June 2018 NPD: PS4 #1 console, Mario Tennis Aces #1 software

[zorg1000]

DonFerrari said:

zorg1000 said:

What if your an old school gamer who doesnt care about modern gaming and just wants to replay some of their favorite games as a kid?

Should this person have to buy a $300 console and all these games individually or should they have the option to just purchase a $60-80 console with a couple dozen classics?

I think the current consoles all have some way to play these retros titles as well.

He can buy the original HW, still being sold around

Thats certainly an option but there are a few things that make the new version much more convenient.

1. NES/SNES Classic are sold at popular retail stores (Wal Mart/Target/Best Buy) so you can buy them on impulse while the originals you have to actively seek out.

2. The Classic editions are cheaper than what it would cost to get the originals along with a couple dozen games.

3. There is always a risk in buying ~30 year old electronics, the chances of them not working or going bad is much higher than with the new versions.