Next gen consoles in a rut

In technology, it runs a version of Windows 8 under the hood for apps Microsoft pretty much admitted this, and opening up that platform to Windows 8 developers would help justify the XBox One more for consumers.

At the end of the day we don't know why we want apps or an OS on our TV and for most use-cases it's a dumb idea and because of that Microsoft should open up the platform for developers to think of solutions for the few use-cases that do make sense or even invent brand new ones that haven't been thought of yet.

Instead the XBox One is limited to companies that already have business models in place and goals to follow, instead of companies that would dare to take a risk and try to invent something new.

The same goes for games as it doesn't have any self publishing system for indie developers. So if someone were to invent the next Minecraft, it would probably be done on a different platform.

Also more on topic with this article, isn't the Oculus Rift a PC accessory? With games on Steam supporting it? (Team Fortress 2) And why does the author think that Call of Duty will just suddenly become a better game when played on an Oculus Rift? After a while you'll just get used to the thing and the game will just feel like regular old Call of Duty.

And frankly, we've reached a point where that is not only feasible, but sensible.

You only have to look at how the 360 has evolved platform-wise from launch.

There is so much tech suffering from this affliction.