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by hnal943 4815 days ago
Absolutely. It was the PlayStation that first marketed itself as the system for hardcore gamers.
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Genesis does what Nintendon't. Sega was the system for 'hardcore' console gamers of the 90s. Just take a look at this ad: http://www.eidolons-inn.net/segabase/G-32XPromoAd1.jpg

The gaming industry has /always marketed to that crowd, it's not something Microsoft invented.