would you still buy a cartridge based console made in 2008+?

I'd say the CD has a lot of life left in it yet, but essentially we're arguing along the same lines (you're being a touch dramatic, perhaps, but then that's kind of your calling card). Maybe next time we argue you'll at least offer a distinct opinion? It'd make the process that much more interesting.

When you have his kind of business acumen, who needs moderation? It's all black and white, right? Certainly makes it easier to think about.

 

CD's are going to stay as long as I'm around.

 

There is no reason for CD's to be phased out anytime soon, taking cost of production into account. Maybe not in the video gaming industry, but there are many industries that currently and will continue relying on CDs as a cheap and easy-to-produce medium.