I got my PS4 on launch back in nov for my Bday. From my self. Was going to sell it but...
I had pre-ordered it and was a little disappointed that it came without the camera which was pictured when I ordered it.
I did by the Plus, but I have not purchased any games for it yet. The only thing I really have played on it is Contrast. I figure I'll eventually get Knack once used gets down to about $20. Naughty dog will eventually release something
I got the PS4 on no interest credit, so it was easy to pay off over the last few months, so at least it did not cost much.
I receive a lot of gift cards typically over my bday and Christmas, and I'm glad I cashed all those in for an Nvidia Shield which leads me to my next point. Had I used my gift cards for the PS4 that would have been disappointing
Emulators on powerful devices like the Tegra4 are realistic compared to real deal and I don't perceive much lag at all. Also, you are not loading windows which does add to authenticity.
I'm sure the Mad Catz MOJO is a good alternative to Shield - just more of a true console.
NeoGeo is may have been the most powerful 2D console, or I think that honor may go to the sharp x68000. NeoGeo was impressive in the day, but the game library does not have much variation.
NeoGeo is pretty easy to emulate in hardware (and has been for a lone time) now because large sprites can be emulated with ease via opengl textured quads. Even the Dingo could emulate NeoGeo almost perfectly
