Why the "hardware hate" is so big these days?

[Azzanation]

Lawlight said:

Azzanation said:
How many consoles do gamers buy in a generation. Im sure many in here end up buying 2 to 3 PS3s and 360s etc. If your going out to buy another one than it might aswell be upgraded for better performance

Most people would only buy 1 console from per console manufacturer in a generation.

Not really. For starters most consoles have a life span of 5 years. Not including break downs, damaged and any other form of accident/incident that happens over a generation. Many cases when a console stops working. The owner buys a new one.

 

Example - You brought a XboxOne at launch. After 4 years you have a problem and it stops working.

A- Not buy another one

B- Buy a 2nd hand launch console which can have similar problems to yours in the future.

C- Buy a Xboxone S with improved performance and design for roughly the same price.

 

I know what option ill choose.

 

There are heaps of double dippers in a generation.

Same can be said with a PS4, Slim and Pro.

Thats not including all the owners who just upgrade for the sake of it.