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• MvPts@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  I think we have a misunderstanding. I will try one last time:

  My Argument: Gaming on Ps5 is cheaper and more convenient than gaming on PC.

  Why more convenient?

  (See my first reply above)

  But why cheaper?

  Not because of games (a gamepass exists on both pc and ps5)

  But because of hardware!

  Ps5=~550€

  PC (with the same specs)=MB+CPU+GPU+SSD+RAM+Case+Mouse+Keyboard+Gamepad=More than ~550€

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  • FeelzGoodMan420@eviltoast.org ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Eh I’m not sure I really do agree on the cost. Because like you need to add another $400 onto the ps5 cost for 5 years worth of online fees to pay miltiplayer (assuming they don’t raise prices in 5 years, which they most definitely will) so now you’re up about $1K USD or more. I just used 5 years of fees since i figured new consoles come out every 5ish years. Could even be longer. No one seems to factor this in when describing console prices. Rember, there are NO online fees with PC.

    Also again, remember that a ps5 is a low-mid range PC. I think you can build a low-mid rnage PC for $1k (crazy how expensive ot is these days.)

    Lastly, you’ll need to buy another controller for ps5 probably. So that’s another $50 or $60 or whatever the hell they cost these days. Maybe even a headset/microphone.

    PC is probably still more expensive, but not really by that much…

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    • MvPts@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      I do see your point.

      But Your calculation also proved my point that gaming on a PS5 is indeed cheaper.

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      • FeelzGoodMan420@eviltoast.org ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        Sure. It’s probably like 20% cheaper with much less functionality, like none to little customization/modding, and gives an inferior HDR presentation. But it’s cheaper yes. so your point is proven, but it’s badly wounded.

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