2. 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.

3. 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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4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

10. Question 3
Do you use social media/apps on your
console/device?
Yes
No

11. Question 4
How do you mainly buy your games?
In Store
Download Online
Rent

12. 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

13. Question 6
How often do you buy games?
All the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

14. Question 7
Do you buy Microtransactions or DLC Content?
Yes
No

15. Question 8
What is your favourite gaming genre?
Action/FPS
Sports
RPG
Fighters
Puzzle
Strategy
Horror
Adventure
Simulation

16. Question 9
How do you prefer to play Multiplayer/Co-Op?
Online
Split Screen
I Don't

17. Question 10
Do you think Video Games cause violence?
Yes
No
Depends on the game
Unsure
No Opinion

18. 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.

19. 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

20. 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.

21. 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.