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Yes, console gaming can often be more affordable than PC gaming.

Yes, console gaming can often be more affordable than PC gaming.

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SnipeParty
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08-07-2025, 11:11 PM
#11
It's possible to create a PC that outperforms consoles while matching their cost. Enjoy lower prices, free internet access, and many other advantages.
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SnipeParty
08-07-2025, 11:11 PM #11

It's possible to create a PC that outperforms consoles while matching their cost. Enjoy lower prices, free internet access, and many other advantages.

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SorcererVevo
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08-08-2025, 06:39 AM
#12
The idea is clear: if PC players avoided tougher titles, they wouldn’t need to upgrade. Think of it this way: - Console gaming resembles Photoshop—once a year you get a full overhaul to new features, which costs once. - PC gaming is similar to GIMP—updates are more frequent but smaller changes, gradually improving performance. (Swapping the CPU and motherboard, boosting RAM, swapping out graphics cards) A solid example is Sevadus, a long-time Minecraft livestreamer who’s kept his setup fresh for a decade without replacing everything at once. This approach means you can stay current without a full console refresh. -- While a PC might cost a bit more upfront, it offers comparable graphics power and can last six years if you don’t push yourself into demanding games (consoles don’t offer that flexibility either).
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SorcererVevo
08-08-2025, 06:39 AM #12

The idea is clear: if PC players avoided tougher titles, they wouldn’t need to upgrade. Think of it this way: - Console gaming resembles Photoshop—once a year you get a full overhaul to new features, which costs once. - PC gaming is similar to GIMP—updates are more frequent but smaller changes, gradually improving performance. (Swapping the CPU and motherboard, boosting RAM, swapping out graphics cards) A solid example is Sevadus, a long-time Minecraft livestreamer who’s kept his setup fresh for a decade without replacing everything at once. This approach means you can stay current without a full console refresh. -- While a PC might cost a bit more upfront, it offers comparable graphics power and can last six years if you don’t push yourself into demanding games (consoles don’t offer that flexibility either).

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Jerryx01
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08-08-2025, 02:20 PM
#13
He wasn't sure about the question, but he meant it could be cheaper if you spent less on your computer.
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Jerryx01
08-08-2025, 02:20 PM #13

He wasn't sure about the question, but he meant it could be cheaper if you spent less on your computer.

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FoolishJ
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08-08-2025, 03:33 PM
#14
When your goals are clear, costs drop significantly. The right approach varies based on who you are and your circumstances.
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FoolishJ
08-08-2025, 03:33 PM #14

When your goals are clear, costs drop significantly. The right approach varies based on who you are and your circumstances.

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lokudra
Junior Member
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08-25-2025, 11:06 PM
#15
It might be possible, but it isn't necessary. You can get a better alternative to a console at the same cost.
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lokudra
08-25-2025, 11:06 PM #15

It might be possible, but it isn't necessary. You can get a better alternative to a console at the same cost.

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PedroO_
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08-26-2025, 12:27 AM
#16
I understand you can... I didn't mean to imply otherwise.
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PedroO_
08-26-2025, 12:27 AM #16

I understand you can... I didn't mean to imply otherwise.

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Minimarvin
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08-26-2025, 02:07 AM
#17
Yeah but how many times a year do you pay $60 for a brand new game? I get atleast 3, $400+$360 $760 for 6 years of playstation plus and the ps4. Almost EVERYONE I know gets another controller because ps4 ones die fast. $810. 3 games a year for 6 years. 180 times 6. $1080+$810 is $1890. I'd gladly build a $1300 system with a 980ti and i5-4690k to last me 7 years. $590 left over for games, you can find a nice keyboard and mouse combo for $26 that's backlit, a $150 for a 1080p IPS panel, or use your TV. Steam sales drop prices of games insaneles amount. I could easily get 12-30 games with $590 on PC. What about those people who pay $60 EVERY time that new game comes out that they just have to have? My friend gets a good 6-7 games a year. That's $360 a year for 6-7 years. If it's 6 years $2160 just for games if you got 6 a year for 6 years. This doesn't count all those cheap $30 games Orr all those COD add one or when you buy s sharkcards or buy VC for NBA 2k. Console gaming in my,opinion is MORE expensive then PC.
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Minimarvin
08-26-2025, 02:07 AM #17

Yeah but how many times a year do you pay $60 for a brand new game? I get atleast 3, $400+$360 $760 for 6 years of playstation plus and the ps4. Almost EVERYONE I know gets another controller because ps4 ones die fast. $810. 3 games a year for 6 years. 180 times 6. $1080+$810 is $1890. I'd gladly build a $1300 system with a 980ti and i5-4690k to last me 7 years. $590 left over for games, you can find a nice keyboard and mouse combo for $26 that's backlit, a $150 for a 1080p IPS panel, or use your TV. Steam sales drop prices of games insaneles amount. I could easily get 12-30 games with $590 on PC. What about those people who pay $60 EVERY time that new game comes out that they just have to have? My friend gets a good 6-7 games a year. That's $360 a year for 6-7 years. If it's 6 years $2160 just for games if you got 6 a year for 6 years. This doesn't count all those cheap $30 games Orr all those COD add one or when you buy s sharkcards or buy VC for NBA 2k. Console gaming in my,opinion is MORE expensive then PC.

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Error_Sans55
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08-26-2025, 05:16 AM
#18
Understood. I know what you're saying. It did take a moment for me to process it.
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Error_Sans55
08-26-2025, 05:16 AM #18

Understood. I know what you're saying. It did take a moment for me to process it.

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ChaoxicMatter
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09-07-2025, 07:22 PM
#19
Back in 2009, my Phenom II was valued at 600 pounds. The 7770 brings it up to the same level as XBONE.
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ChaoxicMatter
09-07-2025, 07:22 PM #19

Back in 2009, my Phenom II was valued at 600 pounds. The 7770 brings it up to the same level as XBONE.

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GK_Wolves_15
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09-08-2025, 03:11 AM
#20
I consistently believed investing between $3 and $500 in a PC wasn't wise.
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GK_Wolves_15
09-08-2025, 03:11 AM #20

I consistently believed investing between $3 and $500 in a PC wasn't wise.

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