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.
Lowest price I can find for a PS5 is $500
That’s less than I’ve put into my PC since the PS4
Edit: Just realized that the CPU I recently upgraded from predates the PS4.
Plus, no monthly fees for online play on PC.
Aint heard of no ps5 running linux
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.
Play Super Tux 2 on anything for free.
PC Gamers: buys $550 Steam Deck
Console Gamers: . . . shit
$460 (64gb version + 1tb SD card)
Let’s be honest, the Steam Deck is a console.
I’m just happy I can watch my porn on 4k on the second screen with music, while still playing on ultra in my games. Makes me feel like I am at a bar.
Consoles are kinda dying anyways tho. Less and less sales even tho there are more and more gamers.
Pc gamers when their 350$ handheld laptop has a bigger library, more backwards compatibility, and cross platform access without any monthly subscriptions.
Don’t forget the mods, console fanboys only get their approved mods while PC gets the wild west experience
If I can’t play stalker gamma on it it’s basically worthless
Don’t forget console commands to work around a bug in a quest. Or summon items. Or respawn accidentally killed NPCs.
I can pirate very easily too - probably saved me about $3k in game costs alone while still having a way larger legit library than 99% of Consol owners
What if my $300 PC is better than your $400 console?
What if it had more utilities than just gaming and streaming?
What if my $1500 PC built 5 years ago has been more capable than multiple generations of consoles that have been released since? My brother has bought like 3 XBoxes in the same amount of time and my PC still outpaces it by a pretty wide margin.
It used to be that you could legit build a PC for fairly cheap, but those days are long gone. Yet another hobby that got gentrified.
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.
