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Why Games Consoles Are Successful

Games consoles are undoubtedly the most popular platforms for video games. The computer game industry is one that was born on the PC but has now migrated to the masses and their XBox 360s and 3s. The reasons for this are manifold and some of the advantages of consoles over PCs are huge. While PCs retain a sector of the market and remain strong in a few genres it is without question the era of the games console.

The most obvious advantage of a console, and probably the single biggest factor leading to their success, is the ease of use. To play a game on a console all you need to do is just put the game in the machine and turn it on. Installing a game on a PC can be a long and painful process as you make sure your hardware is up to the task, install drivers, clear hard disk space, patch the game, fix bugs and go through extensive copy protection. Playing games on a console is a painless experience, and it can often be far from easy on a PC.

Longevity is another factor behind console success. A few hundred...Read more!