Equal enthusiasm for PS3 & Xbox 360

[O.D.S]

Equal enthusiasm for PS3 & Xbox 360 — Nintendo Revolution, not so much

Posted Aug 8, 2005, 5:30 PM ET by James Ransom-Wiley

Mario BrosA recent poll of X-bit Labs’ readers revealed nearly equal interest in the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Out of 1500 polled (mostly English-speaking), 23% planned to purchase a PS3, while 20% were going to buy an Xbox 360. A dismal 5% expressed interest in purchasing a Nintendo Revolution. Perhaps the most interesting figure however, is the 46% of respondents that reported no interest in adding a next-gen console to their collections. If this is the case with the consumer gaming market at-large, then there’s a lot of room for any or all of the console developers to gain serious ground.

LINK:http://www.joystiq.com/entry/1234000713053625/

Its interesting to note that once again (2nd poll in 3 days) a signifficant number of Xbox readers/fans still consider the PS3 as thier next system and this time the gap between the two preffered systems is even more narrow.

Even more interesting is that almost half (~750 people) havent decided or are not interested in next gen systems. Maybe too much hype? or maybe not enough?

[Raijin]

Even more interesting is that almost half (~750 people) havent decided or are not interested in next gen systems. Maybe too much hype? or maybe not enough?

I have already pointed that out but I still think the next-gen is coming a litlle to early.

[xbdestroya]

LINK:http://www.joystiq.com/entry/1234000713053625/

Its interesting to note that once again (2nd poll in 3 days) a signifficant number of Xbox readers/fans still consider the PS3 as thier next system and this time the gap between the two preffered systems is even more narrow.

Even more interesting is that almost half (~750 people) havent decided or are not interested in next gen systems. Maybe too much hype? or maybe not enough?

Duga X-Bit Labs isn't an XBox site, or even remotely related; it's a tech site and one I highly recommend to boot!

I think it represents more the breakdown among lovers of technology, not lovers of gaming per se.

[O.D.S]

Did you already post this?...if so full credit to you.

I still think the next-gen is coming a litlle to early

its the opposite for me. I say if the leap in performance is really as big as the companies are tauting then bring it on. (although somehow i get the impression that all they really want is my money )

EDIT

Duga X-Bit Labs isn't an XBox site, or even remotely related; it's a tech site and one I highly recommend to boot!

My bad, i guess i had a nasty case of the X-factor (its a disease where everything that contains an x is somehow related to the Xbox)
eg. Xzibit, XXX movies, XXL clothing, superbowl XXXVII. The only known cure is a dose of a PS2 :aim:

[woundingchaney]

Love to see competition, both MS's and Sony's strategy is excellent. A much closer marketshare this gen will only contribute to the consumers (thats right us gamers). I say let them battle it out tooth and nail while the public sits back and reaps its just rewads.

[OutlawAdidas]

that 46% will go towards Nintendo after they full discuss their console

[Viper]

I won't go into predictions but I do think polls at this moment are rather lame and give an incredible bias against Nintendo simply due to the lack of available information.

[Metal Sphere]

that 46% will go towards Nintendo after they full discuss their console

In a vacuum in which Microsoft and Sony don't announce or flesh out their own consoles? Yes.

In reality? No. The 46% will probably be split amongst the three as all three get their features and games set in stone.

[woundingchaney]

In a vacuum in which Microsoft and Sony don't announce or flesh out their own consoles? Yes.

In reality? No. The 46% will probably be split amongst the three as all three get their features and games set in stone.

Agreed

[xbdestroya]

Guys also keep in mind that this poll is off the X-Bit labs website; it's *not* a gaming site in the least. Next week's poll could be on whether AMD should stick to the DDR-2 plan for it's Socket M processors, skip to DDR-3, or go FB-DIMM, know what I'm saying?

This poll has nothing to do with the average demographics of the gaming world, nor what console they want.

[Metal Sphere]

Ah, well then, I take back what I said. If this was on a gaming site, say...IGN, then apply what I said to a poll they made there.

Of course tech sites wouldn't be attracted or interested in Nintendo's consoles after they've said that they weren't going for ultra-performance, not to mention little has been revealed. BTW, I can't wait for AMD's quad core processors.