Civil Debate: Fanboyism and Multi-Console Releases.

[Lux]

I would probably like any of the consoles these days. I started with a SNES, and really I've had consoles all over the place, but my favour went in Sony's favour, because I simply thought it was the best. I have played on other consoles however, and whilst the Wii isn't going to be great at all games (Fifa for example...) it adds a new element to other games.

Between a XBOX and PS3, I could have the same amount of fun, but I have a PS3, and whilst I probably wouldn't mind playing some XBOX games, I am more than happy having a PS3, because it has everything I want. Some people moan about how they don't care, etc, but I bought mine early and got 4 slots/backward compatability (which I have used VERY rarely, whilst I have loved classic games, compared to todays games, I get very bored with them. Once you play better games, far better games, I can't really go back...).

 

Favourite has to be the PC though. Given me the best games I have ever played, and introduced me to multiplayer gaming. Showed me that games can go as far or be whatever you want when you have a community, and whilst consoles do have communities, they aren't as good.

[Zero001]

Which they've convincingly won each time by going after their original target market.

 

I think Nintendo is going to have to step up the next time around. Even with all the Wii buzz most kids would still prefer one of the other consoles. If it wasn't for the extensive collection of Nintendo classics & ports along with the high parental approval rating, the Wii would've been exposed as gimmicky.

 

Sony suffered from the late release and the higher cost, but in my opinion is the most refined. With the exception of mouse and keyboard, I'll take a PS/2/3 control any day over the others. That being said it doesn't necessary mean it's the best of the three, as it lacks any must have exclusives.

 

Multi platform would be ideal for the consumer, but competition is what drives value and innovation.