Did we REALLY need or want a new generation of consoles?

[Chasesdaddy84]

d21lewis said:

Chasesdaddy84 said:
This happens EVERY generation. and its always slightly annoying when people point this out. The transitional phase from one gen to the next ALWAYS overlaps. It's how things have always been.

You say that but this is the first time I agree with the naysayers.  There was always something awe inspiring at launch.  Even the Dreamcast seemed amazing when I first saw what it could do.

I must say I agree to a point. This gen at launch really lacked the "buzz" .. I know I know PS4 and X One had like the best launches ever... maybe it's just me.. but it didn't really get me excited at all. I don't own any next Gen because right now I get plenty from (last?) gen. So I totally agree with you. Heck I remember getting so psyched when I saw the dreamcast!!! GD-Rom discs?!?! What is this witchcraft??!! I remember thinking that and I had to get my hands on it lol