The biggest question that has been floating around the tech and video game world for the past few months has been straight forward: “Are you going next gen?”

For many, this means possibly getting rid of their Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 for an Xbox One or PlayStation 4. Why is this such a big deal though?

The main issue people are faced with seems to be if it is worth it or not to make the switch. The new Xbox is $500 while the PS4 is $400, which is a pretty big investment. Along with that, people argue that there are not many games available.

Since the two systems’ launch in November, there are only a handful of games available for each system, including exclusives. While this can be a turn-off toward the new consoles, it is to be expected.

A lot of the companies did not get their developer kits until near the consoles’ release, so they have only been able to start developing games close to the systems’ release.

However, this means there is a huge influx of games coming in the summer and on, such as “Destiny,” “Elder Scrolls Online,” “Watch Dogs” and more.

What’s the benefit to moving to next gen though? The Xbox 360 and PS3 are expected to be supported for another three to five years, with titles coming out that will not be available for the new consoles. This leaves people with plently of reason to keep their old systems as well as get the new ones.

People have been wondering if Nintendo has been lagging behind Microsoft and Sony in the console releases. It has been questioned whether or not Nintendo’s console, the Wii U, is to be considered a next gen console.

The Wii U came out before the PS4 and Xbox One, offering HD graphics, a new online store and even some of the hot titles that would be available on the newest consoles, such as Watch Dogs. The argument against the Wii U is that it does not offer all the new technology and games that are offered on the new systems. People also feel it is too ‘kid-oriented’ for hardcore gamers.

Personally, I think it matches up well against the new systems. It has backward compatibility, meaning it can play the Nintendo Wii games. The Wii U also has an online store that offers a lot of classic titles from their older systems. The PS4 and Xbox One can not play games that are on the previous systems.

Nintendo also has some exclusive roleplaying games that are huge in the hardcore gaming crowd today, making it a good competitor.

It seems like a good time to hop on board with next gen. While a lot of games aren’t available right now, there is plently to do on the new consoles to keep people occupied until the new wave of games come out.

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