I love this thread.
Nintendo
Dislike
Focus on kiddy and casual
Doesn't listen enough to consumers
Caught in its own management does not listen to outside influence or competition
Out of touch with most advancements in the gaming world despite major budget
Fans are too often in denial and fail to see the diversity in the industry
Like
Orchestrated music
History of video gaming magic
Can cater to all tests when wants to
Some stellar software (Mario Galaxy, Twilight Princess)
Is improving on certain lackings in story and look and feel.
Created my favorite franchises
Smash Bros.
Sony
Dislike
Don't like most of the fans (can't say anything negative)
Came into the market to destroy Nintendo
Has a tendency to belittle competition with petty name-calling
Copies too much, and shamelessly
Some games are too violent, and despite their appeal to me, I can't play them
Like
Nitty gritty
Great entertainment in AAA games (SotC, Uncharted)
Good marketing in the PS/PS2 days
More focus on adult-tastes
Better in-game story and script
Great music
Good variety in IPs
Microsoft
Dislike
First xbox controller was horrible, console had horrible design (now improving)
Taking Nintendo's opportunity in the core gamer space (Nintendo's fault)
Causes too much focus on Western games and FPS (a balance would be nice)
Choice of colors (neon green) for marketing not my taste.
Initially used too much their money power to win over their competition (now better)
Like
Integration of PC games in the Console market
First to bring a solid online infrastructure
Great 360 controller
Kinect and new interest in casual market
Halo and strong sci-fi IPs
Focus on high-end graphics and sound
