You honestly believe that people got the PS2 because it could also be a DVD player? That's... wow. I'm not sure what to make of you if you're going to try that argument. Nobody in their right mind would look at a product called "PlayStation 2" and think, "Hey, that thing can play DVDs!" No, average consumers looked at the PS2 and thought, "Hey, that thing can play games!"
If I'm so incredibly wrong, then why did the NES outsell everything else available at the time, even though it was the weakest system on the market? Why did it not get turned into last week's fad when the Sega Master System came out? Why did the Sega Genesis not turn it inside-out instantly as soon as it came out? Surely a system with better graphics must be a top-end value by your argument, because it delivers a better visual experience. Yet the NES was not knocked out of the market by any of its competitors, and ultimately only succumbed to market saturation.
In a more modern context, why is the US government having to FORCE people to adopt HDTV if it's valued by consumers? You do not force somebody to adopt something if they want it; they'll adopt it on their own because they see the value in it. Your very argument hinges on consumers valuing things highly which most consumers do not, and the evidence shows how short-sighted your viewpoint really is. You appear to be placing YOUR values as EVERYBODY'S values, which is foolishness.
You've totally missed the point. I can only assume that you are so thoroughly entrenched in the values of the HD marketing ploy that you cannot see where the actual average consumer's interests lie. Which is especially comical since average consumers voice their feelings with their wallets, not on internet forums. As this is a site which revolves around sales, your refusal to accept that the average consumer values the Wii over the PS3 and 360 is even more comical.
Sky Render - Sanity is for the weak.
