When it comes to Gaming, the debate is ongoing about whether playing on a Gaming Console such as an Xbox One or Playstation is better than Gaming PCs. There are many pros and cons for both Gaming Consoles and Gaming PC’s which make this comparison difficult but we will do our best here at Tech Junkie to touch upon all of them in this article.
Let Look in detail the Pros and Cons of both Gaming PC and Console:
Console Pros:
- Lower costs - More affordable upfront costs when buying consoles (most likely) compared to Gaming PCs.
- Easier setup - All you need to get started with console gaming is the system itself and then each game that needs to play afterward has its own discs/download link that can be added onto your account via online purchase through Microsoft Store.
Console Cons:
- Gaming Consoles are more likely to be hacked - With Gaming PCs, there are many anti-virus protections available which make it harder for hackers to get into. While Gaming consoles do have their own security measures in place, they aren't as advanced and can easily be broken into by skilled computer programmers/hackers.
- Gaming PC's typically come with better graphics cards and higher resolution displays compared to Gaming Consoles that don't pack the same level of hardware power due to them being less expensive systems overall. This is where some people argue about whether Graphics actually matter when it comes down to gaming but if you're a serious gamer who wants bragging rights on how high your FPS (Frames per second) are at certain games then
Gaming PC Pros:
- Gaming PCs are more customizable - Gaming PC's come with a variety of different hardware components like gaming motherboards, overclockable gaming processors like Intel i5-7600k or AMD Ryzen 7 1800x, etc that can be swapped in and out depending on the user's preferences. For example, you could buy one Gaming PC with an NVIDIA GTX 970 graphics card but then later swap it out for another version of the same GPU if you want to upgrade your system without having to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars buying a whole new Gaming PC. You have flexibility when it comes down to customizing what kind of Graphics cards/hardware is installed inside which gives users more control over their gaming experience compared to Gaming consoles where most models don't allow any type of upgrades at all once they're purchased.
Gaming PC Cons:
- Gaming PCs are typically more expensive than Gaming consoles - Gaming PCs can be priced anywhere from $500 all the way up to $5000+ which makes them not only more expensive upfront but also for anyone that wants powerful hardware inside with advanced features like G-Sync or Free Sync. You're either looking at spending a lot of money on one Gaming PC system, buying multiple gaming console systems instead and having less overall power in each individual Gaming Console you own OR getting an averagely powered Gaming PC compared to most normal desktop computers today.
The debate continues between whether using Gaming Consoles or Gaming PCs is better when it comes down to playing video games but there is no clear winner here since both platforms have their pros/cons depending upon your Gaming preferences.
Conclusion: Gaming
Consoles are more affordable than Gaming PCs but lack the flexibility to upgrade hardware. Gaming PCs can be super expensive and end up costing more overall in the long run compared to Gaming Consoles if you're looking for high-end performance power with advanced features like G-Sync/Freesync.
The End!