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Reasons You Should Always Buy Consoles at Launch vs. Reasons You Never Should

Are you getting the PS4 or Xbox One at launch? Here are some things to keep in mind whether you rush out for the new systems or wait.

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TomShoe3891d ago

Reasons you shouldn't: Lack of money :(

zippycup3891d ago

sadly i will join you in this club

zeal0us3891d ago

Reason you shouldn't: You got to pay for college :(

I just spend over 1k for a few books and still got several more to buy.

mo2413890d ago

zealous

bring them back, and you have got 1k to spend on games.
thats a lot games.

because yolo#swag

no stay at schulz kids mmmmkaay

3-4-53891d ago

* Atari - Launched before I was born

* NES - launched in 1985, I didn't get one until 1990 when I was 5.

* SNES/Sega Geneis - Friend had SNES so I didn't need one, Got a Sega Genesis for Christmas 1993

* N64 - Got one Christmas of 1996 - Was my first time getting a console " NEW ", as opposed to later on.

* Gamecube - Got one launch year

* Xbox - Bought one in 2003, a few years after, because I had a gamecube and didn't NEED both systems.

* Xbox 360, got one in late 2008, so a year or so after launch.

* Not getting PS4 or XB1 at launch. - Getting a PS4 eventually, and a Vita as well.

* Also never had a handheld at launch either.

If you have other games from the current gen to hold you over and occupy your time, you don't NEED to buy a brand new console right at launch.

Khajiit863891d ago (Edited 3891d ago )

Late 2008 is 3 years after release for the 360. I got a 360, PS3, and Wii at launch. I have no regrets besides RROD. I am definitely getting PS4 at launch but will not be able to spend over 600 bucks after taxes on the One and one game.

wynams3891d ago

Reasons why you should proofread ... pricing on PS3 states 250 euros but is actually 200

Lubu3891d ago

And he has the ps4 coming out in October.

avengers19783891d ago

The market needs both. It needs early adopters to please shareholders, but it also needs consistent purchasing through out its life cycle, more money in, more money for development of next new thing

Jyndal3891d ago

Uh, what?!
I don't understand the reason for this article.
Maybe I'm just simple.
I figure that the console is going to sell very well for the duration of it's lifespan. (Speaking of PS4, of course.)

ABizzel13891d ago

IMO you should either buy:

1) At launch, there's nothing like having a new console Day 1.

2) First price drop (Black Friday after first price drop). Save you some money and possibly net you some free games.

3) 2 - 3 years after the console launch. The console is entering it's prime years, there's a decent library of games, you can go back to the beginning and buy used copies for $5 - $20 per game, until you catch up, and more than likely the price of the console is reasonable and comes with 1 or 2 games.

4) When the price is right for you. $299?

5) $199. The days of the $99 console are pretty much over, so $199 is that new price point.

Sci0n3891d ago

I remember dreading not being able to grab a PS2 at launch it sucked man. I would read about it and try to find videos on it. That feeling of some of the world and friends experiencing awesomeness before you is nerv racking. This is why since then I made sure I got a launch PS3 and already paid off PS4. I want to be able to dive right into next gen.

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New Speed Golf mode whacks a Critical Hit towards Golf With Your Friends

Golf With Your Friends gets better again, with the introduction of a Critical Hit DLC pack and the launch of Speed Golf.

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Cocoon is an Xbox Game Pass delight that I wish I played sooner

Between its innovative puzzles, impressive presentation, and undefeated vibes, Cocoon needs to be experienced on Xbox Game Pass and beyond.

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Plague-Doctor271h ago

This was probably the most overrated game of 2023 that I played

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MediEvil 2 Remake May Be Shadow Dropped At PlayStation Showcase/State Of Play In May 2024

A remake of MediEvil 2 may be getting shadow dropped at the rumored PlayStation Showcase or State of Play presentation in May, 2024.

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Relientk7713h ago

What, I thought this was dead after Shawn Layden left Sony. I would definitely pick this up if it's true. I have such great memories of playing the MediEvil games on PS1 and I played the PS4 remake. Such a great and underrated series.

Cacabunga2h ago(Edited 2h ago)

A rumored game at a rumored show.. we’ve seen it all

TiredGamer2h ago

Agreed. The first remake was stylistically beautiful and a very noticeable improvement over the original in every regard. And it was reasonably priced and sustainably developed (i.e. not some mega big budget game that was do or die for the developer).

Zeke684h ago

Thanks for the spoilers... :(

RonnySins4h ago

Another day, another remake. Ugh!

SonyStyled3h ago

If you played the original print I can see your annoyance. I didn’t and probably a lot others the past 20 years.

Was it any good? Would you suggest playing the original print of 2, or suggest the remake? Just wondering because I didn’t play the originals as I had an n64 at the time

TiredGamer2h ago(Edited 2h ago)

I played the first remake and absolutely loved it. The quality of life and control improvements were very noticeable. I tried playing the PS1 original and gave up halfway through at the janky controls.

Expect the same for part 2. The PS1 version is janky as heck, but I would gobble up an improved remake day one.

The beauty of this kind of stuff is that I find myself enjoying more retro gaming today, so a relatively low budget classic remake (call it a single-A release) is exactly what is missing from first party releases in the modern age. I don’t want every game to be an unsustainable AAAA endeavor that is just overwhelming in every regard. Truly miss when game releases could be modest-sized surprises and still be commercially successful/viable.

Bring on more quality classic remakes!

Knightofelemia4h ago

Such a good series I also wish Sony would dust off Wild Arms and Legend of Dargoon even the Legend series needs to see the light again.

Omegasyde3h ago

My bets on new Socom and/or Wolverine (since Deadpool 3 is dropping in the summer).

I think one after this state of play will be PS5 pro preorder

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