Should I buy this controller to make myself feel better?

Submitted by techicallycorrect99 t3_11apok5 in gaming

I teach middle school and I'm getting hit pretty hard by The middle of the year.

Wife and I have a vacation coming up over the summer that's already paid for and I'm really debating getting myself the dual sense edge. Only thing is I feel my wife would kill me if I spent $200 on a contbullard but I really wanted and the Walmart down the road for me has like 10 in stock.

Curious if anyone has ever bought something to make themselves feel a little better

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Sufa t1_j9t9dsb wrote

Three questions. How nice is your couch? Can you outrun her? When was the most recent disagreement?

Edit, I would honestly have a discussion with her and ask if it’s alright to buy one. Explain your position and why you want it and discuss.

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techicallycorrect99 OP t1_j9t9lps wrote

haha, couch is pretty good (one in my media room where the ps5 is) I can and most recent disagreement was about where to go for dinner last week

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Sufa t1_j9t9wy4 wrote

Dope, I added an edit above but I’d honestly just discuss it with the wife and explain it.

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lexsanders t1_j9t9dnr wrote

I think it's too much for a controller.

Better of saving more money and buying a PS VR2 or something. Or just buy 2 more new games.

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techicallycorrect99 OP t1_j9t9s2s wrote

yea the $$ is the key thing right now, but NO WAY am i buying a VR (thats more than the console lol)

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outcast_Mugen t1_j9t99eb wrote

One side of me would say, buy it, open it fast and put next to all other accessories so she doesn't notice but other side would say don't get into an argument for a controller.

Edit, also you want to enjoy it so if hiding it would make it less enjoyable there's that.

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Skeptical_Goat t1_j9t99tk wrote

If you think it will make you feel better go for it dude. Assuming it won't put you under pressure financially.

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techicallycorrect99 OP t1_j9t9uxd wrote

see, i have this wierd thing. Even though im almost 30, whenever I buy anything my mom voice appears in my head like Prof. Oak when you try to ride a bike "Do you REALLY need it?"

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Kaitlyn_The_Magnif t1_j9tadwp wrote

That’s not good, man. I hope you can overcome that. You deserve fun things as long as you’re taking care of everything you need to.

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techicallycorrect99 OP t1_j9tba87 wrote

yea. in reality its been like that a lot of my life. Sucks lol

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Kaitlyn_The_Magnif t1_j9tc2kz wrote

Does your wife act like that in any way? Do you think any of your stress is because your wife doesn’t approve of you playing video games or spending money on them?

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chibicascade2 t1_j9th1sf wrote

I don't think the benefits of the controller are worth the price. There's a million other things you could buy for the the price that will give you that same feeling. Hell, you could buy a switch lite for that price.

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demonardvark t1_j9te40o wrote

ehhhhh so here's my only thing right.

like i've been in your place, you buy something to make yourself feel better, but if its not worth the money now you feel worse that you spent X amount on thing that really didn't make you happy. 200 for a controller is pretty steep in my eyes. have you actually used someone elses to make sure you really really want it and can notice a difference?

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DapperPerformance t1_j9thxdb wrote

Are you fucking up your home budget by buying it?

Yes? Don't do it.
The joy of having it might get overshadowed by the guilt of being irresponsible with money.

Otherwise, go for it. If you earned it, you earned it.

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nick1121 t1_j9tkq1x wrote

treat yourself my dude! look at some of the prices of your wife's cosmetic stuff lol.

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Yabanjin t1_j9trtqk wrote

I feel like I would only buy it if you felt you a regular controller was not adequate but its your money, one controller or 6 games on sale

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techicallycorrect99 OP t1_j9uky3g wrote

true, I could get Octopath 2 and a psn gift card (gonna pick up a vita game) for 1/2 the price

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Suspicious2830 t1_j9vuu3l wrote

Why not go for less expensive alternatives that won't piss her off? Amazon has a lot of third party stuff like that. EasySMX has many options of controllers on amazon and their controllers are gold.

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BlacksmithInformal80 t1_j9y25lv wrote

Depends; how much did she spend on her last hair appointment?

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J3lf t1_j9tc3bd wrote

Sometimes it's easier to ask for forgiveness.

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culinaryexcellence t1_j9th9ku wrote

Try Amazon. Some time you can spilt the payments on items. How I got my scuf controller without my wife killing me.

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