Why are consoles the focus of the battle between computer giants?

Will Sony and Microsoft ever catch up with Nintendo?

Yes...
* Their new controllers show how both companies are willing to adapt.
* Once motion controllers are on all platforms there will be no reason to just stick to Nintendo.
* The computer power or the PlayStation and Xbox 360 make them much more technologically durable than the Wii.

No...
* The Wii appeals to a much wider demographic than Sony or Microsoft ever will.
* Nintendo have made the Wii so much more affordable than its rivals that its pre-eminence is assured.
* Most people who wanted a PlayStation or Xbox have already bought them.

[Bordel_1900]

* Nintendo have made the Wii so much more affordable than its rivals that its pre-eminence is assured.

Well, no. The X360 Arcade is a whole lot cheaper than the Wii, most people still prefer the Wii.

[Lord Shuhei Yoshida]

Sony games appeal to all.

Nintendo games appeal to grandma and soccer moms

Microsoft appeals to a variety of people including pedophiles(Milo),little kids (Power Rangers/Halo),gays(Gay Tony DLC),and idiots(Online fees and sales)

[Bnet343]

lol but if Sony appeals to all, wouldn't that mean they appeal to pedophiles, little kids, gays, and idiots as well? lol .... so Sony is on the same boat.