The console wars are so ridiculous.

[Hynad]

CGI-Quality said:

Hynad said:

I disagree. These days it's much worse. Mostly because of the anonymity the internet provides.

Back then, kids would argue that their console was better. But I remember everyone of them was happy to be invited for a videogame afternoon, no matter what system was to be used. 

These days, the comments are much more vile than they were back during the 16 bits era. Sure, the console makers would bitch each other, but the fanboys were much more tame.

I remember plenty of vile comments, fights, and all sorts of stuff, particularly in the early 90s. You only hear about it more now because of being online, but the attitudes are much less aggressive in-person. The internet often gives this magnified perception of reality.

Then there's the issue of the companies, themselves. Nintendo and SEGA were far more aggressive towards each other than Microsoft and Sony have ever been (despite the addition of the web).

I lived that age pretty vividly, CGI. There's no magnification or anything in my case. I remember those days very well. And I disagree with your assessment.