What's Wrong with Modern Console Design?

Next Generation is running an article looking at the design of the next-gen consoles. Article author Eric-Jon Rossel-Waugh argues that the new systems have lost their sense of identity, due to high monetary stakes and the need for consoles to 'say something' to the consumer. From the article: "In May, I finally saw a PlayStation 3 up-close - and dear lord. It looks like a space ship based on the template of a waffle iron. Whereas the Sega Genesis looked like you could top-load a CD into it, the PS3 looks like you could top-load a side of bacon. It was around this point that I realized, on the surface, none of the forthcoming-generation consoles really strikes me as a game machine. Building on the PS2, both Sony and Microsoft have chosen to outwardly craft their systems to resemble nothing so much as random hunks of pop electronics."

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Synergy

[Volante3192]

Whereas the Sega Genesis looked like you could top-load a CD into it, the PS3 looks like you could top-load a side of bacon.

So Sony's next marketing gimmick is obvious: The George Foreman PS3.

Re:Synergy

[tourvil]

Obligatory:

http://www.stevey666.co.uk/ps3grill/images/grillku t.jpg

Please Allow Me To Summarize The Article

[Valthan]

Blah Blah Blah... Sony is the suxx0rz I
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Sony is horrible blah, Nintendo is OK, but not as good as Sega and MS

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I hate Sony, the never do it right, blah blah, Nintendo tries, I guess, but they still fail when compared to the best ever MS and Sega... blah blah


Once again another useless Zonk Post...

Re:Fascinating....

[Rude Turnip]

"It actually has an intentional theme (though that theme ..."

Whenever I look at my Xbox 360, I am immediately reminded of my white Dell Optiplex GX110 that I had in my office circa 2001-2002.