc.)
This sort of freedom/architecture with the PS2 has allowed a console with technology 2 years older than GCN and XBox to STILL be putting out games that compare, and excel past many of their best looking titles. Technology that keeps on giving, but not at the initial expense of the developers. Otherwise Microsoft with their PC in-a-box will swoop in all the US market, with almost ease after only 1 - 2 years (particularly because they are being released so close together).
Of course, if Sony screwed up, imagine what we'd be looking at with a Microsoft monopoly on our hands.....
blah blah blah, ranting. I stop now. :)
:(
The way I see it is if Sony get too far ahead of themselves trying to revolutionize computers and electronics, again. Cell technology will most likely be a blessing, if used in a non-networked environment (ie. just put a million of them on one chip, rather than spread over 50 computers/household appliances). Their whole "freedom to develop" approach is commendable, but it makes developement of games for the system a MAJOR hassle. I'd love to see them make something like the PS2 again, and give developers total freedom. But they must release code libraries and compilers BEFORE LAUNCH. Hell, I don't think Sony released any libraries at all this generation. Just snippets, and let other developers do the work (Naughty Dog, Criterion etc.)
This sort of freedom/architecture with the PS2 has allowed a console with technology 2 years older than GCN and XBox to STILL be putting out games that compare, and excel past many of their best looking titles. Technology that keeps on giving, but not at the initial expense of the developers. Otherwise Microsoft with their PC in-a-box will swoop in all the US market, with almost ease after only 1 - 2 years (particularly because they are being released so close together).
Of course, if Sony screwed up, imagine what we'd be looking at with a Microsoft monopoly on our hands.....
blah blah blah, ranting. I stop now. :)
If i had a dollar for every time i ran out of hair in the middle of a spoon making contest id only eat your children with a side of slaw and THOSE ARENT PILLOWS!!