Comment on Why $700 could be a "death sentence" for the Steam Machine
Bazoogle@lemmy.world 3 days agoWhat is life if you aren’t spending some of it on stuff you enjoy doing? Adults should be able to spend large amounts of money on stuff that is primarily a toy if they enjoy that toy. I get it if you’re saying you literally cannot afford to eat and buy that expensive of a toy, but for most people saving their pennies for long enough warrants buying an expensive toy. It’s also fine if you prefer spending your money on experiences rather than things, but saying it’s an invalid purchase because it’s a toy is pretty silly.
Flamekebab@piefed.social 3 days ago
It would be pretty silly to say that, wouldn’t it? Luckily it’s not something I said.
Framing it as depriving myself is an interesting approach, but as much of an egotist as I am, the equation is a smidge more complicated than that. Because I don’t spend money on toys it was not a source of stress when both my wife and I needed some dental work done last month. Sure, I’d like to have fun, but I’d also prefer not to stress about money when big expenses pop up. I spend a bit on myself here and there but I remember the ‘90s and compared to then I am absolutely drowning in entertainment. It’s truly magical.
…but that means that if an entertainment experience of some kind is priced higher than a certain point then I’m just not that fussed passing on it. My Steam Deck has plenty of life left in it yet!