Should I get a PS4 or PC?

[cbarkachi]

I recently asked if I should get Intel or AMD and I've been expecting to build a PC for this Christmas (currently, I have an Xbox 360). I know that the PS4 hardware is already getting outdated and I know that the PC will demolish the PS4 anytime in graphics performance. But what the stuck up PC fanboys don't understand is this. Do you actually think a PC you built in 2006 can run GTA V? I'm not saying that you can upgrade a GPU in a console or that it would look like graphics on a computer. What I'm saying, is that you don't need to! It runs! As you probably know, the reason for this is because developers know what hardware there is on the PS4 and everyone who has a PS4 will obviously have the same hardware for 8 years.

I didn't post this to ramble on and on or to choose one side or the other. That's why I want to build a computer. I want to know how much, over a span of 7-8 years, how much each one costed (assuming you wanted to run all the new games that came out). The graphics card I expect to get if I get a computer is the GTX 760. Thanks everyone.

P.S. Please don't think I have a preference for either system. They both have their strengths and weaknesses!

 

[Chainzsaw]

It is really up to you. I could spout all the advantages of your own custom PC but what's the point?

PS4 has exclusive titles. Easy to use, easy to set up. Pretty decent modern gaming machine.

PC has expandability, easier to replace parts, plus it can play all the cross-platform games at higher resolutions already than a PS4.

GTA 5 is supposed to out for the PC next year.

 

[Marcopolo123]

~550$ pc can be easily build which could play all recent and upcoming games fluently high->max settings 1080p. (Os not included)

hd 7870 XT for ~140$ has the best P/P right now.
for cpu, a fx 6300 would be the best choice.



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.75 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Gamma Classic (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $566.66
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-06 18:00 EST-0500)


all upcoming games which run on a ps4 will also run on this pc.
the graphics of the ps4 could be compared to low-mid settings on pc.

 

[cbarkachi]

Actually I already had something in mind I was simply asking for a side by side comparison of prices of the two over an 8year period of time.

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($197.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($69.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.65 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: CoolMax 700W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $682.55

 

[MrJohnnyLy]

Ask yourself:
1. Are you comfortable using a keyboard/mouse or a controller?
2. Do you have more friends on console or on PC?
3. Do you already have a PC that is sufficient enough for everyday tasks?

Building a PC has much more potential and useability as far as productivity goes compared to a PS4. Essentially both are different with different uses. If you're building a PC strictly to game, chances are, you're probably going to spend more money initially, but you get the benefit of having a powerful system capable of handling various tasks. Obviously your use for it differs from person to person, so we can't specifically tell you what to get. A PS4 is cheaper than building a PC at first, but take into consideration the added cost of subscribing to playstation plus, buying games, and such. PC games are much cheaper than console games.

I built a PC with an intention to game on it, but to be honest, I find myself always reaching over to my console since I find myself much more comfortable using a controller compared to keyboard and mouse, as I'm always around it at work and at home doing homework. Not to mention, I have more friends/family on console than I do on PC. Your Mileage May Vary, so pick whatever you feel is suitable for your needs.

 

[cbarkachi]

~550$ pc can be easily build which could play all recent and upcoming games fluently high->max settings 1080p. (Os not included)

hd 7870 XT for ~140$ has the best P/P right now.
for cpu, a fx 6300 would be the best choice.



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.75 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Gamma Classic (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $566.66
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-06 18:00 EST-0500)


all upcoming games which run on a ps4 will also run on this pc.
the graphics of the ps4 could be compared to low-mid settings on pc.

Actually I already had something in mind I was simply asking for a side by side comparison of prices of the two over an 8year period of time.

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($197.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($69.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.65 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: CoolMax 700W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $682.55

Ask yourself:
1. Are you comfortable using a keyboard/mouse or a controller?
2. Do you have more friends on console or on PC?
3. Do you already have a PC that is sufficient enough for everyday tasks?

Building a PC has much more potential and useability as far as productivity goes compared to a PS4. Essentially both are different with different uses. If you're building a PC strictly to game, chances are, you're probably going to spend more money initially, but you get the benefit of having a powerful system capable of handling various tasks. Obviously your use for it differs from person to person, so we can't specifically tell you what to get. A PS4 is cheaper than building a PC at first, but take into consideration the added cost of subscribing to playstation plus, buying games, and such. PC games are much cheaper than console games.

I built a PC with an intention to game on it, but to be honest, I find myself always reaching over to my console since I find myself much more comfortable using a controller compared to keyboard and mouse, as I'm always around it at work and at home doing homework. Not to mention, I have more friends/family on console than I do on PC. Your Mileage May Vary, so pick whatever you feel is suitable for your needs.

This was very helpful. Obviously I've already thought about those questions but you put them all together so I can think about which one is for me.

 

[MrJohnnyLy]

If you get a PS4 though, I have one on launch day preorder myself haha!

 

[sora]

Honestly a PC will give you better graphics but all in all it comes down to personal preference! If you have more friends who play the PS4 and you think a controller is much more comfortable than a mouse and keyboard go with it!