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Playstation 35 40 49.38%
 
Xbox generic number 7 8.64%
 
Nintendo random name 34 41.98%
 
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DonFerrari on 24 February 2015

In a recent study it was finally discovered the real reason for each console leading USA in its generation.

And the reason is completely unexpected for many.

It is just the number accompaning the system.

In Generation 6 we had Playstation 2 > Xbox > Gamecube... it shows people thought "2" was better then the others because it was a greater number.

In Generation 7 we had Xbox 360 > Wii > PS3... again 360 > no number or just 3.

In Generation 8 we have PS4 > X1 > WiiU... again 4>1> letter.

 

So it isn't brand loyalty, price, games or anything else, customer is just simple minded enough to think bigger number equal better system.



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celador on 24 February 2015

Ah, of course.



2Ultra on 24 February 2015

Are you sure it isn't that people like the specs better?



Platina on 24 February 2015
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LivingMetal on 24 February 2015

I read somewhere that Microsoft did not name the Xbox 360 the Xbox 2 because it would look inferior to the PlayStation3. Take that however you will.



gooch_destroyer on 24 February 2015

Ah, he got me.



S.T.A.G.E. on 24 February 2015
DonFerrari said:

In a recent study it was finally discovered the real reason for each console leading USA in its generation.

And the reason is completely unexpected for many.

It is just the number accompaning the system.

In Generation 6 we had Playstation 2 > Xbox > Gamecube... it shows people thought "2" was better then the others because it was a greater number.

In Generation 7 we had Xbox 360 > Wii > PS3... again 360 > no number or just 3.

In Generation 8 we have PS4 > X1 > WiiU... again 4>1> letter.

 

So it isn't brand loyalty, price, games or anything else, customer is just simple minded enough to think bigger number equal better system.


The Xbox 360 never won the 7th generation. As for this psychology...lol



Pirateogta on 24 February 2015

USA



Samus Aran on 24 February 2015

I find it funny you think the XBOX360 won the seventh gen.

Oh and you forgot about N64 and PS1. ;)