Why Do Gamers Buy Into The Console Wars?

We're taking a look at the console war and the tribalism surrounding it in the hopes of understanding why some gamers (though, admittedly, not all) feel the need to attach themselves so strongly to their console manufacturer of choice. Is it a way to feel like they belong? Is it some leftover bit of the caveman brain inherited from our ancestors that gives them a need to be part of an exclusive group? We want to know want to know “Why Do Gamers Buy into the Console War?” Thanks to our wonderful experts for helping us with this project, discover more about them here: Dr Rachel Kowert (‪@Psychgeist‬ ) : https://rkowert.com/ Dr Kelli Dunlap: https://www.dunlappsyd.com/ Presenter: Ashton Matthews (@ScrambledAshton) Script: Cat Elliott Video Editor: Ciaran Henry #consolewars #playstationvsxbox #Nintendovssega -------------------------- Subscribe for more wonderful video game content from Ben Potter, Peter Austin, and Ashton Matthews! TripleJump provides video coverage of video games - including top ten lists featuring current gen platforms (PS4 & PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X/Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch and PC), retro consoles (PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox and Sega), as well as Worst Games Ever, video game challenges, launch games videos, first impressions, podcasts, livestreams and much, much more. Careers, contacts, and more information can be found on our website: http://tripleju.mp ⇨ Patreon:   / teamtriplejump   ⇨ Twitch:   / teamtriplejump   ⇨ Merchandise: https://triplejumpshop.com/ ⇨ Cameo: http://www.tripleju.mp/cameo/ ⇨ Livestream VODs: http://tripleju.mp/vods ⇨ Podcast: https://play.acast.com/s/triplejump ⇨ Twitter:   / teamtriplejump   ⇨ Instagram:   / teamtriplejump   ⇨ Facebook:   / teamtriplejump   ⇨ TikTok:   / teamtriplejump   ⇨ Discord: https://tripleju.mp/discord Follow the team on social media: • Ben:   / confused_dude   & Confused_Dude on PSN • Peter:   / thatpeteraustin   &   / thatpeteraustin   • Ashton:   / scrambledashton   &   / scrambledashton   The TripleJump Podcast is hosted by Acast, but available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and more! Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/triplejump