GAMES,GAMERS,& GAMING Keeping Up with the Consoles

摘要

More and more libraries are buying gaming consoles for in-house use, but if you're not a gamer to begin with, it can be hard to know what to get. With eight generations of consoles and three top-tier companies, the choices can be overwhelming. Before you make any decisions regarding the type of system to buy, there should be a more or less solid plan in place. It is always nice to get new technology, but new tech should never just be purchased for new tech's sake. Think about the audience you want to reach. Are they teens who are already in the library, gamers who may not normally be patrons, families looking for something to do together? Where will the console live? Will you offer to circulate the console, or will it be exclusively for in-house use? Is it going to be a free-to-play system, or will it only be used for certain programs? Once you have figured out what you are aiming for, you can begin thinking about which options will best help you achieve your goals.