View Poll Results: When you buy a video game console, do you usually buy the original model or the "slim" rev
Original model.
6
60.00%
Slim revision.
0
0%
Each video game console purchase is different.
4
40.00%
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When you buy a video game console, do you usually buy the original model or the "slim" revision?
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When you buy a video game console, do you usually buy the original model or the "slim" revision?
When you buy a video game console, do you usually buy the original model or the "slim" revision?
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Re: When you buy a video game console, do you usually buy the original model or the "slim" revision?
original. even if years later, whatever is out. 360 never had one, i don't think and got One fairly close to launch (1 year actually). when it comes to game consoles they are never too cumbersome...
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Re: When you buy a video game console, do you usually buy the original model or the "slim" revision?
Typically this, however Xbox One being the shitshow it was at launch meant I waiting for some kind of exclusive game/console one-two to get me to buy in. That ended up being the Halo console + Tomb Raider exclusivity.
Similar story for the Switch being a WiiU rehash dumping ground I had little interest until this week (Animal Crossing console + Tetris 99 exclusivity).
PS5 will be day one and the next Xbox will be wait and see.
Similar story for the Switch being a WiiU rehash dumping ground I had little interest until this week (Animal Crossing console + Tetris 99 exclusivity).
PS5 will be day one and the next Xbox will be wait and see.
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Re: When you buy a video game console, do you usually buy the original model or the "slim" revision?
Well judging by the question I assume he means if you're buying a system where already two versions are out. For me if I'm getting a system after launch I usually go with the newer version. I have a PS3 super slim which I've had for a few years after selling my fat one. I sold my original Xbox One to a coworker and picked up a slim shortly after those came out.
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Re: When you buy a video game console, do you usually buy the original model or the "slim" revision?
Ahh, good point Questyen. Then yeah, it depends on bundles, pricing or console design (see Halo).
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Re: When you buy a video game console, do you usually buy the original model or the "slim" revision?
We rarely buy systems right at launch. We at least wait a few months to shake out the bugs.
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Re: When you buy a video game console, do you usually buy the original model or the "slim" revision?
Usually the original model.
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Re: When you buy a video game console, do you usually buy the original model or the "slim" revision?
It depends. Sometimes the revised models are improved in a variety of ways. Plus I rarely buy things at launch. I only have with Vita and Switch.
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Re: When you buy a video game console, do you usually buy the original model or the "slim" revision?
I usually wait a bit before buying a console, so most of mine have been revisions.
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Two major hardware revisions of the Xbox 360 have succeeded the original models; the Xbox 360 S (also referred to as the "Slim") replaced the original "Elite" and "Arcade" models in 2010. The S model carries a smaller, streamlined appearance with an angular case, and utilizes a redesigned motherboard designed to alleviate the hardware and overheating issues experienced by prior models. It also includes a proprietary port for use with the Kinect sensor.[22][96][97] The Xbox 360 E, a further streamlined variation of the 360 S with a two-tone rectangular case inspired by Xbox One, was released in 2013. In addition to its revised aesthetics, the Xbox 360 E also has one fewer USB port, no AV connector (and thus is HDMI-only), and no longer supports S/PDIF.[98]
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360