How long have you been a gamer and how long will you still game? - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

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.

supersix4 · 11-07-2009, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikejet

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?

My first system was SNES for christmas... maybe early early 90s when I was 4. I'll probably game forever maybe not as much online as I do now but I can always seeing it being some relevant part of me.

Steve · 11-07-2009, 04:57 PM

I don't remember the year, but my first gaming system was an original NES I got for Christmas. After it died I never got another console until I got an original Xbox from my wife as a Christmas present. However, in the interim, my sister got a PS1 which I played here and there. Now I have all 3 major systems, as well as a re-conditioned original NES console. I don't foresee quitting any time soon.

jadedeath · 11-07-2009, 06:37 PM

Atari 2600
Commodore 64
NES
Super NES
then there was a bit of a gap, then the PS2, PS3, Nintendo Wii, PC, Mac, etc.

Logan

toef · 11-07-2009, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jadedeath

Atari 2600
Commodore 64
NES
Super NES
then there was a bit of a gap, then the PS2, PS3, Nintendo Wii, PC, Mac, etc.

Logan

Be careful. Some people will say you can't play games on a Mac (except maybe solitaire).

Icedburden · 11-07-2009, 07:06 PM

About 16 years now since I went over my grandparents and played Super Mario Bros. 3.

jadedeath · 11-07-2009, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toefer

Be careful. Some people will say you can't play games on a Mac (except maybe solitaire).

They must not know that Blizzard exists... {is looking forward to Starcraft 3 and Diablo 3}

Logan

Dr.Zoidberg · 11-07-2009, 08:16 PM

Been playing like some since the Atari 2600 and it lost some of it's appeal. I can't really play a lot of 1 player games anymore, after about 15 min, I just get bored. I do like the online playing with friends with Madden, L4D, MW and next week...MW2...yea c'mon.

bandit29 · 11-07-2009, 10:41 PM

I've been a gamer since the Atari 2600. 1981-82 iirc? Doesn't look like I'm quitting anytime soon.

quirkmanly · 11-07-2009, 10:47 PM

Began in 1982 with my ZX Spectrum. Since then:

Commodore Amiga 500
Amiga 1200
PC
PS
Nintendo 64
PS3

I play every so often, but not nearly as much as I used to.

Iron-Blu-123 · 11-07-2009, 11:01 PM

I been gaming since 1990, about 18-19 years. still use PS3 and Xbox 360.

Secretagentnumber6 · 11-08-2009, 12:37 AM

Got my NES in '86 and haven't stopped playing games yet. I love games, they just keep getting better and better. I was only 6 when I got my NES, but loved it then and still love games.

Infrared Sight · 11-08-2009, 01:08 AM

I began when my parents bought me my first system, Sega Genesis. I was hooked. I got the first Sonic with the game and couldn't put it down. Since then I got SNES, N64, PS1, and PS2. I have loved every minute of it. Want to get a PS3, but now being a homeowner gets me distracted from the other things, so hopefully one day I can get it, or wait till the next series.

Jwilly019 · 11-08-2009, 05:31 AM

I've been gaming for as long as I can remember. Started off with a NES and SNES that my dad had. Purchased Nintendo the next two generations, but ended up selling the Gamecube and got an Xbox. I now have a 360, but I'm not sure I'll continue to game past this generation. I find myself having less and less time for it. I still enjoy it when I get the time though.

melocubs · 11-08-2009, 05:53 AM

Since i first got my super nintendo with super mario in 1998 i believe,and havent stopped since!

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.

Blu-Benny · 11-08-2009, 03:33 PM

got my 1st console in 1992....the original Sega Genesis.....i was 10.

i don't plan on stopping anytime soon.....me & my buddies played Halo last night for 4 hours non-stop!!

Uniquely · 11-09-2009, 12:31 AM

Atari 2600
NES
Super NES
Sega Genesis
Playstation
XBox
XBox 360
PS3
Wii

Up until the current gen... I've only owned one console at a time. The bolded consoles got pretty regular play... and the non bolded represent more occasional play. I'm 41 now.... and I see myself continuing to game until it is no longer fun for me... or until I am too old and arthritic to handle a controller.... whichever comes first.

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11-07-2009, 04:51 PM	#21
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.

11-07-2009, 04:57 PM	#23
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	I don't remember the year, but my first gaming system was an original NES I got for Christmas. After it died I never got another console until I got an original Xbox from my wife as a Christmas present. However, in the interim, my sister got a PS1 which I played here and there. Now I have all 3 major systems, as well as a re-conditioned original NES console. I don't foresee quitting any time soon.

11-07-2009, 06:37 PM	#24
jadedeath Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007	Atari 2600 Commodore 64 NES Super NES then there was a bit of a gap, then the PS2, PS3, Nintendo Wii, PC, Mac, etc. Logan

11-07-2009, 07:06 PM	#26
Icedburden Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:87 Blu-ray collection:942 DVD collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:62	About 16 years now since I went over my grandparents and played Super Mario Bros. 3.

11-07-2009, 08:16 PM	#28
Dr.Zoidberg Senior Member Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:41 Trading Score:3	Been playing like some since the Atari 2600 and it lost some of it's appeal. I can't really play a lot of 1 player games anymore, after about 15 min, I just get bored. I do like the online playing with friends with Madden, L4D, MW and next week...MW2...yea c'mon.

11-07-2009, 10:41 PM	#29
bandit29 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Chicago, IL Blu-ray collection:88 DVD collection:17 MA collection:3 Digital collection:117 Prime collection:1	I've been a gamer since the Atari 2600. 1981-82 iirc? Doesn't look like I'm quitting anytime soon.

11-07-2009, 10:47 PM	#30
quirkmanly Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:277 Trading Score:78	Began in 1982 with my ZX Spectrum. Since then: Commodore Amiga 500 Amiga 1200 PC PS Nintendo 64 PS3 I play every so often, but not nearly as much as I used to.

11-07-2009, 11:01 PM	#31
Iron-Blu-123 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Southern Ca. Home Theater Gallery:29 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:2042	I been gaming since 1990, about 18-19 years. still use PS3 and Xbox 360.

11-08-2009, 12:37 AM	#32
Secretagentnumber6 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:St Louis Area Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:212 Trading Score:4	Got my NES in '86 and haven't stopped playing games yet. I love games, they just keep getting better and better. I was only 6 when I got my NES, but loved it then and still love games.

11-08-2009, 01:08 AM	#33
Infrared Sight Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Southern Utah Home Theater Gallery:65 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:630 Trading Score:38	I began when my parents bought me my first system, Sega Genesis. I was hooked. I got the first Sonic with the game and couldn't put it down. Since then I got SNES, N64, PS1, and PS2. I have loved every minute of it. Want to get a PS3, but now being a homeowner gets me distracted from the other things, so hopefully one day I can get it, or wait till the next series.

11-08-2009, 05:31 AM	#34
Jwilly019 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Columbus, OH Blu-ray collection:192 Trading Score:9	I've been gaming for as long as I can remember. Started off with a NES and SNES that my dad had. Purchased Nintendo the next two generations, but ended up selling the Gamecube and got an Xbox. I now have a 360, but I'm not sure I'll continue to game past this generation. I find myself having less and less time for it. I still enjoy it when I get the time though.

11-08-2009, 05:53 AM	#35
melocubs Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Chicago,IL Blu-ray collection:11	Since i first got my super nintendo with super mario in 1998 i believe,and havent stopped since!

11-08-2009, 07:57 AM	#36
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	#37
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	#38
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.

11-08-2009, 03:33 PM	#39
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	got my 1st console in 1992....the original Sega Genesis.....i was 10. i don't plan on stopping anytime soon.....me & my buddies played Halo last night for 4 hours non-stop!!

11-09-2009, 12:31 AM	#40
Uniquely Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Mobile, AL Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:171	Atari 2600 NES Super NES Sega Genesis Playstation XBox XBox 360 PS3 Wii Up until the current gen... I've only owned one console at a time. The bolded consoles got pretty regular play... and the non bolded represent more occasional play. I'm 41 now.... and I see myself continuing to game until it is no longer fun for me... or until I am too old and arthritic to handle a controller.... whichever comes first.

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