No backwards compatability for Xenon

[gekko]

You already own the last console, keep playing it.

PS2 might have used memory sticks, but it was backwards compatible, so they had to use the same style of memory card. I'd rather have memory sticks.

Xenon might use flash cards to save games, or hell, SD cards. You could build microphone controls straight into the controller, and have a small SD card slot, and you could get rid of those stupid slots. But then again, if it were backwards compatible, you would need those slots.

Maybe Microsoft wants to move the 2 B&W buttons to become 2 additional shoulder buttons (for the love of god, don't), that would completely **** up your old Xbox games.

[Classic Rocker]

Damn. Backwards compatabilty is big for me because I don't like having a lot of consoles near my TV. It takes up to much space. I would've loved Xbox 2 to be backwards compatable. Ah well..can't win them all

[Null]

Originally Posted by gekko

You already own the last console, keep playing it.

PS2 might have used memory sticks, but it was backwards compatible, so they had to use the same style of memory card. I'd rather have memory sticks.

Xenon might use flash cards to save games, or hell, SD cards. You could build microphone controls straight into the controller, and have a small SD card slot, and you could get rid of those stupid slots. But then again, if it were backwards compatible, you would need those slots.

Maybe Microsoft wants to move the 2 B&W buttons to become 2 additional shoulder buttons (for the love of god, don't), that would completely **** up your old Xbox games.

its differnt for different companies, sony can do it because sony has no desire to change the PS controller. and not many would want them to. The Mem cards were different slightly (as they couldnt be used ps2 mem for ps1 games and the other way) but i would also prefer mem sticks, and if they do use the mem sticks they could still use backwards compatability. for i dont care about the old saves.

Backwards combatability is nice as long as it does not limit future development. in sonys case if it doesnt prevent them from doing anything new then i'm all for it. because i can sell off the old console and still play it.

but if it comes down to that or new features then i'd gladly take the new features over it.

[tarakan69]

No backward compatiability really gets to me...

1. More money to spend on X-Box 1 (What if it dies)
2. No feeling of legacy.
3. Less value
4. Less motivation to get a console's successor early in it's life span, and buy games today.
5. More organized entertainment center
6. Revisting classics... Chrono Cross, Final Fantasy 7, Metal Gear Solid, Jet Sert Radio Future, Panzer Dragoon: Orta etc...
7. Games like Prince Of Persia 2 I will buy for GCN/PS2 because X-Box version (Even if it will slightly better)will not be not be usable on next-gen consoles.

[TheGame]

Backward compatibility is not a feature I use very much with my Ps2... The feature itself being on the Ps2 hasn't affected my opinion on Ps2 at all, in a positive or negitive manner.

[GameMaster]

What a lousy rip-off! So, what I am supposed to do with my Xbox when it's sequel comes out? Play it? Nope, can't do that, you have to store it away and make room for the new console. Thanks for making me throw my own money away Microsoft.

[Null]

Originally Posted by TheGame

Backward compatibility is not a feature I use very much with my Ps2... The feature itself being on the Ps2 hasn't affected my opinion on Ps2 at all, in a positive or negitive manner.

affected me. basically like getting $50 back on my PS2 without actually giving up anything.

thats the main reason why i like backwards compatability, i wont ever sell a console because the money i'd get isnt worth what i put in. However when i get a system thats backwards compatable, example, PS2, its like getting another PS1 free, then i have 2 ps1's which means i sell one of them and i still have one.

[Typhoid]

Yes, i agree, backwards compatibility is awesome.

When my brother bought a PS2, it was about the time i wanted a PS1, just to play old games, but hey, i didnt have to.

I think its a major major major selling point to have backwards compatibilty.