There’s no shortage of video games and platforms these days. While years ago a console or a decent computer was needed to enjoy gaming, we now have a wide variety of handheld devices and mobile games to enjoy. Where there’s a device, there’s most likely a way to run games on it these days.
That said, there’s one age old question that still hasn’t been resolved among gamers worldwide: console or PC? While everything might depend on play style, needs and what players can afford, many still believe one is simply better than the other.
10 They Wouldn’t Get It
When it comes to PC gamers, one of the biggest obsessions always seems to be the amount of frames per second one can achieve. Those who can afford incredible monitors and beastly desktop PCs will often boast how they can crank up their FPS to insane levels.
It’s somewhat contested whether we can actually see a difference between 60 and 140 FPS. The human eye is limited, but some gamers swear they can see a difference when their frames drop even minimally. Console players just don’t relate to this sentiment of disappointment at all.
9 The Graphics Trap
Any PC gamer will know that immense feeling of pride associated with owning an amazing top tier gaming computer. With the newest, most expensive GPU, it almost feels like a race to who can enjoy the best graphics on their monitor while running a game on ultra settings.
Except, this is rarely the case. Most players prefer to have their games on low settings, especially FPS games where fluid performance and spotting the enemy easily are more important than how the game looks. Similarly, many might play simple games like Minecraft, Stardew Valley and Garry’s Mod on their super computers, even though they could run better games with their top tier GPUs.
8 Mobile Gamers
Evidently there’s a lot of animosity between console and PC gamers. Both sides of the debate always feel like they’re somehow better than the other, and its obvious in all these memes circulating in social media. Gamers just happen to be competitive like that, and very prideful of their preferences.
But if there’s one thing that brings both sides together, it’s the hatred of mobile gamers. Since mobile games are still in the process of becoming better as smartphones are also evolving, many of these apps aren’t really considered “real games” by console and PC gamers. Ah well, at least they agree on something!
7 Console Exclusives
There are many advantages to having a PC, but something that’s often overlooked by PC owners is the existence of console exclusives or games that prioritize releases on console. This kind of makes sense of big titles that have elaborate games that might otherwise be difficult to run on most mid-tier PCs. Console is just where the majority of the market is.
Due to this, it often means that PC players will have to wait for months before they can get their hands on a game they’re anticipating. The most obvious example of this was Red Dead Redemption 2, which took nearly a year to release for PC. Even then, the PC version has tons of issues and bugs that still need to be patched out.
6 Build Your Own PC
Another glaring flaw in PC gaming is the constant advancement in technology which threatens to make so many of last year’s expensive GPUs and CPUs obsolete. For many consumers, it’s incredibly hard to keep up with the pace, given just how costly building a gaming PC can get in the long run.
Console players, however, have nothing to worry about in that regard. With most consoles selling at $300-400, and able to run any of the current and future games meant for that system, it’s almost too good to be true. No wonder so many prefer to invest in a console.
5 The Heat Of The Summer
Summer is the worst enemy of all gamers, especially those playing on desktop computers or laptops. Laptops in particular will absolutely melt in the heat of the summer, due to having limited cooling systems. This just makes the gaming experience even worse.
Console players generally won’t experience this issue, although any type of electronic device will heat up after hours of use in a warm environment. That being said, it most likely won’t be anything like a gaming laptop struggling to deliver 60 FPS on a sunny, humid summer day.
4 Hackers And Cheaters
When it comes to competitive gaming, PC presents its own challenges for casual and hardcore players: hackers and cheaters. Since PC provides so much customization and access to game files, as well as the ability to download hacks off the Internet fairly easily, hacking is a real issue in many competitive multiplayer games.
Console games aren’t as affected by the issue, if at all. FPS games might face some controversy over some players using a mouse and keyboard to play on console, but this isn’t necessarily against the rules. Overall, it’s just more difficult to hack or cheat on console than it is on PC.
3 30 FPS
So far, we’ve shown just how good consoles can be, but let’s be honest: there’s a real advantage to playing on the PC. It allows players to tailor their experience more, and if they really want it, enjoy some excellent quality graphics that console versions just struggle to compete against.
The best feature, however, is the ability to increase FPS. While most games will look fine with just 60 FPS, shooter games in particular are much more fluid when not contrived by the 30 FPS cap seen in console versions. Sometimes, that extra frame just might make a difference.
2 Build Your Experience
Let’s be honest: there’s one major drawback to console gaming, and it’s the lack of customization. The price might be more affordable, but the different parts of the actual console can’t be upgraded for a better one. If the player wants a better console, they’ll have to invest in a brand new one, which is more money out of the bank.
Those with desktop computers, however, can mix and match different parts and build the computer of their dreams. With the right knowledge, it might even save them money if the parts are bought from the right place. It’s a skill that definitely pays off, and allows players to tailor their PCs for the kind of gaming and general usage they plan on doing.
1 The Better Release
Alright, let’s address the elephant in the room again: console exclusives. True, PC gamers might have to wait for those titles much longer, but maybe it isn’t about who gets the first release, but whoever gets the final release of the game? At least, this is what PC gamers believe.
There are definitely pros and cons to both releases. Sure, some games might never even come to PC. However, most big titles would be passing up a big opportunity by staying just in the console realm of gaming. PC gamers are a demanding kind, much more so than perhaps console gamers, which is why they ask only for the best quality, after proper testing on console.
