Slightly Mad Studios is Working on Its Own Console

[doblocruiser]

I have a very hard time as well seeing in how this can succeed Still I find it interesting. One thing is sure that is that I won't steer away from Playstation. It has been my trusty console since the 90ties.

 

[VBR]

The free development engine is a surprise move as well. Slightly Mad has created a full suite for other developers to utilize as they see fit, without any additional cost. "You want a full engine for free to develop your games on it? You have it....we’ll be shipping a cross platform engine to all developers..."

SMS software has always been extremely buggy, so I predict that any devs who use the free engine will end up creating games with more bugs than UE4 or Unity etc.

 

[Oyashiro-sama]

Hardware restrictions? How about this: care less about looks and more about substance.

 

[PocketZeven]

There are many many console crowdfunding projects that mostly have failed. The only market for succes maybe is retrogaming (lower spec). A lot of companies can build a 1000 usd Console that can beat sony and microsoft offerings in specs, but building one sub 500 usd is close to impossible for a smaller company, without sacrificing specs. Nintendo does it because they have the best IP in the market. This is going to be an uphill battle for SMS and would highly recommend to dont sacrifice too much money into it.

 

[BrunusCL82]

For me, Ian Bell and his team have more competence than Kaz Yamauchi and PD.

After all, they managed to deliver far more content and in less time than the "worshiped" PD staff.

Ian Bell, if I were you, would concentrate my energies to displace the PD games.

I'm sure if you had the BUDGET, you would produce a much better game than the last GT games.

 

[BeetesJuice]

Someone had too many small wines yesterday.

 

[sems4arsenal]

For me, Ian Bell and his team have more competence than Kaz Yamauchi and PD.

After all, they managed to deliver far more content and in less time than the "worshiped" PD staff.

Ian Bell, if I were you, would concentrate my energies to displace the PD games.

I'm sure if you had the BUDGET, you would produce a much better game than the last GT games.

 

[SimTourist]

For me, Ian Bell and his team have more competence than Kaz Yamauchi and PD.

After all, they managed to deliver far more content and in less time than the "worshiped" PD staff.

Ian Bell, if I were you, would concentrate my energies to displace the PD games.

I'm sure if you had the BUDGET, you would produce a much better game than the last GT games.

If they had the budget they would at least be able to afford some gamepads for people at the studio. Sadly the reality is only first party devs get access to dualshocks.

 

[vinz7531]

The question is down to this: will you buy it?
The answer is in the ecosystem and pricing.
- what other games will run on it? NFS? Forza? GT? AC? The Crew? and that's just most popular racing games
- What hardware will run on it ? Wheels, pads, VR, mouse keyboard?
- What other use wil the thing have?

Unless it's a PC running popular OS (read windows) the answer to all the above will be no (at least the first point)

I want my system to do all that. No less

 

[foxymop]

Face palm.......

For me, SMS needs new leadership.

But I can already imagine. After one year of the console release, with loads of bugs and people complaining about the bugs not being fixed, they announce the mad box 2 that will be the best console in the universe and they will pretend mad box 1 never existed.

 

[Gr8_Lakes]

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I feel shocked!

 

[ImaRobot]

Considering the financial gap between such a large developer like PD and the relatively smaller SMS, it's done a fairly good job, in my opinion. If it had the same amount of resources as these 1st party devs, than it would be really interesting to see what they'd churn out. The major point that I feel PD has over other devs is how pretty their games look, and that difference isn't as large as it was last generation.

 

[JockeP22]

- what other games will run on it? NFS? Forza? GT? AC? The Crew? and that's just most popular racing games
- What hardware will run on it ? Wheels, pads, VR, mouse keyboard?

To add to this (if it's indeed a console they're making), the Mad Box is a definite no go for me if it doesn't come equipped with Netflix, YouTube, HBO and Amazon Prime apps etc etc, basically all of the on demand streaming apps that the PS3 had and PS4 currently has.

I use my PS4 just as much for watching movies and YouTube as I do for gaming.
SMS will make a pretty big mistake if they neglect to include these features.

 

[Gr8_Lakes]

To add to this (if it's indeed a console they're making), the Mad Box is a definite no go for me if it doesn't come equipped with Netflix, YouTube, HBO and Amazon Prime apps etc etc, basically all of the on demand streaming apps that the PS3 had and PS4 currently has.

I use my PS4 just as much for watching movies and YouTube as I do for gaming.
SMS will make a pretty big mistake if they neglect to include these features.

I have, like, six devices in my home that do all that. Every new entertainment device is "smart" . It's amazing how many people are anxious to see failure. Why so much negativity? Somebody's dream is coming to fruition, and.people want to tear it down before it even gets it's feet off the ground. And these aren't even the real threats... The companies that stand to loose market share and have real power and influence in the form of capital. Can't we get behind @IanBell for what he's trying to accomplish on a type of indie level? I for one would like to at least see the product and decide for myself if it's something I would like to own.

 

[ImaRobot]

Somebody's dream is coming to fruition, and.people want to tear it down before it even gets it's feet off the ground.

Souljaboy, is that you?! Unfortunately, that isn't enough of a reason to just ignore potential issues. Much like the Souljagame Console. That was his "dream" but it was incredibly shoddy. But hey, lets just ignore those issues because this man has a dream.

I have, like, six devices in my home that do all that. Every new entertainment device is "smart" . It's amazing how many people are anxious to see failure. Why so much negativity? And these aren't even the real threats... The companies that stand to loose market share and have real power and influence in the form of capital. Can't we get behind @IanBell for what he's trying to accomplish on a type of indie level? I for one would like to at least see the product and decide for myself if it's something I would like to own.

I don't see too many people being overly-cynical, more so questioning why. There's lots of questions raised with little of it making sense.

Why introduce a new console at this point, and how are you going to get 1st party devs to develop on a console that has no footing - from my guess, if this does happen, I don't see there being an abundance of games coming out for it as I'm sure some will be skeptical to waste time and resources on a console that no one knows the outcome of. That already sounds risky enough as it is. Then there's the price point - How is it going to achieve all these things and still be relatively cheap? If it's essentially going to be like a PC, what exactly is the point if they're already developing for PC? Another issue raised is if we see Pcars removed from the console market and instead turned exclusive to their very own console.

 

[Jawehawk]

So let me guess. First' they'll of course launch a kick starter, getting people to pay up front for what might eventually become a finished product. Then, come release, they'll take hardware that was in the early access product, and sell it as extras. Want VR capability? Gotta pay a little extra. Sure, it was advertised to be part of the product long before release, but now it's s separate feature that you have to pay a little more for. What incentives would people even have to purchase this particular machine? Those who prioritize specs will stay with PC's, and those who simply want to have fun gaming will stick with whatever console provides them with the most interesting exclusives, something the SMS machine will lack.

I look forward to seeing it fail, and SMS with it.

 

[aguia]

I buy if they work on their own tv.

 

[Sage Ages]

I'm sure if you had the BUDGET, you would produce a much better game than the last GT games.

They seem to have enough budget to be putting out their own console...

 

[vinz7531]

As much as i'm ready to purchase SMS game for my system Xbox, as much i will not buid all m'y system around an SMS console

 

[Corsa]

I have, like, six devices in my home that do all that. Every new entertainment device is "smart" . It's amazing how many people are anxious to see failure. Why so much negativity? Somebody's dream is coming to fruition, and.people want to tear it down before it even gets it's feet off the ground. And these aren't even the real threats... The companies that stand to loose market share and have real power and influence in the form of capital. Can't we get behind @IanBell for what he's trying to accomplish on a type of indie level? I for one would like to at least see the product and decide for myself if it's something I would like to own.

Human nature.
Alot of folks don't like change and become empowered by others failures.
There's a larger audience for people that fall down that's why if someone you know slips and busts their ass on the ice you laugh first, then say are you okay?

That's why FailArmy on youtube is so big, we thrive on someone elses pain it's very funny to watch someone break their arm right?

It's very cool to frequent online forums and mock @IanBell well I'll say this at least the man is standing tall and offering to put forth an option beyond Sony and Microsoft.
Options are good, just hear the man out see what the specs are wait for reviews then decide.

I'll also ask this forum what have you put forth in the sim racing world to justify your SMS criticism?

 

[ImaRobot]

I'll also ask this forum what have you put forth in the sim racing world to justify your SMS criticism?

 

[sparkytooth]

I'll also ask this forum what have you put forth in the sim racing world to justify your SMS criticism?

So you want us to build a PC too?

 

[FT-1]

I'll also ask this forum what have you put forth in the sim racing world to justify your SMS criticism?

I read that as "If you can't appreciate a simulation, go and make your own".

 

[Corsa]

Laugh it up and pick on me now.

I have broad shoulders and stand by my opinion.

 

[ImaRobot]

Laugh it up

Will do.

 

[Novalee]

I think it is great the big three may have Someone to worry about.


there is several things about sony and xbox that can be improved on .if madbox does that people will take notice.

And one plus for madbox will be their racing games didnt ship with bugs and glitches allowing people to cheat their way to a win ,which for me as a motor racing enthusiast , the worst type of bugs to not be fixed in a timely manner.

If the price is close to what the others are i will be willing to give madbox a try .

 

[TS050]

I'll also ask this forum what have you put forth in the sim racing world to justify your SMS criticism?

Just say you’re a fanboy and move on

 

[Auditore]

Aren't they also making a Mobile Project Cars?Called Project Cars GO,i also don't see how this mad box can make the competitors.

I have a problem seeing how this Mad Box can make a dent on the big 3,Xbox launched the XBOX X and it is a very powerful console but it didn't caught the world on fire,so i don't see how this Mad Box can be a sucess being more expensive,without the massive Microsoft marketing resources and without the Xbox brand name to back it up.

 

[FT-1]

Aren't they also making a Mobile Project Cars?Called Project Cars GO

They're also refining the Project Cars "Pro" Enterprise Solution, developing a Fast and Furious Game and planning another game in the mainline Project CARS series.

 

[Auditore]

They're also refining the Project Cars "Pro" Enterprise Solution, developing a Fast and Furious Game and planning another game in the mainline Project CARS series.

How big is Slightly Mad?So many projects.