If you spec it out right with used parts you can get really great performance for relatively cheap.

Here’s a list I put together for fun about half a year ago, prices have probably changed a bit though (Ebay) 13900k: $475, (Ebay) 3090: $630, mobo: $100, (Ebay) 64gb RAM: $100, case: $40, 850w PSU: $130, AG620 cooler: $50, 2tb SSD: $67, fans: $20, (Ebay) 4k monitor: $200, total: $1812

Or you can look at that chromebook I got on ebay for $40 that I played Celeste, Half Life, and Half Life 2 from start to finish for the first time on after swapping its operating system out with linux (which is actually pretty easy). You can also find old mini pcs with a lot higher performance for similar prices used if you don’t need a laptop.

Obviously neither of those are very directly comparable but they do show you can get great price to performance in a PC, if you know what to look for.

PC Gamers: buys $550 Steam Deck

Console Gamers: . . . shit

What if my $300 PC is better than your $400 console?

What if it had more utilities than just gaming and streaming?

PC is way cheaper long term because you can pirate games

Ah, this again. Maybe we can start accepting other people’s use cases? (This goes both ways btw)

Aint heard of no ps5 running linux

Play Super Tux 2 on anything for free.

PC is cheaper in the long run.

You don’t need new controllers or any proprietary accessories when switching console and you can buy games on steam sales (which can be insanely cheaper).

You can also update your pc if you want it to last a bit longer.

I think consoles made more sense back then. If you like your console that’s fine, but I’m pretty sure pc is much cheaper and last longer when you consider all those factors.

I know it’s a meme, but you don’t need $3K for decent gaming PC unless you want overkill performance. If you get components on sale, you can build something pretty good for $600 to $700 (excluding monitor, mouse and keyboard). You just be patient and fool around on pcpartpicker.

I’m just happy I can watch my porn on 4k on the second screen with music, while still playing on ultra in my games. Makes me feel like I am at a bar.

Consoles are kinda dying anyways tho. Less and less sales even tho there are more and more gamers.

This but unironically

Yeees, let’s shit on people who spend money in their hobby and use their computer for more than just running overhyped games at medium settings.

I am so tired of these attempts at justification for “Console Elitism.”

Yes, you bought a cheap shit product because you don’t have the money or knowledge to build, or operate, a proper computer. Congratulations, you’re part of Sony/MS’s primary demographic.

PC monster race

Pc gamers when their 350$ handheld laptop has a bigger library, more backwards compatibility, and cross platform access without any monthly subscriptions.