Sure thing... (Score 1)

I must admit, theoretically, this sounds pretty cool. But this is derived only from their vague claims of bigger-faster-more, and real judgement will have to wait until we can get a look at the real specs of this beast. It would seem (judging from past product failures) that an attempt to "revolutionize" the distribution of software, by a company that has never set foot in the arena of electronic gaming, is doomed from the start. This sort of thing could possibly be pulled off by a Sony or a Microsoft, but what developer in their right mind is going to go out on a limb and develop for a company who has not yet shown any real merit? PC compatability is an enticing feature, but I find it hard to believe. There has always been a divide between console gamers, who pop the disc in the system and play away, and the PC gamers who spend more time fidgeting with their graphics settings and other options. If they believe they have a way to bridge this gap, then alright, let's see it, but again I remain skeptical until then. Perhaps the biggest issue, as always, is going to be third-party software support. Nintendo learned the hard way with their N64 system, and Sony provides the best example of how quality third-party titles will make or break any system. And as it stands, the big boys already have their plates (and wallets) full with PS2, Gamecube and XBox projects. The interview claims they will support a larger library than any system, but unless they have something incredible up their sleeve (a contract with Squaresoft, Konami, Capcom, or any of the "recognized" leaders in development), they will indeed fall into the same trash can as my 3DO, Virtual Boy and Neo Geo. This is of course all speculation, because there is no substance to really analyze yet, but it should be good to give skeptics something to bitch about, and sensationalists to herald as the "next step in gaming." Again, this sounds good, but lemme see it.