PS3 had best lineup for holidays,Wii had worst = Wii sells 4 times more.

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Bodhesatva said:

One of the hallmark personality traits of young males is a lack of empathy, and that hallmark is always in full swing on internet forums.

I am endlessly frustrated by most people's inability to reach the simple conclusion: most people don't like the things that you like. It's that simple! I remember when I first stated on these forums that I really disliked Metal Gear Solid 4: how could I not see how awesome this game is? How was I not blown away by its ridiculous amounts of win?

I've explained many times, but the short answer is that I think it's sophomoric. Others might object to the game's incredibly nerdy premise -- a genetically engineered super spy fighting giant robots. And also the President, who is also a genetically engineered clone. In just the same way you might instantly dislike a game that stars cute puppies, others may dislike a game that revolves around super spies fighting giant robots.

Whatever the reason, people need to accept that the things you like are not liked by everyone, and the things you apparently hate (Carnival Games, Wii Fit, Wii Music, whatever) are enjoyed by other people. Your tastes are not better (lol babyz are no worse than lol super spy / bald space marine). Just accept that many people -- in fact, the majority -- do not like the things you like, and prefer other stuff. If you accept this basic fact, the mysteriously succesful Wii which seems to magically sell because it's sprinkled with fairy dust no longer requires bizarre explanations for its prosperity. The Wii sells because most people prefer the types of games the Wii offers (and yes, this includes Wii Fit and Wii Play as much as it does Super Smash Brothers, Mario Kart or Guitar Hero). Just like that, this mystery is solved.

 

 This is, by far, the best post in the thread. There is so much correct in this post it almost goes full circle on every other post in this topic. Thee only thing I can add to this is the fact that maybe XBOX 360 and Playstation 3 need games like this to help move systems. I am certain Microsoft has tried (Viva Pinata) and Sony is giving their own effore with Home, but the truth is, both companies (Microsoft and Sony) would love to have a company like EA publish a small title by a rather unknown developer; with little money invested, and make huge payoff. It creates an incentive to make big budget and smaller scale games on their console. Nintendo is about to start to catch that wave in 2009. Us early adapters have had to hold on for a bit, but now even the most avid haters are starting to admit that some Wii games look appealing to them.

All of those things effect the number of games that come out on a system. And that in turn effects/creates consumer interest. I think people are so hard on Nintendo for being successful because they think it spites what has shaped video gaming. That is not the truth at all.