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GTAexpert on 10 January 2015
spemanig said:
Mr Puggsly said:

But its only a waste if you don't see any value in them. Many hardcore gamers enjoy having access to exclusives on multiple platforms.

Personally I feel paying for cable is a waste because I don't really watch TV but many value that service.

The value diminishes with each additional console, though. If I buy a PS4 for $400, the XBO instantly offers only about 10% of content I don't already have access to, yet remains $400. Going ahead and still buying that console after knowing that makes no sense if you value money. You're buying the first console for $400 thinking "this is worth $400 because it will offer me access to 1000 games I couldn't have played before," but then saying "this second console is still worth $400 even though it will only offer me 50 more games I couldn't have played before." I don't care if other people do it, but they're throwing money away.

I do watch TV and know that cable is a waste. There are several alternatives that cost less to nothing and offer infinitely more freedom than cable ever will.

The value of a console depends on person to person. I bought a PS4 for $670 and later bought an XB1 at the same price yet I think both are worth the price for what they offer. But I don't think Wii U is worth $400 which is what it costs in my country.



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Turkish on 10 January 2015
Ledreppe said:

I've often wondered how some gamers afford every system every console cycle. I've either had life events prevent me from achieving this. I thought at the start of this gen I would achieve it, but just the XO has eluded me because of unforseen 'financial constraints'.

Are you in a similar situation? I'd like to hear your story!


Dude, are you seriously FOR REAL?????? Are you really wondering how some people can own 3 plastic products over the course of 6-7 years??

I really doubt you have no disposable income and are unable to scrape together 500-700 bucks and buy 3 consoles in 6-7 years. I mean, people waste this amount of money monthly on entertainment, partying, food, drinks etc.

 

If you keep 5-10 dollars a week from now until the end of the year, guess how much you have saved? Enough to buy a Xbox.



d21lewis on 10 January 2015

I have friends that wouldn't think twice about buying a gun for hundreds just to keep it in a cabinet and never fire it. To me, they're crazy. It's what they like so that's their thing. I'm sure they feel the same way when they walk into my game room.

So, while were here, wanna know what people who own all consoles think of those who don't? Can't speak for anybody else but I see a lot of uninformed posts. SOME people that only own system X tend to bash system Y and Z. They boast about features that they have and downplay anything they don't. They exaggerate (OH, the graphics! They were like looking into the vagina of an angel!) or they are just plain wrong (That game installed 17 times, had horrible load times, and crashed my console!).

I get to see all sides and, while most people would be happy with the console they purchase, a lot of gamers would realize that they're missing out. As a multi-console owner, I can pick and choose. Which one has a better browser? Which one has the hot game I want to play this month? Which one has the best performance? It's a good feeling to never feel like I'm missing out. Never having to compromise is well worth the price.



Ljink96 on 10 January 2015

Why do that? If you hate Nintendo you get Xbox or PS. If you like Nintendo you the Nintendo only. If you like Nintendo and Xbox.... should I continue? But...what do I think about them? Maybe they are in different situations than others, maybe I don't know, neutral? Why think about them.



ThatDanishGamer on 10 January 2015

It's fine, some people spend their money on expensive cloth and we spend our money on games and consoles.
And some people buy everything and that is also fine if they can afford it and don't drown in huge debt.



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Brun2003 on 10 January 2015

I have all three and last gen I had no want for a wii so I had the ps3 and 360.  The problem is there is always exclusives like halo and uncharted I need to play.  The biggest problem this time around is that I now I have to pay $100 a year for online for the 2 of them.   This gen to be honest the only one I'm a having a lot of fun with is the WII U and I haven't had a nintendo product since the N64.

The other probelm I'm going to run into is finding time for all the games in the next few years.  The most fun I've had with my ps4 is playing for the first time the last of us.  That game was stellar.



BraveNewWorld on 10 January 2015

I think that they enjoy gaming.



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baloofarsan on 10 January 2015

d21lewis said:

I get to see all sides and, while most people would be happy with the console they purchase, a lot of gamers would realize that they're missing out. As a multi-console owner, I can pick and choose. Which one has a better browser? Which one has the hot game I want to play this month? Which one has the best performance? It's a good feeling to never feel like I'm missing out. Never having to compromise is well worth the price.

Which has the best browser?

I am quite content with the Wii U primarily because of two reasons: Off-TV and keyboard-on-screen. The browser  in itself is slow and only allow six tabs.

Also for me the PS4 and XOne seems to be the same. I am leaning towards buying PS4: Any advice?



Jayward on 10 January 2015

I recently purchased the Xbox One and for the first time in my life I own all consoles.  I mostly play on PS but I needed to have Halo: MCC.  Xbox has and will have some really good games coming and now I can play them and won't miss out anymore...that's a really good feeling.  



"Yes sir, I need a weapon."

Jay W

Mr Puggsly on 10 January 2015
spemanig said:
Mr Puggsly said:

But its only a waste if you don't see any value in them. Many hardcore gamers enjoy having access to exclusives on multiple platforms.

Personally I feel paying for cable is a waste because I don't really watch TV but many value that service.

The value diminishes with each additional console, though. If I buy a PS4 for $400, the XBO instantly offers only about 10% of content I don't already have access to, yet remains $400. Going ahead and still buying that console after knowing that makes no sense if you value money. You're buying the first console for $400 thinking "this is worth $400 because it will offer me access to 1000 games I couldn't have played before," but then saying "this second console is still worth $400 even though it will only offer me 50 more games I couldn't have played before." I don't care if other people do it, but they're throwing money away.

I do watch TV and know that cable is a waste. There are several alternatives that cost less to nothing and offer infinitely more freedom than cable ever will.

That's a valid argument. I had a 360 but I didn't even consider buying a PS3 and Wii until I could get them cheap because I only wanted them for exclusives.

I've completed a couple hundred games on Xbox 360 since 2008, but only about 25 games on PS3 and I had it since 2011. However, I did have a few hundred hours of enjoyment with PS3 so it was worth a $250 investment.

Anyhow, having all consoles RIGHT NOW isn't a worthwhile investment to me. I'm too busy and have plenty to play. But I certainly want PS4 and Wii U at some point and they'll be cheaper down the road.



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