How can a video game console run a high end game but cost way less than a good computer which does the same?

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Most video game consoles sell for around 500-600 dollars and can run very high performance games like God of War and Red Dead Redemption 2 while also being able to access the internet.

But if you want a computer that can do the same, it tends to cost way more, like above 2000 dollars. The processor or graphics card components alone can cost more than an entire console.

Why? If it seems like they have the same things in terms of hardware, why are the prices so different?

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>God of War and Red Dead Redemption 2

>if you want a computer that can do the same, it tends to cost way more, like above 2000 dollars

This just isn’t true at all. The Steam Deck can run both the games you mentioned very well, and it’s a $400-$650 handheld.

The price point you’re talking about is for top of the line, “future proof”, 120-144Hz @ 4K beasts. The majority of PC gaming is not done on such machines.

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