Why is there a PS4/X1 war?

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snyperdud said:

RubberWhistleHistle said:

well, look.. if it were like, japanese people are all pro sony, and americans were all pro microsoft, with some exceptions, then i would understand the sports teams analogy. but as it stands, i dont see where this diehard fandom about either console comes from when they offer the same exact thing.

Well, they don't offer the EXACT same thing. But, I get what you're saying, their libraries are very similar.  I think the fandom comes from the experience from the game itself, even if it's a multiplatform title, the player will associate that game with whatever console they played it on. If you are attached to something, you'll want to defend or promote it. I really think it's that simple.

And why doesn't the sport team analogy work? My favorite American football team is the Carolina Panthers, even though geographically I should be a fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers because I live in Tampa. It's not regionally exclusive. 

like i said in my response, there would be exceptions because i do understand that people like different teams that arent located near them. but most of the time (90%+) it is about geography. im a yankees fan who lives in california (they play in 70 minutes, i cant wait ^_^) so i do understand.