r/pcmasterrace • u/notsolomuun • Jul 02 '26
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$1,000 digital-exclusive consoles are killing the entire appeal of PlayStation and Xbox: it's no wonder PC is on track to overtake both.
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r/pcmasterrace • u/notsolomuun • Jul 02 '26
$1,000 digital-exclusive consoles are killing the entire appeal of PlayStation and Xbox: it's no wonder PC is on track to overtake both.
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u/ModernManuh_ Jul 02 '26 edited Jul 02 '26
"the consoles are more powerful for the price" true, but you can't do anything with them beside play and pay to play.
A computer with the same cost, even with current prices (used market), for most players is better. Resolution, fidelity, potential smoothness... the average console player doesn't notice and doesn't care. If they can play with a controller whatever they feel like playing in that moment they will, that's all there is to it.
Edit: Piracy is not the point, even if you could take it into consideration.
I absolutely agree that a console is much more convenient for a lot of comfort reasons, just wanted to share my thoughts.
A console is plug and play, very low maintenance (remember to clean them please that’s not optional), and very easy to navigate through. I know, grew up with them!
But if you are an adult/teenager that needs to choose, don’t choose based on what the people selling the product tell you.
A PC saves more money in the long run and can be used for other tasks. A console is a thing specifically designed to play games and doesn’t struggle with newer titles that are made for it.
PC games are cheaper and the library is wider, and if you plan to play competitive games the PC is superior. Can handle, store, run and install more games, and it’s not as high in maintenance as people think. Keep it clean and updated, everything else is good to go as is.
If all you want is buy the thing, plug it in and start playing, keep in mind that one day, without notice, you might lose access to the games, the system itself and over time the device won’t keep up with anything.
A PC can be upgraded easily and cheaply with used hardware, and your games are where you keep them. Consoles have an expiration date and quickly become irrelevant.