Not surprised at all, I think the X haters seem more populous than they are by virtue of how loudly they voice their disdain. FFVI certainly has its fans but the overall series fanbase is much larger than it was back when it released and VI just doesn't stand out enough over the other retro titles for *most* of those who play it years after its original launch. Meanwhile, FFX is one of the most revered video games of all time, period. How it fares against IX or another high-profile entry will say a lot about our little pocket of the fandom.