So how did the 3DS XL go from "Wow this is a dumb idea" to "WOW it looks GREAT! I WANT ONE" in like 2 monthes?

[Panama]

Kynes said:

Panama said:
It didn't. Consumers were always going to buy it despite what actual gamers thought.

Gamers are people who buy games and consoles, and vote with their wallet. People buy the 3DS XL, so gamers want that product. You don't decide what actual gamers are.

There's quite a large rift between consumer and gamer that extends beyond purely using your money to buy games and consoles. I should have initially said casual gamers and hardcore gamers to remove any doubt.