For a long time there has been this debate, this eternal battle to see what is better when it comes to playing video games.
Every gamer at some point in his life has asked himself this question at least once, and not for less, every gamer, whether PC or console, wants to get the most out of his investment. But you have to look at the facts that make you choose one or the other. Which one is cheaper? Which one offers the best graphics when it comes to gaming? Which one has the best titles? If you are trying to choose between a PC or console, in this article I will try to help you with the advantages and disadvantages of each platform.
Price
A new console of last generation, either Xbox Series X or Playstation 5 is around $499 plus the subscription to play online.
For a computer gamer, there is a wide variety of options and prices, whether you want to build your own PC or buy a commercial one. Prices can also vary depending on whether it is a low-end, mid-range or high-end PC. In addition, most must be upgraded at some point with new hardware. This means that gaming PCs end up being more expensive than consoles, both in the initial investment and in the long run.
Graphics
Nowadays consoles already have excellent graphics and envy computers very little, however, if you want to play at the highest resolution possible you need a gamer PC with a dedicated video card.
You can even play on multiple screens at the same time if you have the right hardware. This is not possible with a console.
Games
A computer offers more titles and does not have the disadvantage of being so segregated by generation. While console games are generally produced for a single generation, meaning PS4 owners will not be able to play the latest titles, as most are released for PS5.
However, nowadays many developers think primarily about consoles when working on their games, and this is reflected in the PC release. Fortunately, there are no significant differences between most console games and PC releases. At the moment, most exclusive titles are games developed by the same console creators who want to boost sales of their hardware. This is the case for Sony and Nintendo, for example.
Which one is better?
We believe that a gamer PC is better, simply because it is more versatile, offers better graphics and is upgradeable in the future, so it can last much longer without becoming obsolete. However, we recognize that their main disadvantage is that they are much more expensive than a console. But always remember that in reality the BEST device will always be the one you have the most fun playing with friends.