So, the VG industry needs Nintendo as the leader

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CGI-Quality said:

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CGI-Quality said:

That is why I disagree that it did. The folks who bought PlayStation systems returned for the follow-up. The WiiU hasn't seen similar treatment to the PS2.

The same folk that didn't bought a PS3 before Sony gave them what they wanted and prefer a 360 or a Wii meanwhile.

People is not going to buy a console for loyal (except few). People is going to play when they have games they like.

Right, PS2 people didn't buy PS3's because Sony mucked up. This still doesn't explain your OP. To be frank, it's quite flawed, for the various reasons already discussed.

The industry doesn't "need" Nintendo to be winning. In fact, it doesn't really need any specific victor, so long as each competitor is healthy.

And that's exactly what is is posted in the OP. When Nintendo was the leader everyone was healthy.