Do you guys think you'll ever be too old for gaming?

Post by **Daniel Primed** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 6:16 pm

Although if you do ever think of selling, were all interested.

Mon Nov 26, 2007 6:33 pm

I think I'll reach that point when Microsoft release Xbox 720

Post by **Gamerforlife** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 7:52 pm

Daniel Primed wrote:Although if you do ever think of selling, were all interested.

Well, I'd be sure to let everyone know of course

I don't think I'll be selling anytime soon. I mean I just got two games come in the mail from ebay today and I was so happy. I don't think I'll get tired of collecting any time soon, but man it sure is expensive sometimes. Wish I didn't work on weekends so I could spend more time looking for games in the wild, instead of online.

Post by **D.D.D.** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 7:07 am

All Hail The New Flesh wrote:I think I'll reach that point when Microsoft release Xbox 720

So next year? Har har~

Post by **RadarScope1** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 10:19 pm

Gamerforlife wrote:Wow, great to see so many responses and a lot of interesting points have popped up. I'll just briefly comment on a few

Regarding the industry continuing to target us as we get older, I'm not sure if the industry as a whole will as there is a new generation of Playstation era people buying games. However, it's interesting to see how the Wii and Nintendo DS seem to be gradually breaking through the age and generation gap among gamers. I'm also quite surprised at the support for retro-gaming from both Microsoft and Nintendo through downloadable services.

It does seems like, as others have said, I read about gaming a lot more these days than playing them. Perhaps one reason for this(among others), is in the realization that we'll never have enough time to play ever great game that inspires us to read about them. At least, reading a lot about gaming keeps us knowledgeable about many of the great games we'll never have time to play. I also love watching youtube vids of games I can't play as I feel like I get to experience the game vicariously through someone else, as strange as that may sound. Watching someone play can be as much fun as actually playing.

Also, I mentioned in my first post that I sometimes wonder if I'll ever regret collecting. It occurred to me, that even in the unlikely event that I lose interest in games some day, I would still benefit from selling them. So it's like an investment. Though honestly, at this point in time I can't imagine ever wanting to do that. I really prize my games.

Your point about Nintendo coming in to play to the younger crowd (as it kind of always has, really) is well taken. It's a sign that things are diversifying. Think of it this way. In 1995 Nintendo, Sega, Sony and most third-party developers were all basically targeting the same audience. Today most of the big players are going after different pieces of the pie. Even between Sony and Microsoft, there's some differentiation IMO. It's a good thing.

Post by **lordofduct** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 12:47 pm

I'm already to old... why am I still at a retro gaming site? I don't even play them anymore.

Oh yeah, cause I'm a nerd.

Post by **gradualmeltdown** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 3:41 am

first.....lordofduct you rule

I'll always be into games. People don't "give up" TV or other hobbies as their entertainment in life. When games are balanced with work, play, and being a solid human they are fine. Do not let what you believe others perceptions are effect what you do. Screw that, if its not hurting anybody else live it your way.

Just hit 30 and I'm getting all of my girls 60+ family into Nintendo DS. They absolutely love it.