Study shows why current-gen console owners chose a specific gaming device

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Puppyroach said:

thismeintiel said:

And you do realize the SNES was the PS4 of its time, right?  And the reason many were getting it was because it was more capable than the NES, do it delivered similar games with better graphics?  And just because people want a more capable current system, doesn't mean they can't appreciate the classics?

What kind of an argument is that?? I just told you I recently discovered the SNES and enjoyed one of its games thoroughly, so what relevance does my enjoyment NOW has as to do with the SNES being the most advanced system THEN? Do you think I traveled back in time when I played it or what? And I am not saying great graphics is irrelevant, but its a useless argument for choosing one system over another. If resolution is he number one reason, why ever get a console, because it will not take long until its beaten by PC or another console. I am thinking that you are creating arguments for argument´s sake.

I thought it was pretty obvious.  But, I'll go ahead and spell it out for you.  Because people want graphics, which also includes higher resolutions, to improve, we have new systems.  Without that want, there would be no SNES.  We would all still be playing the NES, or maybe even the Atari 2600, in 480i.  This is why people going on and on about how resolution doesn't matter, even though it did before, are quite obvious in their bias.  The hypocracy is that when their fav console has another successor, especially if it's ahead graphically, they will go back to praising the heightened graphics AND resolution.

Also, the PC argument is completely void.  Most people prefer the console experience, or at the very least, like both.  Gamers gladly give up some graphic fidelity in exchange for a easier, unified experience, as well as a cheaper upfront cost.