PS4 vs XBox 1 vs PC

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Of course, you are likely to get a biased response to this question, seeing as the vast majority of this website's community are PC based. Being one myself, I would also say that PC is the way forward, and it is far greater than any console can ever be. However, it really does depend on what you want to do. With a PC, you're getting a much better visual experience, obviously because of the advanced graphics that a PC can support that a console can't. The library of games for PC is far far larger, and often, the PC gaming community is more mature and intelligent that the millions of squeeky 11 year olds that run Xbox Live and PSN. Also, socialising is much easier, as services such as skype, facebook, etc, are far easier to operate on a...
If you like the games that come out on the consoles, then get a console. If you like the PC games, get a PC. I personally like both so I get both. I love the modding and graphics of PC games but a part of me still loves to play a good JRPG so I need a PS4 (plus a netflix box/bluray player).
 
If to look only at gaming i would go for the console since next-gen console graphics is just amazing and it will get better in the future because at the moment there are no games that could use full potential of x1 or ps4. ps4 costs about 400$ while good gaming pc 3-4x that. also you have to upgrade your pc every 2 years in order to play most modern games on highest graphics while with console you paid 400$ you have next 5-6 years you do not need to spend a penny.(ofc not including games).
 
depends..

the XBOX1 and PS4 uses 8 core-custom jaguar based AMD processors and that ticks at around 1.6ghz.. it may increase the CPU speed upto maybe 2.0 ghz for CPU intensive tasks.. those are not even CPUs.. they are APUs..

for the graphics part, the PS4 uses a modified HD7870.. and the xbox one is also using a similar GPU..

for RAM, the PS4 has a 8gig DDR5, the XBOX 1 has 8gb ddr3 RAM..

however, their OS is lightweight unlike windows..

now, if you have a 8 threaded (intel) or 8 core/8 thread (AMD) processor on your PC, with a good GPU (HD 7950 atleast) you are having a better hardware than the XBOX1.. however for PC, you are stuck with DDR3 RAM (Intel will come up with ddr4 boards and AMD is still on process like manufacturers for the DDR4 modules).. however, your GPU already uses a gddr5 modules.. but that's different..

here, it's a mix.. CPU wise, nothing great.. RAM wise, you are between XBOX and PS4, GPU wise, you are better than both..

also, if you notice, you don't have to upgrade the whole system for one part being obsolete unlike xbox or ps where you gotta change the whole system..

but PC is more pricey.. but it has its advantages.. for example, you don't have to buy all the games.. (torrents ftw) but still.. and windows 8 lighter than windows 7.. so I say PC all the way.. just my opinion..

now here we are having a new entry.. the STEAM os.. yeah.. PC grade spec. and features (customisable) with a light weight OS like that's available on XBOX or PS.. cool isn't it??

now here you got the STEAM Os that maybe better than a PC..

This is a big debate.. but it all boils down the what's your preference and how you want to use it..

BTW a TV (XBOX/PS/PC/Steam OS) costs more than a Monitor (PC/Steam OS??)..

but it maybe irrelevant because TV is there at almost everybody's home... exceptional cases like mine, I don't have a TV.. (yeah you read that right..) so this is for me and the limited people like me..

don't want to start a war.. but.. just my two cents..

Peace..
 
Of course, you are likely to get a biased response to this question, seeing as the vast majority of this website's community are PC based. Being one myself, I would also say that PC is the way forward, and it is far greater than any console can ever be. However, it really does depend on what you want to do. With a PC, you're getting a much better visual experience, obviously because of the advanced graphics that a PC can support that a console can't. The library of games for PC is far far larger, and often, the PC gaming community is more mature and intelligent that the millions of squeeky 11 year olds that run Xbox Live and PSN. Also, socialising is much easier, as services such as skype, facebook, etc, are far easier to operate on a PC than on a console. It's true that voice commands that consoles offer could perform some tasks quicker, but that's still not as fast as a PC, which can make the whole operation of calling someone, instantaneous (PC's have also had voice command support for years). Therefore, a PC is much more multifunctional, ease of access is simpler and more efficient.

However, as a recent migrant from Xbox to PC, I can understand the appeal of consoles. They tend to be cheaper, although you can still get a decent gaming PC for $500. Some exclusives are pretty cool too, such as GTA 5 (although it isn't available on the next gen platforms......yet) and some would argue that a consoles controller is much better than a keyboard and mouse. But then again, it depends on the keyboard and mouse, a $150+ razer keyboard will easily out perform any console controller. It really depends on what you're comfortable with, but please don't let that affect your final decision, once you have learned how to properly game with a keyboard and mouse, you will have a much more fun time.

Going back to hardware, don't forget that you can always upgrade in the future, and even if you don't want to, a PC's computer parts can last just as long as a consoles, and still give better performance. Triple monitors are pretty cool too. If price is an issue, then just build a budget build, and see how it still blows consoles out of the water (also, you don't have to pay for extra things, such as Steam name changes, there is no fee for Steam, unlike PSN (on PS4) and Xbox Live. The steam summer sales make every game virtually free, as if PC games aren't cheap enough already!

To conclude, I think it's pretty obvious that PC is better, for me it's their sheer power that offers the graphics that make me feel truly immersed. I think that if you are really serious (or even just amature) a PC is the way forward. Good luck choosing, just don't make a stupid choice! :)
 
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