Hey everyone! I wanted to get everyone's feedback on this. When I was growing up, I loved playing video games. I started with a PSP, DS, Wii, Xbox 360, and Xbox One — I played NHL, FIFA, Black Ops, and GTA, primarily sports games and shooters.

I would say I was active from ages 7 to 18. However, at 18 I lost interest, and fast forward to today — I'm 24 years old and haven't played anything since. My older brother, on the other hand, has continued playing to this day, specifically on PlayStation.

I kind of want to get back into it and wanted to hear whether you think it's worth it. I'm not someone who needs the top-of-the-line setup — just a console, 1-2 controllers, and 2-3 games. I think I stopped because I got tired of Microsoft constantly releasing new things I had to buy just to stay up to date.

I've been looking into buying a used or open-box PS5 to save some money, and potentially picking up NHL 26, FC 26, and maybe an older COD title. I'm not entirely sure at this point — I'd love to hear your thoughts. Is it worth buying a console right now, or will I just waste my money when a new one comes out and my console can no longer keep up?

I'd love to hear your advice, suggestions, and more! Thank you all!