why this gen differs so much from the previous

[Chrizum]

Solid_Snake4RD said:

Chrizum said:
The PS2 was the successor of the PS1; the most successful console ever. The Wii is the successor of the GameCube, one of the least successful consoles ever.

In other words, the third parties have bet on the wrong horse.

PS1 was the most successful console ever?

 

Doesn't matter what Wii's successor was,its the audience

Yes, it was at that time. And whatever you may think, it makes all the difference. Publishers like to play it safe, and with good reason.