Grildon Tundy
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I hear you. I didn't call it out, but I have an NES, SNES, Genesis, to PS5 and consoles in between. Once I have a PS5 (new), the PS4 becomes old, imo
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Do you sell your old consoles?
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DownLikeBCPowder
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I do. I used to be a game collector back before it was cool. I had most systems between NES and PS2. But when I decided to sell my collection I sold the systems as well. I think I still have my Dreamcast somewhere but I sold the games.
I currently just have my PS3, PS4, and Xbox One X. Looking to sell my PS4 because I never used it. Will keep the Xbox as a 4K DVD player for now and keeping the PS3 cause I want to play Metal Gear Solid 2-4. At this point going forward I am going to be PC only I think.
I currently just have my PS3, PS4, and Xbox One X. Looking to sell my PS4 because I never used it. Will keep the Xbox as a 4K DVD player for now and keeping the PS3 cause I want to play Metal Gear Solid 2-4. At this point going forward I am going to be PC only I think.
Rhazer Fusion
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Very rare and the only time I might even consider it is if I have several of the same consoles lying around and I’m not playing them anymore. Also depends on how much I can get for my hardware if I’m selling it.
AngelMuffin
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Sold them all and got a MISTer. Couldn’t be happier.
Badlucktroll
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Ironically, i kept my Genesis with Sega CD, and Dreamcast.
Iced Arcade
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Yeah usually do the same.
Pelao
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No, but my parents did use to sell them when I was a kid, but I still have my Atari 800XL (my first console), PS2, PS3, PS4 Pro, PSP, PS Vita and New 3DS XL. I gave my PS4 and Xbox One X to my older brother, and will probably give him my PS5 and Series X if Pro versions come out.
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Grildon Tundy
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I'm on a video game forum, so I consider myself somewhat in the know, but this is new to me. Looked it up just now. Is this a one-box buy or do you like compile the different parts yourself? How is it different from PC emulation?
Fbh
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Generally if the new console has backwards compatibility I will sell my old one.
Saw no reason to keep my ps4 pro around and it ended up paying for more than half of my Ps5.
It's one of the reason I always want backwards compatibility. Since it allows me to sell my old consoles, it's indirectly making the new one cheaper
Saw no reason to keep my ps4 pro around and it ended up paying for more than half of my Ps5.
It's one of the reason I always want backwards compatibility. Since it allows me to sell my old consoles, it's indirectly making the new one cheaper
hinch7
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Depends, if there's a fundamental problem or issue with the gen 1 console I'll replace for the fixed iterations, otherwise no. The only ones I've sold was when I traded in my phat PS3 (due to horrendous noise and inevitable YLOD) to upgrade for a Slim model. And the OG Xbox 360 to the slim.
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Yes. Always. Traded in the Xbox One X and Nintendo Switch in Fall 2019. Then traded in the PlayStation 4 in October 2020 before the current generation consoles released. Couldn't get them at launch but came away with an Xbox Series X in early January 2021 and PlayStation 5 in mid-February. Will trade in both consoles once the next generation consoles get close to release.
Putonahappyface
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I always sell consoles on and put the money towards the next model.
StereoVsn
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It depends on BC. Had no reason to keep Xbox One X, for example, when getting XSX. Ditto for PS4 to PS4 Pro to PS5. Yes, there are some edge cases where it would be good to have these, but overall not a big deal.
On the other hand I have a Dreamcast, PS2 and PS3 still. Plus have a Wii in the closet (for GameCube and Wii games). BC for these consoles is not straightforward. 16bit ones though I just emulate.
I have a PSP but recently picked it up. Mainly though I use hacked Vita for that. And I do have DSi XL and new 3DS XL.
So it really depends on the situation. For example even for consoles I got rid of, I still have bunch of games.
On the other hand I have a Dreamcast, PS2 and PS3 still. Plus have a Wii in the closet (for GameCube and Wii games). BC for these consoles is not straightforward. 16bit ones though I just emulate.
I have a PSP but recently picked it up. Mainly though I use hacked Vita for that. And I do have DSi XL and new 3DS XL.
So it really depends on the situation. For example even for consoles I got rid of, I still have bunch of games.
AngelMuffin
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You can buy the separate components and build yourself or by one complete. It uses an FPGA ship much like those Analogue consoles so it’s hardware simulation vs software emulation. Very accurate to the original hardware. I have every console core from the Atari 2600 to the PS1 and soon to be released Sega Saturn core. There are also home computer cores like the Commodore 64 and around 200+ Arcade games now. I have both HDMI our plus an analog option which I use with my Sony PVM. Plus, you can use pretty much any controller you want.
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Ozzy Onya A2Z
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Usually gifts for goodwill or family/kids I know. I keep the occasional one for nostalgia though. Hi modded OG Xbox and my OG game and watch that don't work no more.
Hoddi
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Never again. I always sold my old systems (Spectrum/Amstrad/Amiga/Megadrive) to fund new ones when I was a kid but I regret selling any of them since reaching adulthood. Mainly selling my SNES for peanuts back in 2005.
I wasn't a big gamer between 1993-2015 but I've since started collecting what I can and including CRTs. I'm bringing all of this stuff into the grave with me like a 16-bit pharaoh. I'm not gonna lose this stuff for a few hundred measly bucks.
I wasn't a big gamer between 1993-2015 but I've since started collecting what I can and including CRTs. I'm bringing all of this stuff into the grave with me like a 16-bit pharaoh. I'm not gonna lose this stuff for a few hundred measly bucks.
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StreetsofBeige
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I always get rid of it. I've done a mix of trading in to stores, selling outright for cash to people, and giving away consoles to family or coworkers.
Only regret is sometimes I have an itch to play some XBLIG games. But dont got a 360 anymore. Some of those games for $1 are 10x better than any $10-20 XBLA game.
Only regret is sometimes I have an itch to play some XBLIG games. But dont got a 360 anymore. Some of those games for $1 are 10x better than any $10-20 XBLA game.
I’ve given a couple away, sold a couple, and simply lost some. I found that keeping them for years is only good for collecting dust, especially in the age of most games being available digitally.
That said, I still have my OG Gameboy and I will never let go of that thing. It still works!
That said, I still have my OG Gameboy and I will never let go of that thing. It still works!
Grildon Tundy
Gold Member
Love this.
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
You're even going to bring an Atari Jaguar to your grave?
Hoddi
Member
I've never even seen one in person. It came out when I was losing interest in gaming.You're even going to bring an Atari Jaguar to your grave?
But today? Yeah, I'd probably kill a couple of servants to get one.
Ozzy Onya A2Z
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You're even going to bring an Atari Jaguar to your grave?
To be fair it was dead already when it launched.
Investor9872
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Never. Still have everything since the PS1.
Torrent of Pork
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I give them away to friends / family.
bentanchorbolt
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Yes and no.
I sold my psx because ps2 could play those games, and sold my ps2 because my launch ps3 played both psx and ps2 games. Was little reason to keep around redundant hardware. Sold my gcn when I got my Wii for the same reason. Only system I ever really kept was my ps3, Dreamcast, and Wii. I sold everything else over the years as I upgraded. Glad MS and Sony saw fit to allow last gen games on PS5 and Series X.
I sold my psx because ps2 could play those games, and sold my ps2 because my launch ps3 played both psx and ps2 games. Was little reason to keep around redundant hardware. Sold my gcn when I got my Wii for the same reason. Only system I ever really kept was my ps3, Dreamcast, and Wii. I sold everything else over the years as I upgraded. Glad MS and Sony saw fit to allow last gen games on PS5 and Series X.
supernova8
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Yes as soon as I stop playing it I'll get rid of it. I may keep games if the next machine is BC but only the games I really enjoy.
Main objective is to generate funds to put toward the new machine and games. Plus, it's not like I live in the Croft mansion. I have limited space.
Main objective is to generate funds to put toward the new machine and games. Plus, it's not like I live in the Croft mansion. I have limited space.
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ZoukGalaxy
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Nope, even still have my original GameBoy with no more sound output with its original box.
Alex Anderson
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Very rarely. I sold my Sega Nomad a long time ago. And my Model II Lynx a couple years ago which I actually regret. I tried replacing it on eBay but got one in pretty poor condition and sold it right away.
GenericUser
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Yeah sure, if I can find an idiot who buys an old ass console. The resale value of entertainment electronic is ridiculously low usually.
BrutalTruth_
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I traded my 360 and a dozen games towards my PS4.
Probably should've sold it.. trade in values are usually a rip off.
Probably should've sold it.. trade in values are usually a rip off.
GenericUser
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never trade in at gamestop. Sell it on ebay or something, you usually get better prices. And by better I mean less shitty prices
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