Recently, it became evident that the very anticipated "Analogue Pocket" device (modern hardware simulator of Game Boy/Game Boy Color/Game Boy Advance) would not become available for normal people to buy until 2023. Only influential reviewers and people who had pre-ordered (and paid up-front) long ago have got their units.

I became so angry about this that I instead ordered a much more expensive, fully hand-restored and enhanced (better screen, etc.) Game Boy Color from a company specializing in this kind of thing. And now, after receiving and setting it up, I no longer want the Analogue Pocket. Or do I?

I have convinced myself that I don't want one, at least. The downsides mentioned in reviews were like beautiful music to my ears while I was waiting for my modded GBC. But maybe I secretly still wish that I had an Analogue Pocket?

My question is: what is this called? Is there a single word or a phrase describing this kind of "self-trickery" to justify me spending more on something technically inferior but which was at least possible for me to get my hands on?