Are you the kind of person to have multiple consoles in a generation?

[SweetBellic]

I've always only had one console per generation (NES, SNES, PS1-PS4). As of current gen I've pretty much been all in on PC, but I will likely get a PS5 at some point, especially if it includes PC features like enhanced BC for PS4 and PS3 games (still have quite a few of those around).

 

[Nanashrew]

Nintendo and Sony systems is the norm for me. Get my Xbox fill from my brother.

 

[Deleted member 40102]

I use to get ps consoles only (not counting handhelds). This gen Nin joined the race.

 

[Razgriz417]

Somehow I always end up with one of each console by the end of a gen. Been like that for the past 4 lol

 

[mopinks]

I'm the kind of person to have no money

 

[turbobrick]

I get all of them at some point.

 

[V has come to]

always had PS and nintendo (except Wii U). had xbox this gen and last but wont next gen since i can get everything on pc

 

[Mr.fresh]

I used to be but these days I find it's not worth it I'm 25 now and I barely have time for one system. I have a PS4 and a switch but I barely even play my switch due to lack of time. Everytime I find my self excited to play the switch I play it for a few but go back to a bigger experience on my PS4. Xbox and PlayStation are way to similar to justify paying for both live and ps+.

 

[maximumzero]

Just one at a time. If I had more free time and cash to burn, I'd have everything.

 

[Kurdel]

Nintendo is always a constant, and one of the big 2.

I skipped Xbox this gen, so looking forward to the series X! Might skip the PS5 launch, unless there is a killer exclusive. But I do plan on getting a Ps5, condiering all my digital games are on PSN.

 

[Deleted member 46948]

This was the first generation in which I had more than one console. (I ended up getting regular PS4, PS4 Pro and XboneX)

 

[Hardvlade]

Multiple for me.

PlayStation/Nintendo for exclusives. (Some multiplats I pick up on PlayStation as well)
Xbox for exclusives & multiplats (80% of my friends play on Xbox)

I do have a PC as well, but for the most part I use it for some games only. (Destiny 2, TES: Skyrim, etc). I would probably play on PC more, but none of my friends play on PC and my brother refuses to play on one.

 

[JusDoIt]

This gen broke me. I was these last two gens, but I doubt I will be next gen.

 

[Ashby]

This is Resetera, man

 

[hussien-11]

All systems from Sony and Nintendo usually, and X360 too last gen. however, i doubt i can afford to do this again next gen.

 

[skeezx]

ironically it was when i was most broke i had "multiple consoles"... ps2 + wii (and you can segue DS and 3DS into that)

i can't even justify a discounted Switch mini with my ps4 +PC combo even though i could probably go balls out and own everything. just no way i'll play more than i already have

 

[Strike]

I have money now, so yes. Only if there are enough exclusives.

 

[Rizific]

Ever since I've been able to buy my own video games, I buy multiple consoles. That's the only way to play the exclusives.

 

[Deleted member 4413]

Yep, I always get all three of the big players, except only get the Nintendo handheld, not home console (glad I get both now by default).

 

[pandemonium]

This is the first gen where I've been able to have all consoles.

 

[Inuhanyou]

I used to get multiple but i only have ps4 this gen. Wanna get a switch with my ps5 next year

 

[WhtR88t]

I'm usually a 1 console per gen person, but this time I picked up a One X too and ultimately felt like it was a waste. I hardly played it. Depending on the Series X exclusives I might skip it and stick with just a PS5 this next gen.

 

[Deleted member 26746]

PS2 Dreamcast GBA DS
360 PS3 Wii Vita 3DS
XBO PS4 Switch

 

[DoradoWinston]

Would always like to get all 3 money sometimes make it tho that ill only get 1 at launch and then the others a year or so after

 

[TheGhost]

Always both, which one i get first depends on which one is in stock

 

[MP!]

Always 2 there are... no more ... no less

 

[Sesha]

No. Most I ever owned in one gen was PS2 and OG Xbox. Last console I bought was PS3.

 

[Dabanton]

I always get all three consoles.

 

[Deleted member 48897]

Not on launch. I will usually buy stuff as necessary once it gets cheap enough. I guess right now the only current-gen system I have is the Switch? Looking to see how the PS5 handles backward compatibility before I pick one up; right now about half of the PS4 games I'm interested in are Vita ports...

 

[JustinH]

Yes, for the past two gens at least.

This gen, I bought a PS4 and XB1 at launch, bought another PS4 a couple years later because I gave the launch unit away. Bought an XB1X on its launch and a Pro just last month. Don't have a Switch yet.

Last gen I had like... 4 360s (no RRoD, launch unit, then bought another because I wanted an HDMI port, then another one since that one was stolen in a break-in) 2 PS3s and 2 Wiis (2 each because o the break-in). I didn't get the first PS3 until way later though.

Before last gen, though, I was a "one-system per gen" kinda guy.

 

[ClamBuster]

now being older, i tend to have one for the generation, then pick up another late on

last gen i was 360, then at the end i got a ps3 which meant i rolled into this gen with a ps4... bought an xbox one s last week

i'll do the same next gen (99% sure it will be xbox due to game pass)

 

[J_ToSaveTheDay]

I usually get the PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo stuff every generation.

EDIT: To expand on this response a bit, since it obviously seems like a drawn out way to say "I get all the major platforms," I meant to say that I'm a bit averse to picking up complete newcomers. Stuff like Ouya or Stadia, for example — I don't think I've ever gambled with anything of that sort. So I specifically only get PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo. To a somewhat shameful extent, I've gone this way with PC VR, too — and that's completely a cost problem and not a desire/trust issue. I have PSVR, and it's been a nice glimpse at seeing the very low-end fringe of what gaming application is like for VR, so I'd love to do PC VR someday. The headsets have come down in price to a reasonable level, but I still want the headset to be backed by a beefy PCbuild for experiences like Half-Life: Alyx.

 

[Mido]

All 3, every time.

 

[EdgeXL]

Yes. My philosophy is to be able to play any game I want to play on whatever system I want to play it.

 

[Vincent Grayson]

Have been since the PS2 generation. Only one I missed this generation was XBO at launch/S version, because I didn't buy in until the X launched.

 

[Robin]

I usually have 2-3 at any time. I skipped the Xbone this gen and the Wii U last gen, and the Xbox before that. Other than that I get them all. I'll probably end up with an Xbox Series X and PS5.

 

[BioDigital Jazzman]

Yes I have a job that allows me to buy "luxuries"

 

[Siresly]

I've had a PS1, an Xbox, a PS2 Slim as the PS2 was about to sail into the sunset, a PS3 at launch, like four or five 360's starting in 2006, an Xbox One maybe six months after launch, a PS4 Pro almost two years ago, was a lemon so got another one some month later. Bought a Wii U some weeks ago.

So generally multiple ones, especially the 360.

 

[Derkon]

I did PS4 and Switch this gen and I felt I got everything I would have wanted. Will do the same for the future.

 

[EloKa]

Usually going with 1 - 2 consoles from each gen plus a handheld and end up beeing a 95% PC player.

 

[Bookman]

All consoles day one. Since gamecube/ps2/xbox era. + handhelds.

To be honest its probably because of gamestop trade in, at least the "day one " part. Next year I will buy 1 PlayStation 5 and probably 3 Xboxes (serie x) as I'm thinking of buying one for each kid ( I have 2). Gampass reasons. Here in Sweden I assume it will cost me 20 000 SEK so I have already saved 10 000 this year.

 

[Strings]

The only generation I haven't had multiple consoles is PS1 (had a GBC too). Otherwise have at least two (Sony and Nintendo, though I bought an OG Xbox a few years ago to play some stray exclusives) plus all the handhelds (all three consoles last generation since they all had worthwhile exclusives).

The only console purchase I've ever regretted was the Wii U.

 

[TacoSupreme]

I always buy one of the new consoles on launch and the others as soon as they become fairly deeply discounted. Sometimes I'll buy used to keep costs down, provided that there isn't already a cheating problem that could lead to me buying a banned used console.

 

[AudioEppa]

Only 1. PlayStation :)

 

[Deleted member 8468]

I've been a multi console guy ever since the PS2/Xbox /Gamecube era (or I could say, since I've been an adult with a job).

I sort of regret buying an Xbox this gen the way everything shook out with their PC support. I'm happy to see it and I've enjoyed a bunch of their games from this gen, but it ended up with an Xbox One i only played a couple of games on.

Next gen is even more nebulous. I'm 100% on board whatever Sony first party studios put out so I'll likely get a PS5. The Switch is satisfying since it occupies some unique uses with portability. But again, I'm much less likely to buy an Xbox knowing I can play just about everything on PC.

 

[YukiroCTX]

The first console I had was a PS1, Second generation was mostly PC, GC and an Arcade machine with Soul Calibur, then I had a Wii with NDS,PSP and PC, now when I have my own income, I have a 3DS, PSV, Switch, PS4, PC. Probably going to go to Switch successor, PS5 and Xbox in future.

 

[Zonal Hertz]

Ever since I've had a form of income I've had every console. Next gen will be the first time I don't get an xbox and that's just because I have a great PC. Will no doubt be tempted though.

 

[Sub Boss]

Nintendo + Play Station or Xbox

 

[zedox]

Yes. I try to acquire all.

 

[dancingphlower]

I usually do Sony and Nintendo for their exclusives.