SLIDESHOW: A History Of Video Game Console And Handheld Flops

Consumers have not always been kind to console and handheld manufacturers. While

may have earned a degree of loyalty for producing iPhones and iPads, gamers are less likely to stand by their favorite hardware maker. This became evident the moment that

announced a

for its new console, Xbox One. The consumer response was so negative, that Microsoft ultimately

. Even with those policies in place, will Xbox One have enough fans to sell out at retail this November? Before the policies could have hurt the system's long-term potential, Microsoft got rid of them. That said, bad policies can only do so much damage. Over the last 20+ years, consumers have typically avoided new hardware that failed to deliver a great gaming experience. The MSRP can also be a turnoff, but

PlayStation 3 and

Xbox 360 proved that high prices are not a death sentence.