Not so long ago, all the Xbox 360s were sold out. Xbox 360s were not selling because they offered a must have game. 360s sell because they offer HD gaming, which, in my eyes, is part of your gaming experience. Personally, I think Microsoft's lack of units was done purposely to generate hype, good for them.
In the long run, Nintendo will still sell. They have a large fan base of gamers who understand that great graphics do not necessarily mean great game. Those who aren’t necessarily into gaming, but are into HD, will purchase HD gaming systems. Sam, Travis and I are examples.
Sales wise, I think Nintendo is making a mistake by ignoring the HD demographic. If a Nintendo HD gaming system was on the market when I decided to get a new video game system to compliment my new HDTV, I would have given it some consideration.
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Yes, HD does matter for console sales.
Not so long ago, all the Xbox 360s were sold out. Xbox 360s were not selling because they offered a must have game. 360s sell because they offer HD gaming, which, in my eyes, is part of your gaming experience. Personally, I think Microsoft's lack of units was done purposely to generate hype, good for them.
In the long run, Nintendo will still sell. They have a large fan base of gamers who understand that great graphics do not necessarily mean great game. Those who aren’t necessarily into gaming, but are into HD, will purchase HD gaming systems. Sam, Travis and I are examples.
Sales wise, I think Nintendo is making a mistake by ignoring the HD demographic. If a Nintendo HD gaming system was on the market when I decided to get a new video game system to compliment my new HDTV, I would have given it some consideration.