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Frogger on 10 January 2015
Mr Puggsly said:

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.


That's why I feel like PS Now will be so good in the future. I can own a non-Sony console, and just rent the few exclusive I'm interested in.



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DevilRising on 10 January 2015

Too much money/time on their hands.

I'm sorry, but I just don't think people need to own every system. Most people don't, and can't afford to, nor have the time to play ALL those games. One system is usually enough for most gamers. Sometimes two. (not including PC)



Zkuq on 10 January 2015

They sure have a lot of time or they're wasting their money, because even a single platform could easily keep you busy enough unless you have lots of time. I can understand getting more than one system but getting all seems like a waste to me. Good for you if you can afford it, but I don't see the point personally.



Danman27 on 10 January 2015

Many of them seem to be incredibly annoying and pretentious about it because they see themselves as being above the console wars. I don't understand how someone can have enough time and/or money to have all three consoles.



d21lewis on 11 January 2015
baloofarsan said:

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?


Send me a PM about the kinds of games you liked, the consoles you owned in the past, and what features you think are important.  I'll give you a detailed reply.

In general, I'd say PS4 before Xbox One (though I prefer the Xbox).  Gotta go with what's right for you.



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Roronaa_chan on 11 January 2015

Affording money-wise isn't the problem..affording time is. Mileage may vary but I find that people who do that often resort to playing it safe within each platform, leading them to miss out on many great games within each one. In that sense, they end up limiting themselves as much as someone who only games on one or two platforms, so there isn't much of a difference other than costing more money.



Conina on 11 January 2015
Roronaa_chan said:
Affording money-wise isn't the problem..affording time is. Mileage may vary but I find that people who do that often resort to playing it safe within each platform, leading them to miss out on many great games within each one.

We also miss out on many mediocre and crappy games within each platform for which many single-platform-users waste their money while waiting for the release of the next great games. ;)



Roronaa_chan on 11 January 2015
Conina said:
Roronaa_chan said:
Affording money-wise isn't the problem..affording time is. Mileage may vary but I find that people who do that often resort to playing it safe within each platform, leading them to miss out on many great games within each one.

We also miss out on many mediocre and crappy games within each platform for which many single-platform-users waste their money while waiting for the release of the next great games. ;)


How do you know they are mediocre or crappy if you missed out on them? You don't.



irstupid on 11 January 2015
Eddie_Raja said:
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!


It's not about affording.  I can afford it but frankly I fail to see how it would be worth someone's time to set-up all 3 consoles, and buy all of these games.  I bairely have enough time as it is to play all of the PS4 and PC games I want, and I game more often than most people.

If you have any life at all, you don't have time for all 4 (Unless you are the pickiest gamer on Earth and only like 3 exclusives from each camp).  That is my opinion at the very least...

Ditto, time is the issue.

Heck I have half a dozen games that I own that I have yet to even load up on the system yet.  I have no time to play them, its not about money.  Sure I wouldn't mind having som $300 back or so, but whatevs.  I'll get to them eventually I suppose.  

I should probably start waiting till price cuts of games, lol.

But really makes me wonder who all these bitchers are of Draughts.  If you have a draught you either aren't enjoying gaming cause or you need to use that draught time to make money and buy a new console.  There are plenty of games out there that had a shit ton of replay value that you can last through any drought



theRepublic on 11 January 2015

I have to wonder how people have enough time to game so much. Life gets in the way.



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