Backward compatibility for games

[linthat22]

I'm just curious as to how much does it really matter to everyone if older games can be played on future hardware.

To me, I remember the days when I had a Sega Master System and didn't cry when the Genesis first came out (except that I wanted one), because my old games didn't play on it.

I guess I always looked at a new system as for what it was: new.

Who really wants to play first gen games on a second, third, or fourth gen system?

 

[cthellis42]

It's good from a convenience standpoint, and many times it also comes with improvements, so I certainly see it as something that should be added if huge technical or cost issues don't stand in the way.

Think of it this way... I'd play a lot more of my old games if I didn't have to worry about setting up a new machine. Why do you think the PC is the mode of choice for playing so many old games? I mean, we likely all still HAVE the equipment, but most people won't care unless it's easy to manage.

 

[jvd]

The only benfit i recieve from backwards compatability is that i get an updated whatever every 5 years .

It would be nice to get a ns5 and be able to play nes to gamecube games but really its not very important , and if it means the diffrence between a faster gpu or backwards compatability i would take the faster gpu any day

 

[Blade]

I voted for the top option, but in general it's not required.

However, it makes sense and makes up for certain other shortcomings by a given console manufacturer.

 

[ninelven]

erased

 

[Shifty Geezer]

The added texture filtering of PS1 games on PS2 was a huge plus I thought. Buying a PS2 meant an upgrade to your existing games.

If backwards compatibility doesn't provide any improvement, I think it's fairly redundant, but if it provides an improved previoius-generation experience I think it's very valuable. Just think of all those jerky PS2 games suddenly running at 60 fps!

 

[Deepak]

I think BC has become very imp now, though it is often overlooked. Indirectly it will have a major impact on next gen consoles' sales.

 

[AlNom]

The added texture filtering of PS1 games on PS2 was a huge plus I thought. Buying a PS2 meant an upgrade to your existing games.

If backwards compatibility doesn't provide any improvement, I think it's fairly redundant, but if it provides an improved previoius-generation experience I think it's very valuable. Just think of all those jerky PS2 games suddenly running at 60 fps!

QFT

I wouldn't mind a rock stable framerate + AA+AF+HDTV.