PC is cheaper in the long run.
You don't need new controllers or any proprietary accessories when switching console and you can buy games on steam sales (which can be insanely cheaper).
You can also update your pc if you want it to last a bit longer.
I think consoles made more sense back then. If you like your console that's fine, but I'm pretty sure pc is much cheaper and last longer when you consider all those factors.
I know it's a meme, but you don't need $3K for decent gaming PC unless you want overkill performance. If you get components on sale, you can build something pretty good for $600 to $700 (excluding monitor, mouse and keyboard). You just be patient and fool around on pcpartpicker.
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Ah, this again. Maybe we can start accepting other people's use cases? (This goes both ways btw)
This but unironically
Yeees, let's shit on people who spend money in their hobby and use their computer for more than just running overhyped games at medium settings.
I am so tired of these attempts at justification for "Console Elitism."
Yes, you bought a cheap shit product because you don't have the money or knowledge to build, or operate, a proper computer. Congratulations, you're part of Sony/MS's primary demographic.
It's the same with a 400€ computer though.
If you spec it out right with used parts you can get really great performance for relatively cheap.
Here's a list I put together for fun about half a year ago, prices have probably changed a bit though (Ebay) 13900k: $475, (Ebay) 3090: $630, mobo: $100, (Ebay) 64gb RAM: $100, case: $40, 850w PSU: $130, AG620 cooler: $50, 2tb SSD: $67, fans: $20, (Ebay) 4k monitor: $200, total: $1812
Or you can look at that chromebook I got on ebay for $40 that I played Celeste, Half Life, and Half Life 2 from start to finish for the first time on after swapping its operating system out with linux (which is actually pretty easy). You can also find old mini pcs with a lot higher performance for similar prices used if you don't need a laptop.
Obviously neither of those are very directly comparable but they do show you can get great price to performance in a PC, if you know what to look for.
Really, I'm just thrilled when I can run a game on my PC, at all. Specifically: Getting a game to accept a left-handed configuration and run on a 3840x1600 window on a 4096x2160 screen can often be a challenge. A lot of games don't like running in a window, and they like custom configured window sizes even less.
That said, since I play single-player and co-op games, want my crew operating with the best speed and comfort they can manage. It's not a competition.
Play Super Tux 2 on anything for free.
I just added water-cooling and a larger PSU, $200 later lol.
When I think about it I realize I could spend my money on other things but hey, having dual 32 inch screens is better than outside.
