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With the world of online gaming growing bigger every year, you may be asking yourself, are gaming PCs worth it?
This article should hopefully shed some light on the value that PCs offer vs consoles and other gaming systems.
PC games
At the core of every gaming experience is the games. PC games offer a multitude of benefits over console games, but the main advantages are as follows.
Cost: The average console game is currently £60. PC games tend to offer the same title at a reduced price. For example, EA Sports FC 24. At the time of writing this article, the PS5 variant of the game is £69.99, while the PC version on STEAM is currently on sale for £17.99. The retail price of the PC version is £59.99, a full £10 cheaper.
Quality: It is true that the current generation of consoles (XBOX Series/PlayStation 5) offers great visual fidelity, but nothing compares to a high-end gaming PC. The customization that PCs offer through increasing graphical settings and even modding cannot be compared.
Variety: Consoles have started to include backward compatibility to run previous generation games, but with PC gaming, this is a core feature. A modern gaming PC can play high-end AAA titles as well as favorites from the '90s, making a PC a machine enjoyed by multiple generations.
Take a look at the visual comparison of Cyberpunk 2077 running on a PS5 compared to a high-end gaming PC.
PC Hardware
When it comes to the PC vs current-gen consoles, it is no surprise that a top-of-the-range PC will outperform a current-gen console. But it is interesting to compare mid-range gaming PCs. You can get a PC with comparable performance to a PS5 and XBOX Series X for a similar price. You may not be gaming at 4K like the consoles, but if you are looking for an e-sports beast that can keep you entertained for hours, you might even save with a reliable gaming PC.
Keyboard and Mouse
If you are looking for a competitive and fast-paced gaming experience, then a keyboard and mouse are for you. They offer a much more immersive and sophisticated gaming experience than a controller. If you are into shooting games such as Fortnite, Overwatch, or even GTA, a keyboard and mouse will offer you an improved experience over a traditional controller.
However, controllers do have their advantages. For example, racing games are often better with a controller, which is why a gaming PC controller is great. Windows 10 and 11 offer native support for XBOX controllers, with rumble functionality. PC gaming gives you the best of both worlds and lets you play your games your way.
Budget Gaming PCs
Budget gaming PCs are some of the most exciting devices in the gaming world. There's nothing more satisfying than purchasing a cost-effective system that performs well and leaves you with enough budget for cheap games on STEAM or a nice keyboard, mouse, or monitor. You don't need to spend an arm and a leg to get a high-functioning and beautiful PC.
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