In the gaming industry there is an ongoing debate over the best platform for the best gaming experience! Millions of passionate fans voice their opinions arguing and justifying the way they have chosen to game, but which side is right? Is one truly better then the other, or is it completely subjective? What is the best way to enjoy video games, PC’s or consoles? It all depends on the player. The PC (Personal Computer) has been around since the early 1980’s and the birth place of gaming as we know it today. PC’s have always been expensive and this has not changed much over the years. More casual, less powerful computers have become more affordable but, PC’s packing the necessary strength to play most AAA (games that are usually the most …show more content…
As consoles became more and more common in homes it was the preferred and most affordable way to play games. This caused the majority of the developers to make them the main platform for their games. A major selling point for consoles is there affordability, however this too comes at a price. There are three main console providers in the industry and when their platform is released it is designed with a set hardware, this means a limited amount of power that can not normally be changed or improved. A consoles software can be updated and is normally improved over time, and developers learn to use the Consoles limited power to the maximum throughout the its …show more content…
Players can either play online with a game that supports online multiplayer or play alone. You could setup two PC’s in one room but then it becomes incredibly pricey and impractical. One of the, if not the biggest selling points of consoles is “couch co-op” or local multiplayer in the same room. This is one of the biggest distinguishing factors between PC’s and consoles. There is one minor flaw to console online multiplayer, it sometimes requires a paid subscription on-top of the fees that come with an internet connection. This makes local multiplayer even more