As far as how most people use their computers there is little difference.
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deranger@sh.itjust.works 8 hours agoNo, it isn’t, in practice. Xbox and PS5 have more in common with my iPhone than my desktop PC or NAS when it comes to being able to do what I want with it.
FartMaster69@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 hours ago
deliriousdreams@fedia.io 7 hours ago
I don't use my PS5 to surf the web. I know you can use it to watch movies and stuff, but I don't use it for that either.
At best, it depends on what kind of user most of the console owners are.
Arcane2077@sh.itjust.works 15 minutes ago
It’s odd that the PS4 has a web browser, and that the PS5 has mouse and keyboard support, but neither has both
ag10n@lemmy.world 8 hours ago
The steam deck is also a small PC, just like the consoles and was priced perfectly for success
SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 7 hours ago
None of those consoles would directly boot into desktop Linux with just a few button presses.
ag10n@lemmy.world 6 hours ago
They actually do, they’re just locked down from factory
github.com/SleepTheGod/…/README.md
Remember that PS2 natively supported this and modern consoles like the Switch can boot directly into desktop Linux.
SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 6 hours ago
I said “with a few button presses,” not “after hacking it and booting from external media.”
Arcane2077@sh.itjust.works 10 minutes ago
Having more features and flexibility than other consoles doesn’t take away its main function and selling point.