So as you may already know I'm a Sony fanboy and today I had a discussion with my girlfriend. We actually talked about the Wii U, she's by far not a gamer and doesn't care for video games to much, but as a child she did own a SNES and loved it. So she seen some Wii U commercials and brought it up that it was pretty interesting and I mentioned that you can play old Wii games and download a bunch of games from the N64, Gamecube, SNES and NES. She liked the idea a lot because she wanted to replay the older games she grew up on (and all those girly Wii dancing and exercising games). Also it works out really well that she can be playing the Wii U on the controller while I can be playing the PS3 on the tv and not have to deal with the naggy girlfriend wanting to watch tv.

So now I'm thinking of actually buying a Wii U for her and technically me (I will play some games to try it out, especially the older Mario/Zelda games on the SNES, I'd love to play Link to the past (by the way whats the average price on old downloadable games in the Nintendo store?)) since she said she'd pay for half and then I got to thinking, should I really be stuck with one company? Sure Sony will always be my favorite company but should I branch out and actually buy a Wii U and even go as far as getting a Xbox 360 at some point as well?

Seems like it could make me a happier gamer, but then again I can barely afford all the games I want on the PS3 let a lone buying all the games I want for two other video game systemx, it'll probably just sit there because I'll barely get any games, because of the lack of time and money.

So what's your guys thoughts on this situation?

Yes. Play games, don't identify with their companies.

It's not your fault though, brand managers trick you into joining their cult:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewJ6Wzmr_V0

It's strange for anyone over the age of 13 to be a fanboy. Just sayin'.

I could understand being a fanboy when you were left with all your parents could buy you, but you're just missing out if you still have the same mentality towards consoles now.

jk jk

Of course, just let it go.  Play games and whatever happens happens.

No, you would not. Being a fanboy is part of the fun!

No dont do it.

I own them all and love them all.  Being a fanboy hurts you more than anyone else.

btw...my Wii U is sitting in my entertainment center along with my 360 & PS3 and they are all getting along just fine ;)

Yeah do it. $150 isn't that much money.

Well fandom to the point of isolationism doesn't do you any favors, but dedication to one platform has its perks like consolidation of funds and interactivity between various devices such as the PS3 PSP PSV and soon to be PS4. The reason I stay away from Wii this gen is due to hardware, the resulting software issues because of that, and the UI. I stay away from the 360 because of Xbox live and the UI. I've owned a PS3, Vita, DS, PS2, Xbox, GBA, PS, N64, Genesis, Gameboy, NES, and an Atari 2600. Sony though provides me with the overall benefit for my dollar and I tend to lean their way, and for good reasons.

I wouldn't mind having a Wii U myself, it looks pretty good, but I'd rather spend my money elsewhere, not because I'm blind to other gaming companies. It's never good to force yourself out of something, but it isn't good to get something for the sake of diversity if it challenges your over return on value.

Paying half in for a Wii U sounds like a good deal if you're up to sharing. If you want it and have the money do it. If you don't have the cash and it would be best spent on your current hardware do that, though its for a girl so the choice is probably already made :D