Is PS4 the first console to sell like this without a fad?

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The reason why PS1 and PS2 did well was mostly because they didn't threat European gamers like second grade. The PS4 was superior to the Xone when hardware was concerned. MS shot itself with the DR'S and Sony simply kept momentum with third party deals and a steady flow of 1st party games. Especially from 2016 onwards.