Computer Consoles

yourdeadwright

So when are you to old for a computer console  PS4 , x-box or whatever ?
Iv been recently thinking of buying myself a ps4 its been years since iv owned a console maybe 10 years, I'm 35 now am I to old ? I think i'm going to get one regardless but id love to know what the good folks of after hours think on the matter,
I know you can do what you like but do people stop playing as they age ?
Is there an age cut off or do the folks on here still play into there 30's and 40's and when they have kids ?

frag420

You're told old for a games console when you start calling it a computer console!!

yourdeadwright wrote: »

So when are you to old for a computer console  PS4 , x-box or whatever ?
Iv been recently thinking of buying myself a ps4 its been years since iv owned a console maybe 10 years, I'm 35 now am I to old ? I think i'm going to get one regardless but id love to know what the good folks of after hours think on the matter,
I know you can do what you like but do people stop playing as they age ?
Is there an age cut off or do the folks on here still play into there 30's and 40's and when they have kids ?

jamesbere

There's no age cut off, play the PlayStation or play with yourself.

Boom_Bap

You're too old when you think you are.

I've a PS3 that I rarely turn on anymore, but if I had time I'd be playing and probably upgrade to the PS4.

My boy recently got an XBox so I've been enjoying playing that a bit now, but again, rarely have the time.

Kimbot

MOD Moved to Gaming (General) as you will get better responses there, just remember the charter from there applies now.

Are Am Eye

Half your age plus seven.

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater

I'm 32 and have recently gone back playing with my SNES, which I got at the age of 8! You're never too old.

Although if you don't like getting the bollocks bet off you by a 10 year old at FIFA, maybe buy a set of Golf clubs instead.

Dr Bob

yourdeadwright wrote: »

So when are you to old for a computer console  PS4 , x-box or whatever ?
Iv been recently thinking of buying myself a ps4 its been years since iv owned a console maybe 10 years, I'm 35 now am I to old ? I think i'm going to get one regardless but id love to know what the good folks of after hours think on the matter,
I know you can do what you like but do people stop playing as they age ?
Is there an age cut off or do the folks on here still play into there 30's and 40's and when they have kids ?

Each to their own but personally i see it the same way as watching movies...as you get older your taste in movies may change , and you might just watch one on the tv every now and then instead of hitting the cinema every weekend but I dont think anyone is too old to watch movies...and i dont think anyone's ever too old to game.

Kimbot

Hey im mid 30's and still gaming away, have most consoles at this stage. Oh and I have 2 kids.

OnDraught

I'm roughly the same age. I have always had something on the go. They don't tend to get much use during the summer when fishing is king. Once it gets too cold the headphones go on and it's all systems go.

I have no kids or anything though so it's either that or sit around listening to my mot watching endless Karadashians.

davo2001

There is no age cut off, I dont own one myself anymore and haven't for years.

I do however think it is pretty pathetic when men / woman past there teenage years completely immerse themselves in the online video game world, spending hours upon hours playing games with online "friends" and ignoring there real lives.

Everything in moderation though, just not my cup of tea.

Kimbot

davo2001 wrote: »

I do however think it is pretty pathetic when men / woman past there teenage years completely immerse themselves in the online video game world, spending hours upon hours playing games with online "friends" and ignoring there real lives.

Well its the same as sitting on front of the TV for hours upon hours watching reality bullcrap. The only difference is Video Games are interactive and actually help your brain instead of destroying it

davo2001

jonnycivic wrote: »

Well its the same as sitting on front of the TV for hours upon hours watching reality bullcrap. The only difference is Video Games are interactive and actually help your brain instead of destroying it

Couldn't agree more!

Doctor Nick

I'll be 40 in a few months. Still love me gaming. Have a mate in his 50's who also loves gaming. Don't think there is an age limit on it!

The Specialist

Mid 30's myself and have no intention of ever stopping gaming - been a gamer since I was a child and I'll still be blasting noobs when I'm 60

joe123

davo2001 wrote: »

There is no age cut off, I dont own one myself anymore and haven't for years.

I do however think it is pretty pathetic when men / woman past there teenage years completely immerse themselves in the online video game world, spending hours upon hours playing games with online "friends" and ignoring there real lives.

Everything in moderation though, just not my cup of tea.

This comment de-escalated pretty quickly. It went from calling people "pathetic" to "just not my cup of tea". :pac::D

baby and crumble

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Knab9oQIMOQ

:D:D:D:D

kunst nugget

davo2001 wrote: »

There is no age cut off, I dont own one myself anymore and haven't for years.

I do however think it is pretty pathetic when men / woman past there teenage years completely immerse themselves in the online video game world, spending hours upon hours playing games with online "friends" and ignoring there real lives.

Everything in moderation though, just not my cup of tea.

Nearly 40 and I'd play maybe 5-10 hours a week if I get the chance. I couldn't give two figs if people think I'm too old to play. I enjoy it and I find it a great way to unwind. Some cracking games out there and if you're getting back into gaming after a lengthy break, you'll be bowled over by the PS4 or XboxOne.

I don't play multiplayer games as it doesn't appeal to me but I'm not going to call people pathetic for doing it. Considering a lot of people's 'real lives' involves them just sitting on their arses, binge watching shíte on TV while scrolling through their facebook feed on the phone glued to their hands. If they enjoy playing with their online friends, leave them off.

davo2001

joe123 wrote: »

This comment de-escalated pretty quickly. It went from calling people "pathetic" to "just not my cup of tea". :pac::D

Gaming in general is not my cup of tea, people spending hours and hours and hours continuously gaming and neglecting their real lives is pathetic IMO.

circadian

No age limit. If anything the gaming industry has overtaken movies as a source of entertainment.

I regularly play games with my mates, we all live in different places now so it's a good way to keep in touch and show the younger wans how it's done.

Mr.Saturn

Thought it was funny, considering....

The average gamer is 35 years old and 72 percent are age 18 or older.

http://www.theesa.com/about-esa/industry-facts/

Thought the days of gaming age-caps and other such notions died when Sony built the Playstation brand on the back of "hey, it's gaming, but for grown ups."

baby and crumble

davo2001 wrote: »

Gaming in general is not my cup of tea, people spending hours and hours and hours continuously gaming and neglecting their real lives is pathetic IMO.

I know what you mean, people sitting around reading books, pretending they're somewhere they're not and neglecting their lives is kinda sad too.

Don't forget all those folks watching movies and tv shows about fictional people that don't even exist.

:rolleyes:

davo2001

Mickeroo wrote: »

What hobbies do you have?

Cycling, swimming, rugby, socialising with actual people.

I also work in the IT industry.

K.O.Kiki

davo2001 wrote: »

Gaming in general is not my cup of tea, people spending hours and hours and hours continuously gaming and neglecting their real lives is pathetic IMO.

But what is "too much"?
I live a healthy life, but I'll happily spend 5-6 hours after work, a few days a week, in training mode for Tekken, or practicing my aim in Overwatch.
I'm 31.

davo2001

K.O.Kiki wrote: »

But what is "too much"?

Arriving home at 5-6pm and continiously playing until after 12 midnight, or does that seem normal to you?

baby and crumble

davo2001 wrote: »

Cycling, swimming, rugby, socialising with actual people.

I also work in the IT industry.

Do you think that the people in your ear, chatting strategy and having a laugh with you are made up?

davo2001

baby and crumble wrote: »

Do you think that the people in your ear, chatting strategy and having a laugh with you are made up?

Do you think people that you have never met, talking in your ear are really your friends? (honest question btw).

bigphil2

Im 42,have a ps4 pro,and recently bought a gaming laptop for Pubg among other games..

Id play a few times a week for an hour or 2 at time. No intention of giving it up at all..

I think the only pathetic thing is judging how other people spend their spare time..

baby and crumble

davo2001 wrote: »

Do you think people that you have never met, talking in your ear are really your friends? (honest question btw).

Of course not. Nobody said anything about friends. Being social doesn't mean everyone you talk to are your friends.

But likewise do you think everyone you play rugby with (or against) are your friends? How about everyone you talk to on a night out in a pub?

Do you cycle in a pack or on your own?

Why call something pathetic when it has no bearing on your life whatsoever?

I enjoy gaming because it's like watching a movie or reading a book except I have control of the character. It's a really nice way for me to unwind for a few hours every few evenings. I can shut my brain off from work and all the other stresses in my life.

Personally, I can think of nothing worse than spending an evening cycling- I think it's super boring but I would never call anyone who enjoys it "pathetic" for enjoying it. Likewise folks who like to spend the evening talking ****e in a pub. Each to their own.

5rtytry56

Own a Logitech F710 wirless game controller with an Lenovo Ideapad Z500 game PC. I'm 45.

Kimbot

davo2001 wrote: »

Arriving home at 5-6pm and continiously playing until after 12 midnight, or does that seem normal to you?

Well its a normal as sitting vegging out on front of the TV. There is a major social setting in todays gaming that wasnt there 10 years ago. You can game with real life friends and total strangers who can become friends.

Retr0gamer

Before we get carried away here I think davo2001 has a valid point. He isn't talking about all people that play games just the ones that play games to an anti social degree.

baby and crumble

Fair point, I just think the way it was phrased was a bit "all gamers are pathetic". Bound to ruffle some feathers on a gaming board!

joe123

Theres a big difference from neglecting real life to spending a few hours gaming. Its akin to someone asking whats your favourite TV show and then someone replying with they are destroying their life watching TV all day.

kunst nugget

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Before we get carried away here I think davo2001 has a valid point. He isn't talking about all people that play games just the ones that play games to an anti social degree.

If someone wants to act like that, they can fund that lifestyle themselves and they're not affecting anyone else, it's their prerogative imo. Wouldn't have any interest in that lifestyle myself but if that's what makes you happy, knock yourself out.

um7y1h83ge06nx

Moderation is key of course. I'm 34 and play games, watch TV, read books, go to the pub, cycle, run, go on holidays etc.

I love games although it is hard to find the time these days. I would play maybe 7-8 hrs max per week. Don't think I'll ever give up gaming at this stage. Even if new generations of consoles are not my thing there are tons and tons of older games out there.

Gaming is such brilliant escapism from the ever day world.

FAILSAFE 00

Breanna Elegant Scooter wrote: »

Moderation is key of course. I'm 34 and play games, watch TV, read books, go to the pub, cycle, run, go on holidays etc.

I love games although it is hard to find the time these days. I would play maybe 7-8 hrs max per week. Don't think I'll ever give up gaming at this stage. Even if new generations of consoles are not my thing there are tons and tons of older games out there.

Gaming is such brilliant escapism from the ever day world.

um7y1h83ge06nx

Going to be a b*tch to do that with a newborn daughter now, but I guess I have an in-house Player 2!

K.O.Kiki

davo2001 wrote: »

Arriving home at 5-6pm and continiously playing until after 12 midnight, or does that seem normal to you?

Look at this normie, going to bed at midnight! :pac:

cherryghost

davo2001 wrote: »

Arriving home at 5-6pm and continiously playing until after 12 midnight, or does that seem normal to you?

A lot of older gen people have spent a lot of time coming home and plonking themselves in front of a TV for 5 hours a night. I dont see why a bone isnt picked about this. End of the day gaming is more social, challenges you more and keeps your brain healthy. Of course moderation is always needed.

What do you do after a hard days work?

Grahamer666

Eh. I'm 44 and still game. I've always had some sort of computer since I was a nipper. I'd much prefer to play video games than watch mind numbing reality tv or talent shows that a lot of people do. I don't game for hours and hours a day but still enjoy it a lot.

Skerries

davo2001 wrote: »

Arriving home at 5-6pm and continiously playing until after 12 midnight, or does that seem normal to you?

isn't that what people do when they watch TV or surf the net?

EoinHef

I play games,more than most people here by the sounds of it. Couldnt care less what other people think of the habit,certain types of people always have and always will look down on gaming. Its like they think there hobby is somehow more valid than gaming. Each to their own i say. Other than my one week holidays a year its my main way to relax.

Ive a close group of friends ive had since childhood,see most of them every week or two. Also most of them game with me,well 3/4's of them anyway. Ive a shift work job which means ive plenty of time to myself at unsociable hours which is probably why i game so much. My girlfriend couldnt give too ****'s about me playing games either. I watch about 4/5 hrs of TV a week with her,the usual stuff,GoT's Walking Dead etc. We go to the cinema about twice a month too. Im perfectly happy at 34 years old to do this,if anyone has an issue with that its their problem not mine:)

Icyseanfitz

i play games with the guys i actually socialise with in real life. So yeah they are my real friends

TerrorFirmer

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Before we get carried away here I think davo2001 has a valid point. He isn't talking about all people that play games just the ones that play games to an anti social degree.

Not really. It's like someone asking a question in the alcohol forum about a certain type of beer and someone coming along and saying "It's pathetic the problem with drink we have in this country, it destroys families".

The thread is about someone looking to get back into an interest they've lost touch with....and one of the first comments is some weird veiled grievance with adults into video games, a perfectly normal past time.

No need to try and dress it up or justify it with "in moderation".....that's true of literally everything in life, not just video games, so it's pretty bizarre rationale for an opening post which basically came out swinging at grown ups who enjoy video games.

Grahamer666

He just doesn't like nerds. :pac:

briany

Moist Bread

Why would anyone care what devo2001 thinks about your gaming habits? Why would you (OP) need to ask an internet forum if you can buy a console or not? Normies calling us pathetic but they can't even make their own decisions without asking permission of total internet strangers.

kunst nugget

Moist Bread wrote: »

Why would anyone care what devo2001 thinks about your gaming habits? Why would you (OP) need to ask an internet forum if you can buy a console or not? Normies calling us pathetic but they can't even make their own decisions without asking permission of total internet strangers.

Normies? That's nearly enough to put me off gaming…

Stone Deaf 4evr

kunst nugget wrote: »

Normies? That's nearly enough to put me off gaming…

Indeed. everyone knows that muggles is the accepted terminology.

Moist Bread

kunst nugget wrote: »

Normies? That's nearly enough to put me off gaming…

Get out Chad, you're not wanted. Now if you'll excuse me I just purchased the Hunie Sakura bundle. I will be busy all weekend.