Failing Manufacturers Are Pushing the Narrative That Consoles Are Dying, Says Ex-Xbox Exec - eviltoast
  • FeelzGoodMan420
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    4 months ago

    I don’t understand this at all. You can get game pass or something on PC as well. That isn’t a console only benefit.

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      4 months ago

      I have about 100 games at this point I’ve gotten for free from Epic alone. Add in a few every year from steam and GOG, yeah not a great argument against PC…

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      4 months ago

      My argument is that gaming on ps5 is cheaper and more convenient than on PC.

      I referenced the game pass because games tend to be cheaper on PC in general.

      The availability of a game pass equalizes the price for gaming and makes buying games on PS5 obsolete for me.

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        4 months ago

        But game pass is available on PC too… Are you not understanding that?

        I guess I see your argument? I don’t really agree though - read my other comments.

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          4 months ago

          I think we have a misunderstanding. I will try one last time:

          My Argument: Gaming on Ps5 is cheaper and more convenient than gaming on PC.

          Why more convenient?

          (See my first reply above)

          But why cheaper?

          Not because of games (a gamepass exists on both pc and ps5)

          But because of hardware!

          Ps5=~550€

          PC (with the same specs)=MB+CPU+GPU+SSD+RAM+Case+Mouse+Keyboard+Gamepad=More than ~550€

          Do you disagree?

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            4 months ago

            Eh I’m not sure I really do agree on the cost. Because like you need to add another $400 onto the ps5 cost for 5 years worth of online fees to pay miltiplayer (assuming they don’t raise prices in 5 years, which they most definitely will) so now you’re up about $1K USD or more. I just used 5 years of fees since i figured new consoles come out every 5ish years. Could even be longer. No one seems to factor this in when describing console prices. Rember, there are NO online fees with PC (unless it’s a MMO with a subsciption fee or something but 99% games do not charge for online play.)

            Also again, remember that a ps5 is a low-mid range PC. I think you can build a low-mid range PC for $1k or a bit higher, (crazy how expensive it is these days. $1k used to be a high end PC lol.)

            Lastly, you’ll need to buy another controller for ps5 probably. So that’s another $50 or $60 or whatever the hell they cost these days. Maybe even a headset/microphone - not sure if those come with the ps5.

            A comparable PC is probably still more expensive, but not really by that much…

            Do you see what I’m saying now?

            • MvPts@lemmy.world
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              4 months ago

              I do see your point.

              But Your calculation also proved my point that gaming on a PS5 is indeed cheaper.

              • FeelzGoodMan420
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                4 months ago

                Sure. It’s probably like 20% cheaper with much less functionality, like none to little customization/modding, and gives an inferior HDR presentation. But it’s cheaper yes. so your point is proven, but it’s badly wounded.