Amazon U.S. September bestsellers and general Amazon-based discussion

[Nuvendil]

GribbleGrunger said:

Nuvendil said:

I think it's more the power of the name.  "Pro" is a very positive term in terms of connotation.  I mean, if you are looking at getting a PS4, do you get the normal one, the slim, or the Pro?  The very term Pro makes it more appealing.

Now Christmas, we might see a shift as your grandmas and soccer moms who aren't at all informed just look for the deals rather than the superior product come out to shop. 

It's apt you should say that. I've been giving that a lot of thought sinse the name was announced and I do think it has something to do with it.

Of course it has something to do with it :P .  Nothing is every by accident, there's always an angle with this sorts of things.  Whether it's naming consoles or arranging what cereals go on what shelf levels in Walmart, there's always a marketing angle to any decision involving displays, names, signs, and aesthetics.  Neo might sound cool, but the term Pro is a more commonly recognized connotatively positive term.  Hence the choice.