My Analysis (Score 1, Interesting)

The REAL reasons that the PS2 is numero uno: 1. BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY - the previous console leaders (Sega, Nintendo) failed to realize that this simple tactic ensures loyalty and almost guarantees success during the platform transition period 2. 3RD-PARTY SUPPORT - Square/Enix guarantees Japanese market, the strong relationships with EA,Konami,Namco 3. HYPE - the ridiculous BS that Sony spread in the mainstream media "the PS2 is a super-computer that the DoD wants to restrict exports of" made all the idiots out there decide that this machine is the one to get when in reality it is inferior to the older DC in many aspects 4. SYSTEM-SELLING TITLES - GTA, Gran Turismo, Ratchet, etc Sony clearly has more exclusive must-have titles than Xbox or GC The reasons that Xbox is numero dos: 1. FEW SYSTEM-SELLING EXCLUSIVE TITLES - Halo and... maybe Metropolis, Ninja Gaiden but clearly not enough to win the war 2. DESIGN FLAWS - too bulky and big for non-US markets; too expensive - the features that make the Xbox superior also make it unprofitable to build, no chance of seriously under-pricing the Ps2; 3. UTTER FAILURE IN JAPAN Xbox market share in Japan is zero, nullifying its advantage over N in Us/Europe. This makes strong Japanese developer support impossible - yes there are some (Sega, Tecmo, Capcom) but the bulk of Japanese "A" titles are still on the PS2