Which console do you think has better exclusives?

by JoseApril 25th, 2021

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Most of Nintendo’s exclusive IP has stood the test of time. Most of these games are near masterpieces and Nintendo has the most recognizable characters in gaming. I think by far Nintendo is beating every other console. Mario is pretty much the poster boy for video games as a whole. There aren't many exclusive Nintendo games for more mature gamers. Nintendo games target children and families. But at the same time, many Nintendo games targeted children and family gamers. I'm guessing no IP has made more money than Pokemon.

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Every console has great exclusives, and it all comes down to preferences. In this slogging post, we discuss which console has the better exclusives.

This Slogging thread by Jose Hernandez, Nicolas Ng, Jack Boreham and Limarc Ambalina occurred in slogging's official #gaming channel, and has been edited for readability.

Jose HernandezApr 22, 2021, 2:52 AM

Which console do you think has the better exclusives?

Nicolas NgApr 23, 2021, 2:04 PM

I think PlayStation has the best exclusives just going by how many of them are up for Game of the Year Awards. It's kind of crazy how many end up there though they probably appeal to people who determine the winners. It's hard to argue that Playstation has the best exclusives when they've got Ghost of Tsushima and TLOU up there.

Jose HernandezApr 23, 2021, 3:13 PM

They definitely have some great ones. Spider-man and God of War also come to mind. And even less popular exclusives like Street Fighter 5 are fun

Jack BorehamApr 23, 2021, 8:24 PM

I would say Nintendo, from the retro era to the present day, most of Nintendo’s exclusive IP has stood the test of time. From Mario to Zelda and everything in between. Most of these games are near masterpieces and Nintendo has the most recognizable characters in gaming.

Jose HernandezApr 24, 2021, 12:29 AM

I agree with you Jack that Nintendo has the best exclusive IP. Whenever next-gen season is upon us, I'm never too sure whether to go PlayStation or Xbox. But the one thing I am sure of is that getting the new Nintendo console is a must for me

Limarc AmbalinaApr 24, 2021, 5:05 AM

"better" is a very subjective word. IF going my sales and impact on the industry, I think by far Nintendo is beating every other console. Mario is pretty much the poster boy for video games as a whole. I'm guessing no IP has made more money than Pokemon http://titlemax.com/discovery-center/lifestyle/the-top-50-highest-grossing-video-game-franchises/

Limarc AmbalinaApr 24, 2021, 5:06 AM

But at the same time, many Nintendo games target children and families. There aren't many exclusive Nintendo games for more mature gamers. Right now I'd have to say PlayStation has the best exclusives for my current age and taste in gaming. Last of Us was one of the games that's impacted my life the most.

Jose HernandezApr 24, 2021, 6:28 PM

I do agree that it's all subjective, different games resonate with different people. Some people might be drawn to platformers and party games, and others might be drawn to the more narrative single-player games.

Jose HernandezApr 24, 2021, 6:42 PM

Although my choice would have to be Nintendo, Xbox also has some great exclusives.

Jose HernandezApr 24, 2021, 7:21 PM

Gears of war, Halo, and Forza are a load of fun.