phantomhive 26 Posted July 13, 2013 Hey guys and gals, I don't do topics often in here, it's about 5 a.m. where I live and me and a buddy of mine started talking about some upcoming games and the oh so fabled console war yesterday. And we started thinking why is it that in the gaming community do some of us start basically chasing one another with pitchforks and torches for our preferences in consoles and games? I at least think it doesn't matter if you like Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo or the so called superior race PC, don't we all share one thing in common...our love for games. Of course there are people who prefer X over Y but that doesn't necessarily mean that we have to look down on the other for our likes or dislikes. On the other hand we should just appreciate other games and consoles and be proud of the fact that we're all gamers. I cant be the only one that thinks this right?... What do you think it is that makes some gamers like that, could it be fanboyism, pure unadulterated trolling or just a matter of maturity? 8 OthersiderME, Lalalablah, Shulk and 5 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shazzam 142 Posted July 13, 2013 Exactly, games are games no mater what you play them on. We're all gamers! 1 phantomhive reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sora96 17,256 Posted July 13, 2013 Agreed. Get the console you prefer and move on. If you love third-party exclusives and the best hardware go PlayStation 4. If you love Nintendo's franchises go Wii U. If you want an All-In-One device go Xbox One. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sora'sMum 352 Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) Look, I'm going to be honest. I'm a PlayStation fanboy. The other consoles can go die in a hole, ET on Atari style. Edited July 13, 2013 by Sora'sMum 1 BlazingSoul reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phantomhive 26 Posted July 13, 2013 Look, I'm going to be honest. I'm a PlayStation fanboy. The other consoles can go die in a hole, ET on Atari style. That's cool man, its your choice if you prefer the PlayStation over the other console, I myself play more on my PS3, PC and 3ds more but the thing I'm trying to say is that there's no need for the so called war, aren't we all gamers in the end? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spacecop 22 Posted July 13, 2013 The only reason why there is a console war is because each person has their own preference and likes to shove it down the throats of the next person saying na na na boo boo my console is better then yours. And then that person fires back saying the exact same thing. 2 phantomhive and Dio Brando reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phantomhive 26 Posted July 13, 2013 The only reason why there is a console war is because each person has their own preference and likes to shove it down the throats of the next person saying na na na boo boo my console is better then yours. And then that person fires back saying the exact same thing. Yeap sadly that's pretty much what caused the war :I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dio Brando 5,810 Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) Hey guys and gals, I don't do topics often in here, it's about 5 a.m. where I live and me and a buddy of mine started talking about some upcoming games and the oh so fabled console war yesterday. And we started thinking why is it that in the gaming community do some of us start basically chasing one another with pitchforks and torches for our preferences in consoles and games? I at least think it doesn't matter if you like Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo or the so called superior race PC, don't we all share one thing in common...our love for games. Of course there are people who prefer X over Y but that doesn't necessarily mean that we have to look down on the other for our likes or dislikes. On the other hand we should just appreciate other games and consoles and be proud of the fact that we're all gamers. I cant be the only one that thinks this right?... What do you think it is that makes some gamers like that, could it be fanboyism, pure unadulterated trolling or just a matter of maturity? You sir summed up everything I wanted to say For some odd reason console wartards loooove hating on people who plays on another console that they don't like You like Sony,Xbox Fans will come to talk shit about Ps3 You like Xbox,Sony fans will come to say their console is better You like Nintendo,you should be banished from the world of gaming I HATE and loathe those self-proclaimed "Hardcore gamers" who think they're obligated to shove up their preferences up my ass and push me away from what I like We should be grateful to the fact that WE CAN PLAY VIDEO GAMES and that the gaming industry didn't crash again. But let me tell you this,I feel we'll gonna be the reason why the industry might crash in the future Edited July 13, 2013 by Metal Snake 3 phantomhive, Shulk and Reyn reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spacecop 22 Posted July 13, 2013 I'm one for debates and the console wars is a very hot topic for it but usally those kinda debates get outta hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phantomhive 26 Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) I'm one for debates and the console wars is a very hot topic for it but usally those kinda debates get outta hand.There are going to be debates and yes they do tend to get out of hand most of the times, not everyone has the same gaming preferences and I am one that likes to discuss and debate about this topic but in a civilized and logical manner not in the "I'm an ex military sniper graduated at the top of my class blah blah blah...." know what I mean?You sir summed up everything I wanted to sayFor some odd reason console wartards loooove hating on people who plays on another console that they don't likeYou like Sony,Xbox Fans will come to talk shit about Ps3You like Xbox,Sony fans will come to say their console is betterYou like Nintendo,you should be banished from the world of gamingI HATE and loathe those self-proclaimed "Hardcore gamers" who think they're obligated to shove up their preferences up my ass and push me away from what I likeWe should be grateful to the fact that WE CAN PLAY VIDEO GAMES and that the gaming industry didn't crash again.But let me tell you this,I feel we'll gonna be the reason why the industry might crash in the futureJust saying what's on my mind thanks and those "hardcore gamers" from every side be it Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo or the pc are one of the major reasons why this stupid so called war wont have an end. Discussion is fine its all good to debate or whatever but taking time out of your so called day just to comment on how much x game or x console sucks is kinda pointless...And on the last thing yeah I can see that being the crash for the industry Edited July 13, 2013 by DragonMaster please don't double post Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spacecop 22 Posted July 13, 2013 There are going to be debates and yes they do tend to get out of hand most of the times, not everyone has the same gaming preferences and I am one that likes to discuss and debate about this topic but in a civilized and logical manner not in the "I'm an ex military sniper graduated at the top of my class blah blah blah...." know what I mean? lmao I know exactly what you mean. 1 phantomhive reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amber Cole 1,557 Posted July 13, 2013 You sir summed up everything I wanted to say For some odd reason console wartards loooove hating on people who plays on another console that they don't like You like Sony,Xbox Fans will come to talk shit about Ps3 You like Xbox,Sony fans will come to say their console is better You like Nintendo,you should be banished from the world of gaming I HATE and loathe those self-proclaimed "Hardcore gamers" who think they're obligated to shove up their preferences up my ass and push me away from what I like Wait... it's crashed before ? The gaming industry? We should be grateful to the fact that WE CAN PLAY VIDEO GAMES and that the gaming industry didn't crash again. But let me tell you this,I feel we'll gonna be the reason why the industry might crash in the futureThe gaming industry has crashed before? When? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dio Brando 5,810 Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) The gaming industry has crashed before? When? 1980 Arcade cabinets no longer works and Atari's consoles started crashing and almost the entire industry was dying back then.....until the NES came out to save the day Edited July 13, 2013 by Metal Snake Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heyitsdeven 131 Posted July 13, 2013 Solution: Buy all 3 1 Isaix reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caity 3,946 Posted July 13, 2013 People like to be superior. So some feel the need to put down others to ensure that they're received at the number one. For me I personally like to separate the community. There's the gamers, who actually game on what they like because it's what they like and happily welcome others without the need to put them down. Then there's fanboys who's only contribution to the gaming community is slagging off someone else. We try not to associate with them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reyn 1,755 Posted July 13, 2013 You sir summed up everything I wanted to say For some odd reason console wartards loooove hating on people who plays on another console that they don't like You like Sony,Xbox Fans will come to talk shit about Ps3 You like Xbox,Sony fans will come to say their console is better You like Nintendo,you should be banished from the world of gaming I HATE and loathe those self-proclaimed "Hardcore gamers" who think they're obligated to shove up their preferences up my ass and push me away from what I like We should be grateful to the fact that WE CAN PLAY VIDEO GAMES and that the gaming industry didn't crash again. But let me tell you this,I feel we'll gonna be the reason why the industry might crash in the future This^ I like Playstation and Nintendo, but don't like Xbox. Does that mean i bash Xbox fans for liking that console? No. I just leave them be. If they want to choose that console, fine, they're choice. Im happy with what I chose, because THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS TO ME ALONE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob 5,571 Posted July 15, 2013 1980 Arcade cabinets no longer works and Atari's consoles started crashing and almost the entire industry was dying back then.....until the NES came out to save the day I remember that. I never want to experience something like that again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dio Brando 5,810 Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) I remember that. I never want to experience something like that again. I'm afraid we might experience something like this again seeing the direction that the industry is taking. Edited July 15, 2013 by Metal Snake Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
