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[IntentionalPun]

I’m too big of a spender on hardware to make this true.

But the nice thing about PC gsming is options.

Of course sometimes the nice thing about consoles is the limited options makes it just easier to deal with.

I play on both consoles and PC though so feel zero need to warrior about any of it.

 

[stevish]

Amazon prime Games are insane recently... If you have Amazon prime I would be adding to account, PC or no PC.
Same with epic. Epic Christmas free games are coming up soon as well you would think.

The free game situation on PC is absolutely crazy, not to mention the sales.

 

[YeulEmeralda]

3 generations max. So 6 years.

Uhm what console generations are 5 years.

 

[bender]

Nintendo's opinion is not law

Incorrect per transitive inheritance.

 

[TheKratos]

Uhm what console generations are 5 years.

I'm reffering to PC. New GPU series (generations) are released every 2 years.

 

[PandaOk]

I'm new to the pc world after being a life long console gamer. (mid 40's)

Yes the initial cost is high if you want a decent rig (mine will be around $1100 all in but I figure a console times X years of ps + will be close to the same.) I have even seen crazy black friday deals like pre-builts with a 4060 in them for $700. This thread isn't about the hardware though it's about the software.

So I did my research before I started getting my game collection up and decided I was not going to stick to one store front. I will have a 4070 so will probably use the Geforce experience as my front end. (normally you can scan your pc and it will put all installed games,) The other sweet thing is some game it will optimize them for you with a click of a button. I have used gg.deals and store fronts like GOG and shopping sales when I can. I was shocked to discover how much I have acquired for so little cost. Keep in mind that new games on the PS5/Xbox are starting at $69.99 but they love the upsell special editions for $99.99. My god is PC gaming so much cheaper than I thought possible. These aren't games I lose access too if I stop paying a subscription fee. These are games that I "digitally own." I will Provide the Library I have acquired of a span less than 2 weeks and reveal the shocking cost of it all.

Cyberpunk 2077+ the Phantom Liberty DLC
BioShock Remastered
Balatro
Sea of Stars
Kararte Survivor
Doom Eternal
Hi-Fi Rush
Sunset Overdrive
3D Mark (it's $30 now but got it for $5)
Disco Elysium
Alchemest Adventure
Conarium
Dome Keeper
The Final Station
God's Trigger
The Outer Worlds
Teardown
Moonscars
House of golf 2
Death's Door
Super Meat Boy

I was going over my paypal account and I thought fuck me man, I must of spent a fortune buying these games. Yes many are Indie but almost all are highly regarded. I was expecting to calcuate some crazy number but was shocked when I caluclated it:

I got all of the above games and again not tied to a subscription service for: $125.20

I always thought Pc gaming was for rich elitist but am quickly learning that in the long run it is cheaper. My apologies!

It’s not less expensive, studies have shown that. A big contributing factor is pc gamers buying so many games on steam etc that they never play. Mix that in with an average upgrade tempo of just under 3 years and PC gaming ends up more expensive on average.

 

[Gamer79]

It’s not less expensive, studies have shown that. A big contributing factor is pc gamers buying so many games on steam etc that they never play. Mix that in with an average upgrade tempo of just under 3 years and PC gaming ends up more expensive on average.

I totally disagree. The up front cost is high but after that pc pays off. The rare tech freak who has to have the cutting edge technology is the rare exception. Console you buy cheaper but pay more in the long run. Pc also offers freedom and choice.

 

[Guilty_AI]

It’s not less expensive, studies have shown that. A big contributing factor is pc gamers buying so many games on steam etc that they never play. Mix that in with an average upgrade tempo of just under 3 years and PC gaming ends up more expensive on average.

"studies"

 

[Freeman76]

100% agree, i was console only from 12 yrs old to 47 yrs old, i've now had a nice gaming PC for a year and its the best thing i ever bought as far as gaming goes. Incredible performance, literally everything plays 4k high/ultra and no more 30fps crap. The savings are an added bonus but even without that PC is just peak gaming

 

[hemo memo]

Welcome my friend. You'll be swimming in cheap and free games. Steam discounts during sales, and Epic store gives away free games every week, sometimes even big titles. Then there are sites like Humble Bundle, Fanatical, and GMG where you can grab bundles or heavily discounted games. You can also find cheap keys on marketplaces like CDKeys or Eneba. Plus, subscription services like Game Pass or Humble Choice let you play tons of games.

 

[PandaOk]

I totally disagree. The up front cost is high but after that pc pays off. The rare tech freak who has to have the cutting edge technology is the rare exception. Console you buy cheaper but pay more in the long run. Pc also offers freedom and choice.

This was people that play PC games at least once a week or once every two weeks. Though you’re not going to find disagreement from me that the PCMR tech enthusiasts are a net negative to the hobby as a whole.

 

[Hohenheim]

PC is also more fun than consoles (in my opinion), because of the upgrading, twiddling with hardware, freedom for adjustments, mods etc.
And of course the ability to play games in the best way possible (if your hardware is up for it)
And yeah, I know that the upgrading, adjusting etc is also what lots of gamers DON'T like about pc's. Others seem to hate PC's because the high end GPU's are...(mildly shocked).. expensive!!

The only thing that should be of importance for any gamer, is to be satisfied with the gaming setup available for YOU.
Everything else and opinions from everyone is useless noise.

And yeah, I also have a Playstation 5 (Pro) and will obviously get the new Nintendo day one, so no need for any warriors to pick up the pitchforks.

PC though? *chef's kiss*

 

[ap_puff]

Yes, pc games can get very cheap quickly, there are several sites that track prices from all the big sites + key resellers and sometimes you can get incredible deals. Sometimes you can even get discounts pre-launch which is nice.