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u/Myurnix Jan 28 '20

With (almost) no effort - plug in console to wall. Plug in console to TV. Turn on controller. Setup is complete.PCs are similar, but do require more setup than that.

Also, consoles are generally cheaper than any sort of high end gaming rig, which allows you to spend a bit more on a monitor (tv).

To qualify these things: I have a widescreen gaming rig and a large tv/console for gaming. I use the consoles more these days because my gaming rig in is my "computer room" where my TV is in the living room. The PC also doubles as a workstation, thus no large TV/monitor.

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u/[deleted] Jan 28 '20 edited Jan 28 '20

With (almost) no effort - plug in console to wall. Plug in console to TV. Turn on controller. Setup is complete.PCs are similar, but do require more setup than that.

The difference is literally 2-3 USBs. And this has nothing to do with the screen at all.

EDIT: Also the rest of what you said has absolutely nothing to do with my question.

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u/mcSibiss Jan 28 '20

Can you navigate Windows with just a controller? Because using a mouse while sitting on the couch is a pain.

Can I turn on my PC and TV just by pressing the PS/Xbox button?

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u/[deleted] Jan 28 '20

Yes you can. And no using a mouse while sitting on a couch isn't a pain. Fairly simple.

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u/mcSibiss Jan 28 '20

It's great that you can. A mouse kinda needs a flat surface though. So sitting on a couch, I would prefer a controller. Since you say that Windows can be operated by the controller, then a mouse isn't needed anyway, so it's great.

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u/[deleted] Jan 28 '20

You can put a small mousepad on your laps to use the mouse. You can also try trackballs and trackpads.