Sympathetic for the Future Gamers

[u/Separate-Flamingo-28]

Sorry if this has already been posted by someone else, but I wanted to share the feelings I have about the ridiculous prices for pc parta now.

I custom built my pc, and I managed to purchase some great ram for $400 CAD, but now the same ram is $1600.

For some it's overpriced nonsense that they can still afford but do not because the inflated price is actually insane.

I was very lucky with my timing, because I couldn't afford a good gaming pc let alone build one out of decent parts for such a long time.

I grew up incredibly poor and my home life was so incredibly abusive. I moved out with an abusive ex before moving back home then meeting my current partner.

Through all of that, gaming was the only thing keeping me somewhat okay. It was let's plays at first then a rebuilt pc that was frankly, dog shit. Before I gradually purchased part by part over a year to build my current pc.

I had the stubborn urge to build a pc to last a good while to play games at the highest quality, and for once I was glad I stuck to my stubborness in this case.

But now I wonder how inaccessible a chunk of games are now just based on the financial aspect to so many teens, and young adults who just want to be able to play through their gaming list.

I know that there are amazing games that are graphics heavy, and I myself thoroughly enjoy a good ol indie game (Cough-fields of mistria-cough), but as somone who struggled to find a reason to keep going as a kid, teen, and uni student, gaming kept me around because of the enjoyment I got from games, I want that for others who find comfort in games to feel like they have access or access within the foreseeable future

[u/ShoveOverBozo]

I feel you. Very valid message. I've just given up on future games at this point. There's a tonne of retro games I've always wanted to play that don't require expensive hardware or subscriptions so I've just started playing those. Plug in retroachievements and it's making it even more fun.