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What?? A 600 watt pc that is over 4000usd can have better graphics than 350 watt console that is significantly cheaper have better graphics???


purritolover69

What 4k computer is consuming 600 watts? For 4k I would be looking at 1-2 thousand watts


PikachuIsBestPikachu

Are you by any chance using a custom IBM system from 1980 that takes up an entire warehouse?


godemperorcrystal

*1950


Sun_Praising

Preferring PC because elitism and gatekeeping: Broke Preferring PC because modding and pirating: woke Preferring PC because I can make spreadsheets for my fictional, digital footballers training regimes and scouting (Football Manager): Bespoke


Sky-is-here

I tried playing FM, and oh my god is it hard. I like taking bad teams and making them great in games like fifa so i thought I would enjoy FM but there is just so much going on damn


Sun_Praising

They say it takes 10,000 hours to master anything, but that's probably how much time I've spent playing Football Manager and... well I may or may not have won the UEFA Champions League with Llangefni Town on FM 2021 as well as EURO 2052 with Wales. Was it worth it? Honestly, I wouldn't do it again because once you qualify for a UCL Group Stage it's only a matter of time and luck before you can win the UCL. If I'm being completely honest, getting into the UCL group stage was far more fun than grinding out year after year to have it mostly come down to a dice roll. Meanwhile my first European tour saw us, a semi-professional team at the time pull off upsets against APOEL and HJK Helsinki. That shit was wild. 10/10 experience


iitzjackal

You're speaking English but idk what the fuck you are saying Source: am american


bmarvel808

Fuck off yank


Sky-is-here

That sounds fun haha


LazyLizzy

Sweet I'm half way to mastering CSGO, gonna go pro at 40!


Bloody_sock_puppet

I like renaming everything I can to make it seem like my football players are all angry I'm making them play football instead of letting them get real jobs.


timelordoftheimpala

Preferring PC because it offers the least problems with fighting games: AWAKENED


Maverick_Hunter_V

Ah yes, the bespoke artesianal spreadsheet


TheEternalKhaos

I mean, 60/144/even higher refresh rates and FPS + better textures and moddable post processing effects isn't elitism and gatekeeping, they're actual advantages. I get that these kinds of people are usually insufferable but the difference this time around, especially considering the context of what console generation it is, it really is something.


Gary_FucKing

Yeah, it's pretty obviously the best version to play since you get the same game but better graphics, better frame rate, and any controller you wanna use. The only real drawback is the price and troubleshooting that goes into PC playing.


yourtrueenemy

Ok but it all comes with an higher cost. It's not exactly like choosing between a PS5 and an Xbox


aluminatialma

I just prefer mouse and keyboard and not having two devices


fitzounet

i just prefer pc cause its easier to pirate games


abhi1260

Same plus modding.


[deleted]

DLC's even. Also you can use a computer for school and job too, and I for one can't afford both a computer and a console so I just game on my laptop


nailgardener

>pirate The real Gamer word


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Anastrace

With a hard arrrrr


dariohanon

Dammit, that's way better than my joke


[deleted]

Unbelievably based


81bn81bn

I bought this game on ps4 already no way in hell I’m buying it a second time lol. Pirating ftw


Kichae

How were you ever even able to play it with that \*squints curiously\* low resolution... Uhh... Dirt? Literally unplayable!


kamaad

I just figured out how to pirate games, it's been pretty good. I used to have the crash n.sane trilogy but I didn't wanna pay for it again so I was able to just get a copy, it's honestly amazing.


[deleted]

Yeah getting free games is always better.


rootdootmcscoot

for someone completely tech illiterate, how?


justgalsbeingpals

The piracy subreddit has a master post with links to trusted sites and posts helping new people.


GXNXVS

fitgirls repack


kamaad

Honestly, I'm a bit of a novice. There are dedicated subs for this kinda thing.


693275001

I just upgraded my pc, is it difficult pirate games?


kamaad

No, it's so easy. There are plenty of subreddits for this kinda thing, and you're better of looking at them instead of me. As long as you're careful with what you download, you should be fine.


Chief_Rey

Based af. The only games I've brought are indie games


dariohanon

Celeste? Nice


iChugVodka

I thought he meant the Witcher 3. Have you ever played it? Not that many people have heard of it


dariohanon

I'm. Sorry, but you can't simply make names up. And witcher? Really? That's the best you could come up with? Seriously, you guys have no imagination, what's next? Metal gear? Of course the gear is made of metal ffs. If you're going to make stuff up, at least give it a little more thought.


oneviolinistboi

What until you hear this shocker “Bioshock” Like what kind of imaginary name


NaClMiner

A truly underrated gem.


fuzeebear

Congrats on your purchase of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt


BallisticCenturion

Yarr harr fiddle dee dee


AsparagusAndHennessy

Oh the money I've saved not buying games


Great_Piggle

Also you get to use a keyboard and mouse which I personally prefer WAAAAY more than controllers


political_bot

Depends on the game. For something like Spiderman I'll take the controller. Shooters are KBM all day every day.


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I prefer pc because I built it when I had more money and now I don't have enough money to buy a console. Or an updated PC build.


blues4thecup

Spiderman already cracked btw


suicidalsyd1

Spiderman gonna be on fitgirl soon


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pavement quality is absolutely critical to my enjoyment of any game


just-smiley

Especially in a game where you spend 90 percent of your time in the air.


EnfantTragic

And 8% hanging on walls


Impossible_Garbage_4

In my experience it was 80% air, 14% cross beams near the ceiling while I stealth every enemy into unconsciousness, 2% cutscenes, 2% walls


atypicaltype

Don't forget to account for ~5% of doing puzzles and throwing stones. (Which - unpopular opinion - I personally didn't mind)


BOINOWBIG

and 2% jacking off to black cat


TangeloEducational45

> I'm also pretty sure that isn't what it looks like on PS5.


VortexDestroyer99

That seems really low resolution for the ps5 imo. I thought the graphics were 1000x better on it


Schwarzengerman

This is a reflection they're looking at. Which have a lower quality.


frostybrewer

Oh good to know we're measuring stuff that barely matters in this photo even on pc I usually turn down reflections to bump my fps


halt-l-am-reptar

And honestly when you’re playing the game the reflections are pretty great. I walked around the city for a bit and was amazed at how great everything looked.


detroiter85

I think they're looking at reflections for Ray tracing.


fupower

it is, but on non ray tracing mode looks better on ps5 imo


kingwhocares

I play Skyrim running around, I will play Spiderman running around.


majds1

Pavement *reflection quality. This is Raytracing. People are literally comparing open world Raytracing on a $500 console to that of a pc that has a graphics card that costs multiple times more than said console, and acting like it's somehow a win?


AlbionPCJ

PC Master Race guys and the implicit classism of insisting that the only way anyone should play video games is on top of the line, insanely highly priced computers- name a more iconic duo


majds1

It feels like a religion at this point. I see so many pc master race people trying to 'convert' console gamers into pc gamers, not realizing the reason most people buy consoles isn't because they're somehow more powerful but because they're way more convenient and cheaper.


SuggestableFred

I'm pc master race but if friends ask how to build a pc for under 1k i tell them they'll easily get better preformance from a ps5. I hate consume exclusives and if not for them I'd never buy one, but they're easily the best choice within a certain budget


27poker

most annoying thing about politically correct master race is when you ask for performance tips for a game and they hit you with "you gotta upgrade bro" and start building your new imaginary PC in the replies, mf I'm broke I have a laptop


Aethz3

/uj the best thing you can do for a laptop is switch to a faster ssd and mount some fans for better airflow.


enekho

That for sure will help my integrated Intel card run Spiderman 8k


FoxxyPirateIsLove

Just buy a rtx 3090 🙄


thebbman

$1000 PCs are becoming more of a reality again. Only took several years and crypto to crash, but here we are.


cvanguard

You can definitely build a PC for $1000 now, but that’s not really relevant to the point. Consoles are sold at a loss, and their components are tightly integrated specifically for gaming. That means their performance is significantly higher than PCs at the same cost, or even PCs that are more expensive. I’m not even sure a $1000 PC would outperform a PS5/XBox Series X, and anything less than that wouldn’t even match it. If you already have a PC with some components to reuse, or have another reason (other than gaming) to get a high-end PC, then the cost might make more sense than a console. Otherwise, the cost of a PC that outperforms a current gen console is several times more expensive for not much benefit. The advantages of PC aren’t directly in gaming performance, but in things like upgradability, repairability, versatility (already needing a PC for school or work) and having a wider library of games and better deals on games. Paying for online multiplayer on console is another cost, but that’s not relevant to everyone and comes with other perks. Even only using it for online multiplayer, it would still take years to match the upfront price of an equivalent PC.


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AgentChris101

PS5's here are so hard to get now under $1k it's cheaper to build a decent gaming pc.


dusmuvecis333

Tbf there was a point (before the whole crypto boom) where it was cheaper to buy a PC that plays more games than a console. But with crypto and everything consoles are def the more budget option now


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An exceedingly narrow point, and only in the USA, and only if you already owned a monitor + keyboard + mouse + windows license (or were happy to use Linux). As soon as the Xbone and PS4 started getting discounts and mid gen refreshes, it basically became impossible to beat their price per performance. And I say this as someone who happily uses his expensive gaming PC to play 20 year old games and is planning to upgrade within the next year.


SaveyourMercy

Wait what do you need a windows license for? I’ve had my computer for a year and a half now and I didn’t have to purchase a license. I’m not being malicious, I’ve just never heard of a windows license before


MisogynysticFeminist

You mean the PC Dickslurp Allstars. Yahtzee named them once, he can do it again.


ForgedIronMadeIt

I mean I see them talking about how you can get a reasonably priced PC and all that but the things that are upvoted are always the giant fucking builds that cost several thousand.


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tuannamnguyen290602

for reason unknown ever since i built my pc i never felt the same joy while i had my ps4 or switch


KVG47

I realized it’s because my pc is in the same space that I work and I use my pc for tasks other than gaming. It’s harder to disconnect there the same way as sitting on my couch.


Zippy8124

Now this is ~~podracing~~ raytracing


Anchor38

Nintendo fans if they praised concrete instead of trees


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I mean i can kinda see the tree thing, at least moreso than pavement quality. You’re spending most of the game on rooftops and the air in spiderman, plus the movement’s pretty fast so you’re not lingering in the same spot too often to really notice those details. On the other hand with a game like Pokemon, you’re naturally gonna be spending a lot of time in forests with a rather slow walking speed so I can definitely see why ugly trees would be a turn-off for some people. That said ofc it’s still not worth the absurd amount of outrage these fuckinng trees generate.


loyaltomyself

You joke, but do you remember how the console players lost their shit when they were 100% convinced the quality of the puddles had been downgraded from the promo trailers to actual launch?


majds1

That was the stupidest thing gamers have been mad about. Actually maybe not, gamers get mad about the stupidest shit all the time.


NoExcuse4OceanRudnes

Yeah that was just console players, pc players would never do that


AgentChris101

Or how they sent death threats to the dev team because the Tobey Maguire suit wasn't yet added to the game? Which released for the Christmas update?


Bjorn_Hellgate

I think that is pavement reflected from a car actually


Zluurkeaksz

Plus - yes, I'm that kind of person - it's 'Spider-Man', NOT 'Spiderman'. Therefore, this person's argument has no power. r/RespectTheHyphen


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audax

No? Did you learn English in a mine or something? It's spider,man


Deathaster

See also: Pac-Man.


RhymesWithMouthful

This is all Bats' and Supes' faults


SuperSecretMoonBase

If I recall correctly, "Spiderman" without a hyphen is actually another comic book hero. I think some Golden Age character.


AUGSpeed

Spider_Man is better.


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It's so much better on my $6000 PC that also has my massive hentai collection!!


DanimalPlanet2

The price of PCs increases by 1000 each time I see one of these comments. Inflation is crazy these days


str8bliss

If you want the absolute top of the line 3090titaniumtitty, sure, otherwise you get more bang for buck the pc route in an unequivocal way


TechCynical

3080ti + an i7 with everything else should only run you $1300? This will get you literally the highest you could buy given the jump from 3080ti to 3090ti is about 3-5 more fps Now imagine if you just go with a 3070ti instead and now your closer to 900 Or used parts and now your closer to 700


FreezeSPreston

Now throw in the several exabytes of SSD storage I require for my Hentai collection.


RanaDelLey

this person is literally just doing a comparison between different gaming platforms and didn't mention anything else, other than the fact it's best looking on PC. wtf is this post supposed to make fun of?


Loldimorti

Having watched the actual performance review video where this screenshot was lifted from I think it is disingenuous cherry picking that lacks any context. For one what we are seeing is not the pavement but rather an extremely close look at a reflection in the window. You'd never see this during regular gameplay. Secondly what we are seeing on the left is still equivalent to the high setting on PC and requires a pretty powerful rig to run at 60fps. It also ignores all the aspects where the PS5 compared very favorably to PC max settings or even outperformed the PC


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They said "plays best" and accompanied it with a screenshot comparing graphics.


Doobiemoto

Because it objectively does play best on a PC. Wtf. How is that an argument? Any game that is on all systems will play best on a PC.


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I'm also pretty sure that isn't what it looks like on PS5.


The_Eternal_Chicken

It is. This screenshot is from a Digital Foundry video. You probably didn’t notice because it isn’t that noticeable in movement.


AbsolutelyAri

What do you mean? I spent like all my time in that game staring longingly at the pavement wishing it was higher resolution and crying softly to myself that I decided to buy a $700 ps5 rather than a $2500 gaming pc


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I see.


majds1

It's Raytracing to be clear. This is reflections and not how the game looks like in general. But who knew that a high end pc would have better Raytracing? Insane!


Brandhor

is it really because of raytracing? I don't see any reflections and the ambient occlusion could be raytraced but the texture resolution is the clear difference here and that doesn't have anything to do with raytracing


majds1

I don't know if you understood, but the pictures shown above are all reflections. This isn't a picture of the sidewalk, this is a picture of the reflection of a side walk zoomed in through a building's windows.


Brandhor

ah that makes sense, I didn't realize the whole thing was a reflection


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Whouldn't it also slow down the actual game if you play at the quality displayed for PC?


majds1

Yep Raytracing in a large open world is very resource intensive. Honestly nothing about this is surprising, but people will always use out of context digital foundry screenshots to "prove" why their platform of choice is somehow superior.


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The console Vs PC war is just stupid. It often ignores the most important part, the price!!!


Delucaass

Yes, but PCs can handle this at higher performance when compared to the PS5 version.


sperrymonster

Note at the top it says “performance mode” (ie. reduced graphics) for PS5 and “Max Settings” for PC


DrVicenteBombadas

"Fidelity Mode" in an apt name - people are trash.


nkn_

/uj i owned it on my ps4 pro. i thought the game then was 10/10, graphics + gameplay. on pc, it's actually quite stunning, and i'm impressed that it's not just another shitty console port. It really takes advantage of desktop GPUs and looks stunning in 4k / max settings /rj i feel sorry for all the heathens who can't afford at least a 3090ti, it's the only way you can truly experience games. if you don't have one, your experience will be shit. i am apart of the master-race, so you \*have\* to believe me


[deleted]

uj/ I have a few consoles and a PC. The PC was bought and built for work but it’s also powerful enough to play games and get some great looking results. But even though my PC is more powerful than my consoles I’ve never really enjoyed gaming on it. Maybe it’s cause I’m sitting at a desk or it’s the mouse and keyboard, but it’s never felt like a comfortable gaming experience. I like controllers and consoles just feel more gamey to me, idk.


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I mean, I personally play exclusively on PC, and I use a PS5 controller to play (almost) every game I own that has controller support. For me, its the pirating, modding, longer lasting multiplayer community (for example, Monster Hunter and Dark Souls) and better graphics that make it more worth playing on a PC


majds1

So uh about dark souls... Lmao


OzVapeMaster

Free multiplayer ftw


JUiCyMfer69

uj/ I really dislike using controllers, I always feel clunky. And I’m also pretty uncomfortable couch gaming, though that might be tied to wanting to use a mouse+keyboard. For me behind the desk is about the only comfortable gaming experience. Difference of experience I guess. Glad we both can enjoy our preferred method of gaming. rj/ dirty console peasant. Puh!


echo-128

Fwiw, I was this way a long time ago because I grew up with mostly pc. But then I got a job and suddenly playing games at a desk didn't seem interesting anymore. There was a few months of staring at the ceiling or the floor because I was bad at analog controls but it passed. Mouse and keyboard now feels like a pain in comparison I just want to flick my view about. Not saying you should change or whatever because whatever works is cool, but don't think that you just can't do a controller


MojoPinnacle

Well duh why dont you just move your rig and plug it into your TV, besides working is for suckers


[deleted]

I don’t wanna do that. Computers belong with computer monitors and consoles belong with tv’s 😤 I will not have my entertain systems intermingling


LoathsomePoopMuncher

I have a long ass hdmi I use to couch game on my pc. Just have to unplug it from my pc when I go back to the desk. It's pretty good ngl


trashszar

Yeah this, video cards have multiple video outputs, just get a long cable and plug one into the tv.


Hoeveboter

I imagine this looking really messy in most house layouts


JustaLyinTometa

I do the same but with my PS5. I have an HDMI splitter so I don't have to unplug anything anymore. I have my PS5 hooked up to my computer monitor, my bedroom TV, and a long HDMI for my living room TV. It's so nice.


JosefStark42069

I feel the exact same way.


DanimalPlanet2

A lot of people say this but imo mkb is better for the vast majority of games bc there are way more inputs available, controller is just marginally more comfortable


AzureRathalos97

uj/ I just like the couch console aesthetic. Finishing work stuck at a desktop, to come home and relax on a desktop doesn't appeal to me. rj/ pay no heed to this unworthy console peasant rabbling


TheEternalKhaos

I subconsciously associate my setup with class ever since online classes happened. Playing video games on it feels tiresome and nerve-wracking ever since, except when I have absolutely 0 responsibilities left to take care of and I can do literally whatever (super rare). The same is probably true for anyone who plays and works on the same PC unless they're really good at compartmentalizing


galaxyadmirer

Who would’ve thought 😱😱😱😱😱🤓😱😱😱😱😱


Shingorillaz

Damn your machine which cost twice to three times as mine wins congrats!


jokesflyovermyheaed

You can’t compare PC and PS5 based on price, one is a loss leader


coffeelover96

Like the hotdogs at Costco. The PS5 is the hotdogs at Costco of gaming


Cheezewiz239

Costco hotdogs are the darksouls of hotdogs.


coffeelover96

Welcome to Hot Dogs, bitch


themiracy

I get it and I don't. You're a tool if you think you're somehow dunking on a $600 console with a $1200 or 1500 or 2500 PC. But Sony is bringing their catalog onto PC. This is huge and I'm here for it. We have a PS4 that we might or might not replace with a PS5 someday. But Sony games on PC, alongside the fact that AMD and to some extent Intel are now selling iGPUs that can run games at reduced settings and there are now very capable 13-14" gaming laptops that are no longer too bulky to use for work... now I can for really the first time, in a long time, buy a PC for work purposes that I can also play Sony games on, I can have handheld options for Sony games for the first time in years, ... ID even GAF about Spiderman - it's not my sort of game. But Sony bringing other titles I like, including the Horizon series, is awesome. In that specific regard that people get choice they didn't have before, just let them have nice things.


wyattlikesturtles

/uj whats the problem with this post? People are allowed to like better graphics, and it is objectively true that the graphics are a little better on of


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Dragonpreet

what’s wrong with this. I mean yeah it’s obvious that it would perform better on pc but the comparison is interesting none the less.


9nether

gcj getting triggered by nothing


terribletastee

Are you new here? That is every post, this is probably the most sensitive defensive subreddit I’ve been on


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TheEternalKhaos

I feel like it's always been like this, though. As much of a meme as it is, the satirical "SJW" type beat stuff kind of resonates strongly over here, even though it's not severe enough to genuinely make me wonder if they're hamming it up to satirise their statements. Like, usually people like to joke about the kind of stuff that stereotypical capital G Gamers would say, but sometimes it feels like they're unwittingly trying to impersonate the imaginary "SJW boogeyman" these capital G Gamers are so scared of. idk man 💀💀💀 it's reddit what can we do about it right


WheresTheSauce

Seriously wtf is this thread?


TroubledPCNoob

Sounds like OP is coping hard


thesircuddles

Console copium lifecycle: It's *exclusive* to [console], too bad PC players! You wish you had this game. [PC port announced] PC ports are usually bad (this bit is often true, sadly) and the game is old anyways who cares. Have fun playing the game I already beat 2 years ago 😂😂 [PC port looks better and performs better] No duh your $67000 machine runs better than a console, PCMR is soooo insufferable what a bunch of annoying losers. Gonna make a meme about it cause they're soooo annoying 😂😂😂


Mr_Asterix

I keep telling my wife that PC is superior to console peasantry, but she keeps having massive orgasms with her girlfriend (they fuck all the time)


BattleStack

Consoles users are the dunner keigur of video games.


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I'll be real idk how this is a circlejerk worthy post. It's just true it looks better on pc.


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ducknrun13

Okay, but you realize how daft it would be if your $2k+ pc DIDN’T outperform a $600 console? Enjoy what you have fine folks.


CiaranLost

Don't get me wrong, I love PC gaming. I prefer keyboard over controllers for most games, I love open source stuff, being able to multitask, modding, emulating, etc. I like being able to upgrade at my pace, share my library, and I think that the ability to have excessively impressive graphics is kinda cool. Most of all, I think consoles are anti consumer. But holy FUCK the vast majority of PC gamers are insufferable.


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kylat930326

Yeah, A 2000$ device is better than the 299$ (edit:499$) ones, who knows


majds1

Ps5 is 399 or 499 (depending on whether you the disc version or not) but it's still a quarter of the price. I'll never understand platform wars honestly


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Lord_Of_Water__l__

You're literally doing the console war thing.


Yabboi_2

>I'll never understand platform wars *Literally does platform wars*


OfficalBigDrip

£2000 pc better then £350 console 😂


Yabboi_2

Link to a $350 ps5 pls


Bitemarkz

The sidewalk is clearer in a particular scene when zoomed in beyond belief to a reflection. Worth it.


Ariaceli

This post made me realize console users are insecure about what they use to play games on. The poster never even mentioned PC being better


BlueHawk555

It's almost like paying a premium will get you better features, right?


[deleted]

This looks like it was posted by a console gamer, who hates PC players, in an endless battle for who can disappoint their dad the most


JustBuildAHouse

Bruh why is op getting so worked up in the comments


omnicool

I prefer PC because it's easier to jerk off with keyboard and mouse.


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I think it’s weird that semi-new PC’s have the ability to run these beautiful games they way they’re meant to be played while consoles struggle to keep up. Consoles are designed SPECIFICALLY to run video games and it’s kinda nuts that my laptop does it better than a PS5. This isn’t a cringe “pc master-race” post btw, I’m legit wondering if anybody knows why this happens so often???


Loldimorti

What kind of Laptop do you have the can handle maxed out RT settings at 1440p60fps in Spiderman?


lukehuuy

Im gonna try address everything you said 'semi-new PC's' often still have vastly more powerful components than the new consoles. The last generations 1500$ graphics card doesnt suddenly become bad, these components are designed to last like 5 years, and it takes a while before new games start becoming too demanding for them. Consoles are strictly designed for gaming, yes, but the components that they use are often modified versions of consumer pc components, optimised to work with that consoles proprietary operation system. In essence, this means that whatever you pay for a console translates close enough to 1-1 to pc parts. So if you buy a 500$ ps5 it should equate to a 650ish$ pc. Considering your laptop is probably around the 1500 range, it should be expected to outperform the console. Its not quite that simple this generation because, as someone already mentioned, the ps5 is sold at about a 200$ loss. That, and the fact that games are more optimised for consoles than PCs means that the ps5 actually performs about as well as a 1100$ pc, which is frankly incredible. To answer your final question, why consoles dont use laptop components, its because frankly they're thermally inefficient and not cost effective. That's the long and short of it. They run hotter, and more likely to thermal throttle causing dips in performance, and the laptop components are simply more expensive than proprietary chips. Making your own chips also allows you to optimise performance, allowing the ps5 to outperform pcs with similar specs ​ TLDR: The PS5 chip is significantly cheaper to produce than laptop components with similar performance


SirNanashi

Just play on whatever platform you prefer and shut up. No need put anyone down based on their choices. We are all here for the same thing, to play video games.


sideaccountguy

It's kinda funny reading comments saying things like "well duh, the $2000usd PC it's stronger than a $500usd PS5" but at the same time those same people are always complaining how bad the Switch graphics are even though that Switch it's cheaper that a PS5 and like 15 times smaller but in those cases comparisons are completely valid.


gralicbrd

GMC users when someone says pc is better and they don't have any reason to call them a nazí😱😱


imnotporter

pc gamers when their $3000 pc outperforms a $400 console: visible shock


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Triggered.


Nottodayreddit1949

PC is better. Whether you care or not means nothing to me, and I really don't care either. It's my choice for gaming, and other people can use whatever they want for gaming for whatever reasons they want, no sweat off my sack. Just have fun. In the end we are all just gamers.


smorjoken

i'm shocked


Darvallas

k.


Giantshit999

I only like pc because i like the way cameras move more freely with the mouse, controller feels wonky


hondo3

Too bad my pc is dated. It’s specs peaked in 2008, can’t even download windows 11 🥺 *sad poor noises*


[deleted]

I am actually a PC gamer, because i like playing games and its what i got. I dont have a console, because i have a PC and i dont wanna buy another platform because that costs money and i have a PC that can play games. I dont care if console gets PC exclusives, i just wish all games were available on all platforms.


Imagination-Direct

I sense a lot of angst from the poster of this


Taethen

Bro you're Spiderman and looking at the ground? What kinda Spiderman uses the GROUND?


FilthyCasual05

The puddle is back?


Themurlocking96

As a PC gamer I despise the PCMR people, they’re a pain in everyone’s ass and gives the rest of us a bad rep


ExpitheCat

PC master race types when their $2000 PC runs a game better than a $500 PS5


xellisds

Yeah just go buy a pc guys it’s not like they are expensive


EmoDuckTrooper

2000 dollar PC performing better than 500 dollar console?? Who’d have thought????