What Games Consoles Have You At Home?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the various video game consoles that participants have at home, including both modern and retro systems. Participants share their experiences with these consoles, express nostalgia for older games, and discuss their gaming habits.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express surprise at the enjoyment of older consoles like the Super Nintendo and Nintendo 64, noting that gameplay can be more engaging than modern graphics.
  • Others mention selling their old consoles and games for various reasons, including financial gain.
  • A participant lists a large collection of consoles, emphasizing enjoyment of both older and newer systems, particularly highlighting specific games that remain favorites.
  • Several participants reflect on the nostalgia associated with older games and consoles, sharing fond memories and the simplicity of gameplay.
  • Some participants indicate they have no consoles at all, expressing a preference for other forms of entertainment or a lack of interest in gaming.
  • Discussions arise about the variety of consoles owned, with some participants listing extensive collections while others mention having only one or two systems.
  • There are mentions of specific games and consoles that evoke nostalgia, such as the Fairchild Video Entertainment System and Turbo Graphics 16.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a fondness for older consoles and games, but there is no consensus on the value of retro gaming versus modern gaming. Some express a preference for older systems, while others have moved on to newer consoles or have no interest in gaming at all.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference specific games and consoles that may not be familiar to all, and there are varying opinions on the enjoyment and relevance of older gaming systems compared to modern ones.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to retro gaming enthusiasts, collectors of video game consoles, and individuals curious about the nostalgia associated with older gaming systems.

  • #31
mcknia07 said:
Well we all know he has a computer, and it has everything a man could need. You can watch tv on it too...
Probably a tablet PC - a stone tablet that is :biggrin:
 
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  • #32
Art said:
:wink: Wow, Fred Flintstone is a real person and George Jones is Barney Rubble

Okay I'm curious: What do you guys do for entertainment?
Do you think that Betty and Wilma were passive pawns in all of this? FOXES!
 
  • #33
i got the nintendo,super nintendo,virtual boy,atari,and ps3. hooked on the ps3 online.
 
  • #34
I only have an Atari 400 and a Commodore 64. Never had the heart to sell them.
 
  • #35
I have
Mitashi Video game console
PSP (homebrew enabled)

I want a PS3.
 

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