Besides games, what was the deciding factor in the choosing of your system?

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#1 SmashBrosLegend
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I know that some people, myself included, support more than one console. I also know that everyone has preferences. Tell us why you picked your primary console. I did not include games in the poll because that should be the deciding factor every time, no matter what. I want to see what else effects people's choices.

For me, it was the controller. I love the Wii remote. It is a great new way of playing games. You all have heard the rants and raves about the Wii remote, so I'll shut up now. I want to hear your opinions.
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#2 SmashBrosLegend
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Why didn't my poll show up?
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#3 Tasman_basic
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Price? I dunno it's just about all games. Are there enough good games (game I want at least) to justify the price yet?
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#4 Shadow_Elite192
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graphics.
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#5 SmashBrosLegend
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graphics.Shadow_Elite192
At least you're honest. I can respect that.
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#6 -RPGamer-
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There's another reason besides games :?:o
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#7 SmashBrosLegend
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There's another reason besides games :?:o-RPGamer-
I know. What a novel concept.
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#8 ZeldaMaster32
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Umm...well I got a 360 at launch for Rare's games and the future hope that Banjo-Threeie was coming out.

And now both are happening. So I guess graphics.

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#9 ScalIywag
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Games

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#10 -RPGamer-
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Games

ScalIywag

Good answer! I choose "other" and intended for it to be "games". :)

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#11 SmashBrosLegend
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Games

ScalIywag

Once again, I said besides games. That should always be the most important. I was asking what the next-most important thing was.
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#12 Spartan070
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There's another reason besides games :?:o-RPGamer-
Yeah, my thoughts exactly. I go where my franchises go, which is everywhere.:P I choose other though because online and price matter a bit to me.
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#13 DA_B0MB
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[QUOTE="Shadow_Elite192"]graphics.SmashBrosLegend
At least you're honest. I can respect that.

is it really looked down to enjoy graphics? I for one think graphics are very important. If I don't get my next gen visuals, I don't want to waste my time. I buy a next gen console for next gen features and next gen graphics are in that package.
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#14 Nintendo_Ownes7
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I said Price because behind Games I had trouble getting money to buy a Wii so I don't know if I can ever afford a PS3.
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#15 Thrice_III
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Other than games. I'm going PS3 because of blu-ray. I love HD media and can't wait to get Casino Royale in HD.
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#16 Thug_Pikachu
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after games 1.graphics 2.online
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#17 LINKloco
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price.
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#18 LoganZRun
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sexiness........(look of a console)!
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#19 StryderK
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well, game is the most important factor but if you take that out, in no particular order:

1. hardware durability and quality (this is why I always trust Nintendo and much less on Sony)

2. First and Third party support

3. Price (I will not buy a console that's pver $400. Sorry Sony)

4. Controller comfort (One reason why I didn't buy the Original Xbox at launch. That big ass controller......)

5. Console's look (PS3 is fugly to me. Another reason I'm shying away from it)

6. Brand name (Nintendo in this case. Sorry, Can't live with out my Marios, Zeldas and Metriod. MS and Sony less so)

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#20 ronniexie
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i choose 360 for its price, online, good controller, and achievement points and stuff
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#22 milsvaard
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Durability, Price and Online.
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#23 kauliaris711
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I know that some people, myself included, support more than one console. I also know that everyone has preferences. Tell us why you picked your primary console. I did not include games in the poll because that should be the deciding factor every time, no matter what. I want to see what else effects people's choices.

For me, it was the controller. I love the Wii remote. It is a great new way of playing games. You all have heard the rants and raves about the Wii remote, so I'll shut up now. I want to hear your opinions.
SmashBrosLegend

 i wanted to vote one time for the controller and one time for the extras....so i'll have to post it,i selected the wii because of it's price, it's wii-mote,wi-fi, 1P games,and somehow i feel that that the wii will do very very well,and that means a lot of good games...but the true reason i bought it it's because it's really fun to play with others,even with my mother and my father....almost forgot that i didn't want to just sit on a couch but to have sth little more interactive....
and the list goes on
and on
and on
the funny thing is that wii in fact is better than i expected...
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#24 Sir_Marwin
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I chose my 360...because it had some of the games I wanted, price, online some of my friends also had it :D
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#25 LosDaddie
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Online. XBL continues to set the standard.
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#26 solidgamer
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other online support
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#27 ScalIywag
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[QUOTE="ScalIywag"]

Games

-RPGamer-

Good answer! I choose "other" and intended for it to be "games". :)

Games > console capabilties

(for the most part, that is)

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#28 Gamer556
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Graphics, online, and interface are some of the reasons why I picked the 360.

But most importantly, it has the best games.

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#29 general_KDI
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Games. I'm a Final Fantasy,Metal Gear, God Of War and  Hot Shots golf fanatic, you won'T make me buy any other console.
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#30 ROLFCHANK
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graphics. i decided right off the bat to get a wii because ive always bought nintendo consoles because i love their first party games, but ill admit i wanted a graphical powerhouse too. so i got a 360 and was definitely not disappointed. awesome system.
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#31 omarguy01
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why isnt price up there as its own option?
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#32 Private_Vegas
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If I was unaware of the game library's I'd just pick my favourite brand and hope for the best. Fingers crossed and all that you know?
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#34 deactivated-5e836a855beb2
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why isnt price up there?omarguy01
It's in Other. Though it should be a main option...
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#35 Master_Hermes
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Price and features that directly effect gameplay (online, hardware power, controller), those pale in importance to the games though.
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#36 cakeorrdeath
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Price and the fact it was released.
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#38 tacomh
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how the hell did you leave out hte most important one, GAMES
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#39 cakeorrdeath
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how the hell did you leave out hte most important one, GAMEStacomh


Did yopu read the title?  "Besides games..........":roll:
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#40 TekkenMaster606
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The simple fact that I can afford them easily...
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#41 rabbidcrazy
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Other than games... I took all the options you gave into consideration.
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#42 Baird-06
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Xbox 360 for Xbox Live. Wii for Virtual Console (even though you could consider them as games too, but whatever...)
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#43 SpideR_CentS
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Online - I knew 360 would be making XBL even better and XBL was a great service. I have friends that have moved from where we grew up that I can keep in touch with. Also friends that still live around me and XBL buddys that I have been playing with for years. Was very important to me to have the unified online with XBL. But games still  was then main reason (Forza, Fable, Rainbow, etc)
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#44 me2002
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HD movies because I like movies as well as games
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#45 Leejjohno
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If it's not the games it's the graphics. I bought a 360 over games though.
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#46 ScalIywag
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[QUOTE="ScalIywag"]

Games

SmashBrosLegend

Once again, I said besides games. That should always be the most important. I was asking what the next-most important thing was.

Exactly, .....

Games

No brand name, no new peripheral, no capability over the others etc, none of that interests me in the slightest.  It's nice to recognize whatever else comes along with whatever system you choose to compliment it, but ultimately for me, nothing interest me about any console except the games that are released/will be released.  

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#47 mwa
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games, graphics, online, and price
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#48 -Sir-Poof-
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Games and Online play...2 things Nintendo doesnt provide for me and the reason they will never get a dime from me.
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#49 deactivated-5967f36c08c33
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My primary console is the Wii,and I bought it for the games,the Virtual Console,and the Wii-mote.
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#50 BlueSaberWolf
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I haven't bought any of the current gen console.  I was planning to buy PS3 for many various reason, but I decided to wait for games before making my decision.  Here are some of my personal reasons.

a) Multimedia function- I like the idea that the PS3 is also a blu ray player, DVD player, and personal computer using the OS of Linux.
b) backward compatibility-I it offers me to play my PS two and PS one games.
c) controller- I am comfortable with the controller compared to the other controller
d) price-It is expensive, but with all of its features its all worth it.  Wii and Xbox 360 is cheaper, but it doesn't justify the price tag.  In addition, there are only few games that I am interested to play plus I can always go to a friend's house who probably have either one of the system.