Giving up PC for console?

[slitherjef]

Just curious if anyone has opted to shut down their PC in favor of console? My unsupported W11 box is frustrating (actually ordered a new PC but it's not a gaming rig for sure) and I'm not even sure if I'm interested in messing with the computer or trying Linux again on this rig. I'm not a hardcore gamer, just more casual interest. I do have a small steam library and some games I think are deck supported so that could be an option. But my sister is interested in console somewhat, most games she is interested in is on PS5 and I think physical media is still available for that. Kind of unsure on fiddling with PCs anymore.

My Windows 11 box is a ryxen 1700x to tell you how unsupported it is... Fedora might revive it somewhat but hardware is old.

Thoughts? Anyone give up PC in favor of console?

 

[Sheepish-Lord]

I went the other way and I game very little so while it's not what you were looking for the reason I did it was Steam and the business model I see console going towards. I'm older so even paying to play online/multiplayer has always been a slap in the face. Factor in Nintendo's crazy game prices, Xbox's push towards cloud only which will see annual subscription raises, console hardware price raises, and the push towards digital only it won't be long before Sony sells digital only consoles and no disc add-on.

While Steam is technically digital they have the majority of gamers which are vocal enough to make things happen in the industry. Console companies will just push with their narrative and you'll eventually be stuck paying subscription fees and own nothing. What's funny to me is a lot of 1st party console games are on Windows (e.g. God of War, Gears of War, Halo, etc) so why even have a console outside of ease of use. Heck, get a Steam Deck and hook it up to a TV with the dock. Consoles and their services will continue to rise and people will eventually grow tired of it.

 

[Macalicious2011]

You can own both.

My recommendation is the following. If you mainly play fifa, live service games or competative shooters own a console. They are great if you are a casual gamer or only play the same 2-3 games.

PC is great if you are a gaming enthusiast and want wide access to game. On PC I can play Playstation, PC, Xbox titles but also games that are 10-20 years old. Many of which are not avaiable on the current consoles.

 

[maflynn]

I mostly went from console to pc (and Mac). I like the keyboard/mouse combination over a controller in most instances. The games selection is more expansive, the graphic quality is better, and the games generally have more options and details

 

[Mackilroy]

It depends. I have a large Steam library and like gaming on my computer, but I also play Mario Kart with family, so I need a Switch 2 for that, and it's nice from time to time to leave the computer off and game on a handheld.