Is it worth it?

[M0rp43vs]

Does anyone remember the ps1 and the N64? In a time, these things were the pinacle of gaming, the cutting edge of hardware, Their games which had graphics that had until that time never been seen before.

Then came the Ps2, the xbox and the gamecube. and suddenly those were the most awesome game consoles ever. The graphics of their games were near lifelike. Their games were unique. they brought gaming to a level that was almost unimaginable at that time. And during all this, the ps1 and N64 faded to obscurity.

Now, we have the PS3, the Xbox 360 and the wii. Gamecube had died out long a go, xbox is now dead and gone, while the ps2 still has some fight left in it, not willing to fade away like the others of the past.

What I'm trying to say is, why bother buying current consoles when they will be rendered obsolete once the next generation of games comes out? Will anyone even remember these guys once the xbox720, ps4 and whatever-the-hell-nintendo-releases comes out?

 

[meatloaf231]

Why buy consoles if a newer, better one is coming out later?
Why make your bed if you are just going to get in it later?
Why bother eating if you are just going to get hungry later?
Why bother living if you are just going to die later?

Because it's fun. Thats why. If you constantly think about how everything will be bigger, better or faster in the future, then you will never enjoy the moment.

If we simply say "oh there will be a better one out soon" then we will never get around to buying it. There's always a better one coming out soon. But that isn't the point. The point is to have a good time.

For your second question, of course we will remember these consoles. I still remember my N64. Goldeneye, Banjo-Kazooie, Mario 64, etc. Just because they are obsolete does not wipe them from the face of the planet along with all our memories of them.

 

[Hey Joe]

Because my family motto is "Work. Consume. Die"

also for the reasons Meatloaf outlined above

 

[Copter400]

There. Meatloaf has the perfect answer. Now, end of moral discussion.

 

[JDLY]

Go Meatloaf!

 

[Jumplion]

Why buy consoles if a newer, better one is coming out later?
Why make your bed if you are just going to get in it later?
Why bother eating if you are just going to get hungry later?
Why bother living if you are just going to die later?

Because it's fun. Thats why. If you constantly think about how everything will be bigger, better or faster in the future, then you will never enjoy the moment.

If we simply say "oh there will be a better one out soon" then we will never get around to buying it. There's always a better one coming out soon. But that isn't the point. The point is to have a good time.

For your second question, of course we will remember these consoles. I still remember my N64. Goldeneye, Banjo-Kazooie, Mario 64, etc. Just because they are obsolete does not wipe them from the face of the planet along with all our memories of them.

Right there except the PSX will always ALWAYS be in my heart (oh, rayman, will i ever beat you?), it's basically the same things as computer nowadays; why buy this one when the technology for it is going to be absolete in the next month or so with a better version? Because you need one

 

[zirnitra]

...because you want something to amuse yourself with in the 5 years between the next console coming out? except a new gen of consoles is always going to come out so we'd never have any consoles ever.

and just so you know the NES', Dreamcasts, 64s, PS1s, PS2s, Gamecubes and xbox's are all fondly remembered and ALL still regularly played.

let me give you an example using a different medium, People drive classic cars because they are; retro, quality and in their view just better despite the fact they could get a vastly technically better modern car but they don't want that. it's the same with consoles if you go onto a list of the best games of all time you'll find a lot of classics on their the same with any list. being the most powerful or advanced does not nessicerily mean it's the best.

 

[Stammer]

I still play my N64 and Sega Genesis. I'd play PS2 if mine wasn't broken.

Current-generation consoles don't replace their predecessors. If they re-made every game with better graphics and gameplay, then yes. However, every console has vastly different games, so you can't say they replace them.

 

[Taerdin]

Why make your bed if you are just going to get in it later?

I actually use this excuse with my mom, she's unimpressed but its pretty much my reasoning for never making my bed... except when I change it obviously.

As for the console question... honestly I probably wouldnt bother with them if I was on my own, but my parents bought all mine so... whatever. But if I had to pay for this crap myself I think I would probably just stick with the PC... especially considering I'm probably going into computers and will need one anyways.

 

[roekenny]

Think consoles are only electronic product with a 5 year shelf life as if you think of any other modern day gadgets be lucky if get a year out of them before surpassed. Besides I yet meet a gamer who still can't remember the old classics and or still got them in their attic.

And about remembering them obviously you haven't played been a gamer long since as surly you'll be able to tell a tale or two how spent most of the millennium new year in basement in a competition with fathers who got in heads beat the kids at tekken 2 and a few of them faring quite well, or spending small hours at mates playing Mario carts on n64 getting totally hammered and collage in morning all turning up and playing who can spot the sober student. If can't then I pity you as have been missing out on a lot of good times.

 

[M0rp43vs]

You all make a good point, thanks. But still, I ain't shelling out for an xbox360 and ps3 while my old ps2 and xbox is still kickin.
Any way, thanks y'all

 

[KimMR251]

Haha. To me, it's worth it. >

...besides, I like collecting things

 

[TheIceface]

I'm not like a lot of the console-tards today (not every console user is a 'tard, just the ones who feel graphics are #1 when it comes to rating games.)
I have, and still play, many games that are very outdated because they are good games. There are some excellent stories in games in the past, the graphics may not be top-notch, but you're missing out on a lot if you only focus on what is new.

 

[Korolev]

Because there will always be increases in technology. If you keep in the mindset of "Is it worth it" forever, you'd never buy anything. Why buy a computer, when a better one will come out? Why buy a car if a better one will come out? Why buy a mobile phone if a better one will come out?

You might end up with a lot of old games consoles - in that case, either sell them or give them to charity. That's what I did with my old Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis. I just gave them away.

The cost isn't really that great. The PS2 (which I still have because my PS3 is not backwards compatible) lasted for ages and it was the first (and only) DVD player I ever purchased. The PS3 and Xbox 360 are probably going to last quite a while too. As for the shelf-life of the Wii, I'm not too sure about it.

I've gone through 3 mobile phones over the past 6 years. Better ones will come out, sure. And I'll get a new one when I can afford it. But that doesn't stop me buying one NOW. I'm pretty sure a better type of digital watch will come out in the next decade or so. But I still brought one, and I'll replace it.

If nothing ever progressed, it would suck. The fact that technology keeps on improving is something to celebrate.