The wait for new video game consoles may be shorter than ever. A recent announcement from Xbox boss Phil Spencer may have sparked a console war. A potential console war could be a good thing for Xbox and PS fans. However, will gamers be willing to upgrade their consoles every year or two? Not to mention the lack of possible upgrades to a game system if it comes out every year like the iPhone generations. Apple has already drawn the ire of its fans for the lack of features in the iPhone 7. Will Xbox fans follow Apple's iPhone example?
Xbox upgrades like iPhone generations
The E3 Expo is fast approaching, and gamers are looking forward to great new features and games. However, the E3 Expo could be the battleground for a console war. Microsoft and Sony could be fighting like Apple and Samsung are in the iPhone and Android racket. This will result in updates getting into the hands of Xbox fans faster.
This is the Scorpio, a change from Apple's Playbook.
It is Microsoft's announcement of the "Scorpio" that is behind this phenomenon. The Scorpio will be a more graphically powerful Xbox One. This new console will essentially serve as a next-generation upgrade for the Xbox. And console makers may look to cash in every few years, rather than every five or eight years. PlayStation is also rumored to have a similar strategy to Apple's iPhone.
Console wars create better technology
The war between the iPhone and the Samsung Galaxy has shown consumers many things. It has given them a glimpse into the annual or biannual smartphone updates. One aspect of this insight is that a technology war means better and faster technology for consumers. According to some rumors, Sony will launch generational console upgrades, such as the PS4.5 or PS4K. Xbox will have to retaliate with a generation to satisfy its fans. This will create a better console.
Ultimate compatibility
Generational updates to game consoles will also provide ultimate compatibility. Microsoft and Sony are not naive enough to think that their fans will simply buy new games with each console launch. That means they will have to make all consoles with full forward and backward compatibility. Xbox boss Phil Spencer has already hinted at this feature that fans are looking forward to.
VR game consoles
Sony and Microsoft have been talking about VR gaming consoles. The technology is changing rapidly every year. These rapid changes make it vital for gaming consoles to stay relevant. VR is a way for consoles to adapt to the future. Xbox fans will certainly be pleased. You might even start to see other tech companies, like Apple, get into the conquering business.