I don't know what I am. I started gaming on Atari. My first console was the Nes. I just new in my heart that Nintendo was the greatest gaming company, ever. During the PS1 era, I gravitated to Sony--even selling my N64 at one point. Last gen, I championed the Gamecube while buying/playing more PS2 games. Somewhere in there, I fell in love with Sega's Dreamcast.
Now, I openly admit that the Wii is my least favorite system, the PSP is my favorite portable, and I can't get enough Xbox 360. Hmm....
If I had to guess, it't because the PS1 DID open gaming up to a new audience. Not like the Wii--the system is bringing in new gamers but gamers of a different type. The PS1 introduced new gamers to new franchises like Res Evil and Crash while becoming the new home for old franchises like Metal Gear and Final Fantasy. The PS1 was the place to be and the only place some gamers ever were. Just like how I identify with Nintendo, a lot of gamers think "Playstation IS videogames". They're loyal. They stick with their brand through good and bad. And I don't think there's anything wrong with that.
Now if we could just stop PS3 fans from being so damn smug all the time....
