I don't know if I would recommend all three, but that's completely up to the individual if that's how they want to spend their money. I do however, strongly recommend that people get more than one to at least broaden their horizons.

Too many people claim dominance from one platform yet have very little experience with what the others have to offer.

As a gamer, I want to maximize my gaming experiences and play as many games as I can.

Yes! Unless you can't afford it or don't have the time. You owe it to yourself as a true gamer to have multiple platforms.

It's Geat to have the variety, be it a retro fix or modern tech. I made the mistake in the past of selling stuff to get new, only to regret it when you wish you could play something you sold on. Now I have a vast collection from Atari. Commodore, Sega, etc etc so always have something to play when I fancy it.

It's nice way to catch deals on whatever system when they come up. Instead of paying more when demand is high on particular system if that's your only option.

I've always owned multiple consoles...I don't have a problem with it. Some people think having games run on all platforms would be a great thing, but I would see it stifling innovation and competition, as well as it having the effect of possibly seeing companies decide the r&d that goes into designing a new console is no longer profitable enough because there is nothing really to differentiate the hardware if the software isn't unique to that particular hardware.

Works for me

aside from costing more money to buy them, i have no downside. for me there are no exclusives and i get the advantages that they all offer.

Maybe before, but now, there really isn't much to differentiate between them, also with the homonagizing of the games and genres, it becomes less and less justifiable. If that's what you want to do, fine, it's your money (if you got it disposable like that, good for you and more power to you). To me it just doesn't make any sense.

Well, no one needs an XBox because it has no exclusives, and never will again.

But yes, all true gamers should have a PC, PS4, and Switch.

As an owner of a PS4, X1, Switch, 3DS, Vita, Elite PC, Oculus and a smart phone I can say yes, it is a really good thing.

However if Sega and Atari bring out something then I may have to reconsider my answer, as having 5 consoles connected to my TV seems a tad excessive.

What I fear the most is an over saturation of the market.

I used to get every console, but this gen I can skip Xbox because of their whole "exclusives on PC" thing.

If you got the money,interest and most importantly the time to play allot then yes. A hell yes in fact.

No,.. but I really wish Switch get Dark souls 1 or even 2,.. I would buy it in an instant.

When u actually think about prices both Ps and Xbox now can be found like 150$ for used one and 250$ for new one, but used Wii U 200$+ and used switch around 250-300$

I love it. Just need to get my hands on a switch now.

If you have the means to do so,then yes of course it is.

Yes, yes it is.

No problem with owning just one console, TBH most of the time I'm on PS4, that's mostly because of a majority of my friends being there. Just don't be a fanboy

Having all three consoles is great, provided you can afford to get them and live comfortably. I primarily play on my Xbox one because all my friends are on live. I only pay for live. I use my ps4 and wii u for their great exclusives. I will get the switch when Mario comes out. I didn't read the article but I can't see how owning all consoles could ever be a bad thing. Like in all things in life finding a good balance is essential. Happy gaming!

Short answer, yep. I love my Pro, my Switch and my XB1S (soon to be traded in for the X) It's expensive as shit, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I've been multi console since Atari, Intellivision and Colecovision and will continue this cycle until either consoles die, or I do. Which ever comes first.

My main gaming is on Xbox. PS4 Pro is for exclusives or the rare game with enough replay value I don't mind having it on both systems, & playing each differently.

I have them all, and yes its a good thing. You dont have to choose a side and look stupid defending one and destroying the other.

You mean I don't have to have all of them?

just kidding... My only reasoning to have them all are they exclusives. Nintendo, Sony and MS exclusives. I tend to grab specific multiplatform games depending on the price/quality/exclusive content.

As for media streaming... My TV already has 4K capable clients for services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, etc. The XBOX One S handles 4K Blu-Ray, the PS4 handles the anime services.

But truthfully, does it really matter if you own all of them or one of them? All that matters is that you like the games you have access too...

I used to think so but not sure anymore. I've always had all systems. But with all of them requiring paid online now kind of makes each a services. And who really gets 3 of the same services?

Imagine subscribing to 3 cable providers or 3 cell phone services because each is a little different.

Only the most serious enthusiast will have to have all. Even then, ms makes a case for not needing a Xbox if you're also a pc owner. But that's a big if and lots of people just like a console and that's it.

People should get what works for them to have a rounded gaming experience. For some it might be just a PS4 or just a switch. Some say PC + switch for them. Others say PS4 + switch form then.

Everyone will agree with my post up until now. But what I'm about to say next will heavily tip the scales and bring in the disagrees b/c we all know how the n4g community is. But for ME. I'm thinking Xbox + switch might be best. And might sell my PS4 and put the money towards a switch. I've mentioned in other posts why PS4 exclusives are not and haven't been doing it for me. Xbox games (notice I didn't say Xbox exclusives) are good for me and over the bases. Awesome first person shooters. Third person shooters. Racers. They have the big types of games covered. They Even have a Good Real time strategy game. and they're a good place to showcase indies think Briaid limbo shadow complex splosion man. Indies on console basically got their start on Xbox live then and now we get tittles like ori and the blind forest and cuphead. . Plus Xbox is a strong platform for 3rd parties. History of running 3rd party games best. Think OG Xbox and 360. Exception was the Xbox one but the one x fixes that. Every generation has brought new unique games. OG Xbox had so many conkur banjo voodoo Vince psychonauts Abe's odyssey halo crimson. 36o brought gears crackdown left 4 dead indies like geometry wars Alan wake viva piñata nuts and bolts . And Xbox one brought ryse sunset overdrive sea of thieves quantum break ori and cuphead . There are more I could have listed for each system that's just just off the top of my head.
Also what I was saying before about each system sort of becoming a services now with paid subscriptions in that respect Xbox lives bests them. Games with gold trumps psn plus. Plus you actually keep the games if u don't renew the subscription. And more value and options with things like EA access and game pass. Plus I love Xbox's take on backward compatibility Xbox one can play OG Xbox 360 and current games. What's not to love i dunno. It's just that the many fanboys on this site villianize a good system and platform I guess. I don't buy into fanboy arguments tho just enjoy great games.

Not really, it's like one person having two cars

I guess if you do nothing else but play games, then yea. It can be hard enough juggling life with so many releases on 1 or 2 platforms. It's just funny how you only hear from the internet that you're a "real" gamer if you have all platforms.

Being able to play the games you want to play is a good thing

If I bought a console that I have no interest in its game library, It will be a waist of money and space for me

More console, more games
if you can afford it, go for it, its worth it!

I used to think so provided you can afford to do so but Xbox has become disappointing. Even with the few exclusives they have, those have gone down drastically in quality.

I comfortably have the money these days however, I always suffer terrible buyers remorse if i buy something and dont use it, I guess it comes from struggling for money as a younger man with a young family.

I really did regret buying the XB1 as once I had played Ori, Gears of War Remaster and Sunset Overdrive I found myself never using it. Honestly, it hasn't been switched on for about 10 months now and it sits there reminding me of the money i wasted.

I also get that way with my WiiU although not as much as I have played the hell out of it at times with Mario, MarioKart, Beyonetta 2, Yoshi, Donkey Kong and Zelda.

Honestly don't see how if the name of the game is to enjoy games. Not work through them be it for social notoriety - Youtube money - or commitments.

Assuming there's at least one exclusive on each console, sure. That being said, I'm not in a rush to get any other consoles besides my PS3 & PS4. Not seeing anything I'm interested in trying on the Switch. I'll probably buy a X1 after the price drops a bit more just to try the new Forza titles.

I've always been a multiple platform owner. I do feel this is the first gen where it's of little benefit to me to have all consoles. I got a fantastic deal on an Xbox one S so I bought it before Christmas. It gets little to no use though.
I'd be more than happy with just the PS4. Xbox really need to do something to step their game up and a new SKU is just not it.
I really want a Switch though. I've even considered selling the Xbox once I've played through the small library of game I have for it.

Yes - I like gaming - not brand worshipping.

I usually get both the Xbox and the playstation. It's definitely a luxury, it's nice but not necessary. I barely have the time to play one game at a time let alone multiple systems.

I love gaming though, it's my hobby and collection. I have no regrets.

Is that rhetorical? Pointless article

of course, but thats far from the reality

I'm only a 1 console type of guy because of the reasons stated in that it drains your time and your wallet...many yrs ago I had more than 1 (Dreamcast + n64) but that's only during generation transitions when one console is on it's way out most of the games can be had for just a few dollars at that point, so it's easier to play games you passed on due to lack of money. ...

This generation however, The Switch is slowly changing my mind on supporting just 1 console and i may cave and get one in sept. because of it's portability aspect and not having to rebuy a handheld version of the game.

Why the hell would it be bad?

Why would it ever be a bad thing?

Well, I have them all and like it. I work alot and dont have much spare time to play, still, being able to pick the exclusives and the gernres I like on which way I want to play (such as goinf portable on Switch, playing with friends over Xbox or going graphics on Ps4 Pro) is nice.

Cost wise no, having all options at any time, yes.

No, why wallow in mediocrity, get a pc if your not a poor.

It used to be but no need for Xbox , not much on it worth buying another console for and you could play the games on PC if you want. I have Switch, PS4Pro, Vita and 3DS. My gaming PC isnt top of the line but plays games well enough for 1080p 60fps . Last game I played on PC was Pillars of Eternity and it ran it great. Xbox has little to no value if you own PS4. The only game that comes out that I hear is still good is Forza but I am not am big racing guy to begin with so only a few indies are interesting at the moment and Cuphead still isn't out and thats one of the 2. I may buy an Xb1s used at the end of the generation of there are are few more games I want and it is around 100$ but I am not sure MS can come up with 5 good exclusives this gen if they don't i will just play them on PC. Basically I'd only buy one just to have it there really is no need

I think that's the sign of someone who has way too much time on their hands. At some point in the day, you need to put the joysticks down, and get some fresh air.

Its fine if that's what you want but its not necessary.

@fenome
I can relay to that

Its not good or bad. Its whatever you want it to be. People have different games they like. Some story driven games others multiplayer competitive focused games and others strategy games. Really depends on the kind of gamer.

A console gamer who has the widest breadth of tastes will likely own all of them.

Ps4pro, xb1s, switch, vita, 3ds. Barely got time to play anything. Damn you adult life!!! Responsibilities!!!

Can't wait to build a pc tho... 🤣🤣🤣
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It was under the Ps2 Era. But nowadays third party exclusives are basically non-existent so you can go with a PS4/X1 and be fine

It is neither a good thing nor a bad thing. It is simply a thing thing.

Are you so insecure that you think people need advice on how many consoles they want... play your single console, enjoy it. No problem... dont hate that i enjoy playing all platforms

People are mentioning building a PC instead of having an Xbox. One thing I am sick of is PC game makers not including couch coop on 3rd party games..... It is the same f'ing game on all platforms, why omit this and don't give me "well PC game players don't do coop" I have mine hooked up to my TV, it is pure laziness on their part. Disney Infinity, Star Wars Battlefront, Resident Evil Revelations 2 are just a few where they literally stripped the mode out for no reason.

When I was young,money was the issue.

Now that I make good money,the issue is time. Gaming is among my many hobbies so I have to choose which consoles I can make time for. PS4 is not among those and I think the world agrees with me.

If you interested in all the games each console offers then yeah but not everyone is interested. Plus they cost a lot of money which some don't have.

Nope unless you're like me a junkie who collect all for the sake of collecting.
Truth is, you have access to 85% of the whole game industry with 1 console. more than enough to keep you playing for the rest of the generation.
And, probably like everybody, you keep coming back to your favorite game over and over (for me it's Dead by daylight).

Maybe a wife or husband should answer this question....

Who has time for that? And if you have the time for that, you probably don't have the money, unless you are independently wealthy.

I could have every console if I wanted to, but I really don't even have the time to play all the games on the 1 console I do own so to me it would be a waste. But I could see owning every console if I just had to play every exclusive and in the future who knows I might end up buying a 2nd console.

I own a Pro and an One and between the great exclusives the Pro offers and my robust friends list to play with on the One makes them a great value for me .

Not for me it hasn't been. I finally convinced myself to blow $400 on a Xbone S last August, thinking I'd be willing to enjoy at least some of the exclusives. That thing hasn't been plugged since November; my PS4 still takes up 95% of my gaming time, whilst the other 5% is my Switch when I'm bored. What a waste...

No it's clearly a addiction.

I love owning all three. I don't have to worry about the asinine console wars, flame bait articles, and all of the BS. I give them all equal time. I am currently playing Zelda, Horizon, and Forza Horizon 3. I have a Pro and an S as well as a Sony 4K TV, and the reason I point that out is I have never noticed resolution (unless 4K) differences between my Pro and my S. And I have just as much fun if not more playing Zelda on what a lot of people think is an "underpowered" console. It's flat out fun. Doesn't that matter anymore? It's amazing to me that on a gaming aggregate site, almost every top article has to do with "this console is better than that console for this reason" or "sales figures" as opposed to just talking about fun games. I would encourage people who can afford it to get them all. It takes so much less effort to enjoy than to hate.

No, PS4 is more than enough.

For me, it is not having enough time . I have a backlog of games i have not played yet on the PS4.

At this state, you don't need to own every console. You just need a PS4 and maybe the Switch.

Why not if you can afford the time and money?! I wish i had more time to play...

Just get a gaming PC coz eventually, most games will be available on it. Your old games can still be played while anything older than PS4 is dead i.e. your game disc can't be played anymore.

Yes, what a stupid question...

Don't forget the PC as well.

Yes of course (and a good pc too).
If you're heart is really into gaming, you will commit to any budgetary adjustments and/or sacrifices to get the best of all worlds.
You'll get to enjoy everything gaming has to offer across the spectrum and the petty squabbles of platform elitism and exclusivity are left beneath you.

Im a little older now. So i run into the issue of time more than money for new games. So i like to pick 1 console and enjoy what it has to offer. I have trouble just keeping up with the new ps4 games.

I have a PC, PS4, and Xbox One. What I love about this gen is that most games are coming to PC but I feel that the perfect combination right now is PC + PS4. My Xbox One has been hardly touched and a complete waste of money if I'm telling the truth.

I usually end up with all consoles but end up buying something towards the end of the generation when it's cheap. This time I bought into all three fairly early because I'm fortunate to be in a position to be able to afford it. I really still only have the Xbox One for Crackdown.

I'm satisfied with just the one console. I've never had the time and money to spread it around on consoles I've never owned or never particularly interested in. I may have missed many great games on the other systems because of it, but that is the opportunity cost for being a single console owner.

damn rite it is, if it can be afforded. From Atari rite up until this gen I've owned them all, you learn to appreciate and be humble as what developers bring you. Only consoles I've not had are ps4 n pro and switch but I hope I can experience them before this gen is over, I've had alot of hand held too, but never enjoyed them nearly as much as consoles. I also enjoyed pc gaming, used to love spectrum, amiga, commodore, still have a pc now it does job but won't at up to date games.

I think it's important to own all consoles, less likely to be a hater or fanboy the. If you really enjoy this industry and it's your passion from a kid upwards, it certainly doesn't hurt to get your hands on everything.

Too much peasantry. Would rather spend alll that money on pc

Why be multplat gamer and gain perspective when you can be a single console owner and join the millions of fanboy sheeps? They are legion.

I don't see how having every system is a bad thing.

I have PS4, Xbox one, Nintendo Switch and PC. I can confirm it is a good thing. I also never care about console war arguments, ha!

Why would I want XBOX ONE? Most of the games are also on PS4...XBox don't have many good exclusive. spending money just for 2 -3 good games not worth it.

If you're hard-core gamer sure why not? Financially you're going to need a pretty good income but to play all the exclusives gaming offers, owning all helps.

It can get overwhelming and hard to manage sometimes.. I usually buy the AAA mainstream titles last because theyre the least likely to go out of print and you can get better deals.. The lesser known games are what i look for first and keeping track isnt easy..

General consensus among gamers at the moment is the majority are going for a PS4 and Switch Combo.

I do and I'd say it's a bad thing. I can't decide on which platform to get each game.

I get to play all awesome games so worth it.

Yeah, if you can afford to own them all - then without a doubt. Kind of a stupid question, really.

I have a Pro, Xbox one S and a switch and to be honest the Xbox never gets turned on. I very much doubt I'll buy the Xbox one X as although it will be more powerful than the Pro I just don't miss playing on my current Xbox let alone spending another £450.

No. It wastes too much money and the difference between is too finite.

why is there a psvr in that pic?

it can be great and hard. curremtly using a ps4 a gaming pc still got my ps3 with ps2 compatability jhooked up a wii u a game cube.. i can play almost anygame. but the backlog is real

Only if you have a huge house so that it doesn't feel cluttered.
Though personally I get fatigued just thinking about what machine to play when I've got multiple.

Agreed way too much clutter around the TV and storage space for the non used systems, challenging. I'll stick with one system xbox one

for a gamer it is, but not for someone who a console loyalist or someone who can't afford it or someone who isn't smart enough to know how to save up money for another console. either way, have fun and get your priorities in order before looking to be entertained!

for those who can afford it.... GAME ON!!!

Tell me again how the multiplatform strategy was supposed to fix everything. Look at your results and compare them to Nintendo, which keeps thriving with exclusives. Your loyal fans are gone. And let’s not forget the pile of IPs you purchased only to let them rot.

The worst thing is this is down from last years numbers/expectations which was down from the previous years numbers/expectations. You think about how long “down” has been a consistent part of the communication and you realize those subscriptions are what’s holding that boat together. The price cut of gamespass is still a price raise in a string of price raises. They are trying to use players to offset the missing revenue. Now call of duty is out of gamespass, which is literally WHY they bought the company. To draw people to the subscription. They realized they missed a boatload of money and that wasn’t sustainable. Now you pay for it like you would have if they never bought the company… so why buy the company? Mind you those billions still need to be paid back. Yeah it gives you a chance to say we make the biggest FPS… but the internal conversations must be brutal at high level on topics that really matter. Like revenue. Profitability. And ROI for the shopping spree.

Is this like the 10th quarter in a row they're down 33% on hardware how is that even mathematically possible. You would think their mediocrity would Plateau

Wuchang is great. Nine Sols didn’t have a physical copy so I never played it but I’ve heard good things so I will check it out. I stopped playing sports games many years ago when before the card dlc’s or whatever they’re called.

Last comment… ):

Great month for others, but not me. Hate soccer and soulslikes. Maybe Nine Sols is good.

🫡 it was fun while it lasted, N4G.

FC26!