Why was the PS1 so successful despite being a newcomer?

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chakkra said:

RolStoppable said:

Being a newcomer isn't really a disadvantage. Nintendo took over the North American console market with the NES as a newcomer.

You say that, but it really is hard to imagine that a newcomer would just come out today and outsell the PS5 and Switch out of the gate.

Well, it's been pointed out before Sony wasn't actually a newcomer. They had been dealing with SEGA and Nintendo for years in both hardware and software prior to PS1. Microsoft was not a newcomer either. From the MSX in Japan in the 80s. From PC gaming to working with SEGA on Dreamcast and then using DC's in focus tests for Xbox. (hell,XB was almost BC with DC games) Nintendo had arcade experience. Game & Watch. Pong clones. SEGA had arcades. So each console maker had a warm-up period before entering console gaming.

Google Stadia does not understand it's the audience. It was created by executives with no knowledge or interest in gaming. Google had no real experience. They hired the Vince Russo of console launches with Phil Harrison to be in charge and yet wonder why it struggles lol. For context. Vince Russo destroyed wrestling companies like WCW and TNA. Phil Harrison helped with the disastrous launch of PS3, Xbox One, and now Stadia. Only after Phil left Sony and MS did things start to improve.