The Unfading Legacy: Why Old Console Generations Never Truly Fade Away
by: Arthur Davis
It hasn’t been long since the PS5 was released and with shortages and scalpers around the world, it’s no surprise that some people aren’t in any hurry to make an upgrade to the new console and that’s fine because we’ll always have the old consoles, not just from Sony, but from Nintendo, Microsoft and many others.
So why do old console generations never seem to die ? Let’s dive in .
New Generations Take a While to Get Going
It’s clear that the older generations take a little while to get off the ground and you can see that right now with the PS5. Those new consoles have a lot going for them, but they don’t yet have a library of games to back them up. You can probably count the number of games worth playing on the PS5 on both hands right now.
The Upgrade Doesn’t Seem Worth it to Many
Many people don’t see new generations as worth the investment, at least not right away. This is compounded by the fact that those new consoles won’t be so new in a couple of years when Sony or Microsoft release the Pro version or the Slim version or whichever new and improved versions come next.
The Previous Generation is Often More Affordable
When you look at the normal price of used PS4 and compare it to the astronomical prices of PS5s, many of which are being sold on the secondary market for higher than the original retail price, there’s no comparison. You can get a PS4 for a much lower overall investment and that matters a lot more to people who don’t want to or can’t spend a lot.
There Are Always More Games to Discover
Another great thing about older generations is that they have a vast and complete library of games to explore and discover. There are always more to discover and try out, even if you’ve already played dozens of them over the years.
They Eventually Become Retro
Old consoles , eventually start to be seen as retro consoles. This adds a whole new appeal to them and makes the console appeal to new generations that maybe weren’t old enough to be playing games when it was originally released to the public. That retro factor has only grown and has become more appealing in recent times.
There are plenty of clear reasons why old console generations stay around for longer than they did in the past. And this isn’t a phenomenon that’s going to disappear anytime soon.