I'd say the same for all 3 of the "major" consoles for this generation:

Wii-U = Gimmick that hasn't taken off & is heading towards 3rd place already
PS4 = Social network oriented device with a patent timebomb attached to it (you're a retard if you think they wont use it once it's sold enough)
Xbox One = Media lump that just happens to play games with the Kinect gimmick bundled

Then OFC we have the niche stuff this gen:

OUYA = Interesting idea, but will be full of pay-to-win crap & cellphone ports. Missed opportunity since devs MUST provide a free version of everything. (the other Android consoles are no better)

Lastly we have the possibility of a winner:

Steambox = I honestly can't see it selling as a hardware bundle, however DIY is planned and if done well will not only give a console PC gamers are happy with, it'll make publishers happy.
No second hand market to fight with, no wrestling with outdated tech in years to come since they're upgradable, and for the consumer there's the huge Steam library waiting for you - with stuff you've already bought.

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Consoles are more about providing a media experience these days, online video streaming, DVD/Bluray playback, all manner of other non-gaming crap.
We already have smart TVs & media centres that do a better job of those things, game consoles should be about the games. Clue's in the name.

Winner will be the one that handles games with none of the other shite. I for one look forward to our Valve tap-headed masters.