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What is the cheapest console to get and collect for that still holds up? (lemmy.zip)
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Im looking for a cheap console to get and collect for that dosent cost a arm/leg but also isint boring with the game section. I have a few consoles and handhelds from when i was a kid but i want something that i can stick with and not let collect dust?

What would you suggest or advise and why so?

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[–] SolarPunker@slrpnk.net 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

You have options, since you still need different consoles if you are really into videogames, but PS3 is the single most valuable in my opinion:

  • It can't be always decently emulated on PC
  • Exclusives still today (mostly japanese)
  • Games need space so they are best to buy retail, they are cheap and on bluray (great durability over time)
  • You probably already have a 1080p display, so it work well on it.
  • You can play movies and cd audio on it, so a great companion to every desktop PC
  • Also eventually hackable if you prefer
  • It's so cheap to buy