I'm not a console "collector" by any stretch of the imagination. As soon as I'm done with a system I want it as far away from my living space as humanly possible. But when is the best time to sell a console? Obviously you don't want to wait until marketing campaigns for new hardware hit, since people won't be willing to pay as much for something they perceive as outdated.
However, the only people currently in "the know" about the looming new consoles are the hardcore, so I imagine I could get a pretty good return on investment if I sold my PS3 right now to someone less industry-savvy. The only downside is I potentially miss out on late-gen games (eg. Dark Souls II?).
My question to you, GAF, is when is the "sweet spot" for selling a console, in order to maximize your return and minimizing your gaming drought?
However, the only people currently in "the know" about the looming new consoles are the hardcore, so I imagine I could get a pretty good return on investment if I sold my PS3 right now to someone less industry-savvy. The only downside is I potentially miss out on late-gen games (eg. Dark Souls II?).
My question to you, GAF, is when is the "sweet spot" for selling a console, in order to maximize your return and minimizing your gaming drought?