Your thoughts about owning duplicates of the same console

[Metal Militia]

Just wanted to know everybody's opinion on owning more than one copy of the same game console? Do you want a spare one for a backup? Do you want to collect all the different models of that system (for example the Genesis)? Do you view it as a waste of money buying the same console? Whatever the reason may be, Just want to know your thoughts on the subject?

For me, I don't necessarily view it as a waste of money, but I do view it kind of unnecessary in some instances. I own two N64's and 2 NES. I have two of each because my original N64 and NES died on me so I got a replacement for both. I bought a CDX recently, but I already have a genesis and Sega CD. Was in necessary for me two by the CDX? No, but I bought it because I thought it was cool to combine two consoles in one like that and the size and sex appeal that the console has I just couldn't resist. If I see a console at a great price, but I already own it will I purchase it? Possibly, but I probably won't go out of my way to hunt one down and purchase it.

[Frag Mortuus]

I have 2 Xbox 360s because my wife and I always want to play different games at the same time, so I got another one to fix that problem.

[fastbilly1]

I buy them for backups and because I use them at conventions. But I will buy them if I can get them at a great deal regardless.

[Hatta]

Yes, I try to own more than one of each console for backup. Mostly I end up getting them when I buy a lot with games. I mostly buy for the games, and get the backup console as a bonus.

I'm not too concerned with having each model of the console just to look nice on a shelf. I just pick the best model of a console and stick with it. e.g. the HDG genesis 1 (for best audio), model 2 saturn (for modding), fat PS2 (for network adapter), etc.

[corn619]

I own 3 NES systems one boxed with R.O.B for collection purposes, one portable clone FC Mobile II system and one loose toaster version. I also have 2 Dreamcasts 2 Genesis systems and 2 Virtual Boys I keep as back ups. With old hardware its always nice to have a spare. My wife calls me a hoarder, I call myself prepared.

[samsonlonghair]

I have six Sega Genesi and I keep buying more. It's an addiction. Somebody stop me.

[Flak Beard]

I think it is fine, especially if a console fails on you and you need backup. The PS1 is my favorite console, so I picked up three working units for $10 each just so I could have a backup if needed.

I also own two PS2 systems, one slim and one fat. The slim gets used for retail games and the fat one is used for playing ESR patched backups.

[MrPopo]

For my consoles I generally keep only a single model, whichever the best one is. However, I do have two 360's (one is JP for shmups) and I have a CDX even though I already have the fully Genny setup (it's nice for travelling). With handhelds, though, I have every iteration of Nintendo's Game Boy and DS line.

[DaGamingMonkey]

If I don't need money I useually just let them stack up. I sell the games off that I don't want since they're easier to ship. When I'm in a bind I start getting rid of my back lot of systems.
Right now I have an extra 64, snes, and gamecube. All of them are at a girlfriends house because she plays them. Plus when I'm over there I have something to do if she's in the shower or cooking.

[aaron]

it's stupid and pointless to me. i just keep one of each that i want for the most part.