How durable should a console be?

[Slimebeast]

Words Of Wisdom said:

What is reasonable for a console's level of durability?

• Should it be able to not break within 10 years of purchase with no movement other than its original setup? no or yes? Im confused by the question
• Should it be able to survive a fall (or 4) off a low shelf?  A high shelf? yes one if lucky, but not 4
• Should its cords be able to survive runaway gerbils/hamsters/guinea pigs? - Yes! Or else the poor guinea pig risks dying. lol you seem knowledgable btw , do you have one of these furry animals?
• Should it be able to survive soda being poured/splashed onto it? maybe
• Should it be able to survive being kicked? no
• Should it be able to take a bullet for you? no

How much are you willing to pay for the extra durability?  $25 I mean, tougher parts do cost more money than cheaper parts.  If someone said your console would cost $50 more to be able to survive most every ordinary home console accident, would that be okay with you?  How about $100 more?  $150? I can reach to $50 but not more

Nintendo's consoles are rock solid - practically unbreakable.