I've noticed something in situations like that. If you criticize a game that they are considering, you are much more likely to be ignored than if you praise the better choice. It’s basic psychology, we prefer positive over negative reinforcement.
Here are the two examples and what goes on subconsciously:
NEGATIVE
What You Said: Excuse me ma’am but that game is crap ………
What They Hear: You stupid ninny, you just made a really dumb choice…..
Their Reaction: Who the hell does he think he is to question my judgment…..
POSITIVE
What You Say: Excuse me ma’am but I’ve got Mario Kart and it’s fantastic, and it never gets old ………
What They Hear: You madam have excellent taste in selecting such a fantastic game…..
Their Reaction: See, I can figure out this video game stuff, even that nice young man agrees with me…..
