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irstupid on 08 September 2016
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JRPGfan said:
irstupid said:

So in your example you need to buy a monitor for 4k, but the PS4Pro doesn't need a 4k TV.

Fair comparisons assume you either need to buy both, or you own both, or you use both on same display.

A 4k TV with certified HDR is going to set you back probably $800 min. 

While were at it, why don't we say you need to buy a computer desk and chair and the PS4 Pro needs to buy a comfy couch. 

Im assumeing people have a 4k TV or want one anyways. So yeah ignoreing that part of the cost equation.

Thats probably not fair though, but even if you ignore that cost, it ll probably still end up over 1500$.

Ok, then how about assuming someone may need a computer at home for work or other personal reasons anyway. So you should ignore the first costs of the PC then. Saying an average PC costs $400 or something. Then you shoudl only factor in anything above that $400, since the $400 is a NEED and would be getting spent anyway. 

I'm not trying to say a PC can cost effective fight with PS4 PRo. I'm just annoyed with people when they try to say PC gaming is so expensive, they do it by adding in cost of some Monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, and other periphials and yet completely ignore them for consoles saying "you have those already" Oh and I don't already have a monitor, keyboard, controllers or use my tv with pc. Thos factors shoudl not be counted.

Stick a PS4 in a room with nothing in it and it's just as worhtless as a pc tower in a room with nothing in it. They both require a display, both require sound of some sort. Those are costs. They may be new costs, they may not be.