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Forums - Microsoft Discussion - What's Up With The Loser Mentality for XBO (Coming from a sports player)?

I know these forums are really strict so I will make this as unmoderating worthy as possible but I have a question?

What's up with Xbox Fans Loser Mentality?

I played competitive sports at a high level (region 5A Georgia) and moterately high level (D-2 in college).  If we were losing ALL YEAR and beat a Sorry Team Once or Twice, we WERE NOT HAPPY AND CLAPPING HANDS AND BRAGGING after those games.

So why are XBO fans so happy about the potential to win Nov and Dec, and then get markedly outsold again next year until November, December?  And not only that, I doubt it will win worldwide ANY WEEK? So winning US is now like winning a championship (being overall sells leader)?

My coach called that a loser mentality.  I agreed and still believe that today. By the way since Destiny won't be interesting again until Dec. 9th and Driveclub has issues I play my XBO MUCH MORE than my PS4 at the moment so don't dare call me a fan boy.  During the recent by 2 get 1 deal at target I got 6 xbox games. My gamer tag is PoonieG4 for those interested.  This is my first Xbox and i love it.



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Being second (by that time) is being the loser? I'd take silver over bronze any day of the week!



Wright said:

Being second (by that time) is being the loser? I'd take silver over bronze any day of the week!


Silver when there are over 70 something other countries is MUCH DIFFERENT from a 3 horse race.  Second place and happy is a loser mentality in that situation definitely, but I feel in all situations though. again this is from a competitive person.  If you are TRULY competitive you are not happy with second place hence a loser mentality.



The WiiU will beat them both in sales in Bulgaria on December 12th between 6pm and 6.22pm...



KLXVER said:
The WiiU will beat them both in sales in Bulgaria on December 12th between 6pm and 6.22pm...


Why does everyone on here insist on being funny men/women? I rarely comment on here because I like to read and analyze, I don't need the enjoyment of making someone I don't see laugh or being right about sales with people I don't even know.  But some folks seem as though this is their entire social life.



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Can't be as bad as the obnoxious winner



Are you serious? MS may be "losing" sales wise to Sony but we as gamers we win because of all the effort they put in their games. Frankly I like what Xbox is offering more than what others have to offer game wise. I think it's more the bad winner mentality that should be questionned (from all sides that is)

I've been doing sports all my life and if you couldn't cheer up after a victory, no wonder you lost all year long.



GotBoth said:


Silver when there are over 70 something other countries is MUCH DIFFERENT from a 3 horse race.  Second place and happy is a loser mentality in that situation definitely, but I feel in all situations though. again this is from a competitive person.  If you are TRULY competitive you are not happy with second place hence a loser mentality.


Eh, I really don't care much about the overall competition or taking sides. I enjoy watching the numbers and reading the comments on VGC, but ultimately I want everyone to profit. After that, may the best win.



I don't think its a loser mentality, you just try to find the silver lining in rough times. At least there is hope for the X1 just ask us Vita fans on how we feel in all of this. :(



GotBoth said:
KLXVER said:
The WiiU will beat them both in sales in Bulgaria on December 12th between 6pm and 6.22pm...


Why does everyone on here insist on being funny men/women? I rarely comment on here because I like to read and analyze, I don't need the enjoyment of making someone I don't see laugh or being right about sales with people I don't even know.  But some folks seem as though this is their entire social life.


.......you must be a hoot at parties...