I think the community is split, those that have been playing Bioware games since BG, having experienced the PC only titles, and those that started with KOTOR, and the console titles.
It's sad to say, and I'm sure Bioware will enjoy alot of success, but I doubt we're going to see anything like what we've seen in the past from BIO again. Much as Bethesda with FO3, they don't need the core hardcore crowd, so f*** 'em. Out with the old in with the new.
This isn't a good or bad thing mind, just means that BIO is different.
Throw in those who just picked a copy of ME and believe that makes them BIOfans.