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PS4 vs Xbox One vs Nintendo Switch: Who Won 2017?

2017 was an utterly historic year for games, but one company managed to dominate the zeitgeist nonetheless...

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moegooner883114d ago

Both the PS4, and the Switch had a really great year.

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JaguarEvolved3114d ago (Edited 3114d ago )

PlayStation without a doubt and they'll win 2018 also easily

ABizzel13114d ago (Edited 3114d ago )

Depends on how you look at it, taking everything into consideration IMO:

1. PS4
2. Switch (extremely close 2nd)
3. XBO

The PS4 without new hardware has still just dominated 2017. It might not have had the biggest news stories, the best hardware, or two top prime candidates for GOTY. But it did have a large collection of great exclusives for everyone, PSVR has finally hit the price point of mass adoption and is starting to get the experiences it needs to be successful, and even without all they hype they've completely dominated sales on a global scale. And 2018 looks even better. This was a great year for PS4.

Switch is the underdog story of the year depending on if you consider it a console and the successor to the Wii U, or a handheld and the successor to the 3DS. Worst case scenario people wrote it off as a Wii U 2 with the tablet being able to go anywhere, most sane fans though it would sell at a bit less than the 3DS due to the higher price and the increase in mobile gaming on cellphones, but Switch launched with a GOTY worth Zelda, and kept a steady flow of strong games throughout the year both first and 3rd party. If it wasn't for PS4 just still selling as well as it is, the number 1 sport could have easily gone to Nintendo and the Switch.

2017 has been rough on the Xbox brand. Exclusives were limited and on top of that some games got cancelled making it even more bare. Hardware sales were down and tracking in 4th place behind the PS4, Switch, and even the 3DS. PS4 was taking the major 3rd party deals, and PS4 and Switch had exclusives in abundance where XBO was lacking. The real saving grace for the XBO in 2017 was the XBO-X which is an amazing piece of hardware, even if it is too late to the market. Hopefully 2018 will be better for them.

FinalFantasyFanatic3114d ago

I can't help but agree, you're pretty much on point with your analysis of each system.

jaymacx3114d ago

yeah, both PS4 & Switch. I really wanted MS to do well but it is what it is (game-wise)

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corroios3114d ago

It was a great year for sony and the switch. They deliver new amazing games sold tons and tons of consoles. Microsoft got a very bad year, losing market share, selling much less then rivals, delaying games and thinking that higher rez and power at this stage would be a gamechanger...

welly3003114d ago

Micrsoft didnt expect a game changer but gave people a choice and its not done that bad. Id say the winner this year is Nintendo to come back from the wii u i didnt expect it.

morganfell3114d ago

I have to disagree. MS made some statements about the X1 only being for certain gamers but then they talked non stop about the world's most powerful console. You heard that 50 times more than any remarks about the machine being only for certain gamers. I think they actually expected a lot more including being able to brag about the November NPD.

frostypants3114d ago

It's bad when you consider that they released the X without ever keeping their "powah of the cloud" promise for the base One.

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knickstr3114d ago

Don't forget cancelling games too.

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porkChop3114d ago

The PS4 had a really great year, but I have to give 2017 to the Switch. The system has completely changed everything for Nintendo, including the public perception of the Nintendo brand.

Ristul3114d ago

I love the PS4, but I really wanted Nintendo to make a comback and the Switch is on track to become a great system with a lot of great exclusives. I give it to both PS4 and Switch, very different consoles but they are both great in their own right.

porkChop3114d ago

They're certainly both great systems. I have both, and a high-end PC, and so I always have great games to look forward to year-round.

rainslacker3113d ago

The switch exceeded my expectations, and I'd imagine many other people's. I'd say it had a great year.

As to had a better one, it's hard to judge because I feel that both Nintendo and Sony had great years. Already have a PS4, and I'm pretty sure I'm getting a switch for xmas.:)

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA58d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY58d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay58d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos58d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7258d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY58d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator58d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum58d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z58d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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How Cole Young Almost Became Canon in Mortal Kombat

Cole Young almost made the jump from movie newcomer to game canon in Mortal Kombat 1, but a last-minute time crunch shut it down.

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Nintendo has discounted a bunch of its Switch games in new rare sale

A rare first-party Nintendo games sale has just gone live on Amazon with around a dozen of the company's titles discounted.

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PRIMORDUS58d ago

"Digital Code" Hard pass. I only buy used physical Switch/Switch 2 games off ebay.