Competition is encouraged in almost every area of business. However, it seems that many people would be content to see this end in the gaming industry.
The war between Playstation, Xbox and Wii "Fanboys" has been a bitter one, waged constantly throughout countless forums and blogsites across the internet. Any positive news regarding one of the systems is assured to provoke the embittered cries of opposing devotees and the fanatical defence of supporters.
This does not simply stop at the quality of software and hardware of the actual console, but also the companies represented by the products. Some sort of idealistic worship emerges from those championing the cause of Microsoft and Sony, while Nintendo is viewed as a saviour of humankind and friend of the consumer.
Of course, these attitudes are ridiculous when the cold hard facts of game business are identified. Microsoft is infamous for destroying competition, Sony has used racially charged marketing ploys and Nintendo has the worst environmental record of the three. This fervour for individual video game consoles reveals nothing but a pathetic misplacement of affection on the part of these deluded supporters. The fact is, competition between the consoles benefits the consumer.
It is a shame that these "fanboys" cannot realise the fruitlessness of their attacks and just enjoy the product that they so fervently defend.
-The English Student
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