What Your Choice of Gaming Console Says About You

To unlock the mysteries of a guy's mind, all you really need to do is find out what game console he has, at least according to an article over at MSN.

A NY psychologist, the chairman of the Game & Simulation program at DeVry University in Dallas, the CEO of the Global Gaming League, and the editor in chief of GameTrailers all provided insight as to just what a man's choice of console says about him.

A fella with a PS3, for example, "is your 21st-century individual who enjoys gaming and demands the best out of his experience—and probably his women," but a 360 owner "may be living out an active and social life through games, because they are a bit on the shy side."

Our favorite revelations follow.

What a PS3 reveals, according to Shane Satterfield, EIC of GameTrailers:

This guy is in the know. He knows the right people, goes to the best restaurants and doesn’t wait in line to get into the club. This guy will be difficult to keep up with, as he is always working. When he’s not, he uses videogames as a chance to unwind and relax.

What a Wii reveals, according to Ted Owen, CEO of Global Gaming League:

That he is selfish about his passion, but he knows the Wii is acceptable because of its social interaction functionality. He is smart enough to find a way to continue to game and not scare his date away.

What a 360 reveals, according to Carl Arinoldo, psychologist:

There is a wide variety of games available through the Xbox 360...so one may be better able to find games in common with a significant other who may not be an avid gamer. Preferring the Xbox 360 may say that the owner is willing to play cooperatively.

Read the full article if you want even greater insight into the male psyche.

Guys & their games [MSN, via Kotaku]