Cartridge games on my C64 always loaded perfectly - I agree that audio tape made lousy data storage mechanism.
My Super Nintendo had days (and nights) of continuous use without any problems.
I don't remember having problems with PS1 or PS2 games.
My Wii seems pretty robust too, though I must admit that these days I don't spend multiple days of continuous game playing like I did on the other consoles.
It just seems like there's an issue with every other new title that gets released on the XBox 360 or PS3.
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My Atari 2600...
... never crashed.
Cartridge games on my C64 always loaded perfectly - I agree that audio tape made lousy data storage mechanism.
My Super Nintendo had days (and nights) of continuous use without any problems.
I don't remember having problems with PS1 or PS2 games.
My Wii seems pretty robust too, though I must admit that these days I don't spend multiple days of continuous game playing like I did on the other consoles.
It just seems like there's an issue with every other new title that gets released on the XBox 360 or PS3.