How do I ask my parents for a new video game console?

Well the thing to keep in mind is that when the offer ends, these things will not disappear. They will still exist on the market and the prices will drop, so you may end up getting a better deal if you wait. People will use them and re-sell them cheaply. It's good to remember that. Nothing wrong with buying pre-owned.

Think of it like this, lots of people will be in your position. Dying to get their hands on it, begging their parents or whoever to buy them it. A few weeks or months down the line, they will get bored of it and they will end up selling it. That's where you come in, saving lots of money

 

I imagine that's because the next big thing was on the way. That's what usually happens. These hand-held consoles are short lived, they are replaced with newer models frequently. Something like the Xbox 360 and PS3 are good examples of "must have" things which last and the price does come down and they won't die out. Unlike the Red Wii.

You also stated you already have the game, so really all you're getting is the console with some shiny stickers?

 

If that's the case then you can wait till christmas and have it bought for you, that way you still get the up to date model with more space and you've not even had to pay for it it's win-win.

 

Why can't you wait that long? It won't be any different when you get it. And why is it your one and only ticket?

 

Well it could be you're just growing out of them, losing interest. It happens. I'm still right into my gaming but I play on the Xbox and PC so there's a massive choice. If you've got your heart set on it then I guess go for it, who am I to tell you otherwise. I was just offering alternatives

 

No worries. I hope you get what you want good luck