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Gaming · by Liam Wilson · 2026-09-11

What is the kindest way to start with console?

Would love to hear how other people handle this. I am especially curious about the version that works on a tired weekday, not just on an ideal Sunday.

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Thandi Mokoena · 29 likes

Yes, but I would approach it in a small, testable way rather than trying to solve everything at once. The trap is trying to optimize before you have feedback.

- Start small and make the next step obvious.
- Keep notes so you can compare what worked.
- Ask someone with recent experience, not just strong opinions.

Source: mostly hard-won experience and comparing notes with people who stuck with it.

Chloe Davis · 1 likes

The best answer in the thread, honestly.

Felix Weber · 1 likes

This. Exactly this.

Bianca Santos · 0 likes

That sounds great until you add children/pets/deadlines.

Thandi Mokoena · 0 likes

Now I want a spreadsheet.

Liam Wilson · 0 likes

This is the gentle version of my rant.

Antonia Silva · 0 likes

@curious_thandi Adding this to my notes.

Giulia Rossi · 4 likes

Yes, but I would approach it in a small, testable way rather than trying to solve everything at once. If two options look equal, choose the one that is easier to reverse.

- Start small and make the next step obvious.
- Keep notes so you can compare what worked.
- Ask someone with recent experience, not just strong opinions.

Hope this helps!