A retro gaming perspective
We don’t know if you’ve notice but the triumvirate of gaming consoles are banking on the nostalgia of retro games. Microsoft, despite not having a previous console (Xbox is not included; it’s still considered current gen), is reaping the same benefits with its Live Arcade service. On the other hand, it is no secret that Sony has always been big on backwards compatibility while Nintendo is employing the services of its Virtual Console.
We all know that regardless of their current market value now, the PS3, the X360 and the Wii are a bit costly for some people. But if you think about it, this has been done before. Over and over again actually. Newly released items are priced higher because of the hype. After a couple of months or so, the hype dies down. And the prices, too.
The obvious question now is why are we jumping at this big next-gen ocean immediately? Can’t we wait even for just a couple of months? While we are stuck with this idea we came across some readings suggesting to go even further, meaning opt to have the older game systems. Sure, the graphics are a bit choppy and the gaming experience less vivid, but this is an excerpt from the material:
If you have a reasonable kid, a dated system is a good way to go. The one rule I’d follow when choosing an older game system is to go back at least three generations. Right now, the GameCube is no more nostalgic than a 1993 Ford Escort while playing a Sega Genesis is like motoring around town in a Dodge Charger.
If you’re down with that, then eBay is the way. You can buy a Nintendo 64 or SNES there, games included, for just US$ 60. You can also grab Sega Dreamcast with a dozen games for US$ 20. As we all know, it abounds wit PSOne and PS2 consoles as well.
Well, we are not saying that next-gen consoles aren’t worth our money. We are just saying that if we can’t afford them as of yet, then a little waiting won’t harm you. Then if you really are a gamer at heart, a dated system is always better than nothing.
Via SFGate
We don’t know if you’ve notice but the triumvirate of gaming consoles are banking on the nostalgia of retro games. Microsoft, despite not having a previous console (Xbox is not included; it’s still considered current gen), is reaping the same benefits with its Live Arcade service. On the other hand, it is no secret that Sony has always been big on backwards compatibility while Nintendo is employing the services of its Virtual Console.
We all know that regardless of their current market value now, the PS3, the X360 and the Wii are a bit costly for some people. But if you think about it, this has been done before. Over and over again actually. Newly released items are priced higher because of the hype. After a couple of months or so, the hype dies down. And the prices, too.
The obvious question now is why are we jumping at this big next-gen ocean immediately? Can’t we wait even for just a couple of months? While we are stuck with this idea we came across some readings suggesting to go even further, meaning opt to have the older game systems. Sure, the graphics are a bit choppy and the gaming experience less vivid, but this is an excerpt from the material:
If you have a reasonable kid, a dated system is a good way to go. The one rule I’d follow when choosing an older game system is to go back at least three generations. Right now, the GameCube is no more nostalgic than a 1993 Ford Escort while playing a Sega Genesis is like motoring around town in a Dodge Charger.
If you’re down with that, then eBay is the way. You can buy a Nintendo 64 or SNES there, games included, for just US$ 60. You can also grab Sega Dreamcast with a dozen games for US$ 20. As we all know, it abounds wit PSOne and PS2 consoles as well.
Well, we are not saying that next-gen consoles aren’t worth our money. We are just saying that if we can’t afford them as of yet, then a little waiting won’t harm you. Then if you really are a gamer at heart, a dated system is always better than nothing.
Via SFGate
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