10 Confessions Of A PS4 Owner After Buying A Nintendo Switch

2. It Doesn't Cost A Mint To Get The Full Experience

Unlike previous generations, the PS4 and Xbox One era has embraced new half-step iterations of consoles. Consequently, instead of each publisher only having one machine which remains the priority for the entire generation, iterative upgrades like the Xbox One X and PS4 Pro have confused matters and allowed players to get more powerful versions of games and an overall better experience.

Throw on top of that Sony's PSVR, an admittedly great piece of tech that adds an entire new way to play, as well as subscription services out the wazoo, and to get the whole experience you're looking at far more than the mere asking price of the console itself.

Of course, it's all optional, but there's always the creeping feeling that if you don't cough up and get these extras and upgrades, you're missing out on something.

Nintendo on the other hand has probably released the most consumer-friendly console on the market. Sure, the decision to gate off online features is a mistake, but the embracement of local multiplayer, the accessibility of the console and price point all build on the idea that you're getting the full experience out of the box.

Of course there are still expansions coming, and the Labo is slated for release in a few months, but even that new way to play is reasonably priced, ensuring the majority of players will still have the chance to get the best experience possible.