I think it's time

[Leo_A]

That would mean the PlayStation went classic in 2008.

What's so crazy about that? Was only about 11 years old when production ended in 2006, not much older than where the Playstation 2 stands right now (Will be turning 10 in March of next year). The platform was still seeing new game releases in 2005 (And maybe 2006 outside of North America?), was still seeing games recieving new print runs in 2008, and hardware and games were still widely available on the used marketplace at retailers like GameStop until recently (And still are at Canadian locations).

Hasn't been very long since it ceased being a commercially viable console.

I'd say 2008 sounds just about right where I felt like it had ceased to be a commercially viable platform, moving it into the classic gaming category. It wasn't really the previous generation any longer since many people were beginning to move into this current one in large numbers, retailers were beginning to phase it out of their used merchandise inventories since mainstream secondary sales of it were drying up, the last remnants of new merchandise were drying up, etc.

[Ed Oscuro]

It's funny; Dreamcast has been in Classic as long as I can remember (I don't think it was there in 2002, but I don't remember that far back). I can't come up with any sort of dividing line that makes more sense than that. Even the DC is really pretty new compared to other stuff.

[Enigmus]

It's funny; Dreamcast has been in Classic as long as I can remember (I don't think it was there in 2002, but I don't remember that far back). I can't come up with any sort of dividing line that makes more sense than that. Even the DC is really pretty new compared to other stuff.

This is my kind of post- idiocy, then intelligence. Sort of like, oh, hillbilly one day, college professor the next.

[monkeychemist]

how about there is a separate forum for the N64, GC, PS1, PS2, XBox, GBA... It's not yet classic but not the latest, we could call it last-gen? This would keep the new consoles only to modern gaming...

[Bojay1997]

how about there is a separate forum for the N64, GC, PS1, PS2, XBox, GBA... It's not yet classic but not the latest, we could call it last-gen? This would keep the new consoles only to modern gaming...

What's the point? I personally like the broader categories on this site. I never read or post much on Atari Age simply because the categories are so narrow, I don't have the time or interest to click on and review every single category. Plus, it's not like there is so much traffic in the modern gaming area that it's hard to deal with the fact that there are "last generation" systems and games discussed there. Heck, my local game stores still sell tons of new games for the Xbox, PS2 and GC and even Target and Best Buy still stock new Xbox and PS2 titles. This is not a fight we need to have right now. Check back in a year or two and let's see where we are then.

[Clownzilla]

I don't consider a system a "classic" until it's two system generations out. There should be a separate classification for systems one generation out (ie. PS2, Xbox, GC).

[Leo_A]

how about there is a separate forum for the N64, GC, PS1, PS2, XBox, GBA... It's not yet classic but not the latest, we could call it last-gen? This would keep the new consoles only to modern gaming...

Why? What's the problem you're trying to solve?

As already stated, the inclusion of last generation discussion in this forum is hardly cluttering anything up. There's absolutely no reason to segregate it off to a forum that will see very little traffic and discourage discussion due to low traffic.

I see 1 thread in total about the PS2/Xbox/GCN generation on the first page of this forum, with a second thread dealing basically with GCN compatibility on the Wii. That's it and it's a pretty typical representation of how much discussion is going on about those three consoles. Hardly needs a dedicated forum.

[Richter Belmount]

Might as well lock this train wreck of a thread. It doesn't seem possible to have a discussion, a lot of retarded +1 jokes...

Have you ever had a sword fight with no swords.... with another man?

[Rob2600]

You think two years ago = long ago?

in terms of technology, yes, that is ancient...

Really? My iPod from two years ago is ancient? My LCD monitor from two years ago is ancient? My graphics tablet from two years ago is ancient?

[Kitsune Sniper]

Shit man, STOP LIVING IN THE PAST!!1111!1

[Gapporin]

Shit man, STOP LIVING IN THE PAST!!1111!1

Once I used to join in
every boy and girl was my friend.
Now there's revolution, but they don't know
what they're fighting.
Let us close our eyes;
outside their lives go on much faster.

[Baloo]

in terms of technology, yes, that is ancient...

You're a PC gamer, aren't you?

I think it's time to make the donuts:

AWESOME!

[Sonicwolf]

in terms of technology, yes, that is ancient...

When it comes to game systems, 2 years isnt a major blow in the modern department. Its not like computers where the manufacturer releases a completely updated system every few months... Well... Maybe Nintendo does with the DS.

[noname11]

Really? My iPod from two years ago is ancient?

Uh, I bought an ipod touch in January, and there's a new one out NOW. According to Apple, Retailers, and Tweens, yeah, your two year old ipod is ancient. It belongs in the classic section.

[monkeychemist]

You're a PC gamer, aren't you?

Never! Only rich people are PC gamers...I'm poor

[Icarus Moonsight]

If you're really impoverished, then you have more pressing issues than the modern/classic divide and video games in general.

[Gameguy]

I still see new Gamecube systems and games sold in some major retail stores, and the same with PS2 stuff. I still see new Xbox games for sale in some places too, clearance sections but they're still plentiful. They're too recent for classic status, they're just a bit old now.

I think it's time to make the donuts:

"Time to make the doughnuts.. and then I'm retiring to Florida, with my hot little stewardess girlfriend! And, believe me, from now on, it ain't gonna be doughnuts I'll be eating!!"

http://snltranscripts.jt.org/97/97edonuts.phtml

Have you ever had a sword fight with no swords.... with another man?

Wasn't that in a Monkey Island game or something?

[Icarus Moonsight]

Wasn't that in a Monkey Island game or something?

Cock fighting.

[monkeychemist]

If you're really impoverished, then you have more pressing issues than the modern/classic divide and video games in general.

hey, I take up this issue because it is a free source of entertainment, the discussion of important topics.

I guess you guys are right, it wouldn't accomplish anything at this point...all right, we can revisit in 2 years??

[PapaStu]

hey, I take up this issue because it is a free source of entertainment, the discussion of important topics.

I guess you guys are right, it wouldn't accomplish anything at this point...all right, we can revisit in 2 years??

Thanks for your blessing!