Dec 2nd, 2021, 06:35 PM
Well, this is as far as we can go for looking back on things, as this is the last generation before the current generation of PS5, Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Wikipedia likes to place the latter into the 8th generation, but some of you agreed it belongs to the 9th generation instead.
As with the earlier threads for the other generations, what are your fond memories with anything from this generation of consoles? Do you have a favourite system? Memorable games/moments? How'd you get any of the consoles from this generation? What did you first play?
Want to look back at earlier generations? Check out the other threads in this series:
I think this generation was one of the rockiest since the recovery of the video game crash, considering the utter travesty that the Wii U turned out to be and Microsoft shooting themselves in the foot with the original Xbox One reveal. I remember seeing speculation that Sony was going to do something very similar to the original Xbox One and that it got changed at the last minute when they saw how badly the Xbox One reveal was received, and although I doubt that actually happened (just feels too short notice to change an entire presentation and the product) it's clear that that particular moment left a lasting impact, considering how neither Sony or Microsoft wanted to take the first step quickly with the reveal of their current consoles. Credit to Microsoft though for taking the feedback on board and turning the Xbox One around as good as they did despite the damage of its first reveal, whereas Nintendo opted to just cut their losses and move onto their next console sooner than later. Probably for the best for them since I don't think the Wii U would've overcome its shortcomings.
Overall I'd say this is my favourite generation since the 6th. I didn't think the 7th was all that good, given that at least 50% of my PS3 library is just not that good and it's also the smallest library I have for a PlayStation console. PS4 had so much stuff and I'm still trying to get through everything in my library. I wish the online multiplayer had remained free, but at least I've managed to get some good PS+ games for free with my subscription so I've definitely got more out of it than I put into it.
As with the earlier threads for the other generations, what are your fond memories with anything from this generation of consoles? Do you have a favourite system? Memorable games/moments? How'd you get any of the consoles from this generation? What did you first play?
Want to look back at earlier generations? Check out the other threads in this series:
- Let's Look Back at the 1st-5th Generation of Consoles
- Let's Look Back at the 6th Generation of Consoles
- Let's Look Back at the 7th Generation of Consoles
I think this generation was one of the rockiest since the recovery of the video game crash, considering the utter travesty that the Wii U turned out to be and Microsoft shooting themselves in the foot with the original Xbox One reveal. I remember seeing speculation that Sony was going to do something very similar to the original Xbox One and that it got changed at the last minute when they saw how badly the Xbox One reveal was received, and although I doubt that actually happened (just feels too short notice to change an entire presentation and the product) it's clear that that particular moment left a lasting impact, considering how neither Sony or Microsoft wanted to take the first step quickly with the reveal of their current consoles. Credit to Microsoft though for taking the feedback on board and turning the Xbox One around as good as they did despite the damage of its first reveal, whereas Nintendo opted to just cut their losses and move onto their next console sooner than later. Probably for the best for them since I don't think the Wii U would've overcome its shortcomings.
Overall I'd say this is my favourite generation since the 6th. I didn't think the 7th was all that good, given that at least 50% of my PS3 library is just not that good and it's also the smallest library I have for a PlayStation console. PS4 had so much stuff and I'm still trying to get through everything in my library. I wish the online multiplayer had remained free, but at least I've managed to get some good PS+ games for free with my subscription so I've definitely got more out of it than I put into it.