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Discuss all things Destiny.
Edited by NOiSEA: 12/31/2014 9:02:20 PM
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POLL: What kind of Console gamer are you?

I am Hardcore - I own a PS4, Xbox One, and WiiU

166

I am Standard - I own 2 of the following: PS4, Xbox One, or WiiU

442

I am Casual - I own one of the following: PS4, Xbox One, or Wii U

1332

Last Gen - I play games but not enough to get a current console.

268

Since it is the end of 2014, I thought it might be fun to take a poll and find out what types of gamers are still playing Destiny (Hardcore, Standard, Casual, or Last Gen) Poll FAQ: "Why did you define Hardcore, Standard, etc?" Because without a clear definition, people could call themselves whatever they want. Since I know how gamers are and I know that many of them believe they are hardcore and everyone else is not, I decided to go with what is probably the most objective way of determining Hardcore, Casual, etc. By setting an objective requirement (console ownership) it should make people less likely to mischaracterize themselves as Hardcore or Standard simply because they see themselves that way. If you think you have a better criteria, I would like to hear it, but any other criteria is probably going to be affected by a self reporting bias and therefore it would be less accurate. "Why didn't you include PC or handhelds?" I did not include PC or handheld games in the poll for the following 3 reasons: 1. Destiny is currently a console only game so I am asking a question about consoles. 2. Pretty much everyone who owns a console also owns a computer and plays at least some game on it, even if it is Solitaire or Minesweeper. 3. It is really irrelevant because it is already a strong correlation. If you own all 3 consoles then I would be very surprised if you didn't own a 3DS, Vita, and play games on PC. Conversely, if you don't play enough games to own a current gen console, then you probably don't own any handhelds either. Of course theres exceptions to everything but this poll can't have a million options. "I can't afford system Y but I am still hardcore, why isn't there an option for me". No, you think you are hardcore, but you are not. Hardcore gamers find a way. "I don't want console Y because I think it sucks". Thats fine - of [i]course[/i] everyone is entitled to their own opinion. You can think something sucks. But [i]objectively speaking[/i] you are not a hardcore gamer. "I only play console Y or game Y and I am a hardcore gamer". No. You can consider yourself a hardcore console Y gamer or a hardcore game Y gamer, but you are not a hardcore gamer. [i]Console Wars are fought by [b]and only affect[/b] casual gamers.[/i] Edit: people seem to take issue with the whole console ownership being used to determine what type of gamer they are, however if you look at the poll results, you can see that it follows exactly what we would expect if we were looking at this on somewhat of a bell curve. The outer extremes (Hardcore and Last Gen) are lower %'s and the more common choices are, as we would expect, the Casual and Standard gamers. [i]Most Gamers are Casual even if they think they are Hardcore[/i]. Would you really expect Hardcore to be the highest category? [b][i]Hardcore is the smallest %, followed by Last Gen, followed by Standard, and Casual makes up the majority.[/i][/b] For those of you that commented that you wanted a nerfed version of the same poll (i guess so that you can just call yourself whatever you want...). I have added that poll here: http://www.bungie.net/en/Forum/Post/88611328/0/0

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  • Edited by Barbatos: 1/17/2015 4:39:26 AM
    By your standards I'm none of these. I haven't upgraded to current gen and won't until a couple more months. I owned a SNES, N64, Gamecube, Wii, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, PS1, PS2, PS3, Dreamcast, Xbox and PC, and huge library. I keep up with what's going on in the industry and its history, and consider gaming to be my main interest. However, based on your ridiculous standards not only am I'm not hardcore but I'm not casual either. Gamers have traditionally been defined by their level of enthusiasm. Now it seems to have changed. From what I gathered from your post, and correct me if I'm off the mark, is that a gamer's financial situation is a key factor in determing their status. There's a chance they can't afford any current gen console yet, it's not a top priority (student debt, etc.) or for them the current gen library doesn't justify upgrading .

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  • Edited by MacheteSquad: 1/1/2015 6:35:21 AM
    Let me start by saying I would not classify myself as hardcore. Now I have been playing video games since I was like 8 or so, so roughly 22 years. I played online when the internet pretty much came out, or at least hadn't been out for long. I played MUD's, or multiuser dungeons, it was a screen with text you read and you would have to type in "go west" or "grab knife". I have put in thousands upon thousands of hours over the course of every Final Fantasy game. I play sports games, fps, RPG's, mmo's, you name it I will play damn near anything. Now according to your definition a 13 year old that is fortunate enough to have parents that are financially well off(which is not a bad thing good for the hypothetical them more power to them)and decide to get them all the consoles they would be more hardcore then I am? That logic is flawed. There plenty of gamers out there that I would hands down consider more hardcore then myself, but the fact your definition allows for the aforementioned scenario to exist is absolutely absurd.

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    I don't think I've ever seen hardcore/casual gaming defined by these standards and it really seems weird to me. I get when you say that a hardcore gamer will find a way, in terms of finances, but I have always had that mentality towards games. The reason I didn't buy, and don't plan on, an Xbone is because of the games. The only thing to envy for me at the moment is scalebound and I don't even know when that releases. You asked for a suggestion for a better criteria so here it is: Casual: I own a system/share a system with roommates/family and I play whatever people make a big deal about Single core: I play one genre of games only e.g. Sports, fps, MMORPG Casual core: I love video games and enjoy talking about them with others but I find my time being stolen by other things as gaming isn't a top priority, yet I still see their merits and don't look down on hardcore gamers Multicore: I enjoy games for the experience they provide and I go after whichever game has something interesting going on, rather than a specific genre Hardcore: I love video games and consider it beyond a hobby. I consider myself to be part of gaming community (playstation, Xbox, Nintendo, steam, PC) and I love that community in spite of its flaws. I stay up to date with all gaming events and news because that is where I find my time going There might still be a couple of categories missing, probably, but I guess that's how I see gamers

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    • I have an xbox 360 saving up for xbone need 200 more dollars

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    • I set the PS4 on Battlefield 4, then toast my waffles on it. Lego meh eggo, HARDCORE

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    • Your categories are stupid... the only reason to buy more than one console is for exclusives. Because someone doesn't own all does not mean they are not a hardcore gamer, neither does it mean they are not casual. It has no bearing. I would measure a hardcore gamer by the amount of hours per week someone dedicates to gaming. I'm not saying I'm hardcore. I just think your system is dumb.

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    • I'm less than a casual gamer but a hardcore destiny gamer. I only have a ps4 (preordered it) and only have 3 ps4 games.

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    • When something comes out worth me buying an Xbox one I'll get it but until then I'll stick with my 360

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    • By your definition in casual but I play games [u][b]atleast[/b][/u] 8 hours a day

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    • Edited by ReyesRah: 1/1/2015 3:39:24 AM
      "Casual" by not being a corporate pawn and wasting money on different versions of the same piece of plastic lmao Your definitions are that of a consumer, not a gamer.

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      • Where's the "Too cheap to buy a PS4/XBone." option?

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      • I only have a 360 but I'm still better than you at Dark Souls. Does that make me casual?

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      • I play a lot of games I just don't want a PS4 or Xbox one.

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      • Own them all but only use PS4.

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      • Nice thread. A reason I do not own an Xbox one is because almost any good game on Xbox is also on pc or ps4. Ps4 is a tad more powerful and was cheaper at launch. It also has nice exclusives and Destiny so I own one. Wii U is a must for Nintendo titles alone. PC gaming is an entirely different animal and expense level.

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      • MFW anyone who calls a WiiU next-gen.

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      • Not sure how I'd vote.. I have 3 PS4's in my house due to my father and brother playing destiny as well as me and an Xbox one that's getting sold.

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      • I'm on 360 but I'm still a Tryhard.

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      • You know your definition of a hardcore gamer is your opinion right?

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      • So one merely purchases their hardcore status? Interesting...

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      • You're a hardcore consumer is what you are sir.

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        • Poor and hardcore lol 360 and Ps3 until i graduate college.

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        • Edited by Reaper72983: 1/1/2015 3:02:30 AM
          You are complete bullshit. I own just one console, but I can probably mop the floor with you in any game...any. I am a child who can only afford one console on my own so I'm a shit gamer? Funny

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        • Standard is owning 2 consoles? Lol

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        • I have a ps3 does that count .-. No..... Okay :/

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        • Good definitions and good explanations. I have all the consoles (new ones) but no PC. I can't play on a keyboard and its to costly for me. I play Halo, Forza and Sunset on X1. Smash bros and Mario kart on Wii U Pokemon on 3DS Destiny and The Crew and Far Cry on PS4 lol But most of my time is spent on the PS4

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