News: Famitsu Poll On 2006
Posted 02 Feb 2006 at 07:06 by Tom Phillips
Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu have polled their readers on what systems they're most looking forward to this year. Head inside for the results!
2006 promises to be quite a year for gaming, with the introduction of the Revolution and PS3, not to mention the DS Lite. Famitsu have polled 113 retailers, 47 developers, and 370 gamers on their thoughts for the year ahead.
Most Anticipated Games Machine in 2006
Sony PS3
- 53.7% of developers
56.9% of retailers
46.3% of gamers
Revolution
- 41.4% of developers
43.9% of retailers
45.8% of gamers
Xbox 360
- 2.4% of developers
1.7% of retailers
7.9% of gamers
Number One Games Platform in 2006 (Developer's pick)
- Nintendo DS - 49.9%
Sony PS3 - 16.7%
Revolution - 10.0%
Sony PSP - 5.0%
Xbox 360 - 1.7%
Number One Games Platform in 2006 (Retailer's pick)
- Nintendo DS - 38.3%
Sony PS3 - 31.5%
Revolution - 12.3%
Sony PSP/Xbox 360 - 1.7%
Overall Top Platform (Gamer's pick)
- Sony PS3 - 40.3%
Nintendo DS - 32.6%
Sony PS2 - 11.8%
Revolution - 11.5%
Xbox 360 - 2.5%
Sony PSP - 0.3%