I like that console makers are trying hard this generation. It's particularly promising how Microsoft seems to be subsidizing at least some amount of development for a variety of game genres just to expand the library on the console. As a result, some fantastic shmups have come out on 360 - Shikigami no Shiro 3, Do Don Pachi Dai Oujou Black Label, Raiden Fighters Aces (for $20 in the US, this game collection is probably the best deal of the generation), Death Smiles, Ketsui (in a few days). They also appear to be aiming for a JRPG market, which I could care less about, but at least seems to be benefitting JRPG players. Also, some phenomenal support for games like Crackdown, a great game no one would have played had it not been packaged with the Halo 3 Beta.
That's the kind of thing I like to see from a console maker - support of games. Sony and Microsoft have to support games, because, for them, that's how they make money. The consoles aren't profitable, often being outright sold at a loss, so they need to sell games, as well. That's good, because it means they need to appeal to me (well, hypothetically) to keep them afloat. So, as long as this is the case, it's good for them to try hard as hell to please me.
Nintendo is a little different, because they make money on their consoles. There's really no reason for them to support third party games. I think that comes across in what you see released - the Nintendo games tend to be big sellers, and there are a few third-party games that sell on branding or special partnerships, but other than that, the quality bar just tanks.
