You can’t move for the wild speculation regarding the next gen console at the moment but the question is, do we need a new console? We talked about this last month but now we want to see what you think about it. Are you happy with your PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and the vast array of games available or do you think the systems are starting to show their age and need a refresh?
When the ‘NeXtbox’ and the PS4 launch they will undoubtedly be costly, the Xbox 360 launched at $479.99 and the PS3 was $599.99 and there is very little chance of the new consoles being cheaper.
No doubt publishers will pass the extra development costs on to players and we may find games rising in price as well – can you afford to pay £50-60 for the latest release?
Many rumours have suggested a Christmas 2012 launch for the new consoles so for the first Massive Poll we want to know when you want your new console.
For the second Massive Poll, you can pick your top five ‘Next Gen essentials’ – will it be a huge hard drive? A quiet, compact design? Backwards compatibility? Get clicking and remember you can pick fiveessential ingredients!
The polls close midnight on Sunday and the results show will follow next week.
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Mick939
More ram! Also i’m up for a new one straight away….
HoboCastro
Number 1 must have feature. A USB on the back of the console. Please!
skibadee
ready for next Xmas want a PS4 if I’m honest not a xbox.
FriendlyFiend
2014 – I think we’re just starting to see what the current systems can really do. This is where developers really have to up their game and sweat the technology/story/mechanics. The minute we get a new system, the graphics will start soaking up more than their share of the budget (unless they do a Nintendo and try and come up with a whole new approach to the way consoles work). Besides, the longer we wait, the bigger the leap between generations and the more incentive to upgrade.
Jack6
The poll doesn’t appear on Opera. Have you tested that?
On topic, for now, the later the better. 2015 for me. Free online gaming is my most desired feature.
Crocadillian
These consoles have been around a while, and I think it’s time to see the market be shaken up a little, so 2012 please! Plus, the PS Move and Kinect peripherals have been under-supported, letting good tech become a gimmick.
I’m disappointed with the poll on features I’d like to see, as its much more technical than anything else, I think Nintendo have the right idea about changing the ways players can interact with games, rather than just making the same games look prettier, although I do understand that game design can be restricted by hardware, so a balance is really needed.
Kronik76
Well as the world is going to end on 21st December 2012, I’d say a Christmas 2012 release would be good, so we can all have something to get excited about before we die.
As for the most wanted feature I’d opt for something strangely not included on the list – a fleshlight insert.
BritishBlue
Regardless of when the next generation of consoles is released, I’m going to be favouring whichever one has the most RAM. If it’s the PS4 then all well and good, if not then Sony better have some mind-blowing exclusives otherwise Xbox will be getting my nod.
Klart
I want one now. I’ve had the PS3 since launch & need my graphics whore fix.