I think HD makes content more compelling and visually appealing, but I'm going out on a limb and saying it's not a requirement for the target audience. Would I have purchase an Xbox 360 had it not supported HD? Probably so. I'm also going out on a limb with thinking many people who may have a 360 may not necessarily have a HDTV. I know my friends don't. Course, they all want one though.
So while I believe it's great, and I think it'll certainly help the HD effort and eventually everyone will have HD, I don't think one of those factors where I wouldn't buy a game because it wasn't in HD. I buy a game because of the content, subject matter, or gameplay. That is may support HD is a bonus.
Nintendo is all about gameplay and having fun. Look at their handhelds. They simply dominate that field, and their graphics on the units have never been what would be considered cutting edge.
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I think HD makes content more compelling and visually appealing, but I'm going out on a limb and saying it's not a requirement for the target audience. Would I have purchase an Xbox 360 had it not supported HD? Probably so. I'm also going out on a limb with thinking many people who may have a 360 may not necessarily have a HDTV. I know my friends don't. Course, they all want one though.
So while I believe it's great, and I think it'll certainly help the HD effort and eventually everyone will have HD, I don't think one of those factors where I wouldn't buy a game because it wasn't in HD. I buy a game because of the content, subject matter, or gameplay. That is may support HD is a bonus.
Nintendo is all about gameplay and having fun. Look at their handhelds. They simply dominate that field, and their graphics on the units have never been what would be considered cutting edge.