Is PC Actually Better Than Console?

It’s the age old question: Is PC Actually Better Than Console?

[Hoffmann]

Is PC Actually Better Than Console?

The PC can emulate every system and almost every game sooner or later thanks to very dedicated gamer s/developers.

It has usually the better graphics, mods and more options for the games.

Today you can connect a small PC to the TV and its not even as loud as the XB1 or the PS4. It is supporting all kinds of game pads including console controllers.

And still, I have a PS4 at home because of the exclusive games and because my PC is not totally up to date and can't play the latest games.

In the long run, a PC is always better I believe.

[Aloy-Boyfriend]

Is a Lamborgini better than an Honda? Yes!
It is faster? Yes!
Does it do the same as the Honda? Yes! It is just much faster. Big deal!
Does my Honda take me whenever I want like the Lambo? Yes! The main reason people buy cars: Transportation.

We have people that necessarily/unnecessary strive for the best, so having the better machine will work out for them as fine as those who don't. For people that buy consoles that just want to sit down and entertain themselves and have fun, it is not really a big deal PCs are better than consoles.

PC will always better in terms of spec and such. But in the end, this business is all about the Games! Both platforms happen to have a lot to offer. The better machines will be determined by that in the end, and that is why there will be never a definite answer. Everyone will have a different opinion

[Neonridr]

so then why do people make such a fuss about the PS4 vs XB1 if it is just about having a machine that plays games and to have fun?

[SteamPowered]

@Neon the PC community isnt as fractured as the console lads. There will always be Nvidia/AMD fans within the PC community, but its still the same general platform.

Whether you game on a Dell or your own rig, a PC game is a PC game.

Console gamers defend their console of choice because there is such a dichotomy between consoles. One console will get exclusives, or better online service, or BC over another. But PC service will be the same across the board.

[darthv72]

Before PC's started getting games, consoles were the better of the two. And for years they would trade places. Meaning as a new system came out, it exceeded whatever the PC's were capable at the time until newer CPU's and graphics cards came out that surpassed the consoles at the time.

This gen is no different. PC's will just continue to evolve and co-develop titles that will transition to dedicated development kits for consoles. Then a new round of consoles will come out that surpass the PC hardware at that time until (again) newer chips get released for the PC market and the circle of life continues.

Now as to which is more convenient.... that's a personal choice.

[curtis92]

Different take on the car analogy...

PC: Muscle Car you fixed up in your garage. Hand picked every part. It's your baby, it'll go faster than most other production cars, looks cooler. Can be a bit pricey depending on parts but for the results you get, it's cheaper than buying a ferrari. Continue tweaking components on it to your liking as long as you want.

Console: A hyundai. Didn't cost much, gets you where you need to go albeit not super fast. No hassle, drive it off the lot. Covered by warranty. Your friends all drive one. Doesn't really do any one particular thing great. After a few years you'll sell it and get a new one because it was sounding a little funky and probably doesn't have a lot of miles left on it before it starts going out.

[Loktai]

Except the lambo us impractical, costs more to own, is much less reliable, etc. Etc.

Though a better analogy would be like a BRZ vs a covette...

[Aenea]

And a Lambo is probably the typical Italian car and is at the mechanic 20% of the time! :p

[donthate]

Is your Lamoborgini better than my Honda SUV?

Is the Lamborgini faster off road?

Now, does it do the same as my Honda SUV?

Point being, there are benefits to both and disadvantages to both. Best is dependent on the metric used. FYI.

[Aloy-Boyfriend]

@neonridr

For the same reason we have Red Sox VS Yankess, Democrats Vs Republicans, Iphone VS Android, and so on. Some fans become so loyal that can't just appreciate others' preference I guess

[neoandrew]

But Honda isn't 2/3 times cheaper than lambo, console is only than cheaper than pc, but pc can more.

[majedx9]

Is a Lamborgini better than an Honda? wrong it should be like this
pc is this:
http://clovisparkandsell.co...
ps4 is this:
http://www.fewmo.com/wp-con...
xbox one is this:
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/D3QA...
WiiU is this:
https://upload.wikimedia.or...

[PurpHerbison]

Yes, the business is always about the games and nothing infuriates me more than a game launching on console that struggles to perform as advertised.

[conanlifts]

If you want to compare it to cars then you forgot a key element. Not only is it faster but it a smoother ride with better suspension. I.e fps, which affects gameplay. Getting there faster is the load speed. I.e witcher 3 has long load times on console vs pc. All of this improves user experience.

Having said that consoles are far more cost effective and these are always strange comparisons.

[freshslicepizza]

besides ease of use, affordability, plus a cohesive system to track all pc games for achievements/trophies and friends what upper hand do consoles have?

[Unspoken]

PC can do everything a console can and more.

Console takes less time to setup...no not if you buy pre-built.

Consoles allow you to sit on the couch and...well I guess you can plug a computer into your TV.

Consoles are cheaper...not if you find deals or used and go he upgrade route.

Console has the ability to have multiple players in the same room? Debatable.

Hmm...

Consoles are simply easier to use all around, not by much, and I believe that is the only advantage they have.

[Persistantthug]

I'm not so sure a PC is ever going to be able to emulate a PS3.

[Hoffmann]

Oh..really.

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

The first Xbox would have been a better example.But its just a matter of time.

[Vegamyster]

I have my PC for nearly all my games, i have all the consoles for the odd exclusive or multiplat to play with a group of friends. Each have there own strengths/weaknesses but overall i defiantly enjoy my PC the most because of the expansive library of games.

[conanlifts]

The current trend this gen is to remake and remaster older games. It is this trend that helped me jump ship to pc. Now every game is remastered. They are also cheap, i just picked up mass effect trilogy for $15.

[lelo2play]

I mostly game on my PC. Have a PS4 essentially for exclusives like Uncharted 4 or Horizon.

[sanosukegtr123]

Pc is better but i prefer console.

[magiciandude]

PC is the ultimate gaming platform. 100% fact.

[Rowco147]

My pc sucks so I'd think you're comment is opinion based

[dreadz74]

Price for performance Console is better and also has great exclusives. 950TI is needed to match console performance of Ps4. price not a factor Pc graphics ,Steam sales and Cd key sites are just better value and give u quite a performance boost over Consoles such as 4k. One should have a Console and a PC if they can afford it.

[CryofSilence]

PC has the majority of the games I want to play, offers a superior experience for third party games, and it provides an unrivaled platform for productivity, work, and recreation, so I would say the PC is easily the better platform. There is still a price disparity, but what you get with a PC (not just as a gaming device) more than makes up for it. PC sales, like seen on Steam, also save a ton of money in the long run. The price, if looked in that point of view, is inconsequential. That said, I will likely get a PS4 for console/PS4 exclusive games. If Microsoft continues to port their X1 games to PC, there will be little reason to own an X1 for me.

[Xb1ps4]

My pc will be when I'm done. Just got my Titan superclocked in the mail :)

[lllll-lllll]

The overall experience is beter on a console with a very large TV or projector, a high-end surround system and a rolf benz or eames chair. Ofcourse PC can be more high-end (and much more expensive), nonetheless i like my ps4 better for gaming.

[ninsigma]

It's always been a give and take between the two and ultimately what's best is up to the consumer. Yes that sounds like a cop out answer but it's the truth. Purely performance wise pc CAN be better than consoles but not every pc is and as long as consoles continue to deliver top notch exclusive games then I'll always buy consoles even though I have a rig that destroys them. Convenience, efficiency and exclusives is where consoles win. Pc wins in upgradability, cheaper game prices, no paying for mp and best band for buck due to it having other functions than gaming. I love both pc and console gaming. For me, one is only better than the other depending on my mood. Right now I've got the division installed on ps4 and pc but after a days work I'm not in the mood to sit at my desk. Therefore I'm playing on ps4 which obviously won't be as good as my pc does it. Later on I'll play on pc with better performance and graphics.

[DragonDDark]

Yes, no debate.
It loses on the ease of use part though. Sometimes it can be a pain.

[Neonridr]

Define "Better".

For Plug and Play - No, definitely not.

For experiencing the best version possible - probably.

[SteamPowered]

I plug my PC into the wall, and then into the TV. Works every time.

[Neonridr]

lol.. smart ass ;)

I just meant that consoles give you the convenience of popping in a game and playing it. PC's require more effort than that when it comes to optimizing the game or upgrading components to ensure you can run it.

[RiseofScorpio]

Yeah and how are you gonna play CS and Wow with that setup? Unless you like clunky cables.

[ShadowKnight]

@SteamPowered Same here

[voodoochild346]

* Colt 45. Works every time. *

[Vegamyster]

@Neonridr

Dunno about AMD but Nvidia Geforce experience has a built in optimizer and it can be set to automatically download & install drivers, that plus Steam ect makes for a pretty easy experience.

[Loktai]

Unless ts batman I guess.

[SteamPowered]

I'm just kidding around Neon. I get what you're saying.

[Neonridr]

oh I know.. I was only joking around with my response :P

[jlfleur]

So, I'm feeling pretty proud of N4G for not turning this into a complete flame war and bringing in some valid points. Way to go!

[Walker]

Hell no, you cannot play UNCHARTED 4 on PC :) !

[DragonDDark]

Exclusives is another argument.

[roland82]

I can't play xcom on the ps4 either.

[Twignberries]

@Walker ..and you can't play Quantum Break on ps4. Irrelevant.

[Walker]

LoL do you compare QB with UNCHARTED 4 ? dafuq ?!!

[Twignberries]

@Walker dafuq is your point?

[conanlifts]

Uncharted is amazing. One of the best series ever made. But each platform has their own great exclusives.
Ps4 uncharted, god of war etc.
Xbox halo, gears etc.
Pc anything by blizzard, xcom 2, civilization etc.

All great games.

[Pjuice]

I used to think like that but still never got a ps3. Every generation i start thinking why by a console for one or two exclusives i want to play... Oh then i remember i gotta hop in a dota or csgo match anyway and forget about it.

[aquaticDonut]

I mean, yeah pretty much. Though I can understand why many people prefer consoles due to their simplicity and exclusives.

[UncertainCategory]

Hey it's all about those exclusives!

Can't play Bloodborne on my PC!

Can't play Guild Wars 2 on my consoles.

They all get equal love.

[razorpakk]

Can PC do everything a console can?
Of course.

Can it do it even better?
Sure!

Does pc have exclusives? Yep.

If consoles didin't have some exclusives (I still try to buy every platform), they would be totally pointless.

And console simplicity DOESN'T MEAN ANYTHING. If you aren't a moron you can learn to use a pc.

[TheColbertinator]

@razorpakk

I disagree on that last part. One of my lifelong friends is 'special' but he wasn't shy on building and using a gaming rig for Fallout 4.

[Loktai]

Cost is a factor as is portability, ease of integrating into a livingroom, and if we are being honest interest. If you havent seen them lately there are a ton of great and we'll playing games on consoles and for many people a desktop PC is highly unnecessary at home with how much phones and tablets do, the desktop would be in danger in homes and relegated to offices and commercial applications if not for PC gaming.

The real truth is if you're willing to dump a lot of money into a gaming hobby or some extra time, and effort to do it yourself you can have a nicer machine to game on... but just the same is true for doing your own oil changes and there are entire industries created in helping people change the oil in their cars and there are industries based around creating homogenous light portable and affordable gaming machines which are consoles. Some people have no interest in hunching over, bargain hunting for parts, doing research and assembling, RMAing specific parts if they are no good, installing OS... it's fun for you and I but some people would rather buy something for 300 bucks (if you think price doesn't matter... ask most married men or couples with children and mortgages?) open a box plug in 2-3 cables , let the firmware update and play mostly the same games which to them look fine if they don't see a gaming PC running the same game up close

I LOVE pcs myself but I game on both , consoles more lately. I drool over PC hardware like any red blooded gamer but when I'm actually playing a console thats the last thing you worry about ... unless it's a nightmare of a port like AC unity. Even without exclusives, Japanese rpgs and the ease of use its still a serviceable and affordable gaming option.

[--bienio--]

Of course Pc is better!!

[FasterThanFTL1]

Overwhelmingly, YES.

[colonel179]

PS is better than consoles, but the games have been released a disaster on PC lately, so it doesn't matter how powerful PC is, if the games are shit (Batman: Arkham Knight).

[NotanotherReboot]

Wow 1 game

[nitus10]

You obviously have not looked at some of the really bad games that are still on Steam although I won't deny there are some bad ones on the consoles as well. Of course whether a game is good or bad is entirely subjective.

[Mrveryodd]

For the same cost NO , for more money YES

[Loktai]

And effort, space and less reliability.

The upgradability is what makes it a good investment though.. but it does come back to cost again.

[Imalwaysright]

Definitely.

[MJunior]

Actually, I'm playing in my PC a lot, thanks to the emulators. SNES/Mega Drive/PSX + filters is awesome. Also, I can play a lot of underrated games from PS2/GameCube.

[Shuckylad]

Me too pal, emulation on a decent rig with the shaders is so awesome, I'm currently rocking over 1200 games on my PC from systems past and current PC games. My consoles aren't seeing much love at the mo.

[Eldyraen]

On paper of course.

Consoles are more convenient though as even a plug and play PC can now and again run into more problems than a console eventually (in part due to user level with them but sometimes just game/driver based). That and initial price is the main advantages of consoles however.

However fixes for PC are usually faster coming and can often be resolved on your own or with a third party (say a local PC shop if you don't know pcs yourself). If a console messes up you are often out of luck or have to send it back or buy a new one (or a part and install it yourself which defeats the purpose of consoles really but that's how technology works--sometimes it fails no matter what).

Overall, yes PCs can be "better" but that doesn't mean everyone needs one or even wants one.

[nitus10]

I think it would be safe to say that everyone on this forum has a PC of some sort.

Preferring a PC over a console or vice versa is a personal decision.

[Ruggadagod]

I've always preferred consoles. Started gaming with consoles with the sega genesis/ fat Gameboy and had the most good memories with consoles. There are masterpieces on PC like Counter Strike 1.6 and Team Fortress 2, but to me consoles always had the better games. Plus PC never had a floodload of Japanese games like consoles do. It's just a personal preference. When I game on a console, I have immense fun no distractions. On a PC there's too many things distracting me from finishing a game.

The PS4 has broken worldwide records in regards to video game sales in both hardware and software. The world has chosen what it wants. In the real world, many people have hard jobs/lifestyles and in such do not want to think about these things just to play a video game after coming home from work/school.

*Fixing computer hardware
*Building a computer by themselves
*Maintaining the strength of the computer so it can keep up with what the games demand
*Keeping malicious programs/software away from their computers

Also,you can't even resale PC games at all. Many people like myself prefer physical copies of games.

Just remember PC people, High powered hardware means nothing if it's not appealing to the mainstream in convenient and consumer friendly ways.

[Loktai]

Now we wait for the disagrees.

You're totally right of course. pc is great and a nice way to go, but doesn't replace consoles unless all you play are indies and FPS... if you are into RPGS and especially Japanese rpgs, games, and adventure games a console is hard to do without.

[tee_bag242]

You can still buy physical copies of games on PC and resell them. It's just 90% of people haven't for the past 10 years or more.

[JunMei]

Well, I cant game AND work on my PS4. Nor can I emulate old school games. Nor can I mod games, nor even play older games...... It truly illustrated the insanity of console fanboys that there can even be an argument about this considering these data.

[Loktai]

Nobody claimed a ps4 was for work...
Older games? You mean like psnow, or ps3s backward compatibility with all Playstation games since 1995? I get what you're saying but 1st, when most people talk about emulation they are talking about piracy. Second most people on console dont care if they can mod crazy shit into the same 5-10 year old elderscrolls game . I'm just playing devils advocate here. Most console gamers don't care about modding, which is why they are on console. Just like if you don't care about drift or RWD handling it makes zero sense to someone with a Honda civic to care about the fact that it can't drift or for a few thousand more they can buy a BRZ or something. The things you're describing doing have literally nothing to do with buying and playing current relevant games , youre talking about playing games console games played years or decades ago when they were new, and supporting the developers instead of pirating them or buying them from ebay, and modding, which is niche at best.

[JunMei]

It's not illegal when one owns the games. The only difference is that PC can continue to play old games.

Using PlayStation now add an example is horrible, since you have to party to access games, even if you already own them.

And of course you're not interested in mods. Consoles can't use them. I love using high resolution textures and extra graphical effects.

Regarding older games, it's easy to day something is not important, when you some have access to it. Trending newer games, you can play many current gen Sony/Microsoft exclusives on pc too.

[nitus10]

This is why I have a setup that will let me switch between my desktop, my PS4 and my backwards compatible PS3 in a few seconds.

Personally I prefer console gaming over PC gaming even though I have a very powerful PC. Of course there are better CPU's, motherboards, Memory and graphics processors but you really will have to pay allot more than it cost for my PS4.

[JunMei]

My setup allows the same, but it's still better having the best of everything.

Currently hooked up is a PC, PS3, 360, Wii U, and Wii.

I really can't justify an Xbone nor a PS4 at this time because there just isn't enough content that I can't already play.

[GNCFLYER]

Too many variables left out here and it really comes down to each individual case.

Are we assuming every PC does 4k?

Personally i use my PC, tablet, and PS4 for different reasons.

[Rookie_Monster]

Is this is trick question? If you have a capable PC rig, yes.

If no, like most of the population, then play your games on consoles. Simple as that.

[FasterThanFTL1]

So a Ferrari is not better than a Toyota because most people cannot afford it.

[Rookie_Monster]

It is only better if you have the PC hardware capable of playing High end games...and yes, in general analogy, it is. Remember, a PC, unlike a Ferrari, is a broad term and most aren't capable of playing High end games.

But a person with a regular laptop can't play high-End games like Quantum Break or SFV, so a console is BETTER for them.

Just like you some people here say "there is no need to own such console now that the game is on PC" and some people here say "I can't afford a PC rig, my console will be just fine".

For me, I do have a capable PC gaming machine, so it is better for me because I can play Quantum Break, SFV, and No Man's SKY on it with better graphics, performance and maybe mod support. Can't beat that.

[Spartacus10]

If you pay more, you generally get more (atlest you should hope to).

But the fact remains...Its economically impossible to get a PC that beats a console for the same price and thats why there are more console gamers than PC games with PC's that perform better than consoles.

The only people really losing out are the people who dont shop around for the best priced parts and end up paying twice as much for a PC that barely stays on par with consoles for maybe 1 or 2 years in the generation... then they have to spend even more upgrading.

[ShadowKing-]

Both PC and console are better depending how you look at it

PC - to stay on par with graphics and performance you usually have to upgrade every few years.

Console - every game is made what the console already has and you don't have to worry upgrades at all unless you want a bigger HDD.

that one POV

From a games perspective PC games are hell of lot cheaper then console games. consoles take forever to go on sales, PC games go on sale all the time or go down very quickly, i have picked up some many games i have played on console for like 5 bucks and some of those come from site like humblebundle and bundlestars which offer very good bundle packages for pc game most of the time.

So without going into a big speech about. it really depends on how you look at it.

[WellyUK]

Yes. Move on.

[SouljAx360]

Once I went PC I barely went back to console gaming. But I can tell you now it's not for everyone. I love getting under the hood and adjusting things. Most people pay other people to do that kind of stuff for them though.

[nommers]

Despite all the things a PC can do, the human element is its biggest disadvantage; and its a fatal one in many regards. I'm not just referring to the maintenance and know how.

Considering that a PC allows one to explore all the vast reaches of the internet much easier and faster with its keyboard and mouse combination, the temptation to just go to youtube or an ungodly amount of other websites can rule over a gaming urge quite easily. It's thought of as impractical to do that on a console though. You can go to the internet and surf on a console, but it's not as easy or quick with a controller.

It's true that you can do so many more things on a PC, but there are other temptations besides gaming all competing together on a PC. That's rarely ever the case with a console with the exception of netflix or movies, but you can also do that on a PC.

[nitus10]

You can use a keyboard and mouse on a console as well.

With the Dual Shock 4 (DS4) you can use the touch-pad for fast access and selection. When you get a PS4 you actually do get a mono headset and microphone which you can plug into your DS4 so you can use simple voice commands.

You are quite right a PC can do more than a console however a console (PS4 especially) was designed as a gaming machine primarily and an entertainment hub secondary. This is why I have both a powerful PC and a PS4 which I can switch between the two in about two seconds.

[assdan]

No, it's different. There are pluses and minuses to both.

[roostermoans]

Both have their plus points, but upgrabability makes pc the winner. And I'm not a fan boy cause I have all 3.

[DivineAssault]

If you dont mind dumping cash into new hardware all the time, yes.. But console games are optimized from the get go to get the best possible look & simplistic to just plug n play..

[dreadz74]

such a load of BS you update Pc the same you do console generations every 5-6 years @ min 4 years and it's just a GPU if you built it right the first time.

[DivineAssault]

I wouldn't.. I know how i am and would purchase new GC's all the time.. Plus i like console exclusive games which is why i have a wii u.. ps4 has some too but its mainly for 3rd party software..

[nitus10]

Not quite true there. As an example moving from Haswell or Broadwell micro-architecture to Skylake micro-architecture requires a motherboard change as well, although it may be possible to keep your DDR3 memory. Of course if you are seriously going to upgrade you should consider DDR4 memory instead and this is especially true if you are interested in over-clocking.

On the plus side you can use your older storage although I would strongly suggest upgrading this as well since HDD's do wear out. SSD's can fail eventually. If you are serious about gaming your keyboard and mouse should be replaced since they can wear out.

While it is also possible to use your existing graphics card you may want to consider a more up-market one with water cooling and this will probably require you to invest in a better performing power supply and/or case.

Oops I almost forgot! Since you are going to invest in a better graphics card you may wish to invest in a performance 4k or even 8k (not out yet) monitor.

Buying a console and replacing it after 5 to 8 years is still one hell of allot cheaper than building a gaming PC and maintaining it although to be fair a PC can still do so much more than a console. This is why I have a high end PC and a PS4.

[EyeAmTJ]

Graphics wise yes

[hiawa23]

I think we all agree, PCs are more powerful than consoles, but as my tastes go, consoles are good enough, and I am fine with that.

[MasterD919]

A disadvantage would be portability. You won't find people traveling with their desktops very often. Sure, there are gaming laptops but they don't outnumber desktop PCs.

[marioJP87]

Yet, an advantage, which i use is a gaming laptop that is portable. It all depends.

[masterfox]

no

PS4>PC>xbone>wiiu

[marioJP87]

Without a doubt, PC is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better. Heck, my laptop performs better than both PS4 and X1 on multiplat games.

[metalgod88]

The short answer is yes. The long answer is no, unless the game is specifically developed for the PC. The limitations of the consoles end up hurting the end product for PC gamers unless the developers work on a PC version and then port it to consoles, but in most cases, if its developed for consoles and then ported to the pc, its typically pretty terrible, but of course there are exceptions.

[TheDreamCorridor]

The argument of PC vs. Console is comparable to the argument of Android vs. iOS.

Android is almost completely open and you can do nearly everything you want on it, but the openness comes at the price of having far more technical and compatibility issues.

iOS on the other hand is designed to take care of the complications and and streamline everything for the user while at the same time offering features that just work right, almost every single time.

At the end of the day, when you're using them for gaming, they both really do the same thing. Other than exclusives, the games have identical features and mechanics.

[pabadamus1]

No. Just different.

[Eidolon]

PC is better graphically and physics/ly, that is it.( not with a $350 rig, though.) Consoles will always be more: convenient, portable, streamlined and hassle free.

[Nilla_Nate]

Because playing at a desk in an office chair is awesome.

[Tzuno]

I wonder how many people commented here from a actual PC, yeah...

[Ruggadagod]

You don't need high powered PC hardware to post on the internet.

[Psychotica]

Since most people are going to invest in a PC to do non-gaming things it makes more sense just to spend some extra money that would be spent on a console and get a good gaming PC that can do both.

[alwayzbusi1]

Pc has the more powerful hardware when you compare high end machines. But the issue is most people don't have high end machines. When a developer creates a game for pc, they have to make sure they have someone to sell it to. The only way to do this is to make your game playable on lower spec hardware. So it doesn't matter if you have the best graphics card out if your playing the same game that can be played on a relatively weak pc. They unfortunately have to play it safe. But console is safe, it puts high spec hardware in the hands of the masses allowing devs to spread their wings creatively without worrying about alienating potential customers with lesser hardware. This is why you are seeing most pc games being ported from their console counterparts. The publishers are thinking hey we have the console sales regardless so if they upgrade or not we're okay.

[dcbronco]

As cost and size continue to drop it eventually will be.

[Azzanation]

Was PC never as good as consoles?

[Bismarn]

PowerPC Macs blow all yall. Tiger 4 Life.

[Coachkeys]

I could care less which is better. Buy them all. Play everything. No worries for everyone.

[WheatBread]

Yes.

[ShottyGibs]

PC seems like the big winner this gen especially. Consoles have mostly been multiplatforms with no real system seller to speak of yet.

Multiplatforms are always better on a gaming PC (even broken Arkham Knight still ran 80fps at 1080p) for me PC seems to be nabbing the good games from both camps, plus still getting it's own exclusives.

Free online, cheap games, better framerate and graphics, free remasters and BC, Faster loading, choose any controller and mods.

The best part is a decent gaming rig is fairly cheap now days if you only want to run 60fps @ 1080p. Most low end GPU's can now push out those frames.

[R6ex]

Without a shadow of a doubt!

[Ysmir6723]

My pc makes me money.A ps4 does not.

[Night99]

Of course PC is and will always be the best you can't arguing with that. If it is graphics or backwards compatibility to your games of 30 years ago, or modding, emulating or anything else you name it and you can do it with your PC. Consoles are essentially nothing more than purposely crippled and limited PCs, thats a fact.

[Jivesh]

Yes but consoles are simpler and have the best exclusives.

[Kosic]

The Pc is the better gaming choice in my opinion. There's a larger range of games, based from FPS, to RPG, to keyboard and mouse based, MMO's and so on.

I love to play my PC a lot more than I do. But it's usually left collecting dust for a few reasons.
It's easier to get distracted from gaming on my PC, there's a lot of other things I could do, be productive and edit, read up news for gaming and so on. Also, a lot of my friends never put the money into their own rigs, so they are left out.

I'd rather play with friends I know in person, compared to jumping onto a game with scrubs.

I tend to play my PS4 a lot more, since it's a lot easier to pick up and play a game. It's less likely I'd get distracted while on the Ps4. Plus my friends own the latest Gen, so there is more times I'm going to get a game with people I know over a PC, where I feel like a stranger in the lobby.

PC gaming will always be top, from the stand point of graphics, power, and the lack of any limitations it has. Console gaming does just as well, but it will never be able to check off the huge lists that the PC can.

[HeyNowChillax]

GTX 970 4gb 6700K 16gb DDR vs my PS4 and I always find myself on the couch with the PS4. Nice large sofa, giant TV, more social; simple to jump on and is the center of the family room.

I love downloading demo's and tweaking the settings to see what the PC can do, but the differences are not so substantial. Console software saavy is already getting much sharper as they always do using the same hardware for what 6-8 years? There's just something great about buying hardware that lasts so long and keeps getting better looking over time until the end of it's life. By then, the next gen console is out and the debate continues...