I've never cared much for consoles due to their "walled garden" aspect (not user-programmable, locked down hw & sw). PC, 80's/90's home computers: programming

I've never cared much for consoles due to their "walled garden" aspect (not user-programmable, locked down hw & sw). PC, 80's/90's home computers: programming bits & pieces Lego style by oneself, exchanging software + knowledge with friends, exploring assembly code, coding straight to the metal & so on, is so much more rewarding + extends creativity / skillset for use later in life. In comparison, game console is just 'dumb' appliance like a toaster or TV set top box: hit button, watch it do its 1 trick. ;-)