Ask HN: Will you play video games on a next-gen console?

I enjoy watching game trailers.

I own a PS3 and would love to pick up a PS4.

I will not do so.

On the PS3 I used to play Call of Duty and after a few weeks, I looked at the number of hours I had spent on the system. It was in the range of 50-60 hours I believe.

I basically decided that although fun, I wasn't getting anything long term out of playing. So I stopped. I can use that time to learn, read, spend with family and friends.

The bad thing is that these games aren't designed for short term game play. I know myself and getting a PS4 would involve me spending a large amount of time playing. It would be tremendously fun but the time sink would not be worth it.

So, regretfully, I'll stick to playing World of Goo or some other quick play game on my iPhone instead of getting the big guns.

Before having a child, and while she was at home (and sleeping) most of the time, I enjoyed playing the PS3. I actually bought very few AAA games, and mostly played games that came with my PS+ subscription. I did put untold hours into Battlefield Bad Company 2 and Battlefield 3. The last game I bought was GTA IV when it was $20 with all of the extra content. I sold the system when I realized I could only scratch the surface of this massive game that was otherwise enjoyable, and that would be the same story with virtually anything else.

I feel like it's impossible to keep up with big expensive AAA games, because they are simply too big and too awesome. So, I got a 3DS instead, and I can play Animal Crossing with my daughter in the evening, or play strategy games by myself on the train. Even if they are expansive games, they are still portable and don't require big startup time.

I also have a deep desire to build games, along with other things, and I simply can't do that while I am playing these big titles and have a job and a family.

I can see some circumstances in the future where I would feel better about spending lots of time playing immersive games.

Unlikely, but not because of a lack of appeal. I'm getting older, having a kid next year, and time for video games has slowly vanished for me.

I sure do miss those teenage years of being able to pour hours a day into an immersive masterpiece like FFVII.

Possibly on the new Steam box. I'm slightly curious about whatever the heck that is, but doubtfully on the others. The last console I actually owned was a Nintendo 64. Then I used only computer games and then I gradually phased most of those ou. I couldn't shake the feeling I was wasting time with them as I got older, so I generally only find myself playing games that are less involved like, say, Android games. (Not to start a flamewar or anything. )

No. The next generation of consoles needed better game distribution and choice of games, not better graphics. Systems have far outpaced games in graphics power to utilization of that power for a while now.

I want to easily and quickly browse and play different games, without investing hours and $50+ to find out if it sucks or not. That's the problem I have with consoles and they don't seem interested in solving it. I want quick and immediate selection and playing of games, like Netflix is with movies. Like I'm in an arcade, not in a checkout line. Nintendo had the right idea with the Wii. Gaming is more than the latest 3d engine.

PS3 perspective: I am not aware of any games that take full advantage of the current generation console. I'm currently playing GTA Online. Aside for the poor quality release, the rendered game world is lush and the game experience is fully engaging. What I understand of the PS4 is that the rendered game world will be even more vibrant and the game experience will not change much. I'll stick with the PS3 and the huge catalog of used games for $20. If the PS4 supported PS3 games, I would consider upgrading.

Only if I need to in order to play whatever Bungie builds next - and it appears that Destiny will be available for XBox 360. The only reason I own an XBox is because of Halo, and because I had played every Bungie game since Pathways Into Darkness and would have purchased whatever console I needed in order to do so. I would like to know what others reasons are for ending up with whatever single console they own. What came first? The console or the game?

I will eventually, yes but I only just bought a PS3 and have quite a large catalogue of games that I still want to play on PS3 and Xbox 360, even though I've had the 360 for 4/5 years!

I've always been a gamer and even though I have a wife, 2 year old son and another baby on the way I can still find time to play.

I bought a PS4 first day. I really enjoy Killzone: SF and Resogun, and Flower is still great. Not much else so far and being released 2013, but I look forward to some exclusives next year.

However, if I had to decide between a XB-ONE, a PS4 and a SteamBox / PC, I'd instantly pick the last one. =)

I have the first world problem of having a huge gaming backlog for the PC due to the extra-cheap Humble Bundles, so I'm passing on a console until the consoles become cheaper or offer a bundle.

Waiting for MGS5 and FFXV on the PS4.

I play my WiiU. I'm going to assume that counts.