8 reasons why your boyfriend should buy a new console

There’s a week to go until the Xbox One launches and 14 days until PS4 hits the shelves. If you’re amongst the ladies that are dreading the new arrival, here’s why you should change your mind.

1. After the unboxing ceremony, the TV stand transforms in to a shrine. He’ll happily dust it daily.

2. It makes Christmas shopping easy.

3. Peace and quiet. In my world that has more value than money its self. Use that time to read a book, soak in the bath, enjoy a glass of wine. You’ll be rich in those early days, make the most of it.

4. Gaming improves decision making skills. Really. Their ability to accurately assess a situation and take the right action can be up to 25% faster than a non-gamer’s. That means he’s more likely to avoid car crashes and will be on his toes in an emergency situation.

5. Currency in your house becomes game time. Chores are the best way to buy it.

6. Taking a trip to the game shop to pick up cables, spares and games puts you in a convenient place to take a look around your favourite shops. If shopping isn’t your thing, game shops are never far from a Costa, Starbucks or cute coffee shop. There’s no coincidence there, that is planned. Go grab a coffee, you’ll get girlfriend points for letting him take his time.

7. You want to blow £300 on something materialistic? You’ve pretty much got a hall pass for that one. Oh, he’s preordered the PS4 and the Xbox One? Wow, that new [insert item] you’ve been lusting after suddenly seems much more feasible.

8.  Last but not least, hell, you might actually enjoy playing on it too. I’m a firm believer that there’s a game for everyone out there, you’ve just got to find it. This generation I’ve been mostly pinching the pad from Matt to spend time on Tomb Raider, Hitman and From Dust. Even better if you find a game to play together I can promise plenty of giggles.