PC Gaming vs Console gaming
PC Gaming vs Console gaming
This forum lacks a dedicated gaming area, so I'm sharing it here as the busiest spot available. In the last year I've had direct exposure to PC gaming, though my results haven't been great. Currently, if you're aiming to play games from 2006 using a controller—or older versions with a keyboard—opt for a PC. For emulating old console titles, a PC is the way to go. Even if you prefer using a keyboard and mouse, the case changes: consoles now support these inputs better, and some titles perform much more smoothly. Plus, the latest consoles are built to handle games with ease and visual quality that far surpass most PCs on the market. To sum it up: for hassle-free play, go with a console. On a PC, you might spend days adjusting settings and installing drivers before enjoying games at their best. The PC upgrade race really benefits only the ultra-rich, who can afford both the machine and a specialist programmer to fine-tune everything.
I understand your perspective... mostly in line with what you said. If you're aiming for AAA gaming with minimal trouble, definitely invest in a new console. So yeah, it sounds like you faced some problems, which made things difficult, and you need a lot of expertise to fix it. I'm not a programmer or an expert, but I've been playing PC games since my brother introduced me to Monkey Island on a family computer. Sorry if the experience felt rough—PC gaming can be tough these days.
I use Windows 7 and driver updates can be frustrating, though W10 and 11 seem to handle the installation better. Still, updating often forces a system bloat because Windows now has a lot of unnecessary features. Apart from that, the console is affordable but you pay for each game individually and can’t install apps online. Web PCs handle most tasks well, but performance lags compared to full PCs. Besides, free games and apps are available at no cost, plus you get upgrade options and customization. I’m on Windows 7 and I barely care about gaming since 775 might work once I fix my GPU and watercool the CPU—I’d be able to play some web games then!
I tend to favor console gaming, though I also enjoy playing on PC. In my experience, I like playing with a controller and unwinding on the couch before my large OLED screen. If I owned a media center PC, I might play more PC titles, but it would become less important—just another console in practice. Still, PC gaming isn’t without its challenges; you often have to install new drivers with each major update. Beyond that, it’s just a matter of playing. I’m not sure why you’re encountering so many problems. One thing to note is that PC games usually require more effort to fine-tune your setup. Unlike consoles, which have a fixed hardware setup, PCs let you adjust settings freely—whether you want top performance or smoother frames. This flexibility is a big advantage for PC, as it lets you tweak quality or framerate to suit your needs. It also means you can enjoy PC titles even if a console struggles with certain titles, like Cyberpunk where it was largely unplayable on consoles but still offered a decent experience for PC players. In short, it’s about weighing the benefits and drawbacks you feel matter most to you. Choose console if you prefer simplicity, pick PC if you value customization and flexibility. Either way, it’s a personal choice.
Welp heres the solution to bloatdows 10, ah well ill prob just use revi os w linux dual boot by the time i actually get a newer and better spec system and not a 13 year old testbench Spoiler I guess assuming in the future that my cheapo custom water has decent enough temps, maybe ill be able to push ~1.75-1.8v on my e8400 for 5ghz+ not gonna help that much but thats compared to the now 4.3ghz oc i use on the e8400 cause after 4.3 it needs ridicolous amounts of voltage, deathzone of 45nm is ~2.05v but maybe upto 2.1v without being instadeath so basically borderline "safe" voltages, im fine with high volts cause i abuse the crap out of my bulletproof 775 cpus and they all survive with the only casualty being a p4 631 i pushed to 5.6ghz bios on air xD not like dead but heavily degraded
It's tough to match the value of this generation's console setup. I own all the systems for this type (Series X, PS5, Switch, PC). I frequently check console performance before buying. If they hit 4k at 60fps, I go for it right away. Consoles are also offering more graphics choices inside games now, plus FOV tweaks in shooters. The latest Ratchet and Clank looks stunning on an OLED display. This era of PC gaming feels much smoother than before. In the 360/PS3 times you faced countless broken game ports. Still, I've seen bugs and crashes on these systems.
Tinkering with settings is time consuming, yes, but it invariably ends up being worth it. I've gamed almost exclusively on console for nigh on 40 years, and I still have a ps5. However, I got my first gaming pc last year and I don't regret it at all. It'll always be the best experience, and it doesn't have to be as complicated as you make out, OP. Yes, it is generally more expensive initially. But, games are usually cheaper, there is game pass, the back catalogue of available titles is vast, you have mod support, fov sliders as standard, mouse and keyboard support if that's your thing, and it costs nothing to play online. So, for me, it really boils down to using the ps5 for Sony exclusives and pc for everything else.
That's where things went wrong... then you mentioned controllers, but that distracted me even more. Steam supports all popular controllers fully, which is a big plus. It’s interesting how you stopped using consoles because of the hassle—every time it powers on, there’s an update or a long loading screen. Honestly, I prefer PCs now. They give me more control and let me play console games through emulation if I want. In my experience, most games work just fine on PC, even with motion blur turned off. I don’t always like the console setup, but for me, the benefits have disappeared. With PCs, I can handle everything without waiting around.
Fair point, though there are some Sony exclusives that will never come to pc. Spiderman, Gran Turismo, and The Last of Us, Ratchet and Clank, Bloodborne are a few that haven't and probably never will make it to pc. Also, it can be years, if it happens at all, before they do make it to pc. God of War is going to be nigh on 4 years old when it hits pc early next year, and the sequel will hit ps5 soon after. If you want to play the newest stuff it's worth having the console. So, I do think there is still a good reason to keep the ps5.