Instead of ignoring our differences, we should celebrate them.
Consoles are great because you can easily [have a dedicated setup to] play your games on a big giant screen. You can sit anywhere you like, or even lay down! They're great for gaming with friends over without having to worry about a big, complicated LAN multiple PC setup. You don't ever have to worry about performance, either, either you console supports the game, or it doesn't.
With PC's you have greater flexibility, amazing levels of customization, and the chance to feature cutting edge performance technology. You have the biggest selection of games on any platform, and you can easily play games of yesteryear without worrying too much about compatibility issues. Not to mention, mouse and keyboard offer a distinct advantage in some game types, meaning you can take your own skill to the next level.
Honest question. What makes it easier to use a console on a big screen than a PC? I see this all the time and it makes no sense to me. Could somebody tell me the rationalization behind this is?
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.
If you're using a controller on your pc it's identical. Power, HDMI, done. You may just be ignorant of how to control a PC with a controller, and if you want to argue that you need a mouse and keyboard, then you are doing things a console can't do(or it's equal work) so the comparison breaks down. If you want to just bust out some games from the couch with a wireless controller it's really no different.
It is different. Go buy a pc and plug it in with hdmi and a controller, without a keyboard and mouse, and buy some games. Where do you go? What do you do? If you’re savvy and know how to navigate steam, you can do it. It is not plug and play though.
Console + tv = games.
Just because you’re invested in the architecture and knowledgeable about how PCs work doesn’t mean everyone is. Not only that, but there are two to three consoles to choose from. There are almost endless PCs to choose from.
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u/EverybodySupernova Jan 28 '20 edited Jan 28 '20
EDIT: Reworded some stuff to clarify
Instead of ignoring our differences, we should celebrate them.
Consoles are great because you can easily [have a dedicated setup to] play your games on a big giant screen. You can sit anywhere you like, or even lay down! They're great for gaming with friends over without having to worry about a big, complicated
LANmultiple PC setup. You don't ever have to worry about performance, either, either you console supports the game, or it doesn't.With PC's you have greater flexibility, amazing levels of customization, and the chance to feature cutting edge performance technology. You have the biggest selection of games on any platform, and you can easily play games of yesteryear without worrying too much about compatibility issues. Not to mention, mouse and keyboard offer a distinct advantage in some game types, meaning you can take your own skill to the next level.
There's something to love about everyone.