The Assignment

The Assignment was that we had to make a design spec for our own custom video game console, here is a design sheet I used to help plan making my console.

Console Reviews

To start I looked online at reviews of the major Next-Gen consoles to see where the strong points and weak points of the consoles with the public and I would keep these reviews in mind when it come to what to use for my console.

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Xbox One Review

If PS4 is the thoroughbred games machine, then this is the great, visionary all-rounder. Sony’s console has it outmatched when it comes to raw graphics grunt, and that’s reflected in lower resolutions right now and potentially weaker visuals in the future.

Yet Xbox One brings so much more to the part, whether the enhanced Kinect voice and motion controls, the superb integration of entertainment services, or the potential for cloud-based processing in years to come. Buying Xbox One is a gamble – and an expensive one at that – but it feels like the console of the future, and if Microsoft can deliver on its promises that gamble will pay off.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/xbox-one_Games_review_verdict_Page-6#tr-review-summary

PS4 Review

The PS4 is a powerful, great looking console that is need of some killer PS4 exclusives. These are bound to come in time, but there's no doubt that it's the more powerful of the two consoles and that Sony has produced a leaner, more gamer orientated console compared to the Xbox One.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/playstation-4_Games-Accessory_review_verdict_Page-5#tr-review-summary

Wii U Review

Even by Nintendo’s standards, this is no ordinary run-of-the-mill console. The Wii U GamePad is a strange, brilliant and versatile controller, and employed properly might just power a new wave of fantastic, innovative games. As a vehicle for family fun, the Wii U is a formidable system, despite a slow UI and the odd niggle here and there. The struggle will be working out how it fits in between the current console generation and the next, and maintaining third-party support, but the potential is there for some great games, and some really unique experiences.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/wii-u_Games_review_the-verdict_Page-3

The Survey

Next I made a survey with 10 Video Game related questions, then I went out and asked 10 people to answer my survey, and after seeing the results I made sure to use these in the making of my console. Now I will show the questions with its answers.

Question 1

How much time do you spend on your video gaming console/device a week?

0-2 hours

2-4 hours

4-6 hours

6+ hours

Question 2

What Device/Console do you mainly play your games on?

Xbox 360/Xbox One

PS3/PS4

Nintendo Wii/Wii U

Computer/Laptop

Handheld Consoles

Other

Question 3

Do you use social media/apps on your console/device?

Yes

No

Question 4

How do you mainly buy your games?

In Store

Download Online

Rent

Question 5

How do you find out about the games you want to buy?

Looking in the shop

Gaming Magazines

Looking Online

Word of mouth

Question 6

How often do you buy games?

All the time

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

Question 7

Do you buy Microtransactions or DLC Content?

Yes

No

Question 8

What is your favourite gaming genre?

Action/FPS

Sports

RPG

Fighters

Puzzle

Strategy

Horror

Adventure

Simulation

Question 9

How do you prefer to play Multiplayer/Co-Op?

Online

Split Screen

I Don't

Question 10

Do you think Video Games cause violence?

Yes

No

Depends on the game

Unsure

No Opinion

The Console Design

When it came to making the console the main vision I had in mind was that I wanted something unique and noticeable, and I went for a red, black and grey colour scheme because them colours had not been used together with any major console and I thought they meshed well together.

The Controller

When making the controller I based it off the design off the Xbox 360 controller with the PS4 touch pad, but added my own unique design with and leather pads for the hand, also I kept a similar colour scheme to my console

The Console Logo

When I was thinking to make the idea for the Console Logo I looked at what other companies had used for their logos, I decided on using basic text for my logo because it is basic yet marketable, and I used the Trademark to make it look more professional.

The Main Menu Interface

When designing the menu interface I based my design off of the Xbox One interface as I thought it is easy and understandable. I made silhouettes of pictures I found and made sure to choose ones so that people would understand what they mean.