Is the PC closer graphically compared to "Next Gen" this time round than ever before?

[Gimpymoo]

Looking at some of the gameplay from both PS4 and XBox One, the gap seems negligible, if any.

I know it is early days and optimisation of future games will increase but I am certain that for previous gens, there was a noticeable difference in favour of the consoles at launch and for a fair while after but this time round, I just do not see them being superior.

Not sure why I am surprised but I just am.

Looks like the jump to 1080p neutered them in reference to their profit margins so they could not spec as highly as they have previously?

480/720 resolutions made it too easy for them.

 

[Gimpymoo]

funny thing is all the best games that interest me or seem creative are on a wii u

/off topic

I have to say, with young kids and the desire to ensure they enjoy gaming with the same memories as myself, I agree with that point.

The problem is, the majority are first party titles and I cannot justify a Wii U at its current price point for games from a single developer. It has suffered the same fate as the Wii, lack of third party support, not to blame Nintendo or its partners, that is more so down to consumers as well.

ALTHOUGH, maybe they dropped the ball with that awful tablet/second screen/controller? I wonder how much that has added to the RRP? Does it neuter their price reduction options?

I will possibly buy one in a year or so second hand, with a bundle of games.

Nintendo are struggling to be a primary player in the console market. They are a "I own a Nintendo, alongside a...." type company. Very said when you look at their roots. If they were not so stubborn, with the IP's they have, they would do themselves a favour by releasing cross platform, OR if their stubborn pride will not them, just release a 1080p Netbox with HDMI which allows playing their back catalogue, upscaled for a monthly fee.

 

[Gimpymoo]

Indeed you do. And from what i have read it's going to be around £50 for years subscription.

£39.99 for Xbox Live and Playstation Plus if I am not mistaken.