shio on 08 July 2008
| greenmedic88 said: I'm going to say console gaming is still cheaper, assuming you're just using one console. I've spent far more money on games for consoles, whereas most of the money for the PC just goes towards software and hardware customization and upgrades (on a brand new box no less). The customization, sourcing components and hardware tinkering are a part of the enjoyment of a PC if you're into that, but most AREN'T. While I appreciate the flexibility of the Wintel box as well as its scalability, for a $1k PC, I'll just end up replacing the whole thing when it is no longer a mid-range (mid-range by today's standards) performer with a custom job built to my personal specifications, by myself. Most likely before we see an Xbox 3 or PS4. I wouldn't consider a $500 budget PC something I'd be okay with to use as a gaming PC. If the main allure of gaming on a PC platform is performance, you don't do it on what most gamers with decent budgets would consider a complete POS. |
Console would only be cheaper if you were referring to PSP or DS. Maybe Wii, depending on your budget.
