When are you going to give up buying new consoles?

I've been a gamer from the very start, commodor 64 was my first console. I have a 360 and a ps3, and i think these will be the last consoles i buy. I like to keep my consoles in perfect condition so i don't have anymore room for any more consoles. I'm looking forward to Devil May Cry 5 and versus XIII, they will be the last games i buy. I'm older now and i feel like the console gamer inside me is dying. I want to go out meet girls, work hard at work and do something other than play games. The question is when will you give up buying new consoles?

I came in here thinking it was another pro-PC thread.

I was wrong.

I basically disagree with everything you said, but of course thats just who I am. I never plan on giving up on one of my favorite hobbies, why would I? I have never heard someone say, "I think I am going to stop reading books. I have too many and I am older now so I need to do other stuff".

when SONY stop making consoles TheGrudge13

uh never.....pretty simple to only game in free time, still work hard, and maintain a relationship

When I buy that super console that automatically, magically upgrades itself at the start of a new gen. - freakin just can't hardly wait. :P

Probably next gen. They're just going to be filled with mainstream games.tagyhag

When you say "mainstream" if you are talking about kinect, Wii fit, Move and all that casual stuff, I think it will definitely increase, but I think the "core" gamers games will always be there and at least one of the companies (of the three consoles) will support it greatly. That is looking to be Sony so far. PC is always great too.

Technically speaking, I already have.

The 360 was a christmas gift.

The Wii was a birthday gift.

The PS3 was a graduation gift.

I built my PC with my own money. I'm not sure if I'll buy any consoles next gen. Let's see where they go first.

Probably give it up once you can only stream games and can't own the copy in either physical or digital form. That would be horrible day when it happens. I'm sure streaming would be better but just the thought that they can take the servers down and I will never be able to play the game again horrifies me.

I don't understand why you wouldn't be able to meet girls, go to work, AND play video games. It's just a hobby.

Anyway, to answer your question, I'll stop buying consoles when they start loosing exclusives.

Maybe I already have :? it all depends on who does what next gen and if I am impressed. As things stand I don't really want to buy any more console, Im pretty confident I can get everything I want by focusing all my money on PC next gen.

When the PC has more then 3 games worth playing.Sp4rtan_3

Didn't read the OP huh? Anyway, I'll probably stop buying ALL the consoles. Next gen I'm going to wait 2-3 years and only choose 1.

[QUOTE="tagyhag"]Probably next gen. They're just going to be filled with mainstream games.NaveedLife

When you say "mainstream" if you are talking about kinect, Wii fit, Move and all that casual stuff, I think it will definitely increase, but I think the "core" gamers games will always be there and at least one of the companies (of the three consoles) will support it greatly. That is looking to be Sony so far. PC is always great too.

Probably never. I've been gaming since pretty much the beginning of video gaming, and I'll be gaming to the end, or until my end...whichever comes first. :)

you say you have been gaming since the C64, but you also say your ready now to go out and meet girls. you must be at least 30 if you was playing with the C64.

you say you have been gaming since the C64, but you also say your ready now to go out and meet girls. you must be at least 30 if you was playing with the C64.

Vinegar_Strokes

NEVER!!!! i love gaming in all its forms also you can work and meet girls and game i do it currently

[QUOTE="Vinegar_Strokes"]

you say you have been gaming since the C64, but you also say your ready now to go out and meet girls. you must be at least 30 if you was playing with the C64.

campzor

I'm about to ditch console gaming as of right now. Ever since I started playing PC games again, my PS3 has been collecting dust even though I did have a lot of fun with it. The problem is most of the games I bought for ps3 aside from maybe demon's souls, were only played for about a month tops. Fighters will probably almost always be better on consoles, but otherwise back to PC gaming I go. Oh and also I just bought a pair of gtx 460 so I'm kind of biased.

[QUOTE="TheGrudge13"]when SONY stop making consoles LP4EVA2005

When ever Digital Downloads becomes the only way to buy a game. That's the day I never spend another penny on this hobby.

In fact I believe that will be the beginning of the next video game market crash.

This is the only hobby where companies are constantly biting the hands that feed them. DLC already on the disk and extra fees for playing used games on line is proof that devs and publishers take their customers for granted. Publishers believe they hold all the cards.

I already have.Next gen i won't buy another console.

Probably next gen. They're just going to be filled with mainstream games.tagyhag

isn't this every gen?

when SONY stop making consoles TheGrudge13

[QUOTE="tagyhag"]Probably next gen. They're just going to be filled with mainstream games.lazerface216

isn't this every gen?

when both nintendo and sony stop making consoles.

When they give up making them. The ones I have now probably (most likely) won't be the last for me but I don't just go out trying to buy every new console. It has to make sense for me to do so first. Who knows, I might even get tired of gaming (which I don't see that happening no time soon in the future) and that'll be when I finish buying new consoles.

[QUOTE="lazerface216"]

[QUOTE="tagyhag"]Probably next gen. They're just going to be filled with mainstream games.tagyhag

isn't this every gen?

i agree with you there, the ps2 had a good amount of games that went way outside the box. this gen, not so much. why do you think that is? is it the economy? are console devs reluctant to try something new because they're scared that it might not sell? do games really cost that much more to make this gen than last?

either way, you still got the pc though right?

I've been a gamer from the very start, commodor 64 was my first console. I have a 360 and a ps3, and i think these will be the last consoles i buy. I like to keep my consoles in perfect condition so i don't have anymore room for any more consoles. I'm looking forward to Devil May Cry 5 and versus XIII, they will be the last games i buy. I'm older now and i feel like the console gamer inside me is dying. I want to go out meet girls, work hard at work and do something other than play games. The question is when will you give up buying new consoles?

caribo2222

Why can't I do all this and play video games? Why is this so hard to fathom that you can do all these things while keeping your passion for the hobbies that you love? It's called moderation.

To answer your question: I don't think I'll ever stop playing games. I'm probably going to play less as I get older if I get a more demanding job and probably a wife and kids. But, why give it up?

you say you have been gaming since the C64, but you also say your ready now to go out and meet girls. you must be at least 30 if you was playing with the C64.

Vinegar_Strokes

The C64 was my dads i played his one, i'm 21.

[QUOTE="caribo2222"]

I've been a gamer from the very start, commodor 64 was my first console. I have a 360 and a ps3, and i think these will be the last consoles i buy. I like to keep my consoles in perfect condition so i don't have anymore room for any more consoles. I'm looking forward to Devil May Cry 5 and versus XIII, they will be the last games i buy. I'm older now and i feel like the console gamer inside me is dying. I want to go out meet girls, work hard at work and do something other than play games. The question is when will you give up buying new consoles?

majadamus

Why can't I do all this and play video games? Why is this so hard to fathom that you can all these things while keep your passion for the hobbies that you love? It's called moderation.

To answer your question: I don't think I'll ever stop playing games. I'm probably going to play less as I get older if I get a more demanding job and probably a wife and kids. But, why give it up?

I wont give it up, i wont be buying any new consoles, because i have so many games, and not enough room to put them somewhere. I want to still be able to play my ps1 games in 10 years time. I try to keep my consoles in good condtion so they last. I don't throw the old console away if i get a new one like most people.

I have been a videogamer for a long long time. I have nearly 20 consoles and over a 1000 games. I have been 1st in line for consoles over the last 20 years standing upwards of 9hrs at a time. I have driven 4hrs to get games on release. I have had my share of fun and competitive play. I have raised both my boys up on gaming. Even my wife plays games.

After this gen and my horrible luck with the 360 its almost totally killed my love for gaming. Not just keeping up, but even playing them..lol. Many here know my story and I sound like a broken record so sorry..

I have all 3 consoles this gen..So far the Wii and PS3 are doing fine. They both have great features and games ect. BUT im just not sure what im going to do after this gen. Im thinking of maybe just going NIN and PC and see how that goes. NIN for Mario,Zelda,DonkeyKong "if they make another" and family fun games like bowling,tennis,ect......PC for my old FPS favorites like MOHAA,UT99,UT3,COD2,Stepmania and whatever catches my eye.

SO after so many years of being in the "IN CROWD"...I might bow out...not sure. I will know once I see specs, reliability,and how games are distributed ie "disc or dl"

[QUOTE="Vinegar_Strokes"]

you say you have been gaming since the C64, but you also say your ready now to go out and meet girls. you must be at least 30 if you was playing with the C64.

caribo2222

The C64 was my dads i played his one, i'm 21.

I have been a videogamer for a long long time. I have nearly 20 consoles and over a 1000 games. I have been 1st in line for consoles over the last 20 years standing upwards of 9hrs at a time. I have driven 4hrs to get games on release. I have had my share of fun and competitive play. I have raised both my boys up on gaming. Even my wife plays games.

After this gen and my horrible luck with the 360 its almost totally killed my love for gaming. Not just keeping up, but even playing them..lol. Many here know my story and I sound like a broken record so sorry..

I have all 3 consoles this gen..So far the Wii and PS3 are doing fine. They both have great features and games ect. BUT im just not sure what im going to do after this gen. Im thinking of maybe just going NIN and PC and see how that goes. NIN for Mario,Zelda,DonkeyKong "if they make another" and family fun games like bowling,tennis,ect......PC for my old FPS favorites like MOHAA,UT99,UT3,COD2,Stepmania and whatever catches my eye.

SO after so many years of being in the "IN CROWD"...I might bow out...not sure. I will know once I see specs, reliability,and how games are distributed ie "disc or dl"

VanDammFan

if microsoft can have reliable hardware, free online *play*, and better 1st party support next generation, I will consider them.

Sadly, I doubt they are going to go that route.

[QUOTE="NaveedLife"]

[QUOTE="tagyhag"]Probably next gen. They're just going to be filled with mainstream games.tagyhag

When you say "mainstream" if you are talking about kinect, Wii fit, Move and all that casual stuff, I think it will definitely increase, but I think the "core" gamers games will always be there and at least one of the companies (of the three consoles) will support it greatly. That is looking to be Sony so far. PC is always great too.

I don't get the hate on games like Uncharted and Halo. Both require skill, provide a challenge, are fun, and quality games. Uncharted is one of my favorite series ever. IMO a good game is a good game, indie or blockbuster.

I don't get the hate on games like Uncharted and Halo. Both require skill, provide a challenge, are fun, and quality games. Uncharted is one of my favorite series ever. IMO a good game is a good game, indie or blockbuster.

NaveedLife

Then your standards are low.

I don't think I'll be buying anymore consoles except maybe handhelds. The PC fits my needs just fine.

When I can no longer purchase hard copy's... That will be the day I hang up my controller...

[QUOTE="NaveedLife"]

I don't get the hate on games like Uncharted and Halo. Both require skill, provide a challenge, are fun, and quality games. Uncharted is one of my favorite series ever. IMO a good game is a good game, indie or blockbuster.

oldskooler79

Then your standards are low.

If uncharted is *low standard*? then what would be high?