The Xbox One X is a great value and expensive simultaneously

[DirtyP2002]

RJ_Sizzle said:

hinch said:

A common misconception for those with little knowledge of PC gaming. Really, its not. It really depends on your budget and what you are aiming for.

While consoles have a lower starting cost.. once you start looking at the big picture, over the course of the generation.. they can end up being costing you considerably more than the PC counterpart. After all the; subscriptions, accessories and games you pay for on said console/s.

Also, PC's can last many generations if you pick your parts smartly. For instance, you could have an old Intel Sandy Bridge PC from 2013, and that system is relevant today. All you would need to do it swapout the GPU and it should be able to handle any game you throw at it.

That's the point I'm trying to make. Chances are, if you're a hardcore Xbox fan, you're likely going to invest in all three of the Xbox One models. and probably an elite controller too. That adds up, even with trade-ins. If you really intend to be cream of the crop, a PC would have been a better investment since the parts are modular and you can change what you want anytime. I completely understand that going with a console is much easier for lots of people. but arguing that PC is more expensive is kind of moot if you're a diehard Xboxer.

So... ehm... who buys three Xbox One consoles?

Try to compare a $499 PC from 2013 to the Xbox One and see which one will play those AAA games in 2018 decently...
Or build a $499 PC today that plays AAA games at 4k and up to 60 FPS. Not gonna happen.

 

The Xbox One X is more powerful than 90% of the PCs using Steam for $499. How would a PC be a better investment?