Is $500 too much?

[hollabackenny]

richardhutnik said:

hollabackenny said:
I wonder how many people complaining about a $500 console (whether it be ps4 or 720) also own equally if not more expensive tablets or phones.

Phone and tablets, like computers, serve features people need.  A videogame console, in no shape or form does, unless you find gaming a need.  That is a key difference here.  For example, when I was looking for a portable device to be able to carry PDFs to my game designs with me, the 3DS and Vita both got ruled out as options.  The only option was a tablet.

And then, after people spend money on these devices, they feel less inclined to want to spent yet another $500 for a console.

You're right, but I would say consoles have a longer life. 360 has been around for 8 years, and ps4 for 7.  

And while there may be more use from tablets outside of the living room, that doesn't change the fact that people buy the most overpriced tablet when a MUCH cheaper and equally capable alternative is available.