Azzanation said:
1: Which goes back to what im saying, Both systems have the same type of games, some are better then others on different systems but it doesnt mean one console is selling better then the other based off quality of games. 2: Its all down to how a console is marketed. Much like the Wii. |
1: Only few people claim that PS4's success is solely because of its exclusive library (though games like Bloodborne and Infamous did move a lot of units when launching). Many multiplats are actually far bigger console sellers for PS4. Of course many buyers expect a lot of quality 1st party games during the gen like we had with the PS3.
2: Marketing means a lot. We know that. BBH does a far better job than Deutsch. Branding power means a lot as well. But marketing and branding alone don't make a success. Just look at Microsoft's billion dollar marketing budgets for Zune, Windows Phone, Surface, etc.
Sony actually did a clever job in building the PS4 regarding both hardware and software. Furthermore, the popularity wasn't simply handed to them. They made a large number of right choices including $100 cheaper than the competition at launch, stronger specs than the competition, fast and fluid OS and shorter download times than the competition, features like PS Now, share play and remote play, no blocking of used games, no daily online check required, no mandatory camera, vast improved controller, great design (slick, yet internal power brick and user-replaceable hd), history of strong 1st party (10+ prominent inhouse dev studios) and 3rd party library (unrivaled range from Destiny to Yooka-Laylee to niche JRPGs), etc.
