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RUMOR: Behind the Scenes with First Party Hardware and Third Party Softwear Next Gen

Recently Dual Pixels has received word from Geno, the guy who delivered us the rumors, that came true, about Castlevania and the Kingdom Hearts HD collection, about Next Gen. This statement talks about the next-gen PlayStation, XBOX, and some of Nintendo's plans for upcoming E3.

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blue_cheese4588d ago (Edited 4588d ago )

link doesn't work... >.>

working link: http://dualpixels.com/2012/...

DeforMAKulizer4588d ago

The link in the N4G submission is wrong.

http://dualpixels.com/2012/...

This is the proper one

FanOfGaming4588d ago (Edited 4588d ago )

Thank you

BlindGuardian4587d ago

"Direct hardware Backwards Compatibility will be available by a $70 – $99 dongle that is plugged into the Omni that contains a PS3 on a chip with Cell to run games."

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AsimLeonheart4587d ago

I am a little disappointed if its true that Omni will be significantly less powerful than Durango. Omni should be at least comparable to Durango; even a little less powerful does not matters for me. Still, it is just a rumour so let us wait and see how it turns out actually. I should get upset so soon. :-)

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hakis864588d ago

So, how legit will this turn out to be.. interesting.

The PS4 (or "Omni"?) with glasses sounds plausable, considering Sony has released to versions of their 3D visor. So they will actually launch first?
Biofeedback is also interesting.
Omnicloud is interesting!

The Xbox being most powerful is a slight downer for me personally - just because I was planning on getting PS4 and not Xbox...hmm.
The new Kinect wil probably be good, for those who like that tech.
The prosjected stuff sounds WAY TO FAR FETCHED imo...
I mean, it _could_ be cool; but how will it work? Do you have to have an entire gaming room? Will you have to stand/turn around, or can the image be rotated around you? (I hope it can).
Flashy and fancy, useful?

Either Way, Wii U is going to S T R U G G L E... :)

I'm intrigued!

ronin4life4588d ago

If this is all true, or even partially so, the wiiu has the most support, the cheapest console(also the least complicated) and the best 3rd party relations.

How does that say wiiu will "struggle"? It looks to me to have the absolute best set up. You have to be being sarcastic or reading something different than me...

kneon4588d ago

The 360 degree projector idea was been thrown around a few times already, the problem is it will just never work well, unless you live in an Apple store :)

Most people have far too many dark objects and clutter in the room, you just can't see anything projected on something much darker than light beige.

hakis864587d ago (Edited 4587d ago )

@ronin4life (and disagrees)

I can see that it might seem a bit immature to write it like that, sorry.
I am sure it will sell well for some years.
What i meant is that considering it is on par with or weaker than the PS3/360, the Wii U will struggle with graphics, and all multiplat games will have to be graphically reduced in quality on the Wii U, which is unfortunate.
Though I am excited to see which 3rd party titles exclusive to the Wii U we will se over the Wii U's lifetime!

I think the Wii U and the tablet can deliver some great experiences, but for me personally I am more intrigued by the other systems possibilities.

akaakaaka4587d ago (Edited 4587d ago )

Yeah this guy clearly is a PLAYSTATION hater.
What the point on making a nexbox 2 or 4 times better then the PS4 (that is obviously using dx11or more advanced teach already and it makes it hard to beat) if most if not all multip. Games will look the sames just like last gen and this gen devs will try to match the less powerful consol, sadly is always this way. Ps2 stop devs from using the true xbox power and xbox360 stop devs from using true PS3 power.
If anything the difference will be small like always or they may even have a clone teach this time.

I hope some of the games rumors are real but going this by most of it is fake and I could have also made this out by all the rumors I know and most of you know.

SIREN next gen will be nice.
AND I'm The only one who want a next gen extermination game? The ip is owned by SONY and it will be a amazing good next gen game if is made right.

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NovusTerminus4588d ago

Ninja Theory having Onimusha is a very bad thing...

PSOmni sounds odd... But could be interesting.
Not a fan of Kinect, but we will see how they do.

DW8 better be on the other systems as well!
Again, Capcom will not make a Monster Hunter for Sony... WTF?
I figured Slant Six would get another shot with the games.
No mention of vsXIII... But I am interested to see what becomes of Agni...

Interesting way to do the SSB Beta if they do it...
Soul Calibur V with more content could be a good thing...
EA with more new IP's... Interested to see them!

Bungie's new game sounds... Odd...

All in all, I am nervous about a new gen. As dev costs rise, smaller games will not be as abundant.

But if this stuff is true... It could be a very interesting E3

Mocat4588d ago (Edited 4588d ago )

Onimusha+ ninja theory Noooo for the love of god please ive been waiting for ever i even wanted an hd version of warlords why would capcom do something like this.

1Victor4587d ago

mocat to nickle and dime you 99 cents per stronger sword + costume

Skate-AK4588d ago

I don't like that Ninja Theory is getting Onimusha but I said that was gonna happen months ago.

Simon_Brezhnev4588d ago

I dont want Ninja Theory touching Onimusha. Why have a western dev do a heavenly japanese story game. They will ruin it then talk shit about the original. I know if DMC sells good i bet they get the great light for it.

DeforMAKulizer4588d ago

So overall that was an interesting read.

MS is going to be the big risk taker next gen like the PS3. The PS4/Omni will have the head start and cheaper model and assume more of the 360's role this gen and the Wii U will have Nintendo's publishing incentives.

Im interested to see the whole Omni initiative from both MS and Sony. The 360 display thing from MS might prove difficult. I mean in my room every wall is covered with closets said for one wall with a window.

Didnt really get how the Omniviewer works, but i figured its more of a wearable goggle?

Interesting ventures all around.

miDnIghtEr20C_SfF4587d ago

I have an MS insider on my site. Be ready for a screen in the controller like the Wii U has, and also the analog sticks will rumble in the new Durango controller.

I've post all this before, and nobody but a few believed. The closer we get, more and more info comes out, and paints my insider, like always... 100% correct. :)

Everything sounds interesting. Omni, Durango...

oh, and Durango will be rocking 8 gigs of memory as well.

MultiConsoleGamer4588d ago

Info taken from other sources, much of it is not true.

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AMD CEO Shares Vision Behind Xbox Partnership and Next-Gen Chip Roadmap

AMD CEO Lisa Su talks about the Xbox AMD partnership, next-gen Ryzen + Radeon chips, and AI rendering tech coming to all Xbox devices.

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Obscure_Observer2d ago

AMD is really building hype around their unique partnership with Microsoft to help and build an advanced and seamless Xbox ecosystem across all Xbox consoles and devices.

I wonder what she meant by "full roadmap of gaming optimized chips" though? Seems ambitious.

Next year´s Xbox Showcase already looks promising and exciting. Here´s hoping they deliver.

InUrFoxHole2d ago

They had best show 3yrs in a row. Heading for another

VenomUK2d ago

Obscure_Observer said “I wonder what she meant by "full roadmap of gaming optimised chips" though? Seems ambitious.” To me, I interpret this to mean rather than having a couple of X/S products for launch and a handheld there is a longer term plan to release new products with higher specs at timed intervals. I’m speculating of course, but this could mean a spec bump every year or two, so that even if the PS6 or Steam Deck Home is released a year after ‘Xbox’ Microsoft can release an updated model that has a higher spec.

Agent752d ago

But Microsoft forgot the games.

KwietStorm_BLM2d ago

It's X3D chips for console. Everyone knows this. And it's been rumored in the PS6 forever.

Ganif2d ago

Correct.

"Sony's PlayStation 6 reportedly will feature an AMD semi-custom APU with a Zen 5 CPU and UDNA GPU, capable of 4K 120FPS and 8K 60FPS gaming. The console will include X3D cache and advanced AI upscaling technology."

https://www.tweaktown.com/n...

Obscure_Observer2d ago

"It's X3D chips for console. Everyone knows this. And it's been rumored in the PS6 forever."

I doubt that AMD´s CEO would waste her time making this huge and important partnership announcement over a tech that will be 7 years old by the those next gen consoles will be released.

Notellin2d ago

You should have just lead this comment with the fact that you have zero understanding of technology in the consoles and instead have a Toms Hardware online forum level of education.

Agent752d ago

But Microsoft forgot the games

Obscure_Observer2d ago

@VenomUK

"I’m speculating of course, but this could mean a spec bump every year or two, so that even if the PS6 or Steam Deck Home is released a year after ‘Xbox’ Microsoft can release an updated model that has a higher spec."

Very interesting theory. Still not sure how MS would actually make it work.

KwietStorm_BLM1d 20h ago

"I doubt that AMD´s CEO would waste her time making this huge and important partnership announcement over a tech that will be 7 years old by the those next gen consoles will be released."

How old is the tech in consoles? It's not a huge announcement. It's marketing and you know it is.

Obscure_Observer1d 1h ago (Edited 1d 1h ago )

"How old is the tech in consoles? It's not a huge announcement. It's marketing and you know it is."

Dude, what I know for certain is that a tech as old as X3D chips which is actually *older* than both PS5 and Xbox Series consoles, is hardly the reason behind this new partnership between AMD and MS to build new *custom silicon* for next generation of consoles.

And yes it´s a huge announcement since AMD is working closely with MS to co-develop custom SoC which will allow backwards compatibility across all MS´s next gen devices allowing seamless integration between devices and full backwards compatibility across all generations of Xbox consoles.

I also know is that this announcement don´t have anything to do with Playstation and their strategy with AMD for the PS6, so stop comparing the two pretending that you know what´s going on, because you clearly don´t.

If Sony is working on something remotely similar, that´s remain to be seen.

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Fishy Fingers2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

Some odd, deliberate wording, no branding, not 'Xbox consoles, Xbox handhelds' specifically, feels and sounds like they're building towards hardware that anyone can be used or licensed to/by themselves and other manufacturers.

Multiplatform software and hardware 'Xbox/AMD APU'.

Obscure_Observer2d ago

I guess you missed Sarah Bond´s next generation Xbox announcement this week, were she clearly states:

"I´m thrilled to share that we´ve established a strategic multi-year partnership with AMD to co-engineer silicon across a portfolio of devices, including, *our* next generation *Xbox consoles*."

But hey, I don´t think you´re entirely wrong, maybe MS will build their own Xbox consoles while licencing other manufactures to build and sell their own Xbox branded consoles. Who knows

BeHunted2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

I think you watched the wrong video. It's below the description, or you can watch it directly on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/kprpRvsOua...

HyperMoused2d ago

Shares vision....we provide chips for money, this deal will sell many chips, we will make lots of money...good vision

Christopher2d ago

The marketing behind this is so heavy that I worry about the actual outcome. Why are they just not showing us the product, why all this talking in market speak?

Lightning772d ago

Probably because the next xbox isn't ready to release yet?

The marketing and rumors seem to be heavy out of no where. The rumor was a 27 release but it maybe it could be 26 new console launch instead.

Who knows.

Eonjay2d ago

There PR is alrways super heavy handed. No one is acutally buying an Xbox as is.
Also it is very early to be talking so much about a next gen console.

Obscure_Observer2d ago

There´s a lot of people interested on Xbox Next and its ability to run games from major stores like Steam.

We know that the PS6 is just around the corner as well, but so far, no news on what it might improve over the PS5 or PS5 Pro.

However, Sony already made public that their priority and actual focus is the PS6. So its not "very early" to talk about next gen when the very console manufactures are talking about it.

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Nintendo Switch 2 sales shatters records, most-sold console in 24-hour period

The Nintendo Switch 2 has set a new record by selling over 3 million units within 24 hours, tripling the PlayStation 4’s previous launch day sales.

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Jin_Sakai14d ago

Crazy. Switch 2 is going to do very well.

darthv7214d ago (Edited 14d ago )

No doubt, but.... the current price is out of the realm of the average parent / kid to buy like the SW1 was. So this launch achievement is from those of us with more disposable income.

The number of SW2 specific titles pales in comparison to the variety of SW1 games that get a performance boost right out of the box on this. And like the SX and PS5 before it, you can bet the majority are going to be using it as a means to better enjoy their existing titles that can benefit.

This may have been quick out of the gate... so was the WiiU. I quite enjoy it for what it is, but am keeping my expectations in check.

GenoPurpel14d ago (Edited 14d ago )

The Switch 2’s price point is great and fine and it’s still cheaper than the current gen of consoles aside from the Series S.

The only place I think they will fall short is their software sales, which also in turn may affect the hardware sales but not significantly. Parents will be fine paying for the system for their kids, but one look at an $80-$90 price tag for a single video game, that is where a lot of people will draw the line. Maybe not so much the people who are in the “willing to pay because I buy deluxe editions anyway” crowd, but for parents specifically, more sacrifices are gonna need to be made in their choices of gifts for their kids.

OtterX14d ago

As a parent of 3 with a very modest income, it was very affordable bc I already had an immense library of games, and the Mario Kart bundle came out to only about €50 more than a standard bundle. Both Zeldas were upgraded w Family Expansion Pass that I already had. Many games were upgraded for free. The only additional game I bought was Fast Fusion for 14.99 which was a great purchase!

Killer2020UK14d ago

People seem to forget that the Switch was $299 at launch which in today's money is roughly $400. That makes the Switch 2 a $50 increase when inflation is taken into account compared to the original.

Yes, people have less spending power on average compared to 2017 (Switch launch year) but this is not the MASSIVE price hike that people are making out Nintendo to be doing.

raWfodog13d ago

“No doubt, but.... the current price is out of the realm of the average parent / kid to buy like the SW1 was. So this launch achievement is from those of us with more disposable income.”

It could also be many people rushing to buy to avoid any possible tariff hikes in the future, but I think it’s still a good sign that many people still want physical consoles. Congrats to Nintendo! I’m not getting one at this time though (unless I get it for a Xmas present for one of my kids).

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1Victor13d ago

Congratulations Nintendo on finding the happy medium between their weak console and their invincible handheld plus learning from Sony and clearly defining the new console from the old unlike their Wii and Wii U just add a higher number simple yet effective 👍👍

victorMaje14d ago

Are people that keen on $90 games?
Is it true some remasters will also be $90?

DankSinatra14d ago

Tell me you don't research without telling me you don't research.

victorMaje13d ago

Nope. I didn’t research, I don’t own any Nintendo consoles and I had read on here something about $90 games on switch 2, so I guess it’s good now, people can calm down. Have a nice day :)

1nsomniac14d ago

I bought the Switch 2 I won’t be buying games at MK prices. I don’t ever pay over £45 for my games. Even my Nintendo switch exclusives I never paid more than £33 for.

franwex14d ago

I think the typo you put was meant to be $80.
Anyway, the answer to those questions seem to be yes.

victorMaje13d ago

Looks like I’ve been enlightened about the amount. Happy to see it’s not $90.

Sgt_Slaughter12d ago

Don't get your news from clickbait TikTokers/YouTubers, only go to the source (Nintendo) or reliable new outlets like IGN.

No game is $90 on the Switch 2, and they will never go there. Most games will be under $80, too.

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gold_drake14d ago

cool
wasnt expecting it not to sell well

Profchaos14d ago

Its crazy that it's both the highest selling console on day 1 and people can walk into a store and buy it with no pre order

Ashunderfire8614d ago

Yup while I was waiting in line from Best Buy for Switch 2, like I did for Switch 1 back in 2017, every waiting 12am was going to get a Switch 2! I was in the no preorder line too!

My friend manage to get 4 Switch 2s at his GameStop store, that was lowkey not busy at all. Got them all for himself and his family. Super easy to get a Switch 2 over PS5.

Profchaos14d ago

The struggle to get a ps5 was real had mates wait over 2 years for stock i got lucky and got it day 1 but still

Ashunderfire8614d ago

I know and I also struggled getting a preorder for the PS5, when Walmart, Best Buy among other retailers open their preorders a day early before most of us realize it. I got my PS5 launch day thanks to YouTube Live Streamer Jake Randell. He helps people get preorders and launch consoles.

Neonridr13d ago

the PS5 also released during a global pandemic.

Ashunderfire8613d ago

It’s funny how I got disagrees for speaking the truth for what I experienced getting the Switch 2. Nintendo had more copies of Switch 2 than Sony for the PS5.

Don’t be butthurt about this very fact. People on here disagreeing with crazy reasons lol

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hiawa2314d ago

Doesn't that mean Nintendo made sure they had plenty of stock available at retail.

Profchaos14d ago

Yeah it's nice to see they prepped for it

adamwparker14d ago

Yeah, I remember reading an article over two years ago with Nintendo stating that they were going to do all that they could to make sure their next console didn't have the PS5/XBox reseller swiping /no stock fiasco happen to them.

Looks like they made sure production met demand. Refreshing to see that the reseller thing didn't trend and I hope a lot of people who bought multiple units for the sole reason to resell then at $1000 are now stuck with them.

jznrpg13d ago

It also means there isn’t a chip shortage when PS5/Xbox came out during pandemic

gold_drake14d ago

to be where fair, we had a current gen come out during covid ha

repsahj13d ago (Edited 13d ago )

I remembered I tried 7 pre-order events during the PS5 launch. I gave up and ended up buying 1 from a scalper. But now, I already secured 1 pre-order Switch 2 unit in my country very easy and without problems.

Neonridr13d ago

kudos to Nintendo for ensuring a healthy amount of stock.

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Terry_B14d ago

Unlike the Switch 2 , the Playstation 4 was not sold on the same day in most regions.

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Activision Forces Adverts into Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Warzone Loadouts

With the launch of Call of Duty Season 4, Activision quietly put adverts inside loadouts for Black Ops 6 and Warzone, sparking a backlash in the process.

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lukasmain21d ago

Putting Ads in a pay-to-play Premium title? Well done Microsoft. Well done /s This is really scummy.

jjb198121d ago

This game will never change because these sweatlords love buying up all the skins and bundles that become obsolete the following year. They're the ones perpetuating Activision's greed.

VenomUK20d ago

If Microsoft introduces adverts into its other games I hope it can do them without disrupting the immersion of the game world. So for example in the new Fable game it would look out of place if there was a billboard advertising Cadillacs.

A far better way to do it would be to have a wizard conjure a 'dream cloud' in front of your character and then in the cloud you can see the Cadillac car and see the text with price and availability and hear a booming sales voice promoting the car. That would work so well as it wouldn't be a billboard and completely, 100%, fit in with your character's adventuring in Albion. Doesn't that sound so much better?!

crazyCoconuts20d ago

@venom, or how about our of 100 farts in Albion, 1 of them has a Cadillac pop out

VenomUK20d ago

@crazyCoconuts That’s undeniably off-beat - but it could really work!

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