Pave The Way For Next Gen Console Gaming

Published on 01-22-2013 08:38 AM

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With the eminent release of the "PlayStation 4", which has now being given the alias "Orbis", there has being an abundant amount of speculation revolving it's evolution into the next generation of console gaming. With new technologies available many are hoping for a game console that not only shadows it's predecessors but out right obliterates them in all areas. There is talk of dropping the DualShock control that we have become accustomed to with biometrics, to the more controversial end of the used game market. Like I said this is all just speculation. But what concerns me the most is the future of the PSX scene and will there be one?

So lets take a step back and delve into the history of the PlayStation scene. A prime example that debunks my above statement is the legendary PlayStation 2. A console that Sony only recently seized production on and has undoubtedly one of the largest scenes in console hacking and homebrew. So with that said we can rest assured that the PlayStation 3 scene will survive, especially if Sony backs off while concentrating on it's latest console, the 'Orbis'. In fact we could see a rebirth of the PlayStation 3 scene and possibly the return of some developers, who felt the risk that Sony imposed was not worth participating, and thus releasing work that was once a guarded secret. The possibilities are endless and I'm sure that you would agree that there are many unexplored avenues of the PlayStation 3 and the power the console possesses.

Now moving forward is a question I have asked myself many times. A question that arises whenever a new console is released. When will the 'Orbis' be hacked? Looking at the PlayStation 3, which was a reasonably formidable foe, one wonders what Sony has up their sleeves. Will past misconceptions find their way into the next generation console or will the security pose a threat to the 'Orbis' homebrew scene? My guess is as good as yours...

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L00N3YB!N - 01-23-2013, 08:26 PM
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Won't buy when it first comes out, but I'll wait. I like Coop games the PS3 had and control pads which is why I got the PS3 instead of upgrading my PC at the time. Also I'd like to see what steam console mite offer.

No second hand games, mostly as they'll probably be downloaded.

madhu - 01-23-2013, 11:36 PM
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I wouldn't speculate much right away rather a few pointers:
There was a time I thought we would possibly never get past 3.55. For eg, how long did it take for us to play Arkham City & Max Payne 3 without Trueblue on backups. Just the 3.60 keys came out and in months we are sitting at a 4.30 OFW ripped CFW and already eyeing on GOW Ascension & The Last of Us.
As always, every security has a loop-hole and nothing is unbreakable. May be will take some time, but as the saying, ALL GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WAIT.
I'm sure Orbis won't be backward compatible for we all know Sony. Sometime in 2015-2016 we would sure see a title "God of War III 4K HD Remastered" & "Uncharted Triology 4K HD Remastered". Anyways its most likely to take time for studios to come up with titles for the next gen consoles. Say if it takes 4-5 years for the scene to catch up. Then I'd queue all my backups. At the max we would be half a generation back. Not a big trade off for Freedom. Until then I'd hug my PS3 Slim tight.

Tranced - 01-24-2013, 01:52 AM
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After the PS3 I don't think I will buy a closed system. What I mean is I will wait till Orbis has matured game wise and when it's jailbroken. The PS3 is everything I need right now. I have got what I wanted. Only thing that scares me is if my slim had to die on me. it doesn't.

Goku1992 - 01-24-2013, 11:16 AM
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I wont be buying it. Ps3 is a good console and that will satisfy all my gaming needs for the moment. Just like the psp satisfy all my hand-held needs at the moment. The price and the price of games will be the reason why I won't buy the orbis. Besides I get free games on my Jailbroken ps3 so I don't have to spend a dime on video games atm. "Excluding games that I buy for online reasons" But my point is this.

Games are overpriced
Consoles are overpriced

I have better things to do with my money than spend $60 on a game that I beat in 10 hours... what a rip

Greg0u812 - 01-24-2013, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Goku1992

....................I have better things to do with my money than spend $60 on a game that I beat in 10 hours... what a rip

The only game I have come close to doing that with was Tron.
Luckily, I bought a secondhand copy (I also already knew it was a fairly short game, so I was prepared).

Maybe I just play games differently.
I am in a little beyond the middle of Farcry 3 (I have 11 main missions left) and have clocked over 60 hours so far.
Trying to complete a game with all side missions and different little "quests" is a whole lot different than just running through the main story line.
To each his own though.

As far as the OP is concerned:
I will be more than happy to keep my PS3's for an extended amount of time.
Up until I moved to another house last year, I still used my original xbox quite regularly.
I have a feeling that once the next gen console is opened up I will probably break down and relegate one of (or both) PS3's to the duties that the xbox is being used for.
Even if I stop using them as gaming consoles, they will still be used as media centers for a long time.

walterg74 - 01-27-2013, 12:31 AM
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So they "seized" production of the ps2 huh..? Please cease the killing of the language...

Tranced - 01-27-2013, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by walterg74

So they "seized" production of the ps2 huh..? Please cease the killing of the language...

What language C, C#, C++, perhaps VB.NET or C.NET ... Confused...LOL