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Nostaglic gamers are snapping up consoles like the PlayStation 2 as the latest PS5 machine wows fans across the globe.
The enthusiasm for all things Sony is high as the latest console rides high with amazed fans, with a study suggesting a staggering 53% of Brits aged under 35 own the 21-year-old PS2 console.
A Reto Tech Report by Money.co.uk also found the original 1994 PlayStation was even more popular than its successor, with 60% of under 35s having owned the iconic console at some point in their lives.
It comes as many gamers have struggled to get their hands on a brand new PS5 because of soaring demand in lockdown and global sellouts.
Nintendo’s handheld DS system, which launched in the UK in 2005, has also been owned by 65% of 16-24 year olds, according to the study.
The Japanese firm’s first handheld game console, the original Gameboy, proved most popular amongst millennials – half of 25-34-year-old British adults own this device.
The study comes after modders started selling retro themed PS5 DualSense controllers in the PS1 and PS2 design.
Salman Haqqi, personal finance expert at Money, said: “It’s fun to look back at the iconic games consoles through the ages and see just how much this tech still resonates with Brits.
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“Given our findings, it’s no surprise that Sony’s retro-inspired PS5 has captured the nation’s attention.
“The Retro Tech report found that not only were many Brits still nostalgic towards consoles such as the PlayStation and Gameboy, but how much people were willing to spend on some of these pioneering pieces of tech.
“Some retro consoles have since become sought-after collector’s items – the original Gameboy, which first retailed in 1989 at £67.40, now retails on average for £192 on eBay.â€
They also revealed how much people are paying on average for old consoles.
1989 Gameboys are being snapped up for £191 on eBay on average and Sega Megadrives from the same era can fetch around £80.
Early 80s Commodore machines can still cost you £70 on average and SNES Nintendo consoles make about £76.
A quick PS2 search on eBays see consoles on sale from anywhere between £40-£80 depending on what games are bundled with it.
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