I remember owning a PlayStation 1; it was fun having the latest in gaming without the arcades. One of my favorite games was Gran Torismo; I loved it's simplicity yet you could modify the cars to make world record speeds.
That very well may have been part of the downfall of video arcades let alone the local gangs. Still there was nothing like the feel, the smell and excitement of the arcades.
Today, sadly, I can not find an arcade to drop a quarter or two into for another thrill of victory and perhaps the torture of defeat.
What's also sad is the cost of a PlayStation 4 and it's games. Let me explain: being on a fixed income I for one can NOT afford the cost of a new console. Then there is the cost of the games; I was looking at a catalog of sorts and almost had a heart attach; I can not picture kids/parents dropping nearly one hundred dollars on one game, that's insane.
And this dollar amount is in all gaming consoles. No wonder online gaming is becoming so popular.
Yes, this 63 year old would like to drop a quarter or two into a local arcade. Yes he'd like a Playstation with a few games.
But, and I have to dig deep to say this, I think those online games will do just fine.
So long PlayStation 4, farewell Grandkids no and lastly, farewell video arcades.
Hello rockin chair!
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