"Are gamers like me, who still enjoy playing video games in a real social environment (in person), that much of a minority?" (From OP.)

That should answer your question.

so question back to threads starter

Does Nintendo Really Understand How Gamers Want to be "Social"?

I'm not sure what you're trying to say.

The OP just elaborated on his title.

so question back to threads starter

Does Nintendo Really Understand How Gamers Want to be "Social"?

This topic isn't about Nintendo, but I would say the answer is up to you. For me, my idea of being "social" while playing video games is playing them with other people in the same room. For me, I suppose Nintendo does understand that. They are offering asynchronous multiplayer and many of their titles focus on living-room multiplayer. But that's besides the topic at hand.

What is Sony offering that improves the social experience? I would say nothing, since my definition of being social while playing video games revolves around actually having others with you. They're improving with digital interactions for sure, but is that really how we want to be "social" in games? 

The answer is obviously a personal one, so I'm not telling anyone whether they're right or wrong. This thread isn't a bash on Sony, if anything it's more of a wake-up call to me at how anti-social our media and lives are becoming.