new? development methods - better software?

[mlorentz]

Was just wondering in regards to the PS3 xb360 development debate...

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20050629-5054.html

Isn't this way of developing and that type of hardware platform more similar to the original Amiga platform - complex hardware made for more lavish and advanced programming which resulted in great applications...`

Just my 2c...(first and last post)