Here's Why You Should Hang On To Your Old Games Consoles

Computer gaming is a multi-billion dollar industry. People of all ages love to buy and play on the latest consoles and games. Advances in technology mean today's gaming feels more realistic, especially with 3D rendering. Major brands in the industry include Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo.

As we rush out to get our hands on the latest devices and games, what happens to our old consoles? Most of us sell them or trade them in for the new ones we want. You might not think it, but there are several good reasons to hang onto your old consoles. Here's why:

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They will appreciate in value over time

Sure, your old games console might not be worth much today. Especially with millions of other identical models available to buy. The thing is: what happens in say ten or twenty years' time? There will be less of those consoles on the market.

The laws of supply and demand state that the value of items will go up when there is high demand but low availability. If you want to invest in electronics, you don't need to buy company shares. Just keep your old games consoles and watch them rise in value over time!

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You can still get them repaired
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The sad truth is many people upgrade to new consoles not because they want new devices. They do so because their existing ones aren't working as they should!

We've all heard about things like the PS4 "Blue Light of Death". You might think there's no choice but to upgrade to a different console or build a gaming PC. After all; you don't want to risk the same problem happening again!

What if I told you it's possible to get both current and old games consoles fixed? The market is awash with companies offering repair services. Learn more here if you've got a broken PS4 that needs fixing!

Games are much cheaper for older consoles

I don't know about you, but I often think twice about buying a new game! There's always a rush to buy the latest COD game, for example. If you're not bothered by being the first to purchase a new title, stick with your old console.
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​One thing you will enjoy is the fact you can buy games so much cheaper for older devices! I'm talking a small percentage of the cost of today's titles, in case you were wondering.

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You don't have to worry about compatibility

One annoying thing about the gaming industry is backward compatibility. When a new version of a console gets released, you'll often be unable to play games on it from older models. If you wish to avoid such problems, hang onto your old device.

Let's face it: there will be times where you want to relive the days of playing games like the original GTA titles. There's no way you'd get them to work on the latest generation of consoles!

You can unleash the hacker in you
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Last, but not least, let's say you love hacking the electronics items you own. It's far easier to do that with older consoles than with new generation models.