How important is backwards compatibility to you?

[CM30]

Does it sell the system to you? Do you not care about it or use it? How important is it as a feature in your opinion?

 

[Disturbed Mouse]

I think it's always an advantage to have backward compatibility, for example, I am thinking of getting a Wii U mainly to play Zelda games, and it'd be annoying if I had to buy both consoles just to play a few games (added up, it's still only 3 xD). I do miss some of my Xbox original games that I had but now I'll have to buy another console just to play these older games.

 

[Brunn]

I'd vote, but there isn't an option between "Ick, I never use backwards compatability!" and "I'd maybe get a console lacking it, but I really, really want it!". I would prefer my consoles to come with backwards compatibility, always. It's just nice to be able to play older games on them if I feel like it. But the console not having it isn't something that would keep me from buying. Of course I want it, but I don't need it, and I look at way more then that to decide whether I'm getting the system or not.

 

[MEMgrizzlies7]

It makes things a little more convenient, but it's not really a factor for me because I always hang on to my old systems.

 

[Moclon]

I'll put it this way: "The PS4 wont have backwards compatibility" saddened me, but it's not stopping me from getting that console.

 

[Claraviolet]

Very important to be honest. Not many people like their video games...if they support only the latest versions.
Sometimes people like the good old stuff.