Why do people make such a big deal about backwards compatibility?

[Ganoncrotch]

Ka-pi96 said:

Adameh said:

Backwards compatibility is important to me because:

- I only have 2 HDMI ports and one AV port, and I can't be arsed to change the ports all the time
- I only have a couple plug sockets
- Standby energy consumption
- Only enough room for four consoles
- I don't own the original Xbox, Gamecube or PS1. No problem! I have the sucessors

If my Wii U, Wii, Xbox 360 and PS2 all didn't have backwards compatibility, I'd need a Gamecube, Xbox and PS1 as well.

Get an HDMI splitter. They are really useful when you need to plug more things in than will normally fit.

Some of those, especially the cheaper versions can add a nasty amount of lag between system and the screen tho, I know they are very convienent but just for the ultimate setup you want as few cables as possible between you're game console and your eyes/ears.