How long have you been a gamer and how long will you still game? - Blu-ray Forum

mikejet · 11-07-2009, 02:38 PM

Simple question. How long have you been a gamer and how long do you see yourself still playing video games?

No poll because polls are stupid.

Personally, I've been gaming since around 1986 or so. Now though, I'm starting to grow tired of it. I mean it's fun once in a while but I get bored of games quickly. I don't know what it is really.

I mean even hot new games like L4D2 and Uncharted 2 kind of bore me after a while.

So what are your thoughts?

Rob71 · 11-07-2009, 02:46 PM

Been a gamer since 1977. I can't remember the name of the unit, but it played pong(about 5-6 variations) and had a pistol for target shooting blocks on the TV screen. A year later I got an Atari 2600 and an Atari Stunt Cycle/Pong unit. Been hooked ever since.

I don't really see myself ever quitting, but like you the newer games lose their appeal pretty quick. I can still play a marathon game of Asteroids whenever I find a machine though.

GLaDOS · 11-07-2009, 02:47 PM

I've been one since Gran Turismo on the first PlayStation came out.

DetroitSportsFan · 11-07-2009, 02:50 PM

I've been a gamer since I got my Atari 2600. I imagine I'll be gaming for a long time with my kids.

paperthrower2000 · 11-07-2009, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

I've been a gamer since I got my Atari 2600. I imagine I'll be gaming for a long time with my kids.

Blu_Ray_UK2007 · 11-07-2009, 03:11 PM

Around 14 years and I still play daily.

For me games just keep getting better which keeps me interested.

cajmoyper · 11-07-2009, 03:14 PM

I used to hate gaming, would rather have gone outside and play some ball or something. But when I got my first HDTV, I needed something to play BD's on. So I've really only been a gamer since March 10, 2007 and haven't looked back.

And Kotse, I find it hard to believe that you've been a gamer since the tender age of 2...

Moefiz · 11-07-2009, 03:18 PM

Been gaming since Atari 2600 days...favorite game for that system was Pitfall Harry, got rid of my first gen PS 2 in 05 and just got back into gaming when I got my PS3 about a year and half ago..

Rob71 · 11-07-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

I've been a gamer since I got my Atari 2600. I imagine I'll be gaming for a long time with my kids.

So how do your kids like the 2600 games? Just asking because when I pull my 2600 out to play a few games of Missle Command or Demon Attack I wind up keeping it hooked up for a week or so and wind up playing a few games of all the classics. But when I hook up the SNES or Genesis, it's just a few games then back in the closet. Maybe it's just nostalgia for me, IDK.

DetroitSportsFan · 11-07-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob71

So how do your kids like the 2600 games?

I don't know, I don't have it anymore.

However, I do have a NES with around 300 games that I will show my kids when they get older. One is 3 years old and the others are 3 month old twins, so not much gaming yet.

GGX · 11-07-2009, 03:44 PM

I've been gaming for as long as I can remember. And I will be gaming until I get to that age where I do have a hard time remembering.

torn_to_shreds · 11-07-2009, 04:49 PM

I am 26 and have been gaming since I was about 6 back on the original NES. I have always loved games and have owned nearly every console throughout the years.

About two years ago I thought I was starting to lose some interest in gaming but I have regained my interest for it the last while.

I own an XBOX 360 and purchased Forza 3 last week and the game is flatout phenominal and has pumped me up for games. With Modern Warfare 2 just days away now it seems this is the perfect time to be a gamer. I don't plan on quiting gaming anytime soon.

TheZoof · 11-07-2009, 04:51 PM

I am 30 and I have been playing since the Atari 2600/5200 days. I remember playing Defender on the 5200 and it would take about 5 hours to finish one game.

Where did those skills go?

My father still plays games and he is 60 next year. He plays every day almost. I expect to be the same.

FIDDYPOP · 11-08-2009, 07:57 AM

I have been a gamer my entire life! Since 1982. I had an Atari 2600 then, and now I have a 360, PS3 , and Wii as well as everything in between. I love videogames they are my first love. Blu Rays a close second.

Batman1980 · 11-08-2009, 08:05 AM

1987 for me, when I got an NES for my Christmas gift. I recently decided to stop playing Madden so I guess now all I really have is Final Fantasy, hoping XIII will be better than X-2 and XII.

Blu-Ron · 11-08-2009, 01:55 PM

Gamer since early 1982. I keep saying this is my last year. Then an awesome game comes out that pulls me right back in.

repete66211 · 11-09-2009, 09:22 PM

My dad had the pong setup, but I wasn't really a gamer until the Atari 2600. I made it through Sega Genesis, Nintendo and all versions of the PlayStation. I am not that hardcore any more, mainly because there isn't much new stuff coming out. So many games are just repeats of the same old FPS. I don't care about aliens, zombies or any other supernatural predator, so they don't hold a lot of interest for me. I am giddy like a kid about COD MW2 though.

bandit29 · 11-09-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by repete66211

My dad had the pong setup, but I wasn't really a gamer until the Atari 2600. I made it through Sega Genesis, Nintendo and all versions of the PlayStation. I am not that hardcore any more, mainly because there isn't much new stuff coming out. So many games are just repeats of the same old FPS. I don't care about aliens, zombies or any other supernatural predator, so they don't hold a lot of interest for me. I am giddy like a kid about COD MW2 though.

ahem

repete66211 · 11-10-2009, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bandit29

ahem

I know, but COD is reality-based so I like it, even if it is the same old stuff for the most part.

Anthony P · 11-10-2009, 01:15 AM

I guess it might depend on the definition of gamer, but I have been playing electronic games since they more or less first appeared and I gues I will never stop. Now if you mean playing hours on end everyday, who has time for that any more.

11-07-2009, 02:38 PM	#1
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	How long have you been a gamer and how long will you still game? Simple question. How long have you been a gamer and how long do you see yourself still playing video games? No poll because polls are stupid. Personally, I've been gaming since around 1986 or so. Now though, I'm starting to grow tired of it. I mean it's fun once in a while but I get bored of games quickly. I don't know what it is really. I mean even hot new games like L4D2 and Uncharted 2 kind of bore me after a while. So what are your thoughts?

11-07-2009, 02:47 PM	#3
GLaDOS Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Fujiwara Tofu Shop 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:114 Blu-ray reviews: 5	I've been one since Gran Turismo on the first PlayStation came out. Last edited by GLaDOS; 11-07-2009 at 02:51 PM.

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11-07-2009, 02:46 PM	#2
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	Been a gamer since 1977. I can't remember the name of the unit, but it played pong(about 5-6 variations) and had a pistol for target shooting blocks on the TV screen. A year later I got an Atari 2600 and an Atari Stunt Cycle/Pong unit. Been hooked ever since. I don't really see myself ever quitting, but like you the newer games lose their appeal pretty quick. I can still play a marathon game of Asteroids whenever I find a machine though.

11-07-2009, 02:50 PM	#4
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I've been a gamer since I got my Atari 2600. I imagine I'll be gaming for a long time with my kids.

11-07-2009, 03:11 PM	#6
Blu_Ray_UK2007 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:782 Trading Score:1	Around 14 years and I still play daily. For me games just keep getting better which keeps me interested.

11-07-2009, 03:14 PM	#7
cajmoyper Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:182	I used to hate gaming, would rather have gone outside and play some ball or something. But when I got my first HDTV, I needed something to play BD's on. So I've really only been a gamer since March 10, 2007 and haven't looked back. And Kotse, I find it hard to believe that you've been a gamer since the tender age of 2...

11-07-2009, 03:18 PM	#8
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	Been gaming since Atari 2600 days...favorite game for that system was Pitfall Harry, got rid of my first gen PS 2 in 05 and just got back into gaming when I got my PS3 about a year and half ago..

11-07-2009, 03:44 PM	#11
GGX Banned Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Kentwood, Michigan Blu-ray collection:262 Trading Score:2	I've been gaming for as long as I can remember. And I will be gaming until I get to that age where I do have a hard time remembering.

11-07-2009, 04:49 PM	#12
torn_to_shreds Junior Member Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:17	I am 26 and have been gaming since I was about 6 back on the original NES. I have always loved games and have owned nearly every console throughout the years. About two years ago I thought I was starting to lose some interest in gaming but I have regained my interest for it the last while. I own an XBOX 360 and purchased Forza 3 last week and the game is flatout phenominal and has pumped me up for games. With Modern Warfare 2 just days away now it seems this is the perfect time to be a gamer. I don't plan on quiting gaming anytime soon.

11-07-2009, 04:51 PM	#13
TheZoof Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ottawa,Canada Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:850 Blu-ray collection:1636 DVD collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:2	I am 30 and I have been playing since the Atari 2600/5200 days. I remember playing Defender on the 5200 and it would take about 5 hours to finish one game. Where did those skills go? My father still plays games and he is 60 next year. He plays every day almost. I expect to be the same.

11-08-2009, 07:57 AM	#14
FIDDYPOP Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Chi-Town Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:444 Blu-ray reviews:1	I have been a gamer my entire life! Since 1982. I had an Atari 2600 then, and now I have a 360, PS3 , and Wii as well as everything in between. I love videogames they are my first love. Blu Rays a close second.

11-08-2009, 08:05 AM	#15
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	1987 for me, when I got an NES for my Christmas gift. I recently decided to stop playing Madden so I guess now all I really have is Final Fantasy, hoping XIII will be better than X-2 and XII.

11-08-2009, 01:55 PM	#16
Blu-Ron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Gamer since early 1982. I keep saying this is my last year. Then an awesome game comes out that pulls me right back in.

11-09-2009, 09:22 PM	#17
repete66211 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Kansas City area Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:196 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	My dad had the pong setup, but I wasn't really a gamer until the Atari 2600. I made it through Sega Genesis, Nintendo and all versions of the PlayStation. I am not that hardcore any more, mainly because there isn't much new stuff coming out. So many games are just repeats of the same old FPS. I don't care about aliens, zombies or any other supernatural predator, so they don't hold a lot of interest for me. I am giddy like a kid about COD MW2 though.

11-10-2009, 01:15 AM	#20
Anthony P Blu-ray Count Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	I guess it might depend on the definition of gamer, but I have been playing electronic games since they more or less first appeared and I gues I will never stop. Now if you mean playing hours on end everyday, who has time for that any more.

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