hmm yea...however rockraider, choosing between the pc and console based on graphical performance is like choosing between an F1 car and a SUV, they both serve their purposes well and are well suited to what surfaces they run on, based solely on horsepower, the SUV smashes the F1, but the F1 still runs faster on asphalt....anyways, point is that when you're deciding between console and pc, you need to consider more than graphics
1) what do your friends have?...pc or console?
2) having a gaming pc requires a certain bit of knowledge, you dont have to be a tech genius but if you're the kind of person who fears even opening the pc case can damage parts, or that if a hard drive fails you're completely going to freak out, honestly stay away from computers....there is a steep learning curve you have to go through but its perfectly possible and do-able
3) what sort of a gamer are you? if you're the casual type that just wants to chill out then go with consoles, it's kinda like MAC vs Windows (ignoring the price difference), MACs are easier to use, consoles are easier to use...simple...PCs are more of a passion sort of thing, you do it cause you love it
4) Can you afford a decent gaming pc?....pcs initially cost more than consoles, but that difference is covered up over time thanks to steam sales!
5) if you need both a computer (for work etc) and console for games, then you're better off getting one single gaming pc that will serve both purposes
tbh, the two big considerations might be 1) what your friends have...and 2) if you can cover that learning curve or not....