What will the next gen consoles be like?

Honestly, nobody knows. Not even the companies themselves.

Although, I will say Microsoft is confident having this new motion-sensing camera will increase sales dramatically, bringing new gamers to the XBOX 360. They seem to be turning to Nintendo's ideas. I expect Microsoft to create motion-sensing controllers for the next XBOX.

Nintendo though, says they have no clue, and I don't have a clue either. Nintendo says they are unsure if they will continue with motion controls, or turn to make a Hardcore console. Now, Nintendo is not known for bringing in Hardcore gamers obviously, but all of this might change when releases such as The Conduit, and The Grinder are released for the Wii. Although I definitely expect that for Nintendo's new console, they will create a MUCH better Harddrive for more advanced games.

And as for Sony, I also expect they will go on in the future with motion controls, and possibly even simplify their new console. Sony has a history of creating too advanced game systems that go for sale at outrageous prices.