Granted, it is really helpful for a system to be popular on every coast just like the PSX is currently enjoying. It allows for a system to take more chances with software. Sure, many complain that the PSX has a lot of 'me too' games and 'shovelware' but it's tremendous success allowed for unusual games like Parrapa the Rappa and a slew of Japanese RPGs to be translated, games which may not have had a chance if the system was treading water. The overall point is that we cannot predict the future even though we may learn from the past. We can, however, live in the present and enjoy what gaming has to offer.
Prices are at all time lows for technology and there are hundreds of titles to choose from.
I am looking forward to the launch of the U.S. Dreamcast with my trigger fingers itching. Simply because it has the games I am going to want to play and plenty of choices right from the starting day. Enjoy what is there whether it is an Atari 2600 or your imported Dreamcast.