people who own more then 1 systems...

Well my good sir, There's things called Exclusive and also a thing called "I don't have a good PC so I will just get the console version of a game."

I got an Xbox 360 because I want to play games like Left 4 Dead, Alan Wake, Gears of War, and Halo. I can't do that on the PS3 so I guess I have no choice, Now for games like Mario, Zelda, and Metroid I have to go to the Wii for that because quite frankly...I don't think those are on the 360 or PS3 as well.

and for the PS3 my good sir How was I ever going to finish the Metal Gear Saga? and thanks to the Uncharted 2 Beta I came into contact with one of the best games I've ever played, not found on an Xbox 360 or Wii.

So there you have it. That's why 3 consoles, not because of Multiplats, but because of Exclusives.

except for the 360 cause I wanted some multiplats on that console because I don't have a good PC.

I own those 3 systems and a PC, and more systems=more options.

why do you guys even bother?

xYourSweet6669x

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Owning more than one system doesn't mean you buy every single game available for each platform. If I only buy half a dozen for each but pick up 20 if I only had a PS3, I'd be behind in time if I only had a single one.

And I get more variety with multiple systems.

Really, why wouldn't someone have more than one, unless their disposable income is nonexistent?

I've got a decent gaming PC, a 360, PS3, Wii, DSi, PSP, and iPod Touch - I can't imagine missing out on the great exclusives for ANY of those platforms.

I used to have all of this gens consoles, a gaming PC, a dreamcast, saturn, PS1, ect. but i slowly got rid of all the consoles since backwards compatibility and DLC of past games started to come out. i regret getting rid of my wii because it is basically nintendos history in a box minus a few games that havent been released yet. i also sold my game rig because i never played it and needed a laptop for work. now i have a 360 and PS3 and both systems have went more than a month without getting touched at some point. i agree. one console is all you need to game.

Maybe becuase I like games?

I don't know why I own more than one considering I barely have the time to play any of them.

why do you guys even bother? i used to own 360, PS3 , Wii , PC and i ended up getting rid of it all besides PS3, is there really any need for one then one consle? how much time do you have that you can play games on all these systems? maybe i am just getting less of a gamer but i think its pointless to own all the systems.

xYourSweet6669x

I have a Wii, Ps3, and a outdated PC.

I love all three, but I find no use in having a 360.

I use my Wii for its great exclusives and my PC for FPS and RTS.

Money isn't that big of a factor, so the way I see it is more systems = more games = more fun. I may not have that much time at home to game, but I still manage to get some good use of of my systems.

Wow, lots of epeen stroking in this thread.

For variety, I suppose. But one gaming system should be more than sufficient for even for a gamer who consider himself "hardcore", I really doubt that people in SW play as many games as they claim.

The better question is why not have all the systems? Then you get exclusives for each system and there is no reason to be a fanboy

I am glad I dont jsut have a ps3 and thats it.... dont knwo what I would do without my PC...

Glad i own ps3, 360, DS and PC this gen :D

TC it's sounds a bit to convienient that you got rid of EVERY SINGLE CONSOLE this gen.

Wow, lots of epeen stroking in this thread.

For variety, I suppose. But one gaming system should be more than sufficient for even for a gamer who consider himself "hardcore", I really doubt that people in SW play as many games as they claim.

Gxgear

It is habit for me my dad started buying all those consoles back in the early "80s" inteelisvision, coleco vision, atari 2600 etc etc.. As i aged i started buying consoles... many failed lol. But its habit for me.. plus why limit yourself? If you have no funds fine stick with one console. I do have everything currently except the DS. Sometimes its honestly overbearing.. one system will collect dust.. my wii did lol.

I got a new 360 about 2 weeks ago, then I got a new 25" monitor a week later. After seeing how awesome everything on my PC looks now I feel that I wasted my money on the 360, because on my Gaming Rig games look so much better.

And no, I don't have alot of money. I'm actually pretty broke, I just kind of got lucky:D

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Wow, lots of epeen stroking in this thread.

For variety, I suppose. But one gaming system should be more than sufficient for even for a gamer who consider himself "hardcore", I really doubt that people in SW play as many games as they claim.

DJ_Lae

A matter of perspective. To some people a thousand dollars is a lot, depending on their age and financial situation. It's no chump change in any case.

I own multiple systems because I my 360 doesn't play Mario and my PS3 doesn't play Halo.

great games in every system.

You must have a bad pc to be getting rid of it. lol

All consoles are important to me, well not wii it got no games and most a pretty weeaboish.

Some people like to collect consoles and some just like to buy them for the exclusives and a few other reasons. Me myself? You get the best of both worlds like exclusives (I don't just get a console for it's exclusives though), a developer may havean add on that maybe for only one consoleand a few other things. There are some good things about owning a few multiple consoles and there are some bad things (pros/cons). The only consoles I use is my PS3, 360, psp, and DS (when it comes to handhelds, I use my PSP mostly). I'll sometimes get on my wii but I rarely do. It collects dust.

But I sometimes think about getting rid of my 360 though or when it catches the RROD, would I just leave it dead and save my money. The 360 is the most expensive out of all the consoles. Having a few consoles like the 360/ps3 combination gives you the best of both worlds. Same with DS/PSP. I wouldn't exactly say it's pointless. Maybe to a certain point but it's very expensive. I sometimes wish I never had gotten some of them. One moment I say I have too many consoles and then another time I'm like nah it's cool, they're collectible. I do own too many.

More systems means more games, simple as that.

Slashkice

I own multiple systems "because I can." Need no reason other than that. Although, I do like having access to the entire library of games without having to make compromises. That part's kinda nice.

I can't really say if it is pointless or not since everyone have different reason and preference for owning multiple consoles and it really isn't my place to judge them. Anyway I only have a gaming PC but that's a result of me not having that much free time anymore.

why do you guys even bother? i used to own 360, PS3 , Wii , PC and i ended up getting rid of it all besides PS3, is there really any need for one then one consle? how much time do you have that you can play games on all these systems? maybe i am just getting less of a gamer but i think its pointless to own all the systems.

xYourSweet6669x

All consoles are important to me, well not wii it got no games and most a pretty weeaboish.

I own 3 atm, had 4 at one point but whatever, I'd say 2/4 is enough for me but that's when PC is factored in. PC/PS3 has been my choice so far and it has been great, and I think I'll stick with this setup from now on. I don't think the 360 and Wii were worth it in the long run however without the PC, 360/PS3 would have been good.

they ps3 is my system of choice because of the free online but i keep my wii for zelda mario and smash bros. my 360 for halo fable gears and alan wake and on top of that i like gaming in general if something catches my interest i can go buy play and enjoy instead of being like most of the peeps in system wars bashing games and systems that they don't own or ever played

To play all exclusives, which I believe should be the pinnacle of each respective game libraries, I must own all consoles and a gaming PC. Simple as that. I think all systems' best games are exclusives except for 360 until recently (it's ME2 but could very well be Reach once I open my copy).

I like all 6 systems, maybe not equally but I do like them all IMO

PC>360>DS>Wii>PS3>PSP

I don't go for 100% on most games and I prefer to rent games. I like to play games for fun.

maybe because i wanna experience all the games each system has to offer?

and i do have a life, i work, without that i wouldn't be able to afford all three systems

I could see owning a Wii in addition to my ps3 if I the Wii didn't hurt my eyes on my 46" TV. It has a lot of games that are unique to the system.

Getting a 360 makes little sense, which I found out when I bought one, as most of the games are shared between the two. At least the other way around you could say, "well, it's a blu-ray player too, so why not?"

Still, I bought a 360 and a Wii while in Iraq due to needing as much to do as possible with my time as a contractor, and sold the Wii and 360 later.

Now that I'm done with Reach I could technically have PS3 and PC and be fine.

Only thing that really holds me to the 360 now is all my GH/RB stuff is on it.

I secertely believe the following:

Because all SW users are incredibly fragile emotionally and SW ownage makes them angry (like a wolf), so they must have them all to avoid feeling inferior.