Are the "PC Master Race" days over?

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I think the main reason I prefer PC over consoles is so that I don't have to deal with the decisions from the console manufacturers. For example, if I buy a game today on a console, I have zero guarantees that it will work outside of the said console. If Sony releases a PS6 for example and I buy Elden Ring on PS5, the only hope that I have that it will work on the PS6 is the goodwill of Sony (same goes for MS and Nintendo).

Meanwhile if I buy Elden Ring on PC today, there is a very good chance it will work 20 years from now.

Then you have the whole subscription services and other nonsense. If I want to play PS3 games on my PS5, my only option is via cloud + paid subscription. Are you telling me that Sony can't figure out a way to emulate PS3 games on a device that is as powerful as a PS5 while basement developers are able to get PS3 emulation running on potato PCs? Nah, it's because they don't want to put in the R&D effort.

Then you have inherent limitations of consoles by design such as only being compatible with certain controllers and devices. On PC for example, not only can I use any controller setup that I want but if I own a Steam Deck, I can take that on the go or play on a laptop. Not to mention modding and such.

So for me, it never feels quite right buying a game on console. When I buy a game on PC, I get more out of the $60 vs buying the game on console. From modding to gaming on different types of devices to family sharing, etc. But most importantly, not having to worry about whether or not the money and time you spent on the game will get left behind on one device. And thanks to places like Greenmangaming, it's rare you ever have to pay full price on new games.