Author Topic: Which budget gaming system will you purchase in the next 12 months? (Read 1512 times)

Phoenix Dark · « **on:** May 21, 2013, 06:03:35 PM »

The economy is recovering, the housing market has rebounded, and the Dow has surpassed 15,000. With so much wealth spreading around, what better time is there to buy a budget gaming system for your young son or cousin? Like a Fisher Price fishing pole, a budget console can introduce your young family member to a new hobby. With the right support and system, he should be ready for an adult console (PS4) sooner than you think. Before you know it he'll be ready to join the PC master race with his own custom built gaming rig.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #1 on:** May 21, 2013, 06:05:14 PM »

I was actually planning on getting a PS3 already for streaming/blu-ray and the odd game that I didn't play for the current gen that I can get on the cheap.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #2 on:** May 21, 2013, 06:06:05 PM »

@ xbox one being there

Raban · « **Reply #3 on:** May 21, 2013, 06:12:47 PM »

Where's the "iPhone 6/Android device" option? That's my vote.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4 on:** May 21, 2013, 06:14:11 PM »

Poll has been edited to reflect the ever changing budget market.

demi · « **Reply #5 on:** May 21, 2013, 06:24:42 PM »

Wii U

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #6 on:** May 21, 2013, 06:40:46 PM »

Wii U will have a few 1st party games and Bayonetta 2 by then, so I picked that.

edit: I don't have young ones, i'm a creepy unmarried guy

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #7 on:** May 21, 2013, 06:56:27 PM »

PC has games, so I'd go with that.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #8 on:** May 21, 2013, 07:07:02 PM »

ill spend my time going "i always wanted to play [old game]. i think ill go do that now!" until someone finds a way to give me reasonably-priced gaming.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #9 on:** May 21, 2013, 07:10:03 PM »

I have a huge backlog of triple a games to play on the pc still.

Plus many games that are yet not out.

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #10 on:** May 21, 2013, 07:11:29 PM »

edit....man did I missread that lol

Probably a 360 for Minecraft. Seriously. That's all the kids want to play around here.

mjemirzian · « **Reply #11 on:** May 21, 2013, 07:12:55 PM »

Backlogs, my only weakness. :'(

Raban · « **Reply #12 on:** May 21, 2013, 10:14:18 PM »

Kneel to the almighty mobile platform

Himu · « **Reply #13 on:** May 21, 2013, 10:20:19 PM »

Backlogs and revisiting old systems. So far there is virtually no reason to purchase a next Gen system. All the games so far are cross Gen and the ones that aren't? Same old shit.

I think I'll stick with my 360, ps3, 3ds, upgrade my PC and revisit old worlds and old adventures in the form of old systems. I need to take Japanese classes so I can play psx imports. That sounds more enticing than next Gen. As for next Gen, I play the waiting game. Though so far I'm leaning ps4.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #14 on:** May 21, 2013, 10:21:08 PM »

Looks like it is the PC, 3DS, and Vita for me.

Trent Dole · « **Reply #15 on:** May 21, 2013, 10:31:09 PM »

There's enough PS3 only stuff out there that I want to justify one at a decent price point.

Damian79 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 21, 2013, 10:54:52 PM »

I am buying a wiiu and a bunch of games when they get released for when kids come over.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #17 on:** May 21, 2013, 11:58:49 PM »

uh, none?

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #18 on:** May 22, 2013, 12:01:57 AM »

reading

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #19 on:** May 22, 2013, 12:02:57 AM »

it's a game when you don't know all the words

tiesto · « **Reply #20 on:** May 22, 2013, 12:05:09 AM »

If a price cut happens I'll probably pick up a Vita for Celceta, Wipeout and Lumines.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #21 on:** May 22, 2013, 12:05:59 AM »

now more than ever i have no problem waiting a couple years to let the consoles sort their shit out. i tried to get in early last gen and i ended up with all 3 systems even tho i only really played the 360. i also had to wait years before i could get much because it took SO FUCKIN LONG before games hit the 30 and under sweet spot. obviously thats gonna be an even bigger problem this go round

hampster · « **Reply #22 on:** May 22, 2013, 09:50:57 AM »

For a young kid I would probably go with an iPad and Skylanders

I've never played skylanders on the ipad but I imagine it controls fine. I've had it on the Wii U for like two weeks and my kid is already up to 6 figures

and there are still two elements left

Brehvolution · « **Reply #23 on:** May 22, 2013, 11:15:48 AM »

I just put $400 into my PC so probably nothing.

archnemesis · « **Reply #24 on:** May 22, 2013, 11:21:06 AM »

I'm not planning on buying any more gifts to people I know.

For myself I already own a Wii U, a Vita and a 2013 gaming PC. Unless Sony botches E3 I will likely get a PS4 at launch. I have friends picking up the Ouya and Oculus Rift, so I'll try them out in a month or so.

Momo · « **Reply #25 on:** May 22, 2013, 11:43:35 AM »

J Tourettes · « **Reply #26 on:** May 23, 2013, 11:13:52 AM »

I don't have any young ones but I'll pick up a Wii U after a price drop as I missed the last lot here in the UK.

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Author Topic: Which budget gaming system will you purchase in the next 12 months? (Read 1512 times)