According to a recent research report, graphics quality topped consumers’ desired console improvements, following by adding games to a console’s total library. While not the most desired, controllers that are easier to use and single-player games were also popular responses.
Great games > good graphics > good controller
To answer this question, take a look at the success of the Playstation series
The value of the console
The lure of graphics is always what gamers see first when getting a next gen console. But it's the idea of more games to play that really bring them forward.
Storage space is getting crazy now that we have to install the whole game. Even with the disc inside.
Who doesn't like better controls? Can't play games comfortably for long periods without it.
I love this last one. MORE SINGLE PLAYER GAMES. I'm ecstatic about that. Nothing wrong with multiplayer. But it feels good that not one gamer has mentioned the ridiculous idea that something like Horizon Zero Dawn needs multiplayer. One of the best single player games today. Not one. That's awesome. More single player please!
*Side note: how can you post a link to a report that we can't even see without logging in to academic mintel? That's crappy. No. I'm not signing up.