Capitalist culture creates any consumption a form of status. The more you consume, the higher your status. We see this in people buying status through Rolexes, Lamborghinis, and travelling.
There is some inherent value in traveling. It expands your horizons. It gives you new perspectives.
So it works for both capitalist and less capitalist culture.
I've read that Japanese culture doesn't see stuff as worthless, but that it should be available to everyone. They just want future generations to be able to play old games more easily.
I don't think I would find this comfortable