Which one is the console to buy this generation?

[Khuutra]

Boutros said:

Khuutra said:

I would assume the article means to say that since the two HD system share the most important games, then choosing between them isn't a question of games, so much.

But if you look at this thread for example:

http://www.vgchartz.com/forum/thread.php?id=106579&page=1

Top 10 Games of the Generation

1. Uncharted 2 558 points
2. Metal Gear Solid 4 503 points
3. God of War 3 319 points
4. Mass Effect 2 292 points
5. Final Fantasy XIII 215 points
6. Fallout 3 187 points (34 Votes)
7. Mass Effect 187 points (28 Votes)
8. Bioshock 185 points
9. Killzone 2 177 points
10. Uncharted: Drake's Fortune 168 points

 

7 out of 10 are exclusives.

Yes, I know.

Well, 5. mass Effect is on the PC.

Still, given the sales numbers, the majority of gamers don't seem to be buying consols primarily for excluives - that is the argument that the OP makes, regardless of how forum-goers play up exclusives.

What the article is really doing is arguing that, since PS3 and 360 owners tend to buy the same games, their libraries have ended up being basically interchangeable to the average consumer. Not saying I agree! Jsut that that is what the article argues.