Annoying trait with the 3 next-generation consoles

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scs0 wrote:
> Here's a petty complaint about the three upcoming consoles: they're all
> vertically aligned! I assume all of them can be laid horizontally, but
> what are all of these companies doing by presenting the vertical
> alignment as the default? Are they just proud that they can be
> positioned in that way? Most other home electronics equipment is
> horizontal and home entertainment centers are basically designed for
> equipment to be aligned in that way, so I just can't imagine too many
> people choosing to prop their consoles up on end. I remember the PS2
> was presented in this way back when it was introduced and I thought it
> was pretty dumb back then too (especially on a system with wired
> controllers).
>
> This complaint definately isn't in the league of
> I-can't-believe-Nintendo-isn't-supporting-HD, but I warned you this was
> a petty complaint.
>

Yup, I agree. I know mine will be laid on it's side

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"scs0" <scs0@vol.com> wrote in message
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> Here's a petty complaint about the three upcoming consoles: they're all
> vertically aligned! I assume all of them can be laid horizontally, but
> what are all of these companies doing by presenting the vertical
> alignment as the default? Are they just proud that they can be
> positioned in that way? Most other home electronics equipment is
> horizontal and home entertainment centers are basically designed for
> equipment to be aligned in that way, so I just can't imagine too many
> people choosing to prop their consoles up on end. I remember the PS2
> was presented in this way back when it was introduced and I thought it
> was pretty dumb back then too (especially on a system with wired
> controllers).
>
> This complaint definately isn't in the league of
> I-can't-believe-Nintendo-isn't-supporting-HD, but I warned you this was
> a petty complaint.

But at least with the Rev it's practical. The thing is small enough to fit
vertically next to some short width components like a VCR, Sat receiver,
etc. Also, I guess you could slide it in next to a TV, since there's
usually room there in most cabs.

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In article <43061b1a$0$37115$bb4e3ad8@newscene.com>,
Fred Liken <nothanks@toocoolforschool.com> wrote:
>"able danger" <defecto@moontan.org> wrote
>
>>>> This complaint definately isn't in the league of
>>>> I-can't-believe-Nintendo-isn't-supporting-HD, but I warned you this was
>>>> a petty complaint.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Yup, I agree. I know mine will be laid on it's side
>>
>> Same here.
>
>If it's actually able to be turned on from the wireless controllers, then
>mine will be behind a door, probably, out of sight.
>
>That's my biggest pet peeve. No remote power on these things. Maybe that's
>the big Rev. controller secret? lol.

The Xbox 360 will have that ability, so I am hoping that all 3 of them
will have that ability.

Vin

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"V. Equinox" <vequinox@yahoo.com> wrote in message

>> If it's actually able to be turned on from the wireless
>> controllers, then mine will be behind a door, probably, out of
>> sight.
>>
>> That's my biggest pet peeve. No remote power on these things.
>> Maybe that's the big Rev. controller secret? lol.
>
> But what would be the point of alternate faceplates and sexy
> console designs if you're just going to hide the thing.

There would be no point. But, I'm sure the Pokemon gen would like them to
be displayed next to their Faygo bottle collection, etc.