Too Human producer says a “one console future” is imminent but PCs will stay out of it

Silicon Knights President Denis Dyack, who also produces upcoming Xbox 360 biggie Too Human, spoke in the build-up to Game Convention 2007 and predicted that a “one console future” is possible as early as the next game generation.

By one console future, he meant that there should come a time when consoles will not be divided into separate platforms, but rather standardized under one spec set and will be universally compatible with all games developed.

To drive home the point, Dyack used historical trends as his basis. He said that all forms of technology have ultimately come together to create one standard that defies specifications and features.

“Hardware differences will not only become less important, but lose their value altogether,” predicts Dyack. “Just like a DVD or a camera, everybody would know what those [standardized console] specs are. It’s guaranteed your game is going to work.”

However, he made it clear that PC gaming will remain distinct in the foreseeable future. He says that unlike consoles, PC specs change rapidly, and that’s a factor that won’t be addressed by standardization.

So, will we see a Sony Wii 360 or something like that in this lifetime? Maybe. Will it be good or bad for us? What do you think? Post your comments below and let’s talk about it.

Silicon Knights President Denis Dyack, who also produces upcoming Xbox 360 biggie Too Human, spoke in the build-up to Game Convention 2007 and predicted that a “one console future” is possible as early as the next game generation.

By one console future, he meant that there should come a time when consoles will not be divided into separate platforms, but rather standardized under one spec set and will be universally compatible with all games developed.

To drive home the point, Dyack used historical trends as his basis. He said that all forms of technology have ultimately come together to create one standard that defies specifications and features.

“Hardware differences will not only become less important, but lose their value altogether,” predicts Dyack. “Just like a DVD or a camera, everybody would know what those [standardized console] specs are. It’s guaranteed your game is going to work.”

However, he made it clear that PC gaming will remain distinct in the foreseeable future. He says that unlike consoles, PC specs change rapidly, and that’s a factor that won’t be addressed by standardization.

So, will we see a Sony Wii 360 or something like that in this lifetime? Maybe. Will it be good or bad for us? What do you think? Post your comments below and let’s talk about it.