Historically, it`s hard to tell how important hardware specs end up being to a console`s success. Usually, there are other factors to consider, most obviously the range of games, but also the price of the console, or its appeal beyond traditional players. Timing, too, can play a key part, and additional features may also inform their success.
Why did each console actually win its respective generation, then? Below, is a run down through the last four generations of consoles, to remember how they came out on top, which might give you some idea of what`ll determine the victor this time around.
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