MikeB on 26 December 2007
@ Sky Render
Average Joe gamer
IMO graphics, audio and game complexity all matter to the average Joe, else shops should stick to selling the NES and c64 to consumers. I think cost considerations and current game library are important to the average Joe gamer especially for parents buying presents for their kids (cute games probably preferred).
Remember Doom, the average Joe PC gamer en masse upgraded to better audio and graphics setups. Many people are buying HDTVs (1080p sets are currently doing very well!), but what's a high definition TV set without high definition content?