superchunk on 08 January 2013
I was reading up on some PC builds today and thinking about my next build. I then started considering all the new stuff in Win8 in regards to Xbox and Live. Then it hit me... why the fuck would I ever want to buy any future "Xbox" console?
- Steam and OnLive will allow nearly every single 3rd party game in at least the same capacity as any Xbox would.
- Many of the Xbox exlusive titles, still come to PC at some point and in reality only Gears matters to me and I thought that did go PC eventually anyways.
- I can use a kb/ms OR a wireless Xbox controller, so there is actually a far better controller option than Xbox offers.
- I would have full access to Live in the same fashion as an Xbox would for digital games and other entertainment.
- Plus, when it comes to the other entertainment, a PC with Win8 can do all of that without Live subscription anyways, so really I save on the subscription fees.
- In addition to that savings, a PC is far more useful than any gaming entertainment console that the next Xbox will become.
Same games, same controls, more control options, free online, better non-gaming applications, etc etc.
The only downside I can think of would be initial price. I'm sure the neXtBox will be $350 to $450 and it would take up to $900 or so for a PC I'd want to build. However, that is a non-issue as I would build the PC anyways. Only difference, is I'd ensure I had it in a nice case I'd want to see near my TV.
So again, I ask, why would anyone want to buy a neXtBox over simply adding a nice Win8 PC to their TV?
