Why is it not possible to build a PC that delivers the same performance as a PS5 at the same cost? What are we missing?
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To add to what others have said, consoles are often overhyped in terms of performance. They often have downscaled graphics and frame drops.
Also, consoles are more expensive in the long run. I’m playing every game i want on a 1080p panel with a 1650super. My entire system cost me roughly 600 euros. A PS5 isn’t beating that. The thing is, you can’t expect ultra settings. You’re gonna have to fine tune certain games to find respectable sweet spots between frame rate and eye candy. But the same applies to a PS5, as i’ve mentioned above.
Taking playstation network cost and cost of games into consideration, PC is most definitely cheaper if you’re not buying high end or even mid-range hardware, which isn’t required anyway unless you’re hitting higher resolutions, want high/ultra settings at all times, want higher frame rates or are a Esports kinda person where these things matter.
lastly, you can upgrade your PC, whereas a console can’t be upgraded. Which means cheaper and more powerful options will inevitably become available.
TL’DR you CAN build a PC that trades blows with whatever console you have in mind. In the long run it is cheaper.
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