probably gonna switch to console

[Trichome Jerome]

Graphics don't matter a whole lotto me. I think I'm going to switch to console (after 2 years of PC) and I am feeling overwhelmed with PC gaming.... And also the fact that PC gaming is considerably more expensive

[_I_]

pc will cost more, but games are cheaper, and it can run any pc game

if you want to switch to console, go ahead, but be warned, console will last around 6 years before the next gen console is out

ex.
ps1, '94
n64, '96
ps2, 2000
gc, 2001
xbox, 2001
xb360, 2005
wii, 2006
ps3, 2006
wiiu, 2012
xbone, 2013
ps4, 2013

[yberkurko]

How expensive PC gaming is compared to consoles depends mainly on how many games you buy per year. If you don't buy many games a year consoles are more than likely cheaper option.

Good desktop (laptops are way weaker perf/$) for about $1000 is usable for gaming without upgrades for 2-3 years, needs $300-500 upgrade for 2-3 extra years and console for $500-600 that lasts 6 years (if it doesn't break).
New games for PC can usualy be bought at $35-45 with bit searching and older ones are at steam sale for example $2-10. For consoles new games are typically $60-70 and older ones (not used) $30-40 smth.

For ease of calculation PC: $1500/6years + games at $45 each and time frame of 6 years
Console: $600/6years+ games at $60 each
5 games per year: PC $2850 , console $2400
8 games per year: PC $3660 , console $3480
10 games per year: PC $4200 , console $4200 <--
12 games per year: PC $4740 , console $4920
this is if you are buying games near launch, pc cost drops if you are buying some in sales for under $10.

Two years is bit short timeframe so pc high starting cost affects calculation much. For two years amount of games to buy new in year to be even in cost with console:
500+45x=300+60x
x=13,333...
so for two years time pc to be cheaper option you need to be buying 14 new games a year if your pc cost $1000 (500/year) and console costs $600 (300/year).

[Trichome Jerome]

Originally posted by yberkurko:

How expensive PC gaming is compared to consoles depends mainly on how many games you buy per year. If you don't buy many games a year consoles are more than likely cheaper option.

Good desktop (laptops are way weaker perf/$) for about $1000 is usable for gaming without upgrades for 2-3 years, needs $300-500 upgrade for 2-3 extra years and console for $500-600 that lasts 6 years (if it doesn't break).
New games for PC can usualy be bought at $35-45 with bit searching and older ones are at steam sale for example $2-10. For consoles new games are typically $60-70 and older ones (not used) $30-40 smth.

For ease of calculation PC: $1500/6years + games at $45 each and time frame of 6 years
Console: $600/6years+ games at $60 each
5 games per year: PC $2850 , console $2400
8 games per year: PC $3660 , console $3480
10 games per year: PC $4200 , console $4200 <--
12 games per year: PC $4740 , console $4920
this is if you are buying games near launch, pc cost drops if you are buying some in sales for under $10.

Two years is bit short timeframe so pc high starting cost affects calculation much. For two years amount of games to buy new in year to be even in cost with console:
500+45x=300+60x
x=13,333...
so for two years time pc to be cheaper option you need to be buying 14 new games a year if your pc cost $1000 (500/year) and console costs $600 (300/year).

Yeesh, maybe I will just quit gaming altogether.besides, I just don't get the same enjoyment out of them like I used to anymore...... I need more hobbies that are equally fun... But can't find any
:(

[yberkurko]

LOL those calculations with high $ are total costs for 6 years of gaming (electricity not included).

[videogames]

How expensive it is depends on what you expect out of it. If you want to max everything out at 60fps, then yeah, it's considerably more expensive than a console. But consoles already launch using outdated hardware and barely manage 1080p at 30 fps on a good day. You get what you pay for.

PC games also get considerably cheaper during sales, and there are far more exclusives.
You should go where the games you want to play are. If there are a lot of PS4 / WiiU / Xbone exclusives you want to play, go right ahead.

PCs being more complicated should never be something that discourages you, unless you have no desire to learn.

[Ninja_Muffin2.4]

lol, banned for quiting the pc master race.

[SlyMeerkat]

Be like me and play them all :D

[Tux]

Originally posted by foondude668288:

Graphics don't matter a whole lotto me. I think I'm going to switch to console (after 2 years of PC) and I am feeling overwhelmed with PC gaming.... And also the fact that PC gaming is considerably more expensive

have fun with that !

[Sparse Dunes]

just use them both.
Buy yourself a PS4 or a Wii U and keep your PC.
You'll be able to play most, if not all, of Xbone's exclusive titles so it doesn't really matter.
I would say for console gaming go for the Wii U as most of their games are probably gonna be on the Wii U exclusively.

Then again, PS4 does have some decent IPs.

[Trichome Jerome]

Originally posted by Ninja_Muffin2.4:

lol, banned for quiting the pc master race.

Haha, i know that was a joke, but it was a funny one. Thats not why i got banned... I got banned because i was 'Spamming" the hardware section with new threads (Thats what it said)

But as of now, im ban free! xD Just got unbanned today

[Currently in prison (5 years)]

If you do, add me on Xbox live!!!

[Trichome Jerome]

Originally posted by =(e)= Daniel of Leon:

If you do, add me on Xbox live!!!

Sure thing!

[Mecha Carny]

Why quit PC gaming?
Why not be both?

[Crystal_Ignition (exo)]

^ agreed, there are awesome console only games and awesome pc only games

STARCRAFT MY LOVE.. jk but yeah sc2 is king

[Γαῖα]

Originally posted by foondude668288:

Graphics don't matter a whole lotto me. I think I'm going to switch to console (after 2 years of PC) and I am feeling overwhelmed with PC gaming.... And also the fact that PC gaming is considerably more expensive

Spoken like someone who doesnt understand the benefits of a PC.