The big advantage that console gaming has over PC gaming is that I don't have to sit there and consciously think about system requirements. I can just put a dis

The big advantage that console gaming has over PC gaming is that I don't have to sit there and consciously think about system requirements. I can just put a disc in a slot, relax, and play my game at the end of the day 99.99% of the time with no major issues. If I now have to try and decipher the difference between a bunch of different subtle variants of consoles, it starts to become complicated and stressful and less fun. It's certainly also more expensive to buy a console and then buy a subtle different version of it a few years later. This seems like a very fine line for console makers to walk without alienating the mass market.