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RE: Weekly debate 1#: Is gaming becoming too expensive?
Well, it is getting expensive. The Nintendo 64 prices for games were outrageous. Then, the games had a price drop, but the consoles became very very expensive. PS2 and XBOX started at $300 dollars and then stayed at $250 for a long time. That was thought to be expensive.
Now if we look at the technology for next gen consoles. Nintendo will add 512MB of Flash Memory. Also you can store old classic games. New innovative games, and an innovative way to play. Then you have the memory cards which can be expensive, cause they will be SDRAM cards. Nintendo's graphics will improve by keeping their partnership with ATI. And joining up with IBM may affect the price. My Estimated Price:$500-$600
Sony and Microsoft will look into graphics for the main part in Round 2. They will get better graphics chips and that will be it for them. Then they will both want that generation to end and another one to begin with better graphics. Games and price may be the problem that the XBOX 360 and Playstation 3 encounter. XBOX 360 price:$700-$800 PS3:$700-$900.
Nintendo will win round two with ease. They will not only focus on realistic graphics, but they will have a resonable price, and great games. Innovative. They will bring classics characters like Mario and Zelda and try out some new characters. Miyamoto has had great success. He created the Mario and Zelda phenomenon and tried Nintendogs out. Nintendogs was a great hit. Nintendo will win hands down and at an affordable price.
Game wise. I expect XBOX 360 and PS3 games to be around $70-$80. Nintendo's will be around the current $50-$60. Nintendo will win the price category once again. The future is looking good for Nintendo. And Reggie WILL kick Microsoft and Sony's *** and take their names!
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