In the late 1980's I had a paper route and with my extra cash as young teen, I bought a Sega Master System to play afterburner. I wanted nothing more than to be a Naval Pilot of the F-14, like Top Gun.
Then in 1990 at the airshow consignment rack my brother and I found a used PS1 game for $40. We pooled our $20 cash and bought it.
Instantly I was rekindled with a love of RPG's and Astronomy.
Then with nostalgia I picked up a new Sega Genesis and went on to play 2, 3 and 4. Yes, I did 3 with some confusion but played all the families out!
I had no idea we'd all be such fans for so long that we'd have a forum for it 20+ years later!
Rock on PS fans!
Mike