Should backwards compatibly be a must for next gen systems?

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I ask because I been playing a lot of GameCube PS1 and Xbox games lately, and well since if you are the lucky few and have a ps3 that plays ps2 titles (or just own a ps2) how badly would you like to play previous system games on you current system? as for me it's a must if gets pricey when you start to track down those older systems.
 
Spartan speaks truth. I only salute the PS3 for carrying on PS1 classics. Yet I fear the next will not.
 
Well if next gen is as pricey or even more pricey than this gen then yeah i want backwards compatability i don't see any reason why they shouldn't put it in.
 
Considering I'm a collector of consoles, it's not a big deal to me. It's a nice plus if a console does have BC, but it's not a consideration for a purchase.
 
XXTankBeastXX said:
Well if next gen is as pricey or even more pricey than this gen then yeah i want backwards compatability i don't see any reason why they shouldn't put it in.
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It can be expensive and a legal hassle to do so (see MS and the 360). My view is if you still want to play your old games, hold on to your old console :) It needs loving too!
 
There comes an issue with space though. I can't just have older systems pile up because I might want to play my PS2 games sometime in the distant future.
 
aleeock157 said:
There comes an issue with space though. I can't just have older systems pile up because I might want to play my PS2 games sometime in the distant future.
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That's the same issue for me. Though, with added that in the past, the path for getting a new system, was to trade my old with games included.
I like having some backwards capabilities. Back in my Ps2 days, it was nice to go back and play older games through a higher quality system. Not that there was much change at all. And I love being able to play my x-box games on the 360'. And admittedly, I was a little disappointed when I found out the Ps3 would be taking on the same feature as its predecessor. But, you win some you lose some.
 
aleeock157 said:
There comes an issue with space though. I can't just have older systems pile up because I might want to play my PS2 games sometime in the distant future.
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Then you pack them away somewhere so you can unpack it and play games on it later. That's what I've always done.

Backwards compatibility isn't a must for me. I like enjoying new tech and new games. I like keeping current while also having a foothold on the past. Though I'm fortunate that my consoles are backwards compatible, I would have kept my PS2, Xbox, and Gamecube if I knew they weren't going to be.
 
I'd rather not buy several switchboxes to hook up all my systems. ::)
Alot of the reason I like the Wii. I don't have any previous Nintendo consoles, but if I did, I wouldn't want to have to move my TV off my wall in order to hook up a previous system. I have My PS2 and Wii on a 3 way switchbox right now, since I still play GC and PS1 games regularly, I'm glad I don't have to rewire everything, like I would if I had to use a GameCube or PSX.

So, yes, I would like BC. I bought the Wii over the PS3 because I viewed it as buying 2 consoles, a GC, and a Wii, as well as all the VC games. If I didn't have a PS2, I probably would have got a 60g PS3 way back when they were BC, because that would be like buying 2 consoles for me.
 
ThravRande said:
I'd rather not buy several switchboxes to hook up all my systems. ::)
Alot of the reason I like the Wii. I don't have any previous Nintendo consoles, but if I did, I wouldn't want to have to move my TV off my wall in order to hook up a previous system. I have My PS2 and Wii on a 3 way switchbox right now, since I still play GC and PS1 games regularly, I'm glad I don't have to rewire everything, like I would if I had to use a GameCube or PSX.

So, yes, I would like BC. I bought the Wii over the PS3 because I viewed it as buying 2 consoles, a GC, and a Wii, as well as all the VC games. If I didn't have a PS2, I probably would have got a 60g PS3 way back when they were BC, because that would be like buying 2 consoles for me.
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In one way I can agree. Backwards compatibility is definitely more convenient. But really a must? No backwards compatibility means cheaper consoles. I'll save $100 or $200 off the next console and deal with plugging my consoles in each time I want to use them, personally.
 
Strubes said:
In one way I can agree. Backwards compatibility is definitely more convenient. But really a must? No backwards compatibility means cheaper consoles. I'll save $100 or $200 off the next console and deal with plugging my consoles in each time I want to use them, personally.
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This. And also, you made a good point about space. If its that inconvenient just pack it away until you want to play it. I've got my N64 stored right now, out of the way, but I can play it whenever I want to.
 
I'd just rather pay the extra money. That way, I get an older system if I didn't have it before the purpose, and if I did have one, it would become a backup in case anything ever happened to my BC console. I think it would make sense to make versions of console with BC for a higher price, as well as those without it for a lower price. Then, everyone is happy.
 
ThravRande said:
I'd just rather pay the extra money. That way, I get an older system if I didn't have it before the purpose, and if I did have one, it would become a backup in case anything ever happened to my BC console. I think it would make sense to make versions of console with BC for a higher price, as well as those without it for a lower price. Then, everyone is happy.
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In a perfect world, maybe. But looking at it realistically, how many consoles do you think would actually do that? If they have backwards compatibility, like I said, it's more convenient...but at a higher cost. I'd rather do the minute chore of plugging in my other console to play games that are meant for that console, than pay another $100-$200.
 
Strubes said:
In a perfect world, maybe. But looking at it realistically, how many consoles do you think would actually do that? If they have backwards compatibility, like I said, it's more convenient...but at a higher cost. I'd rather do the minute chore of plugging in my other console to play games that are meant for that console, than pay another $100-$200.
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is that really true? the Wii is backwards compatible and i don't think that got added into its price, same for the DS and GBA.

If I said it is a must then i would be lying since i got a PS3 slim...but the fact that was not backwards compatible held me from buying it. It was the only thing that bothered me. In fact I think maybe the PS2 is the only console with difficulty being backwards compatible, and needing to add to the ps3's price so we could play ps2 games

for convenience sake there should be BC in the next gen consoles...
 
I really don't care. I keep consoles, unless I'm feeling generous. And sure BC is a convenience but, the console the game was made for runs them better.
 
Zidart said:
is that really true? the Wii is backwards compatible and i don't think that got added into its price, same for the DS and GBA.

If I said it is a must then i would be lying since i got a PS3 slim...but the fact that was not backwards compatible held me from buying it. It was the only thing that bothered me. In fact I think maybe the PS2 is the only console with difficulty being backwards compatible, and needing to add to the ps3's price so we could play ps2 games

for convenience sake there should be BC in the next gen consoles...
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I believe it added to the price of the handheld/consoles, yes. Though I could be wrong, it depends on the software they use.

Fr0dus Maximus said:
I really don't care. I keep consoles, unless I'm feeling generous. And sure BC is a convenience but, the console the game was made for runs them better.
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I agree with this.
 
Fr0dus Maximus said:
I really don't care. I keep consoles, unless I'm feeling generous. And sure BC is a convenience but, the console the game was made for runs them better.
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GBA games look better on my DS and Gameboy color games look better on the GBAsp XD. So when it comes to portables, i will have to disagree with that.

though on a different note, the ps3's saving grace for me is that its AV cable is compatible with the ps2's so all i have to do is just unplug the AV and plug it in the ps2, and that probably takes as much energy away as swaping discs.

I highly doubt that adding BC would increase the price of the handelds... otherwise their actual worth would be like 20 bucks XD.... if it did add up to the price i'd imagine it was not an outrageous number like $100
 
Strubes said:
If they have backwards compatibility, like I said, it's more convenient...but at a higher cost. I'd rather do the minute chore of plugging in my other console to play games that are meant for that console, than pay another $100-$200.
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Really? Because the first system that comes to mind is the DS and DS Lite. Released at $150 originally I think, then dropped to $129 when the Lite arrived. So, when the DSi shows up at $169 and takes away the GBA BC, what did we just pay for? I think it's the company's profit they see that only comes into play before making this kind of decision. It's a two sided sword and the only thing that gets cut is what cannot make profit.
 
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