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m3rcer, ex-Cobra Viper whos seen the light.
m3rcer--ex-cobra-viper-whos-s-old

It's not like you could just go to a stand in the mall and buy a new faceplate for $3-5 like a cell phone. These things usually cost $10-15, and usually look rather silly with the rest of console being that off-white. Tho I do admit, during a Fry's sale I nabbed a transformers themed faceplate for $5. Read more

@pandafresh: I think you might assume early adopters of PS3 also had GT5 in mind (of course we know what happened there). I'd say Gunflame has a valid point. For instance, I had a DS almost solely for the Castlevania series. Read more

@Soniku: I don't question the urge to touch something you might own. Is it necessary? For items with digital counterparts, perhaps not. Indeed I do agree with as you said, value or worth of some tangible objects do seem to fade with generations. Read more

@brett108: Which is exactly why I say to enjoy and use what you purchase. When and if that fateful day comes, you know you had experienced it, and hopefully got your moneys worth. As for music downloaded on iTunes, well I just convert it to mp3 anyway. Read more

@nevernow: Perhaps I am downplaying physical copies, but as you say, that's my POV, my choice. My situation doesn't call for the need to borrow, lend, or resale often. Of course I'm not saying to do so is wrong, in fact I still do it as needed. [Ex. The new fight night is coming out, so I'm likely getting rid of the Read more

@Soniku: I agree. We still legally own our digital copies. The discriminating factor (what people make a big deal of) is that it's not tangible. And whether that matters is up to the individual consumer hopefully knowing the sacrifices or consequences, or conversely the benefits and conveniences of their purchase. Read more

It's funny - As I grow older, I don't feel the need to collect masses of items as I once did. Or rather, I value things differently, and I prefer a more loose and open household with less stuff, less visual stimulation. It's no wonder I live in a smaller town now instead of a bustling metropolis (like Silicon Valley). Read more