Serioid question here.... I've been so attached to consoles growing up though it will be a bit of a big change.
Instead of paying $70 or whatever the hell for a single game, you can just have it for free instead. Also you still have the option of playing with a controller
Well, to build a computer that's equivalent to a current-gen console there will be an increased cost, but that can be recouped by cheaper (or free
) games.Eh, sort of. You could spend about $500 today on pc parts, build it yourself, and most games will run just as good if not better. Might require some deals/used parts, but its very doable.
there are some fairly good APU mini PCs for around that price these days aswell, no assembly required!
Yeah; being able to play the entire backlog of games (including for consoles) going back forever is a big plus.
imo there's really no reason to own a console unless it's nintendo. PC generally has ports and often they are superior (or superior through mods and fan patches). Plus there's the added benefit of using a pc for stuff outside of gaming which a console can't do.
No reason to get a Nintendo console either, unless it's a retro handheld.
A used new (extremely bad and confusing name) 3ds or 2ds is the best machine there is for ds/3ds games.
The biggest advantage of most consoles is that they don’t have a proper web browser or social media apps or software for doing work or any of the other bullshit that PC has. If you sit down in front of a console you are forced to not do work or doomscroll or whatever. There are too many opportunities for all of that shit to eat away at your free time on a PC.
Bro... you have a Mario wonder avatar. Are you a bit biased towards console?
Uh, yes? What does bias even mean in this context and why is it a problem?
Because I'm trying to ascertain if it's worth making a switch. I'd rather not have someone who's like super super inclined towards one or the other.
I'll be honest as someone who's gamed on console since the Snes days, even to me the benefits to PC are clear.
This will probably be the last generation of consoles I get.
I'm teasing you dude, youre fine. it's not that big. They're toys at the end of the day.
Lmao imagine @ Orocracy running off and yelling "wowie Zowie"
Yeah, I used to be really big on consoles, but the last one I owned was an Xbox 360.
Once I got a PC, I never looked back. There are hardly any console exclusive games anymore, and you don't have to worry about your old games being backwards compatible with a new console. You'll have access to more indie and smaller titles through steam, too.
Emulate retro game. You don't need to play Vermintide 2, you need to play Breath Of Fire: Dragon Quarter.
"I like video games"
"And yet you haven't played ChainDive, curious..."
PC gaming can have some severe frustrations that consoles lack so you'll have to be up for some tinkering if things don't work right. I can list all the pros and cons if you want I'm too lazy to do it atm
Years ago I had a gaming Pc at the very beginning of the WoW days so I vaguely remember what it was like.
I honestly can't think of a single advantage of consoles besides exclusives... Except for the Switch - to me it has staying power in ways that the others can't touch. First, you get portability built in. Second, despite Nintendo being a heinous company, they focus on the fun factor. It's still an amazing system for hosting a party.
I think I'll probably stick with it then this generation and when they announce the PS6 and it comes out... I'll probably sell my ps5 and put that money towards a PC then
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I'd say a steam deck type device is more useful than a gaming laptop unless you are regularly playing games that are very dependent on keyboard and mouse.
Desktop PC is best because it can be upgraded piecemeal and I value low weight and great battery life in a laptop anyway.
It should be mentioned that there are some annoying extra hurdles to playing pirated games on steam deck, though. If you need a portable device and game prices are unrealistic in your region, I could see a gaming laptop being worth it.
Or get used to attaching a keyboard and mouse to the steam deck via a USB hub, because that makes the piracy process easier. Or have a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard.
For ~$650 you can probably get around PS5 performance if you build the PC yourself. I mostly play old 360/ps3 era games, so my crappy 8th gen laptop already does the job. If you own a PC already that isn't being used for gaming, try running some older stuff on it. You might be surprised by the performance, and it might be possible to upgrade things.
To add to this: you can save a ton by getting a secondhand cpu and gpu from ebay. I used to be worried i'd get worn out or mistreated stuff but then i learned there are a few easy tests you can run for peace of mind, and oftentimes if the thing still works at all then it's 100% fine.
Fuck yeah. With a pc you can do work, play pc games, emulators, still have the ability to play with controllers. You can use Linux on it so you can host some servers, possibilities are endless.
A PC is so much more expensive to get good performance for newer games. Even a low end PC for doing work is more expensive than a console. And the user interfaces for launching games are truly awful and infuriating. Anything from a big studio like EA or Ubisoft will use their own awful launcher. I think first person games are more enjoyable using a keyboard and mouse (supposedly you can do this on consoles too). If you have a lot of "disposable" income it's probably worth it, at least if you also use the computer for other stuff too. But you'll have to sit at a desk to use the desktop to get to the button to launch the game, to do OS updates, install games, etc. so it sucks compared to the ease of use of a console. Another pro is that you can usually install lots of extra storage.
The cost is quickly offset by all the games being free
Also, getting games the correct way generally strips away the launcher nonsense.You can set a game launcher to automatically start on boot, have it go full screen, and use a controller from across the room to install or start your games. You can also set up automatic OS updates. Once it's configured it's really a non-issue. I also wouldn't say it's "so much more expensive." It certainly can be, but there are decent machines for sale around $800.
