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> Consoles are not competing with regular general-purpose computers Yes but why? They very powerful computers. New recycling laws might force companies to give
by sureIy 1y ago
> Consoles are not competing with regular general-purpose computers
Yes but why? They very powerful computers. New recycling laws might force companies to give up the keys to the hardware before or after their obsoletion.
The precedent here is SIM-locked devices. At some point you must let the user do what they want with it.
- cyberax 1y agoConsoles have a surprisingly long commercial life, more than 5-7 years. So the usability of old consoles at the end of their lifecycle as a PC replacement is not that great. Might still make sense, though. Just for general historical preservation.