alt Hacker NewsI mean the PS2 was a bigger hit than the PS1 and anything Nintendo put out so that analysis wains.
The jump in graphics was massive.
I mean the PS2 was a bigger hit than the PS1 and anything Nintendo put out so that analysis wains.
The jump in graphics was massive.
Yeah a bit of some odd analysis in the article with who won those console wars.
Speaking of graphics, it’s still worth pointing out that the PS2 was the weakest console of its generation in most respects save for its unique data streaming capabilities, but it did beat the GameCube and Xbox by a year. (We aren’t counting the Dreamcast here)
The PS2 sold itself easily with the integrated DVD capability.
The GameCube had very strong capabilities, but I think it was hamstrung by smaller disc capacity and Nintendo’s difficult developer situation. Sony had the customer and they were easy to work with.
I also think from a marketing standpoint, the small size and toy-ish appearance of the GameCube made it look less appealing to older demographics. The controller didn’t look as serious, either, and the C-stick was a dumb move.
Nintendo wouldn’t give in and make the normal standardized controller that we all agree is the end-state until the Switch, although you can’t fault them for the massive success they enjoyed with the Wii.