TomaTito on 26 February 2015
Not sure if this has been posted already, but Nielsen has conducted an US survey and it provides some insight into why Americans buy certain consoles. In general terms, 91% of previous gen owners jumped into the current one.
| Nintendo has tapped into its loyal fan base with its latest system—86% of Wii U owners are prior Wii owners. Consumers appreciate the fun-factor, kid-friendliness, and value of Wii U. Not far behind, three of four Microsoft Xbox One owners are previous Xbox 360 owners. And this is understandable, as these consumers indicate their top reason for purchasing an Xbox One was the brand. Meanwhile, PlayStation 4 has shown an ability to capture both previous PlayStation 3 owners, as well as competitive seventh gen users, thanks to its superior resolution, Blu-ray player and game library according to purchasers. |
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And VGChartz, what reason made you buy your current gen consoles?
For me it was backwards compatibility.
