Until the Pro/Slim version comes out or you can get an Xbox, I wouldn't advocate buying this machine. It has several advantages: Good unique content and the joystick's "recoil" - At the time of this writing (mid-2017), the cost of mining adds around $60,000. As for the negatives: Awful and cumbersome in construction, the stand is eerily silent. The cooling system is noisy, the throttle squeals under strain, and PS Plus is almost required to use the console.