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Originally posted by Perfect Stu
I don't see how console lifespans are that much shorter these days.
2-generation leaps:
Then: NES (1985) - N64 (1996) 11 years
Now: PSone (1995) - PS3 (all signs point to 2006) 11 years
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You gotta take a lot more into account.
As technology gets more and more sophisticated, the developement cycle of software(the engines that run them and the will to push the envelope) is extended. Some of today's major/ambitous projects are in development for
well over 3 years. That says a lot! :eek:
So, what you're seeing is that --
even if your looking from the perspective that the console lifespans are somewhat stable -- development cycles are getting longer and longer, YET, the console lifespan
isn't getting any longer(I personally believe they're getting shorter).