To be honest the landscape is so crowded now we wouldn't know legit specs if they hit us in the face. Everything is so incestuous at this point we'd need a leak that was more than paper specs to have some believability.
As always, thanks for your thoughts. I genuinely appreciate your insight. Do you think MS would be positioned to launch alongside them?
I think Nintendo showed a Spring launch can work. The hardcore will buy up supply in the typical light months, and then the majority of consumers will be ready to dive in in the Fall when you've got your supply sorted out.
AAA marquee titles hit year round, and I'm sure pubs would actually welcome a Spring launch since they'll be rewarded for not launching in the jam-packed holiday season.
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Sometimes I think it's important to have perspective on the gaming landscape. According to steam surveys, only about 12% of gamers have a card better than the 1060. The penetration of the 2000 series is very low, with the 2070 only having 0.63%. Pro/X consoles are in less than a quarter of homes owning consoles. The minute next gen launches, the average consumer gaming experience is going to take a big step forward.
https://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey/
Many gamers are still sitting on their 9xx either perfectly content with their performance, or turned off by the pricing. AMD has a big opportunity if Navi can deliver.