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Message: <blockquote data-quote="CarlZog" data-source="post: 1292552" data-attributes="member: 11716">I've been a casual computer game player for about 25 years (TRS-80 to C64 to PCs), but I've never owned a video game console. Lately though, it seems I'm hearing more and more about all these incredibly cool console games and online gaming opportunities and I'm wondering if I'm really missing out.  Should I get a console? Why? What's it got that my PC doesn't? What console should I get? I mostly play RPGs, serious wargames (Harpoon3, TOAW), some first person stuff and a few flight sims. A console seems like a fun way to play cooperative/competitive games with friends in the same room, share my gaming with my wife instead of retreating to the computer room, and play simpler games from the couch. Are these realistic expectations? If so, what console best fits the bill? What are the pros and cons of each?  I've read several assessments on various commercial websites, but reviews vary so wildly, I can't make much of them. Help!</blockquote>