Another debate about PC mastery: P.S.
Another debate about PC mastery: P.S.
Regardless of the format—CD, DVD, Steam, GOG, various Windows versions, different hardware, or even unique game ISO files—owning a game on PC usually means you keep it permanently. Even if some older titles stop working, people still work to fix them. If you purchased 50 games on your PS3 without a warranty and they stop running, it’s a big problem. Switching to a newer console like PS4 usually breaks those games, and you can’t resell them anymore. Even if PS5 supported PS3 games natively, it’s unlikely. With PC, you can generally run almost any game you own, no matter how old it is. I realized this recently and it’s something most people overlook—just like saying PC has more exclusives doesn’t address the real issue. Let’s just enjoy whatever we want, wherever we play.
I don't see the value in assuming a digital solution is superior; you really need to challenge your perspective.
Well, for consoles it's harder than it looks. For example, in order for PS3 to have backwards compatibility they actually had to put physical PS2 processors on the logic board of fat PS3s to do it, there wasn't enough power to just emulate PS2 games which ran on a different instruction set and type of processor. Huh? OP's talking about backwards compatibility and how you can run older games on newer hardware much more easily with PC, as opposed to consoles with their selective backwards compatibility.
I've presented that case numerous times before... plus, since PC games frequently drop in price for amazing discounts, it's more affordable to play on a console.
Purchasing or downloading a game for your PC gives you permanent access, covering all future PCs you own.
I also have a PS3, and my games keep running smoothly. I’m not sure if the console will last much longer—since it’s been taken apart and cleaned regularly, it still functions just like when it first came out. The average player in a dusty room with socks over the vents is exactly what you’re describing.
basically unless we face some wild and completely unexpected shifts that are highly unlikely, it seems improbable af