What are some advantages on buying a console at the end of the war?

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Frozenfuryblade said:
Buying a console at the end of a war is actually really smart.
The console is extremely cheap 100-150 dollars.
Good games are budget price.
The good games are out.
Theres no more waiting for "The next game". You've already got "The next game" you just haven't bought it yet.

Yep. You have to be patient. The next question is:

What are some disadvantages to buying a console at the beginning of the war?