Comments on: Why do Gamers have Platform Bias?

By: Darrin

Darrin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:12:38 +0000

Blackstaffer, the overall winner matters, but a single individual’s behavior is generally too small to matter by itself.

Jimmy, when I was talking about people being forced to conform, I was thinking of Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Windows, and also programming tools. Most programmers are frequently forced to use tool A, when they personally really want to use tool B.

Cognitive dissonance or self-deceiving bias definitely applies though. Good point.

“People invest a lot of their money into games consoles and they want to be assured they made the right choice.”

I think it’s usually more emotion than money. Tons of people are passionate about a favorite sports team and even though it doesn’t cost a dime to switch favorite teams, they stick by their brand.

I also know wealthy gamers, who have strong brand preferences, and don’t buy competing consoles, even though money isn’t an issue.

By: Joak1m

Joak1m — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:11:51 +0000

It’s maybe not good to say that one console is better than the other just because you havet or so.. Both consoles have their own exclusives so if you like one of them you buy that console with it. But I still think it is a good thing with the competition. Than the bth consoles will try to get most audiences. And that only mean one thing, Better consoles on both sides

By: I am Legend

I am Legend — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:46:45 +0000

Good shit David, i agree with u 100%

By: Tosh

Tosh — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:38:08 +0000

Now, now. Let’s stop with the name calling please.

By: David Macphail

David Macphail — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:21:37 +0000

How nice of Levelhead to show up here and blow off his pro – Microsoft garbage. You know…….i wasn’t going to even comment on this post but seeing as how you, for whatever reason, called me out i guess i’m going to say that you sir are one cowardly hypocrite. You call me a troll for commenting on forums, what the hell are you doing RIGHT NOW???

Not only are you making a complete assclown out of yourself but you’re so cowardly you have to try and personally attack me when you think i’m not around.

Next time you want to act like a spoiled child why don’t you hit that big red X on the top right – hand corner of your browser and do us all a favour? Also……….stop acting like a little ***** talking trash about people when you think they won’t find you, retard.