PC gamers must value consoles more highly than many others do.
PC gamers must value consoles more highly than many others do.
My mother is battling cancer. A year back I was heading to food banks just to feed myself and support her while I was in school. I managed only a couple of hours of sleep each night. I decided to sell many possessions and nearly fell into homelessness so I could go to college. Once she returned home, I worked as hard as possible. The jobs were unpleasant and low-paying, yet I earned more than before. Thanks to that and other factors, I not only secured shelter but also have enough money for what I need or want. My computer setup is decent, and I own a few nice items. Shortly after her diagnosis, other events arose that could have ended my life if I hadn’t been able to take care of her. I’ve had nightmares every night for over a year now, but I managed to keep everything together. I attended full-time classes for 20 hours each week. It was possible I might have dropped out, but I’d still have kept a roof over my head. I live comfortably now. I worked minimum wage for a while, and after feeling better mentally, I’m getting back into computer work. Stay strong. You’ll get through this. Of course, living costs vary by location, and social support differs. But you can succeed. My earlier words came from that viewpoint—not at the expense of those who struggle daily, working full-time jobs yet still struggling to afford basic needs like coffee or cigarettes each month, all while spending a lot on unnecessary things. That’s a lot of money wasted. Those people have no excuse. They don’t have money, but they could if they chose to.
It was swiftly taken over by PCs, even if it might be a while before prices catch up, I don’t know. My dislike for the Xbox isn’t about the game console itself—actually a great console—but rather about what Microsoft has done to the gaming industry.