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PC Gaming Is Growing Faster Than Consoles, Data Shows (kotaku.com)

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 7 months ago (1 children)

There are cheaper and decently powerful mini PCs for about the same cost as a console, probably even a bit cheaper than a game console if you get a deal.

[–] RedAggroBest 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

As much as I love my PC, playing on my GFs PS5 really sold me that a cheap PC just cannot compare, especially if more than one person will be using it.

Hand over $1500 and you'll have a better set up with a PS5, a good TV, and multiple games, I just can't tell someone it's better.

A gaming PC is a "get what you pay for" experience, especially as AAA games become less optimized.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

That's true, though the little Ryzen mini PCs do seem to get good power out of them while being within the same price range as a console, obviously more powerful ones can run much more demanding games better but it's still quite good for the price.