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baloofarsan said:
Nogamez said:

Think of it like this. I was about 15 when game cube came out and loved the n64 and wasn't a huge fan of ps1. Trade in n64 hmmm lets see shall I get ps2 or game cube. Looks at gamecube  ' wtf is this weird purple  toy that looks like a fisherprice thing that uses weird mini discs that no one uses!!! Looks at ps2looks cool modern sleek sexy. Nice ps2 it is then.

I have to ask: I can understand that an unsecure 15 year old boy is sensitive to the colour of the console. This surely could not be your real reason?

I do not defend Nintendo, just assuming games and the success of PS1 could be more deciding factors.

I do not defend Nogamez, but it is a real reason. It's nothing to do with insecurity, it's just the psychology of kids that age. They want to look mature, so they're more likely to want something that looks cool. It's the same mentality that draws kids of that age group away from bright, cartoonish games and towards gritty, realistic shooters because they want to look more 'mature', and cool among their friends.

I doubt any kid that age would buy a PS2 based on the commercial success of the PS1, especially if he'd never played one before. It's going to be the look of the new console and the games that are on offer with that console.

The gamecube resembled a kids toy. It was bright purple and even had a carry handle. You can just imagine 6 year old kid sister pretending it's a handbag and using it as an accessory to her dress-up outfit. (ok, maybe I'm exaggerating a bit there, but you get the picture)