Why I Left Console Behind | Why I Switched to PC Gaming

[@ErockOnTech]

What are your thoughts on PC gaming vs console gaming? Do you play on PC or console? Let’s keep it civil in the comments section please lol. GET DISCORD ACCESS FOR ONLY $1: www.patreon.com/ErockOnTech Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/ErockOnTech

[@marshinz5696]

What's a Console?

[@ErockOnTech]

@@marshinz5696 Lol this is funny.

[@MrDantte]

For me both, but it depends on the game. Some games that have very good graphic and it's controller friendly (sorry PC community I try the keyboard and mouse in the beginning ☹) I'll play it on my PC. Plus it depends on who has the better sale at that time.

[@marshinz5696]

@@MrDantte Keyboards suck for gaming. No need to apologize. I have used a Gamepad+Mouse combo since 2006

[@MrDantte]

@@marshinz5696 Copy that.....I didn't join into the PC game til 2015. There's a lot games I would like to buy on steam if they were controller friendly.

[@mohammadwaleed4663]

Man just for the fact that you could play every generation of console that ever made on one place , and with the highest graphics & framerate …just Awesome ❤️

[@ErockOnTech]

I agree 100%. It’s a wonderful thing!

[@00DH]

I’ve been thinking about getting a PC ever since the next gen consoles released. I’ve done research and realized that I’d be saving money in the long run, getting a better gaming experience. Not to mention steam sales, game pass, emulators? free online? It’s a win win for me. PC gang here I come!

[@ErockOnTech]

Awesome! Welcome aboard! Haha. Do you have a PC picked out? Are you building your own? Also, I did a few videos on game pass by the way if you wanted more information about the service!

[@00DH]

@@ErockOnTech Cool, I’ll check that video out. I’m currently looking at pre built gaming laptops, and the one I’m looking at now is a HP Omen 17.3 with RTX 2070.

[@ErockOnTech]

@@00DH HP Omen is a good line of products. I think you’ll be happy with that for sure! Laptops are a great choice. Especially right now. I can’t wait for this GPU shortage to be over with.

[@kevine9474]

@@ErockOnTech I'd say it'll be a good few years before we finally get done with it. I wanna switch over to pc but rn its seems really inefficient to get anything good at 700$.

[@ErockOnTech]

@@kevine9474 Yes, sadly, right now is a really bad time to get into PC gaming. It's truly hurting everyone. Gamers and content creators are all suffering right now. PC gaming has always been a bit on the pricier side of things. But it was reasonable. Better hardware would cost more money than a console. But now it is just ridiculous. GPU prices alone are more expensive than previous complete PC builds. I'm so ready for things to get back to normal man!

[@Arismory]

Portable consoles like the switch and the steam deck are the future for console gaming.

[@ErockOnTech]

You are probably correct!

[@JinnYoungKim]

Well Nintendo Switch seems that it has also problems.

[@ErockOnTech]

@@JinnYoungKim Every platform has its problems. I think PC is the best, but it has quite a few issues.

[@lSeKToRl]

or you know your phone.

[@ErockOnTech]

@@lSeKToRl What you mean?

[@samsung337]

Can’t go wrong with a PC. You can even use Xbox controllers on a lot of games if you don’t like mouse and keyboard.

[@ErockOnTech]

You are 100% correct. I actually talked about that in my original version of the video. But I needed to shave off some time. So that part got cut! Lol thanks for watching bro!

[@billb0313]

What's a "controller?" ASWD all day!

[@ErockOnTech]

@@billb0313 hahaha I know right? Although I thought it was WASD. Am I missing something? Lol

[@ryzenpeak]

@@ErockOnTech That's an important topic lol, that's a big argument console people use that they don't like using a keyboard and mouse, you can use any controller ever, I use a rockband ps3 guitar for clone hero on PC (A remake for modded songs and stuff, if your into GH its free and you can get setlists from all GH and Rockband games, I also bluetoothed wii motes to my PC to play mario kart with friends on Dolphin at 4k. PC has waaaayyy more options to do things than consoles, I've been replaying skate 3 on RPCS3 and I can run it at 4k and it looks leaps better than the original and even a little better than the Xbox 1 remaster.

[@ErockOnTech]

@@ryzenpeak Yeah there is no doubt that PC is way better. More options, more power, more customization, and over all just more freedom!

[@Osiris-wm2kj]

"Hows 30 fps down there?" 🤣 gonna send that to my brother right now

[@ErockOnTech]

Lol I'm dying. This is hilarious!

[@thehorsecockexpress1068]

Got a series X and a PC with a rtx 3070, consoles have their place but PC generally have the advantage. Just the better graphics and much faster running games

[@ErockOnTech]

Xbox still makes wonderful consoles. There are still a lot of benefits to having a console. I also have a RTX 3070. I love it. I do agree, in the end, PC is just better. Which 3070 do you have? I have the founders edition.

[@ErockOnTech]

@@adanmontenegro94303 I actually use a controller most of the time on PC. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Sometimes I use mouse and keyboard. Also nothing wrong with that. A higher end PC can produce better graphics than a console. It’s just a fact. But if a user doesn’t care about that then that’s okay. People are allowed to not want the “best on the market.” But if someone says PC is better and that’s why I want it, then that’s okay too. Let not confuse “best” with “that’s the only option.” PCs are more expensive than console. Especially now during the shortage and pandemic. Before the pandemic, budget PCs were rising in popularity because they allowed for you to spend $500-600 and beat an Xbox One and PS4. This is not true for the new consoles however. But if PC is better, then it should be more expensive. That’s how markets work.

[@gytisvasiliauskas4134]

@@adanmontenegro94303 yeah the controller thing might be right on some stuff. But you can always use it on pc if that's what you want. Bdw the regular aim assist bulshit that people say it's really a necessity for controller because of short travel distance on the stick you use to aim because you can't make small changes easily. And the graphics even though it's nice on pc that's not the main selling point for me. It's the different games. Triple A games become way to similar for me. When I play the game within 1h it gets boring because the game only has small difference from other titles similar to it. So personally I love PC for the massive choice from small developer games to mods and so on. You can find way more innovation on gaming mechanics and just the premises of the game itself on mods and inde developers. But that's only my opinion 🤷. But it's sad I can't play some of the games with my friends that play on Console for some arbitrary reasons...

[@amit_patel654]

Been a PC gamer for a while (last console I had was a PS2) and got a Switch in 2019. Seeing what the Steam Deck can do (including emulate Switch games), I'm planning on getting the Steam Deck 2 and go back to PC. I don't think I'll ever go back to console at that point. It's just too limiting.

[@ErockOnTech]

I agree 100%! Console is very limiting.

[@m3kbeatz]

It is good to have both. Console all day for multiplayer games, less cheaters.

[@kaleidoskope4314]

Personally I prefer pc for many reasons, like being the only platform that has some genre's I've always enjoyed (rts, simulators, crpg's, mmorpg's etc.) huge selection of peripherals, multi monitor support, modding, hardware customization and much more. For example my current build I put together around a 1440p high fps playstyle with a Ryzen 9 5900X/Rog Strix 6800XT/ 32Gb ram. I also have my Switch because I've always been a Nintendo fan and a handheld enthusiast. I do however have many older consoles and games I've collected over the year and there's nothing wrong with gaming on console as a primary way of playing as long as you're happy and having fun, after all that's what it's all about in the end.

[@ErockOnTech]

I agree 100%. That’s why I started the video with I would never tell someone to switch if they are happy. Just saying if someone was considering the switch, then I do recommend it. Ideally, one would do both console and PC like in your case. But that’s not a reality for everyone. Thank you for the comment and for checking out my video I really appreciate it. That’s so awesome about your PC. Those are solid specs. How did you manage to get a 5900x? I thought I was lucky when the 5800x came in stock at my Microcenter and I picked it up. I did a video on it actually. I have a 5800x/RTX 3070 founders edition and also 32gb of RAM. I also have multiple consoles including a switch and several Xboxes.

[@Jose951Sanchez]

Mmm 🤔🤔 smart , very clever. High investment pays for itself in the long run

[@CaH6633]

I feel like the perfect setup is PC for most uses and a switch for exclusives and so you can play something when you're not home. I have noticed though that lately like...my switch doesn't get a lot of play. I'm always glad I have it when I finally use it for something but it's kinda just there most of the time.

[@b4rs629]

@@CaH6633 Ya most of the games I have on switch are available on pc, but I bought because I wanted a physical version of them + I was able to get some of them second hand.

[@roopakpanwar312]

The best way to enjoy maximum AAA games is Buy a •PS5 • PC (with Game Pass for PC)

[@ErockOnTech]

I agree 100%. I have made a KZbin short about this. I also have multiple game pass videos about this.

[@roopakpanwar312]

thats great. would love to see that too. could you pin that pls.

[@ErockOnTech]

@@roopakpanwar312 Here is a link to a playlist that has all of my Game Pass content. kzbin.info/aero/PLuogb1LFHR3Z65XdFH36FShWzabwA7l7m

[@switchstreamgaming]

This video is full of just plain honest truth. Completely agree with what you have said here about PC gaming. It’s not perfect, but it is close enough.

[@ErockOnTech]

Thank you for the kind words. I’m happy you enjoyed the video!

[@fabolousjada5070]

Perfect my ass lol the first thing about gaming is comfortably and pc doesn’t have that and if you play sports games with your friends or family Pc is a no go … please don’t say the word perfect lol maybe for multiplayer fps games and mmos but that’s about it

[@KancelKulturePodcast]

Made the switch, got tired of subscriptions, and did not like how consoles are not backwards compatible

[@ErockOnTech]

Excellent reasons. How are you liking PC?

[@TheCudder4life]

I got a Ps5 in the beginning of the year and recently built my first PC. I regret getting the Ps5 almost every day. I don't hate it but the only reason I still have it and use it is to play with friends who are just to stubborn to switch to PC.

[@ErockOnTech]

I recently got a PS5 and I only have it for one reason, the exclusives. Honestly, I’m starting to regret buying it because Sony now has a PC division. So eventually, all the best exclusives will be ported to PC. I mean God of War is coming to PC in January. That’s insane! No one ever thought that would happen.

[@TheGamerGuy1981]

Why PC is better? 1.Cheaper games. 2. Better performance. 3. Better visuals. 4. Mods 5. No online fees to use the internet you already pay for. 6. You get all the xbox games, some of the PS games, and can emulate Nintendo. 7. As the PC ages you can adjust settings to achieve the best visual/performance combo acceptable to you until you wish to upgrade. 8. Several handhelds exist for a hybrid experience, bring those games with you like the switch but better. 9. Use any controller... Hell any input device really from KB/M to a 360 pad. 10. Console gaming Is slowly dying, sales of the hardware have plateaued while PC makes more revenue than all consoles combined. 11. You can do a LOT more on it than a console. Console advantages? 1. You can share physical games. 2. Plug and play out of box, though modern PCs hardly require you to be a rocket scientist. 3. Cheaper up front investment, but more expensive over time with fees and more expensive games. Consoles are like credit cards, cheap up front instant gratification but you pay more over time. PC is like paying cash, bigger hit to the wallet up front but cheaper over time saving you money on your investment long term.

[@TheRealFloc]

Lol 😂 I loved the skit in the beginning! Great video man. Loved hearing your story about getting into pc gaming. I can’t believe it’s been 2 years already wow.

[@ErockOnTech]

I know man time flys!! Thanks for checking out the video and supporting!

[@michaelgutwald]

good decision that you will not regret. On the contrary, once you have gotten to know the convenience and sales of Steam and you notice that you will never lose a game again, including settings and scores, you will wonder why you didn't do that much earlier.Incidentally, the Playstation exclusives will also find their way on the PC! and with the steam deck you can even enjoy your entire library on the go, how awesome is that Sorry for the Google translation, greetings from Germany

[@ErockOnTech]

No need to apologize. The language came through perfectly! That is so amazing you are in Germany! I really want to visit there one day. I actually did a video on the Steam Deck. It definitely shows potential for sure. Yes, PlayStation exclusives are coming to PC more and more these days. They just announced God of War is coming to PC. How cool is that?

[@nicosuave3249]

I always wanted to know your thoughts on this @Erock! Now we finally know what the real erock on deck thinks! Thank you for another banger and thank you for the very nice shout out at the end of the video! Been 1 year now since I have been witness to your journey and look forward to several more years!

[@ErockOnTech]

Thank you Nico!! I truly appreciate ALL the support over this last year! It’s been quite a journey!! Looking forward to taking off!! Let’s go!!

[@netocaste1510]

Cheating is what stops me from switching

[@ErockOnTech]

It is a problem that needs to be addressed. But it hasn’t been so bad that it’s impacted my enjoyment. Also, consoles have cheaters as well. It’s just not as common. But they do exists.

[@netocaste1510]

@@ErockOnTech yeah, i know bout the cheaters on console, specially lag switch thing, last night i played against one on SFV

[@ErockOnTech]

@@netocaste1510 yeah that stinks.

[@UCDEDvIx6iYJkNHj08OUX77g]

Very good video. In China, our players have used PC to play games since childhood. It has to be said that PC can not only play third-party games, but also support mod and customization, and FPS game keyboard and mouse are always the best choice. But of course, PlayStation also has advantages: cheap price and simple game experience. Finally, I think it depends on the game: FPS uses PC. Playstation for action games😀

[@ErockOnTech]

Thank you!! I appreciate the kind words and feedback. And I agree! PC is amazing! But console still offers some cool advantages. I’m liking Sony more each day. I want a PS5!

[@MotoguyX5]

Honestly I went from maining PC for for over 13 years back to console. At my point in life I value pick up and play, little trouble shooting and not configuring games to get the most out of them as it eats into my limited gametime. I know it's really not a big deal usually, but I don't care much for spec lust anymore, and resolution and FPS aren't top on my list for enjoyment either. Regardless I don't blame you for going to PC, it is a better experience if your willing to put in a little effort!

[@ErockOnTech]

I appreciate the feedback. That’s an interesting story. My story is the exact opposite. I remember when I was on console I had friends trying to get me to switch to PC. I remember saying I didn’t want to constantly worry about specs and temps. Then I switched to PC and said I wouldn’t be that guy. And now I’m that guy lol. I think if you’re on PC it’s inevitable. I will say the Nvidia optimizer really is very helpful. One button and the game is automatically configured perfectly for your system. The only down side is you have to have an Nvidia GPU.

[@JohnDoe-ld7op]

Steam have security, Steam co-founders email & password is public and still can't be touched meanwhile I watch KZbinrs have to beg little kids for their accounts back.

[@ErockOnTech]

Stream is awesome for sure.

[@sycotic51]

😹 I get 5-20 emails monthly that some random fuck in Russia, China, Australia is trying to log into my account

[@ErockOnTech]

@@sycotic51 Lol I do too. Haha

[@Sweet4ooth]

Hiya Erock, first time watching your channel really enjoyed it.. with you going to pc what is your favourite pc game so far ? I love the old games.. favourite being Uplink. I know it's not graphically impressive but for me there are some incredibly immersive games on the pc.. although, same can be said for xbox, lost odyssey has music that is so moving and the tales in it are moving. We are lucky to have access to all of these options.. much love from England, subbed.

[@ErockOnTech]

Thank you so much for the support! I really appreciate it. I love England! I can’t wait to visit one day! My favorite PC game right now is Halo Infinite! I’m a big Halo fan! I agree that we are lucky! This is a wonderful time to be alive!

[@gtsonev1988]

I have always been a PC gamer until last Thursday when I bought a second hand PlayStation 4 Slim. Originally I was either thinking of upgrading my current desktop or buying a new one, but with the current prices I decided to go for a PlayStation. And I don't regret it. Don't have to worry about replacing parts, just buy the game and play 🙂

[@ErockOnTech]

Well, once a PC is up and running you don’t have to replace the parts. If something breaks, then sure. But if your console breaks then that needs to be fixed or replaced as well. So as long as nothing breaks, then you can build a PC and set it and forget it. Just like a console. Respectfully, if you decided to go with a console, why didn’t you buy a next gen console? I just released a new video today about a Super Mario themed gaming PC that I built for my wife. In that video, I set the PC up to be as much like a console as possible. It’s for my wife who was coming from console. So I needed it to feel familiar for her. So this is proof you can have the benefits of PC gaming with the simplicity of a console.

[@gtsonev1988]

@@ErockOnTech Well I had to replace my old Nvidia GT 730 with Radeon RX 550 as Nvidia didn't support Windows 10 My 8GB of RAM are not enough for most games or even so my Core i5 4460 is outdated, I can't be bothered to trying to find a second hand Core i7

[@conner_productions]

@@PCGAMINGISDOGSHIT You do realize that xbox exclusives are going to pc now, and even playstation now has plans to do the same

[@Natureboy8383]

@@conner_productions yeah, after they are old and played out on consoles 😂

[@conner_productions]

@@Natureboy8383 that's fine, considering they'll look 5000x better

[@chuckpost7780]

So glad I found this channel. I have had so many questions answered. Im still on the fence but I am just looking for that push

[@ErockOnTech]

Glad it was helpful! Did you see my newest video on this subject?

[@chuckpost7780]

@@ErockOnTech I definitely did see it. Sorry for the late response. I purchased my PC waiting for it to arrive. It came with the 7950X so im a bit worried about overheating. We will see when it gets here

[@ErockOnTech]

@@chuckpost7780 No worries! Wow that’s a beast of a machine! I hope it arrives safely!

[@chuckpost7780]

@@ErockOnTech me too. Should I be worried about running temps? Amd saying 95 is now normal but im concerned about what that temperature will do to other components. Any advice?

[@ErockOnTech]

@@chuckpost7780 under volt the CPU. There are already videos on how to do it and why. Im a huge fan of under volting. My CPU and GPU are both under volted.

[@ttt72772]

Having experience with both PC and console. PC gaming is trash, people look at specs and conclude PC is a better choice they buy it put a ton of investment in it but cant leave due to the investment. Games are optimized for console the relative weak GPU of the old cheap ps4/ Xbox are running new gen games smoothly 10 years later and will be repeated by the ps5 and the series x for the following consoles. No overpriced PC from that era or this era could do so without exploding unless you spent 7 to 10 times more. That comes with bad ports and optimization issues. 7- 10 times the money for playing the same games with bad ports, faulty issues and late releases. up to date PCs have better graphics and fps for a year or two but poor optimization means that power is expensive and expires in 5 years. Its like having a plane race a speed boat on water.

[@ErockOnTech]

I disagree. First off, you’re using the same two most common complaints that everyone else uses when complaining about PC gaming. Money and supposed game optimization. As for the money, many things in life are an “investment” and cost a lot of money. But even still, before the silicon shortage, budget PCs were a thing. There are several videos on KZbin showing you how to build a $500 console killer. At the time of filming, it was comparing the $500 PC to a $500 Xbox One and a $400 PS4. Similar pricing, but the PC performed way better. Now we have updated consoles and a silicon shortage. So I agree, it’s going to cost you more money for a PC over a console. Sure. But the PC is a better experience and as with many things in life; better experiences cost more money. Sitting court-side at the Lakers game cost more than the nose bleed section. Now let’s talk about Game Optimization. I don’t know where you or anyone else come up with consoles have better optimization. That is a generalization and as with all generalizations, it is not fully correct. Most games run fine on both platforms. However, some games do better on console and some games do better on PC. Batman Arkham Knight was fine on console but terrible on PC. Cyberpunk has been fine on PC mostly since day 1. At least playable. It was so bad on console that Sony refused to even sell the game on the store for almost a year. So don’t say games are better on console. That is just wrong. By the way, Destiny 2 is still an inferior experience on console when compared to PC. Some people don’t know how to properly take care of their PC. Because of that, the PC can get cluttered and then start to have performance issues. But with proper care, these issues are avoided and the gaming experience is just better. But please, by all means, enjoy your console.

[@ErockOnTech]

I already did answer your question and provided multiple PC exclusives to your other comment. But I see you grazed over that.

[@pltatman1]

I can guarantee you my RTX 3090 will outperform anything this console generation puts out. And it has almost paid for itself over the past year via Ethereum mining. Admittedly many ports are lackluster, I usually check the reviews and if necessary wait for them to be patched (officially or unofficially) before I play them. But then I can play them with enhanced graphics and MODS. For someone who truly wants the best experience from a game, consoles can't match PCs. Unless you're impatient and simply must play a game day 1, then I'd recommend console.

[@pltatman1]

@@PCGAMINGISDOGSHIT Half Life: Alyx, Disco Elysium, Mount and Blade Bannerlords, the Total War games, and just about all real-time strategy games, unless you're going to buy a mouse and keyboard for your console. And a lot of players prefer to play FPS games with a mouse because of the added precision when aiming, and the freedom of movement. It's just a better FPS experience once you get accustomed to it.

[@pltatman1]

@@PCGAMINGISDOGSHIT Lol Why am I arguing with someone who only types with CAPS LOCK on.

[@billb0313]

Your channel should be MUCH bigger. Your videos are concise and informative. 👍 Hope your channel grows. Oh ...and my Xbox One is collecting dust. PC gamer since 2015. Also switched from Intel and Nvidia to AMD. (Much better value.) My current rig (built in May 2019 for 1.6k before the silicon shortage) CPU: AMD 3900x GPU: Powercolor Red Devil 5700x RAM: 32GB 3200mhz MB: ASUS TUF x570 wifi 1 TB NVMe as boot drive/critical files Added two 1TB SSDs strictly for Steam games (space on MB to add 4 more SSDs and another NVMe drive) Dell 2721DGF 1440p monitor (got the monitor on sale for $329.) ...adding a ultra wide to replace my older ultra wide. Liquid cooled Lian Li case with 4 120mm fans for maximum airflow This rig is future proof. Plenty of options to upgrade. It crushes any game I throw at it and will only get better with AMDs FSR coming online.) Dr. Lisa Su rocks! 🤣

[@ErockOnTech]

I agree Dr. Lisa Su rocks for sure!! Our specs are very similar. My first PC build was AMD Ryzen 3800x with an AMD Radeon 5700xt red Devil. But then I upgraded the CPU to the AMD Ryzen 5800x. And now I have an RTX 3070. I agree that the AMD GPUs are a great value. But I also stream and really needed that Nvenc encoder. But I know AMD is completely solid all the way around for sure!! I also have 32 GB of RAM at 3200 MHZ. I have two NVmE SSDs. My CPU was water cooled with an AIO. Now it’s on a custom loop. I got a video on my channel about it. You’re exactly the kind of subscriber I want!! Thanks for being here man. I want to build a community around PC, Gaming, and Tech!

[@MrDantte]

Great video man, but I have to disagree with one thing....when it comes to the same game on different platforms. I'm someone who play's on PlayStation, Xbox and PC's (built two PC's since 2015) the prices are usually the same for all three or the consoles most of the time is cheaper. The PC is the superior platform in what you said, in the video.....plus there's at least 50,000 or more games on PC's that's not on console at very very low prices, like 90 cent games.

[@ErockOnTech]

Yeah I knew when I made the comment about cheaper games that it might ruffle some feathers lol. That is why I said in a lot of cases, cheaper games. I remember when I was on console, it seemed like PC always had the best deals. And now I am on PC and there are definitely times when console has better deals for sure. It's definitely a case by case basis. But how about that Steam Summer sale though!!! Very grateful for that! Thank you for the kind words and for checking out my content. It means a lot!

[@MrDantte]

@@ErockOnTech 👌

[@MrDantte]

@@incognito6313 I never heard of that site, but is true the deals do come earlier on PC's.

[@ErockOnTech]

@@incognito6313 I agree 100%. The PS5 and Xbox Series X are awesome consoles. I would like to add a PS5 to my living room for a few different reasons. But they are hard to get right now. But yes, this is a massive selling point for consoles. Consoles are a simple one stop shop and the value is tremdous. PC is and should be more expesnive because you are getting better hardare (assuming you buy higher end specs).

[@ErockOnTech]

@@incognito6313 What site are we talking about? G2A?

[@dontgetoffended9524]

Notice how he didn't talk about the price difference between console and a good PC this video is kind of bad for people trying to get into PCs for the first Time you should have told them you can buy the next gen and get 120 FPS for the same price as buying a PC that only gives you 60 fps

[@ErockOnTech]

How about you notice a few things. 1. This video was NOT about comparing everything about PC to everything about console. This video was about telling my story. That means my experience. Why did I personally switch to PC gaming? That’s what the video is about. 2. News flash, PS5 and the Series X did NOT exist when I switched to PC gaming. So why would I include that as part of my story? That is what you call irrelevant. 3. This is a video called Is PC Gaming Dead? I do a strong comparison between consoles and their supposed 120 FPS and PC. Check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2HTZGyYpa-Wosk 4. If you need a video that is geared towards new comers to the PC platform, then check this out. It’s called “Before you switch to PC gaming.” It doesn’t deal with everything there is to know. It’s only a 5 item list. So FPS isn’t on there. But there are some other strong points to consider. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaC0h5t3m7Gsm8U

[@IILastIV]

Build my pc on my birthday with 1070ti and i5 10400f I'm happy but the gpu market is slowly getting better look forward to getting a new gpu great video btw

[@ErockOnTech]

That’s awesome you are happy with your PC! That sounds like a great birthday present! Yes, I agree. The GPU market seems to slowly be getting back to normal. I’m so excited for this!

[@DavanandBahall]

Great article! For those of us into sports games, what's your recommendation there? I've noticed that since I've built my PC, the PC versions of Madden and NBA 2K don't have the next gen features. Anyway to get those features in the PC space. Thanks, keep up the great work!

[@ErockOnTech]

Are you referring to the latest version of the game? Or is this an older version of the game? Check for mod support. Maybe someone added HD texture mods.

[@DavanandBahall]

@@ErockOnTech Latest versions of the game have been ports from the PS4 and Xbox 360 - so they don't have the next gen features the consoles have. Thanks for the pointer to mod support. I'll check that out.

[@ErockOnTech]

@@DavanandBahall anytime! I hope that helps!

[@elijahgordon7713]

“Phil Spencer fundamentally believes you should not be punished for the platform you play on” … does that include MacBook Air? 🤔

[@ErockOnTech]

Haha I love it!!! Another MacBook Air comment! Actually, with game pass in the cloud you can play Xbox games on a MacBook Air!

[@Ashes2Ashes]

With xcloud you totally can

[@ErockOnTech]

@@Ashes2Ashes I’m thinking about making a video on Xcloud!

[@jamestaylor954]

I just made the switch on 09-22-2022. Got a prebuilt with 3070. I was playing series X and ps5.

[@ErockOnTech]

Awesome! Congratulations! Welcome to the PCMR 😎

[@ErockOnTech]

How are you liking it so far?

[@jamestaylor954]

@@ErockOnTech so many launchers lol but other than that it’s okay still trying to figure things out

[@ErockOnTech]

@@jamestaylor954 This should help with the launchers. Watch this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWWmoqOfZdaGgbM

[@TheKidDrippy]

Skit was awesome. 3:37 I can relate to so much because when I was on Xbox playing fortnite scrims or tournaments with stacked end games my fps would drop to an almost unplayable amount at around 20 fps so glad im on pc now because those stacked end games now I get 160 fps but my base fps before the server starts to add more and more builds to it from players is 240 fps. 7:47 OH YES WE WILL cant wait!

[@ErockOnTech]

Thanks Jeffrey! I really appreciate the support man. Yeah, I think the 30 FPS limit on consoles used to be perfectly fine. But as games continue to get more demanding, the FPS simply has to increase. I’m happy the new consoles can sometimes do 120 FPS. But unfortunately you can’t really buy the new consoles right now.

[@OriginalPuro]

" I was on Xbox playing fortnite " That is sad.

[@nickszns]

@@OriginalPuro Hey get the negativity out of here no need to spread it around

[@TheKidDrippy]

^YOU HEARD HIM

[@TheKidDrippy]

listen to him

[@Harlo76]

Left PC gaming for consoles once they hit 60 FPS! And couldnt be happier. Too many headaches on PC for me for years!

[@ErockOnTech]

60 FPS does seem like the sweet spot. From 30 to 60 is massive improvement. But from 60 to 120, the improvement is less noticeable. Consoles are cheaper and provide wonderful value. If you're happy there, that is awesome!

[@johnpreston230]

thinking about doing the same, cause troubleshooting on pc is taking most of the time. It's super annoying. But... games can be sooo damn cheap on PC. It's a hard choice.

[@ErockOnTech]

@@johnpreston230 What do you mean by troubleshooting? What’s going on?

[@johnpreston230]

@@ErockOnTech thx for asking. Reinstalling Windows after getting a malware. Steam that has to be restarted because won't open all the time. The laptop (it's a laptop) that needs some undervolting, or installing drivers, or whatever version of whatever. Researching the best set up for a poorly optimized game that runs at 45fps... All that stuff that is automatic on consoles. And Windows which is ugly and unfriendly. Consoles used to be crap cause it was 30fps for most of games, and 30fps is cancer. But with this generation, where 60fps is becoming the norm, the simplicity of consoles is seducing.

[@ErockOnTech]

@@johnpreston230 I’m sorry you’re having issues. Yeah malware is no fun. Unfortunately, we have to be careful with the programs we download from the internet. I do agree about 30 FPS being terrible. Yes, you are correct. These new consoles are doing a way better job at making 60 FPS the norm. Because of that, console is more viable of an option than ever before. What game is only running at 45 FPS? What specs does the laptop have?

[@TerraWare]

Some pc players do like to dunk on console players about having the superior hardware and the higher fps/resolution etc lol. You mention how it bothered you and sounds like it was one of the reasons why you switched. I wish people wouldn't that to others, and that people wouldn't care as long as they're having fun, even if it's emulation on a raspberry pi :p

[@ErockOnTech]

I agree man! It’s easy to get caught up in being a fanboy and worrying about who has the best gaming platform etc. But gaming is meant to have fun. So as long as you enjoy what you’re playing on then that’s all that matters! I have a raspberry pi 3. I may make a video on it. :-)

[@The_Antonius]

I build a pretty solid pc over the past year, and I still can’t seem to buy games, I enjoy the physical disks of consoles, kinda feeling like my pc is a waste

[@ErockOnTech]

Hey man we like what we like. No shame in that. I have struggles myself on PC from time to time. But I’ve been working hard to find ways to really keep myself immersed. Maybe instead of physical games, you can collect something else physical for PC. Just a thought.

[@avocadorable2593]

Try games you can’t play on console rts or simulation mods or emulation

[@ErockOnTech]

@@avocadorable2593 I love emulation. I’ve already used it a decent amount. I plan to use it more. I’m also excited to try more mods.

[@avocadorable2593]

@@ErockOnTech Mods and emulation can extend and breath new life into a game even one you already played i just replayed BOTW at 144fps upscaled would definitely recommend

[@ErockOnTech]

@@avocadorable2593 I started playing BOTW on a Wii U emulator on Twitch. But never finished it. Maybe it’s time to go back to it.

[@LeviAckerman-mo6ij]

Hey bro I am actually very confused my budget is upto a rtx 3060 to 3060ti gaming pc but my purpose is only and only gaming.....and I already have a laptop for my other personal works but it is not for gaming....so should I buy the 3060ti pc or a ps5 with 4k monitor....pls tell me bro :)

[@ErockOnTech]

That really depends on what you want. A 3060ti is a great GPU. But it won’t be able to do 4K. At least not at high refresh rates. You may be able to do 4k resolution, medium settings, and then get around 60 FPS. The PS5 will usually offer you at 60 FPS experience with a dynamic scaler on the resolution. So the resolution will not always be 4k. It will adjust up and down to maintain the targeted frame rate. Some games are less demanding and therefore you can have up to 120FPS on the PS5. Are there any PS5 exclusives you really want to play? Can you buy a PS5 at msrp? If you don’t care about the exclusives and if you have to pay over msrp for the PS5, then I would recommend the PC!

[@LeviAckerman-mo6ij]

@@ErockOnTech uhm actually I will buy the ps5 on msrp and also I do care about the exclusives bro :)......plus in my country 3060ti cost the as rtx 3080 and 3080 as 3090 and 3090 as expensive as a great car 😂........but with ps5 restocks I can get it on msrp.......so Now I think ps5 with 4k monitor would be the right option right ? :)

[@ErockOnTech]

@@LeviAckerman-mo6ij Yes, it sounds like the PS5 for you is the better option.

[@LeviAckerman-mo6ij]

@@ErockOnTech thanks man love your channel

[@ErockOnTech]

@@LeviAckerman-mo6ij Thanks man! I really appreciate that! That means a lot to me!

[@squirrelsinjacket1804]

Consoles are actually a pretty solid value for mainstream and casual gamers. I like PCs because you can also do a lot of other stuff on them too, like watch a show while playing a laid back game on the other screen. They also have a whole universe of accessories you can swap out (ie.. oled monitors, lighted keyboards/mouse, bigger HDs, top of the line wireless headphones, etc etc...

[@ErockOnTech]

Well said!

[@ajas41]

Yep, after a ps4 i think every gamer should build a pc. I sold my ps5 2 weeks ago and i built a pc. Got tired fromhaving apex at 60fps now i enjoy 300fps, also on warzone i had no FOV slider now i have that plus nvidia filters. At this stage consoles are down huge.

[@ErockOnTech]

Yeah I think it really depends on who you are and what you want exactly. Some people only want frame rate. So they will lower the resolution. Other people want the simplest gaming experience as possible. Others want a balance. The only reason why I say this is because there is another person on this thread that said he left PC for console. So it really just depends on what exactly you want from your gaming experience. Personally, I agree with you. PC is king!

[@ajas41]

@@ErockOnTech yep bro, you are 100% right. If you play much first person shooters like me, all you need is fps. If you play forza or idk need for speed assasins creed you are fine with 60fps.

[@ErockOnTech]

@@ajas41 Exactly! Nothing wrong with either option! Both are great!

[@exmerion]

As someone that has been PC gaming since 2003, but has also had a console in each gen since PS1. There is definitely a reason to have both. For starters. Multiplayer games. up until the recent rise of Crossplay, I played a lot of crossplatform multiplayer games on console. You don't realize it at first but the PC audience moves off of new crossplatform games REALLY FAST. I remember playing COD before MW19 and you could reliably bet that the game would be almost dead on PC within a couple months. Titanfall 1 and 2 had the same problem. Not to mention there are just less people on PC. When I play Crossplay games, the vast majority of people are usually on console. Then of course you have the rampant run away issue of cheating on PC and it's looking more and more dire. Then you have technical issue troubleshooting which is 100% a skill you need to have if you play on PC. Driver issues, install issues, graphical issues, config editing, hardware component issues. they all add up into a bunch of wasted time.

[@ErockOnTech]

Honestly, I don’t disagree. PC does often require troubleshooting. It is a skill. It can be cumbersome. Consoles aren’t just easier but they are also cheaper. This is a big factor. I think cross play is amazing for all the reasons you mentioned and more. There are a lot of multiplayer games that have plenty of people on PC. For example, World of Warcraft and DOTA. These games don’t even exists on console. I’ve heard your argument before about PC multiplayer issues. There is some truth to it. I don’t know the reasons why. But I will say it does depend on the “multiplayer” game you’re talking about. As for the cheating, I agree that when and if it happens it’s terrible. It should be dealt with and should never be allowed. My point of this video was not to talk about why PC is so much better. My point was to share my story and how I came to the decision of playing on PC. Honestly, if Xbox did not make the decision to give all exclusives to PC, then I would likely still be on Xbox. I now have a PS5 also. Like you said, a reason to have both.

[@Vitak-st2ko]

Still playing mw 2019 lol 😂😂

[@ErockOnTech]

@@Vitak-st2ko Who? You?

[@Vitak-st2ko]

@@ErockOnTech yes sir all my buddies I started with also haha

[@ErockOnTech]

@@Vitak-st2ko That’s awesome! I’m excited for Halo Infinite.

[@turkic117]

I am deciding between I should get a PC or a Xbox my budget is preety low its about 580£ currently around 790$ I am struggling on what to get because its a preety low budget for a PC so im not sure how it will turn out can you help me out on what to choose?

[@ErockOnTech]

Normally with that budget you can still build a really decent PC. And then you can upgrade it overtime as you get additional money. That’s the luxury of a PC over a consul. However, the current market for PC parts is absolutely terrible. Specifically, mostly around the graphics card. Graphics cards are going to cost you most of your budget. So if you need to make a decision right now, I would recommend getting a consul. That’s assuming you can get one of the new consuls for MSRP. I know that both of the new consuls are having a hard time keeping in stock as well.

[@turkic117]

@@ErockOnTech Cheers for the advice 👍👍

[@ErockOnTech]

@@turkic117 Anytime! Happy to help!! 😊

[@MrTech2three]

Erick, did you get a ps5/ xbox series console? Do you find that since you work in IT that you don't want to sit at a desk to game. With ps games coming to pc I'm wondering if owning a console is worth it. Great video!

[@ErockOnTech]

I got a PS5. I made my desk super comfortable and versatile to account for this. So I game on PC 99% of the time. However, I use a tv and not a traditional monitor. I also use controller most of the time. Sometimes I use mouse and keyboard. My setup can handle both. I have an actual ergonomic office chair and not one of those “gaming chairs.” This is huge for comfortability. I did a video on my TV by the way. If you haven’t seen it, I’d recommend it. But overall, I spent so many years on console that I knew it would be hard to switch cold Turkey. So while the box powering everything is a gaming PC, the atmosphere around it feels like a console in some aspects. I tried to find the best of both worlds.

[@almondfusionx]

I agree with most of your conclusion. However, the price is extremely expensive to achieve all those pros that you mentioned. Currently, I'm using PS4 (2014) + Acer gaming laptop with gtx960m (2016). I'm more impressed with console experience, 7 years, still gaming fine, no issues, but several games are just 30fps, need to pay for online, and can't connect bluetooth earbuds. While on the laptop, I need time to tweak settings, monitor fps, thermal throttle, game crash, frame dip in some games (dip to

[@ErockOnTech]

That’s a tough choice for sure. Can you only pick one? Here are my thoughts on some of your comments. First off, I would say the reason why a console may perform better than your laptop is because laptops really aren’t the best PC gaming experience for a long-term use. They are small form factors and they throttle very easily. They are also very limited on upgrades. So typically, after a few years, you usually need to just get a new laptop. Secondly, when I talk about PC gaming as a whole, while laptops are included in that, most of the actual best situations can be obtained through desktop gaming. For your point number 3, I made a video talking about that exact same topic. It’s called before you switch to PC gaming. Maybe you can go check out the video and let me know what you think about it. In that video I mentioned how PC gaming has way too many launchers and this is honestly a downfall of PC gaming as a whole. I agree with you 100%. I am not a fan of all the launchers on PC. I definitely prefer the simplicity of a one stop shop on Console. Lastly, I think one reason why consoles can give you decent performance for so many years to come is because developers have to keep downgrading the graphics as well as other settings. I’m not trashing console. I still like console a lot. I just bought a PS5. I’m just saying in order for consoles to run the latest games, developers have to make “custom” settings that don’t even exist on PC. Digital Foundry is a KZbin channel that specializes in all the tech specs for games and how they perform on PC and Console. And they were able to confirm that red dead redemption two on console had a custom setting that didn’t even exist on PC. Certain features were able to go lower than the lowest setting on PC. My point with all of this is that consoles do last for many years to come, but it’s at the expense of graphical fidelity as well as other settings being lowered year after year. So it’s a trade-off. To answer your question, even with a PC, a PS5 will be a great purchase. Assuming you can actually buy one. They are super hard to get right now. PS5 will have games that are not on PC and likely won’t ever be on PC. So the exclusives make it worth it. However, I would not recommend buying a PS5 over MSRP. If you have to pay more then I think the money is better spent on a PC. As for the mini itx or laptop, I would say it depends on what you prefer. Laptop will be more portable. But the mini itx will offer you more power and more upgrade options for years to come.

[@almondfusionx]

@@ErockOnTech Thank you for your reply. I already watched your videos, liked and subscribed. You deserve a lot more views & subscribers. Nice info in every videos and hard to find KZbinrs that take a lot of time to reply to every comment. Right now I'm leaning towards mini itx, probably the best option, portable enough to carry in a car, with upgradability, and without thermal issues like a laptop.

[@ErockOnTech]

@@almondfusionx Thank you for the kind words! I appreciate the feedback and the support! I do my best! I think the mini itx is a wonderful option!

[@MAZZAR0TH]

PS5 because laptops are dog balls.

[@maxsettings2906]

@@MAZZAR0TH lap tops have gotten wayy better tbh

[@p3tr0s12]

PC is currently the best platform for gaming. Switch to PC in 2013 with a gtx 770, agree 100% with you.

[@cemsengul16]

They are just mini itx desktops now with none of the magic. Remember custom architecture created just for a dedicated gaming machine?

[@ErockOnTech]

I do remember that!! Those were definitely the days. At one point, because oh this custom architecture, consoles were actually more powerful than PC. So interesting how things have changed. But consoles do have wonderful custom operating systems dedicated to gaming. That is one thing I really miss. I log onto my PC and I’m bound to get distracted by a million things. But if I log onto my Xbox, I go straight to my game library.

[@cemsengul16]

@@ErockOnTech PS5 and Series X are just Ryzen desktops with RDNA 2 graphics. I can't get excited for that.

[@ErockOnTech]

@@cemsengul16 Yep, so is the steam deck... just recorded my video on that lol.

[@missvai28]

Thanks for the video. I am also considering switching over to PC. My only question mark: Isn’t it a bit sad to switch from a big TV to a a much smaller screen? Any thoughts on this ? Any disappointments ?

[@ErockOnTech]

Yes it is sad. That’s why I use a gaming tv. Watch this and I think you’ll be happy! :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp6sapiHiqtkgrM

[@missvai28]

@@ErockOnTech thanks 👍🏻 makes sense! Will check it out!

[@romanwagner8709]

For me, I hate playing on a massive TV. I prefer a big monitor.

[@ErockOnTech]

@@romanwagner8709 Some tvs are now 42 inches. That’s not much bigger than a massive monitor.

[@romanwagner8709]

@@ErockOnTech I didn’t say massive monitor, I said big. I’d rather have a decently large monitor.

[@IceNKaffe]

i was spending my last weekday playing tales of arise and boy do i tell ya how happy i am that the game are actually playable with mouse and keyboard. am so happy that jrpg actually considering pc as their market now. and also considering how much you have to pay just to have 'better graphic' while it can be done with only a slider on a pc, yeah, ill stick to my pc thank you.

[@ErockOnTech]

You are correct. I know PS5 is getting a lot of hate right now for how it’s handling the “next gen” upgrades. Sony is asking for “upgrade fees”. Just ridiculous.

[@extremeloco23]

did well for your first skit mate keep it up! edit: i just realized this is 3 years old now, so my comment lowkey doesnt make sense lol

[@joaovitorvieira1360]

As a very casual gamer the xbox series S is perfect for me, tiny, powerful and fairly inexpensive. My workflow is mainly done in laptops because i need the mobility, so when i decided that i wanted to play something in my office i saw both sides, the console or a gaming laptop (i don't want to pay my kidneys to get a GPU just to play three days a week) and the xbox for me was just miles better, for 300 dollars i got something far more powerful than my laptop or a gaming laptop for the same price. This decision is maily done by how your workflow is set or your friends, if you need a powerful machine for work, try adding a bit more and making it also suited for gaming or if all your friends have pc's, then get a Pc, if not i can assure you that a console will work just fine

[@ErockOnTech]

A console will work just fine. As a casual gamer, I agree that a console would be ideal for you. No need to bother yourself with all the technical details when you can enjoy a simple plug and play experience. I still like consoles and I still see the value in consoles. I still play on console sometimes. I’m currently enjoying the latest Pokémon game on the Switch. When I made the decision to switch to PC gaming, the next gen consoles weren’t even a thing yet. We were still stuck with the Xbox One and the PS4. When I made the video, the PS5 and the Series X were sold out everywhere. Even now, the consoles are still very hard to find. But a console is still good for many people. It just depends on who you are and what you want. If I’m on PC, then console players hate on me. If I’m on a console like the Xbox, then PlayStation players hate on me. It never ends lol.

[@joaovitorvieira1360]

@@ErockOnTech Yeah unfortunately what you said at the end is the truth, no matter what you choose you will get hate, but keep with your great work!!!

[@ErockOnTech]

@@joaovitorvieira1360 thank you so much!

[@arjunvirkhinda_]

3:30 LMFAO

[@ErockOnTech]

Lol!! Glad you enjoyed the joke!! Haha

[@utbsr24]

I switched from console to pc. There were so many reasons for me to make this decision, but the most important part was portability. Gaming laptop is easy to carry anywhere, which is so important for people like me, who still can’t settle down for now.😔 The only thing I worry about PC games is the cheating software. Gta online on pc (Especially in China) has been ruined by those cheaters, so does many FPS games.😵‍💫 P.S: Playstation fans in China had same reaction when they heard God of War on PC. “Without console exclusives, we don’t need to buy PS5 anymore. It’s time to build a PC and play xbox game pass for PC.“🤣

[@ErockOnTech]

Haha I love this comment. So I don’t have a laptop. I have a desktop. But I want a laptop eventually. How come you can’t settle down? Just curious. Yeah cheating online can really ruin the fun. I actually made a game pass video. Haha. And yeah console fan boys are hilarious for sure!

[@utbsr24]

@@ErockOnTech I got a new job and moved to a new place. I’m going to buy a new 24 inch monitor for my gaming laptop(maybe playstation also). I never played Xbox games before I got my PC. Xbox console is the last opinion in China, after PC, PS and Nintendo Switch. So when I played Forza Horizon 4, I realized that I missed many excellent games on Xbox and PC. I really LOVE Forza Horizon. Thanks to Phil Spencer and game pass. 😄 I really love your video. As a console-to-PC player I have same ideas on console and PC.

[@ErockOnTech]

@@utbsr24 thank you for the kind words about my video. Yeah, I know the Xbox has always struggled in Asia. It’s a great console for sure. But I’m happy you can experience the awesome exclusives on PC now. Like you said, thanks to Phil Spencer. Are you from China?

[@ErockOnTech]

@@jaygorawr if you travel a lot I think you have to have a minimal lifestyle right?

[@ErockOnTech]

@@jaygorawr no way I could do that! Lol

[@iitzfizz]

Always had a console ever since the Sega Mega Drive days and then PS1, PS2 and Xbox One/PS4 then a Series S from this generation. Had a PC back in the day in like 2001 but never actually played any games on it always just on console. I bought a new laptop last year that had a 3050 Ti and it really gave me a taste of what PC had to offer and I had been watching various streamers have fun with mods in resident evil etc so I decided to go all in on a decent PC, sold my Series S and weak 3050 Ti laptop to go towards the cost and now I'm the proud owner of a desktop with a 6750 XT and loving it!

[@iitzfizz]

Also I had enough forthought for the past few years to grab all the free epic games offers so now I have a HUGE backlog of free games to get too.

[@ErockOnTech]

That’s awesome! Welcome aboard! Happy PC gaming!

[@ErockOnTech]

@@iitzfizzEven better! Good thinking!

[@geraldonunez1183]

So as a IT student I can actually learn more about computers by getting a gaminf pc since you have to troubleshoot or mess with the settings to get games to run the way you want them to?? Please answer this question

[@ErockOnTech]

Lol I’m not sure if this was sarcasm or a genuine question. But the video is about my personal story on why I chose to switch to PC gaming. While some troubleshooting is occasionally involved in PC gaming, that is not the focus. Usually games are straight forward to install and start playing. The Nvidia GeForce app will auto optimize your game settings for you. Which is nice. Also, as a side note, hands on experience is always better than textbook. :-)

[@geraldonunez1183]

@@ErockOnTech it was actually a question because I been thinking of getting a gaming pc for gaming and because I want to learn more about computers since I'm doing IT. You are the perfect person to ask since you work In IT

[@ErockOnTech]

@@geraldonunez1183 oh ok I understand. No worries. Yeah if you build your own PC and get into PC gaming, then you will learn a decent amount about computers. I’ve learned a lot personally. And it’s more fun to work on a computer that is your “baby” as opposed to someone else’s random computer. It makes the learning process more enjoyable. In my opinion. You can make PC gaming as simple as you want or as complex as you want. That’s the beauty of it.

[@geraldonunez1183]

@@ErockOnTech Thank you so much for the info. I appreciate it. How your experience has been? Do you run into technical problems often when trying to play games or pc is plug and play like console gaming?

[@ErockOnTech]

@@geraldonunez1183 Hey no problem at all! I am happy to help! Usually, games run fine without issues. However, no, it is not exactly plug in play like a console. But it's not too difficult. If you play most of your games through steam, then you will usually be fine. However, Game Pass has a lot of value to you as a gamer. I did a video on it. But one small issue is that it is buggy and sometimes crashes. So my point is it varies from game to game and from app to app. Thank you for this question. It has given me an idea. I can now make a video for beginners to PC gaming. This is excellent. Thank you so much!

[@presnwa]

Are you cappin, or do you use keyboard and mouse?

[@ErockOnTech]

I use it all. Controller and keyboard and mouse.

[@mr.irrelevant8826]

3:38 might consider getting good friends

[@ErockOnTech]

Lol. So you never had any friends clown you about something?

[@mr.irrelevant8826]

@@ErockOnTech theres clowning then disrespect

[@isaiahwade3041]

I see what’s happening. People don’t. People don’t see that after the 360, pc gaming hit the scene that changed consoles . After the 360 you started to be able to download the games on consoles. And you use to be able to buy a game off the shelf and pop it in and it would be exactly what you paid for every time. It didn’t matter if the game was no longer supported or was , because it was a independent hard copy you couldn’t leave broke . A one time purchase you could enjoy over and over. Now we downloading games they eventually stop supporting the game you paid for. Plus consoles was designed specifically for gaming out the box , controller and all. No buffering or none of that fake malicious stuff we got to deal with online gaming bringing monitors and online transactions and support into our personal gaming

[@marshinz5696]

Phil knows what Sony doesn't. Phil knows that dedicated PC Gamers aren't going to buy a Console. Last Console I owned was a Xbox 360. The other thing Gamepass does is create a Install Base for Xbox that they don't have to manufacture Consoles for. Consoles are typically sold at a loss. So between Gamepass Subs and not having to manufacture as many Consoles, Microsoft could potentially increase their Profits. That is why Console sales numbers should be ignored now. Microsoft isn't beholden to them. The other reason Gamepass on PC is smart is because PC is the preferred Platform in everyone's favorite Nation China.

[@ErockOnTech]

You are 100% correct on all your comments. Microsoft realized they owned windows which is also a gaming platform and actually the biggest and best platform. So it made sense to merge their gaming division with their main product. It's actually quite genius. I am happy I felt forced to switch. It was like an awakening for me haha.

[@b4rs629]

@@ErockOnTech The funny thing is they started off on pc gaming with Age of Empires.

[@babygrind7382]

As a hardcore PlayStation fan the games also now on pc aswell

[@ErockOnTech]

Yes they are. This only adds more value to the PC platform. Sure, PlayStation games are on PS5 only at first. But they do eventually come to the PC.

[@adammohrone]

The only console that you need to have is PlayStation for the exclusives… PC are Xbox’s now so there’s really no point in the Xbox unless you wanna save money

[@ErockOnTech]

I agree. I actually made a KZbin Short on this topic. And I basically said what you said. The one thing I would now add is that PlayStation is starting to put it's exclusives on PC. Slowly but surely. I'm curious to see if it stays like this or if it eventually speeds up. Time will tell.

[@kjh4496]

It’s all heading for PC and consoles will be a thing of the past. The eventuality is cloud gaming and the destruction of second hand games market.

[@isecream]

Not even. Not only are PS games coming to PC, but neither PS nor Xbox grant any unique features a PC would lack. At least Nintendo is trying to go for something different.

[@Kyle-pj2vc]

I use both. PC more for online games Console for systems I like collecting for longevity and physical copies.

[@ErockOnTech]

Sounds good.

[@ThatZidaneGuy]

Welcome to the PC side! I play on the console a lot as well but PC is where it's at for all the things you said and more! Game Pass on PC also made me stop buying Xbox as well.

[@ErockOnTech]

I actually made a game pass video too! Yes, PC is crushing it right now!!

[@the-lag-gamerita5446]

@PCGAMINGISDEAD where's your dignity? or wait,you are a console peasant,you have none. btw,we have milions of exclusives lmao.

[@the-lag-gamerita5446]

@PCGAMINGISDEAD en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Windows-only_games here's a list of the milions of PC exclusives. even if we were to have only one better it wouldn't matter,it's an undeniable fact that we simply have more choise,compared to the repetitiveness of console titles. and also,here's a personal list: hacknet,CS:GO,from the depths,digital combat simulator world,undertale,subnautica. and of course,there are a lot of games that are too demanding for a weak console.

[@liankhorani801]

What if you buy a expensive gaming laptop instead of a gaming PC, since it is a PC too but portable??

[@ErockOnTech]

Yes, that counts. I consider laptops and desktops in the same category as PC gaming

[@xforeverxcorruptedx]

SOME PC gamers are toxic. I work in IT as well and I see my computer as a tool, not a gaming medium. It's more psychological and less about power/versatility. Separation of work and play. That's my take on it.

[@ErockOnTech]

That was me for so many years. This is actually the best summary of this feeling I have ever heard. I wish I knew you a few years ago! I could have really used this argument haha. I get it man 100%. I really do. I still have a lot of love and admiration for consoles. There is something about the simplicity that makes it appealing. For me, I just decided to try PC. I’ve been fairly happy with it so far. I’m actually debating on making two videos. 1. Why PC gaming is great. 2. Why console gaming is great. Not sure yet.

[@Crashed131963]

AAA games on a $500 console paying at 1440p at 60fps on a cheap standard 4k 60Hz TV is a hard deal to beat . News flash -$500 is not a lot of money in 2023. Try and play FF16 on a PC.

[@plaincheckereds]

I tried PC gaming just this week. Lmao and from a console gamer myself, console gaming is just so damn convenient. Pick up and play, specifically if you want to play on a controller. While PC, Ive just experienced too much stress but Im getting the hang of it.

[@ErockOnTech]

PC is definitely more complicated. No doubt about that. But you also can upgrade anytime you want. You can customize the way you want. And you can still use controller. Steam has it's summer sale going on right now. So you can get a lot of games for super cheap which is awesome. Console is definitely simpler. No doubt about that. I'm considering making a video on the benefits of console vs PC.

[@sortout1]

How is gaming on pc complicated ?

[@ErockOnTech]

​@@sortout1 I just mean it's more complicated than gaming on a console. There are definitely more complicated things in life than gaming on a PC, but when you compare console to PC, PC is more complex. Console is designed to be as simple as possible. It is plug and play. the entire UI is designed around your gaming experience. But on PC, there are a million other things you could end up doing before you start gaming. And each game has a launcher such as Steam or Epic. Sometimes your hardware is compatible nd sometimes it's not. You have to manually adjust all your settings for each game. On console, you just play. You don't worry about anything I just listed above. But PC is better in terms of performance and customization.

[@sortout1]

@@ErockOnTech fully agree and understand but I love that feeling of freedom but I don’t find it hard to open a launch and launch my game that is not killing me, plus with a good pc you probably be in main menu lobby quicker than a lot of console games that are available on both platforms to compare them

[@ErockOnTech]

@@sortout1 These are fair points for sure.

[@Jcool721]

Hi, I'm new in here. Great video, very well-made indeed! I have the ps4 and PC. My PC is very old with the nvidia 1080gtx and I5. I'm going to update to the nvidia 4090 rig (amd or intel). I'm still surprised that I can run most of the games and they look great. For example, I have over 100 hours in the Elden Ring and it looks awesome in my 4k oled 65'' tv (HDR). I still play ps4 games too.

[@ErockOnTech]

The 1080 was a great card. It punched above its weight class. Your 4090 PC will be a beast. I’m personally partial to AMD CPUs. But intel is also a great option. The 12600k and 13600k are value kings right now.

[@metarock3054]

I switched from PC to console( Playstation )! Best decision ever!

[@ErockOnTech]

I’m happy you’re happy! Thanks for the feedback and for watching the video!

[@eastender]

You helped me make the jump. I am awaiting delivery. Fingers crossed it works out.

[@ErockOnTech]

Oh wow! Now I feel the pressure haha. I hope you like it! What did you order?

[@eastender]

@@ErockOnTech ASUS - ROG Strix GT35 Gaming Desktop PC - Intel® CoreTM i7, RTX 3080, 2 TB HDD & 1 TB SSD. Because it gets delivered the next day, so I have it for Xmas. 😁

[@ErockOnTech]

@@eastender That’s awesome! I hope you love it! I’m jealous of your 3080. Your GPU is better than mine now haha.

[@chino9574]

I switch to PC Gaming from PS4 3 months ago. I can feel the difference between the PC and the consoles. I have free online, cheaper games in Steam, Xbox GamePass, Emulators and not only that, also I can do my homework, programming, create content and do more other thinks. In conclusion I can't live without my PC. Nice video bro. Liked 👍.

[@ErockOnTech]

Thanks bro I really appreciate that! That’s amazing! I’m happy you are enjoying PC as much as I am!! I love hearing these experiences!!

[@ryzenpeak]

@@ErockOnTech What's great for ps4 people is getting a PC to beat a ps4 is super easy because they were really underpowered but congrats on switching.

[@ErockOnTech]

@@ryzenpeakThank you!!

[@azeemtics6613]

As long I can play my game on a high settings and smooth fps, console now support 4k 60fps

[@BaritoneUkeBeast4Life]

Hey Erock congratulations on your graduation! I just found your channel with this video and was very impressed with your openness and candid thoughts. I have been a serious PC gamer since 2016 when the GTX 1070 first came out. I got the very first GTX 1070 prebuilt BestBuy had in stock in June or July of 2016. Before that my PC gaming was more casual and didn't require a powerful GPU. I also was a Sony fanboy owning the PS1 through PS4. Even though I own a huge library of PS4 games, after the incompetency and lack of giving a crap for it's customers with the huge mess and joke of getting PS5's I dropped Sony permanently. I say that Sony dropped the ball big time not because they were unable to produce enough PS5's due to the pandemic and manufacturing and shipping issues, they aren't to blame for that, but I believe they could have done far more to ensure customer's not bots or scalpers got the consoles into their hands. So now I am solely a PC gamer now (I even got rid of my Nintendo Switch) and couldn't be happier, especially now that I have upgraded to an MSI Aegis desktop with an RTX 3070 and i7 gen 11. I also just subscribed again to Game Pass for PC for even more fun. All the best to you, and happy gaming!

[@ErockOnTech]

Hey!! Thanks so much for the kind words! I understand how you feel for sure. I do love my PC. I also have a RTX 3070. Speaking of game pass, I have several videos on game pass if you wanted to check those out! Thank you for checking out my content and commenting! It means a lot!

[@BaritoneUkeBeast4Life]

@@ErockOnTech I will definitely check out your Game Pass videos, looking forward to them !

[@ErockOnTech]

@@BaritoneUkeBeast4Life Awesome!! Thank you!!

[@littleman4810]

You just perfectly described what happened to me as well! Except I started in 2017 with a 1060 prebuilt from best buy and I came out with an 3070 and 11th gen gaming laptop and I am so happy with my choice! Would’ve gotten the ps5 if it were available but since it wasn’t I totally ditched sony and got a pc.

[@ErockOnTech]

@@littleman4810 I have a 3070 as well! It’s a great card! It’s amazing how we have similar stories! Consoles are still great and have a place for sure. But no doubt PC is better.

[@darragh2666]

I feel that pain of people not liking when you play on consoles man. I play on both PC and console and prefer some games on one and some on the other but people look at me like I'm crazy when I spend more time on my PlayStation when the PC is right there

[@ErockOnTech]

Yeah I know the excitement of wanting people to play where and how you play. But gaming is about having fun. So that means people should be able to play however they want. That means console and PC.

[@b4rs629]

I know what you mean. I like play forza horizon 4 on my xbox one x just because of the controller. I guess i could sync it to my pc though.

[@Michael019x]

I'm also making the switch from console to PC... but unlike yourself, I'm doing it from PS5 to PC ( I already sold my PS5) It's kind of a long story but in a nutshell even though I LOVE Ps Exclusives, I've had a lot of problems with the hardware and I don't feel like doing the lottery over and over again (there's more details about this but I'm keeping it short haha). There is also some other reasons for the switch, such as paid online, less freedom and control, etc.. Right now, I just want to build a good PC.. It's insane because I've been an avid fan of Playstation since PS1...I will probably get a PS5 slim ( or just a better revision/cheaper ) later down the line to play the exclusives I will miss (very dearly lol), it's still pretty sad though. BUUUUT, they are porting their games to PC, so..idk hahaha we'll see! Anyway, I'm curious do you have any build recommendations? And also, do you game with M+k for all games?

[@ErockOnTech]

Oh wow that is very interesting that you are switching from a PS5. I’m sorry to hear that you had so many issues with your PS5. But I think you will love PC for sure! So unfortunately, right now is a terrible time to build a PC due to a lack of parts and scalping. GPUs are more expensive than ever. Right now, you would get a better value from buying a Pre-Built PC. In that case, NZXT is an excellent option. But I also understand the desire to build your PC. I did a video on pre built PCs vs custom. I talked about all the pros and cons. But in general I do prefer building my own PC. As for parts. CPU: AMd is king right now. I would stick to Ryzen 3000 or 5000. If you go 3000 then the 3700x is awesome. If you go 5000 then the 5600x is the best gaming CPU when you talk about price per performance. You could also go Intel if you get a solid deal. But my recommendation there would be, compare the cores and threads to AMD and compare prices. GPU: honestly, right now, it’s whatever you can get and whatever you can afford. GPUs are really expensive right now. Motherboard: you need to buy the motherboard that is compatible with your CPU. (No AMD and Intel are not the same) RAM: stick to 16gb minimum and keep the speeds between 3200-3600. Get a 80 plus gold certified power supply. Make sure you have a good cooling solution for your CPU. If you go ryzen 3000, then some of those CPUs come with a cooler. So that saves you some money.

[@ErockOnTech]

@Video games Bloke Lol I want one too!!

[@bobbymiller5297]

Yeah I'm not impressed with my ps5 either..I just built a pc and my ps5 will be going in my closet lol

[@ErockOnTech]

@@bobbymiller5297 Lol that is funny. My wife loves God of War and I would like to get a PS5 for our living room so she can play it haha. If you don't want it, maybe you can sell it or something haha. What specs do you have in your PC?

[@bobbymiller5297]

@@ErockOnTech my friend is a ps5 scalper. So he got me one at cost. So I'm not out much money. I'll probably just keep it since I kept all my other consoles since ps1 lol. It runs sooo hot. Like within a hour it will heat up my bedroom to 80 degrees with thy AC on in my house. Plus with cold war and modern warefare/warzone, the ssd is completely full. So it only holds 2 games. So I built a pc with 2TB m.2 ssd. And a extra external 2TB samsung ssd. 32 gig ram. Intel I7 10700K cpu. Auruous gigabyte master mother board. Corsair 280 mm cpu liquid cooler. AMD 6800 XT GPU. I use my Xbox series x controllers on the pc for most games. And the " corsair lapdog " for my keyboard and mouse games on my recliner like city builder games etc. I should have gotten a ryzen better cpu. But I got the Intel on newegg sale for 210$. I'm currently getting 260 fps on 1080p warzone. With 100% cpu usage and 80% gpu usage

[@Me-tp6ll]

I hate Paying for online on console... its a SCAM!

[@ErockOnTech]

I’ll admit that is likely the worst part about gaming on a console.

[@CaH6633]

I switched because at the time I played a lot of shooters.... I don't anymore...but I stayed because PC is better anyway.

[@ErockOnTech]

Lol yes good point!

[@nonames1139]

I’m slowly buying piece by piece so that I can build a pc. This gen is my absolute last time buying a console let alone an xbox . Seeing how they’ve just completed ruined studios , acquired them only to shut them down , and just disrespected the craft of these developers . I will never support them again….well except to buy windows for the OS, but I’d love to get a pc and start supporting more studios out there .

[@durnham]

Best thing about pc gaming is mods. Endless mods

[@ErockOnTech]

Mods are definitely awesome! I need to use more of them!!

[@brewerplayz9735]

Here because I cannot get hold of a PS5 and have a £900 gaming PC sat in my gaming room, currently on Xbox One but hungry for better performance & graphics now, new sub ✌

[@ErockOnTech]

Thank you for the sub! And welcome to the PCMR lol. Happy to have you here!

[@thenuttybuilder6306]

yeah I know what you mean I got tired of chasing the new models after buying the xbox series x I've given up build my own PC so in theory it will do the Next 2-3 Generation of Xboxes like £600 a time

[@ErockOnTech]

So you bought the Xbox Series X and are you saying you're not happy with it? I'm curious. What do you not like about it?

[@thenuttybuilder6306]

@@ErockOnTech reason i buying it was for the what's the shaders for Minecraft that was the biggest poll from me to buying Xbox One X Scorpio and sometime later announce XBOX SERIES X was coming out. started me to think about PC gaming I had the I have a PC game Tower but I used it for digital editing which was a four-year-old Tower and I was very surprised that the graphics for Minecraft it was so much more better then Xbox x then I understood the limitations I spent a year saving. you get so much more on pc I was tired of chasing the new Xboxs. spent £700 PNY GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB XLR8 Gaming REVEL Edition LHR Graphics Card i9 processor instead of spending it on a new console I did look at some of the specs on the new Xbox PC still come on top. I'm sorry if this text is confusing difficult reading and writing thank you for replying

[@ErockOnTech]

@@thenuttybuilder6306 No worries! Thanks for the comment! Yeah, the new consoles offer a lot of value. More than any console before. I can’t fault someone for wanting a console. However, I’m making a video where I will address this issue. Why is PC gaming still alive and so great! I’m excited to get the video done.

[@ondrasovkaobecna]

I think that console is a great value. You dont have to bother with launchers, settings etc.. For that price its uncomparable, even the subscriptions are in sales everytime. Just enjoy the real life and when u bored, just sit on the couch press one simple button and play your game for another 8 years without a problem. Simple, but if you're geek than I actually understand that you want to mess a thousands of dollars for a pc.

[@ErockOnTech]

I’m a nerd/geek for sure. But there were many reasons why I switched to PC gaming. I explained my decision and shared my story in the video. I hated PC gaming at first. I was a die hard console gamer. Did you watch the video?

[@AJR352]

I switched to pc in the beginning of the year and my regret is not switching to pc earlier

[@ErockOnTech]

What console did you switch from?

[@AJR352]

@@ErockOnTech PlayStation 4. The experience I had building my pc and seeing the gorgeous native 1440p with high frame rates was insane I will never see myself owning a console ever again

[@ErockOnTech]

@@AJR352 I said the same thing when I first switched. My first experience was also with 1440p with high refresh rates. Today, I’m on 4k. Video coming soon to talk about that a little bit. But in short, I recently got a PS5 for the exclusives. My wife and I share it. But my main focus is PC for sure! But Sony is now committed to bringing their exclusives to PC. So eventually, the need to buy a console for the “exclusives” won’t even be a thing unless you’re Nintendo.

[@AJR352]

@@ErockOnTech I was going to do the same thing but like you said since Sony is bringing exclusives to pc now there’s no reason to have one unless you play sports games.

[@ErockOnTech]

@@AJR352 I definitely don’t play Sports games lol. I hear you man. I’m excited for Spider-Man to come to PC. What PC specs do you have?

[@jeankevinaugustin2478]

Honestly I've been thinking about switching to pc should I do it I was one in the console wars before and I wanted to buy a ps5 but I also wanted to play those Xbox games like halo sea of thives and stuff and I really wanted the game pass then I realized I could play all of that on a pc so should i get one

[@ErockOnTech]

So in my opinion, yes I think PC is worth it. However, PC is also more expensive than ever before. So it really depends on your budget. PS5 is awesome but yes you are limited to the PS5 games. However, if you get a PC, then you can play all Xbox games and PC games. So there is more value in that purchase. But the key is you will need to buy a PC that is at least on par with the Xbox Series S/X in terms of power. This is so that you can enjoy the games at a decent frame rate. Let me know what you decide on!

[@jeankevinaugustin2478]

@@ErockOnTech ok thx and if I go for pc which kind do you recommend for gaming like Microsoft Dell and stuff

[@ErockOnTech]

@@jeankevinaugustin2478 You can do laptop or desktop. If you go laptop then Razer or Asus make some awesome laptops. But there are other cheaper options. If you go desktop, then right now I would likely recommend getting an AMD CPU called the 5600x and the AMD GPU called the 6700xt. Both of these products are available to buy and they won’t break the bank like all the other products on the market right now.

[@jeankevinaugustin2478]

@@ErockOnTech yea those options are really good but would those two fair priced desktops support games like warzone and halo and stuff those are the games I wanna be playing for a while

[@ErockOnTech]

@@jeankevinaugustin2478 Yes. As long as you play at 1080p then you are fine. Additionally, you can look up the minimum system requirements and recommended system requirements for each game. Those requirements will be 100% confirmation that what you buy will work.

[@delacroixx]

Weird that you didn't mention it, but regarding game library on PC you can play all of the Xbox "exclusives", 90% of Playstation "exclusives", also you can emulate Nintendo Switch(and play it with a far better resolution and framerate), Xbox360/PS3 and tons of other old consoles and of course you still get PC exclusives such as Valorant, Rust, Tarkov, Ready or not, etc. Also you can launch any old game of any age with uncapped fps without waiting for an overpriced remaster. You can mod them, play on any controller you want, there's just so much stuff, PC is so universal.

[@ErockOnTech]

I mention all that in my updated version of this video. :-) Here’s the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX-xhJ6veJ2tadU

[@hermontarmand2404]

I've been thingking about getting a pc too. But the problem now is my budget is even lower than a budget pc, especially with the current condition (chips shortage, scalpers, etc.). So my realistic choice for me right now is to get a series s 🤷🏻‍♂️.

[@ErockOnTech]

Hey man, the series S is a decent budget option from an entry level perspective. Get it. Enjoy it. Save in the background for your dream PC while prices continue to stabilize!

[@Balaban78]

My first console like many was a Nintendo. I had consoles all they up until the 360 days much like you. Hell I collected retro consoles and games, thousands of dollars. After my third red ring I just started researching pc gaming and what all it could do. Emulators, fan made games, cheap games ect. My thing was and still is, is the fan made stuff. The mods people make for games like skyrim. Open bor, the super obscure games you find on sites like gaming jolt. So in 2013 I made the jump on went full pc. Bought a pre built and learned how to upgrade and build my own from that rig. Lol I still have the case from the pre built. I like the open platform experience from pc and I can do whatever I want, console you get what is handed to you. That's how I look at it.

[@bcrocka18]

I never cared about response time or input delay until led TVs came out and noticed how bad it was then I became screen obsessed.

[@ErockOnTech]

Quality screens are important.

[@sta5011]

Good job switching over man, consoles will still lag depending on how you take care of the discs, even my old ass ps2 would lag with scratches or not at certain points

[@ErockOnTech]

Consoles are great but they aren’t perfect. So many people leave comments and act like consoles have zero issues. The last game I really played hardcore on console was Call of Duty Black Ops 4. I had fun but that game crashed many times on me. Consoles have issues just like PC. But PC has more benefits.

[@bilrogar]

Even though i switched to pc in 2018, my setup still isnt considered PC MASTER RACE. Even though i have a Ryzen 5 3600 and a Radeon Rx 5700 XT, its still considered "LOW TIER" according to some Best Buy employees and forums. I can still play any game, now and future, at 1080p 60fps. Even if you have a pc, there's classes within the MASTER RACE. Crazy huh?

[@ErockOnTech]

Very true. At one point that wasn’t “low tier.” But those parts are over 3 years old now. A lot has changed since then.

[@Tlplgyt]

I get what ur saying…..but a controller imo feels better for me than a mouse and keyboard

[@ErockOnTech]

Then use a controller! :-) honestly, I still use a controller on PC for most of my gaming. Shhhh… don’t tell anyone. ;)

[@Tlplgyt]

@@ErockOnTech I have a pc and a Xbox, I use a controller when I’m on pc, because it feels mor comfy for me

[@ErockOnTech]

@@Tlplgyt I totally get that! Nothing wrong with that!

[@Tlplgyt]

@@ErockOnTech thank you

[@kinggee6299]

Switched to pc a year ago and sold my ps5 best decision I ever made

[@ErockOnTech]

I still have a PS5 in addition to my PC. But honestly, I almost never turn on the PS5. It was a waste of money.

[@doingbigthings9781]

I literally just purchased a PC gaming laptop about 20 min ago. I purchased the Alienware - m17 R5 17.3" FHD Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 9 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti - 1TB SSD - Dark Side of the Moon OVER buying the Xbox series x . I really hope it was a good decision because this rig wasn't cheap AT ALL. WISH ME LUCK FELLAS. it arrives on the 23rd

[@ErockOnTech]

Good luck! It was a good decision. You can play all Xbox games plus PC games. Plus you can do non gaming things. Wise choice!

[@fabolousjada5070]

Good luck playing AAA games lol

[@night7185]

@@fabolousjada5070 he doesnt need luck, thats stronger than any console right now lol

[@TheCudder4life]

@ErockOnDeck You should do a follow up to this so all those still on consoles can see what it feels like to play on PC after a whole year.

[@ErockOnTech]

I sort of did. Remember I made the other Why PC is better than console video. I don’t have much else to add right now.

[@TheCudder4life]

@@ErockOnTech Oh DUH! LOL! I even commented on it!

[@ErockOnTech]

@@TheCudder4life haha 😂 no worries 😉

[@ErockOnTech]

I’m just happy you like the content.

[@imonit1177]

I'm glad we have consoles because of my living situation. I honestly don't have the space for a p.c. setup. I rent a 3 bedroom apartment with 2 other people. With how expensive the world is this kind of situation is becoming more common. My ps4 was, and my ps5 is perfect for it.

[@ErockOnTech]

I understand. Did you know you can build small form factor PCs now? They are about the size of a PS5/Xbox Series X.

[@theitechlab]

Are you me? I too work in IT and I've been the only person on the teams I've worked on that games on console. I've always preferred PC but my issue has been space. I've never had enough space in a spare room to get a gaming setup going, along with the high up-front cost of getting a PC, chair, desk, peripherals, rebuy games, etc. I really do want to make the switch but it'll probably be a little while longer sadly.

[@Boxman-GG]

Input lag is the main reason I switched

[@ErockOnTech]

That’s a good reason!

[@devincutting3198]

So I've always been intrigued with PC builds and such, I'm a casual gamer and I've actually preferred PlayStation over Xbox (though I've had both over the years) What is a decent "budget" for a PC build for someone like myself? I appreciate graphic performance and frame rates because of medical reasons so that would be a big focal point for me... and modding is pretty cool as well :) Thoughts/advice for anyone looking to get into this even from a casual perspective?

[@Blakegriffith1990]

Yeah bro I got you! I was exclusively playstation too before I built my pc. To be honest I still play my ps5 more than my pc especially after the honeymoon period was over with the pc lol. The build I went with was a b550 a-pro motherboard, ryzen 5 5600x cpu, 32gb of Vulcan ram, 1 tb boot drive, and a rtx 3060 ti gpu. I'm not sure the prices now tho but back I'm 2021 I payed about 2000$ for the pc and the monitor and perifials. I'm sure those parts are much cheaper now and I still play all the newest games on high and ultra settings at 1440p! It honestly just depends on what kind of resolution you want, then you build a pc around that! Because my ps5 already did 4k games that's why I figured I'd go the 1440p route. Hope this helped

[@2284090]

Hey i am 34 years old i was xbox since 2001 until last year ... and you know what i gave up on console period i built my own PC ... oh boy i love it and i felt like i lost my whole life upon limited console

[@ErockOnTech]

Similar to me. I was hardcore Xbox. Now I’m on PC. Consoles are still great! But they are for a different kind of audience.

[@iyadart]

PC gaming is literally an Xbox on steroids! Plus: Weekly free games from Epic Store Monthly free games if you are an Amazon Prime Member Not to mention all the other deals. I got my gaming PC at the beginning of the pandemic and already claimed over 50 AAA titles alone, I'm so overfed with joy, soon I'll be puking rainbows lol

[@ErockOnTech]

Lol nice!!! Haha I’m happy you love PC so much! I just had to make a video about is PC gaming dead in 2022. I’ve gotten so many comments about it. But I addressed it in that video. I’m happy you support and enjoy PC!

[@BeHempy]

I don't get why everyone needs to "switch" platforms. I have a PC w/3080ti, PS5, Series X, and Switch. I play all of them.

[@ErockOnTech]

Lol umm time and money… that’s why people “switch.” It’s expensive to have all that hardware. And I know a lot of people, myself included, don’t have time to game on every platform. We pick one. Go all in on it.

[@BeHempy]

@@ErockOnTech I get that many people can't have all platforms, but the term "switch" indicates they already have one. So if someone has a PS5 or Series X, why do they need to "switch" to PC? It's not like their current system disappears. They can do both. It's not so black and white.

[@ErockOnTech]

Switch indicates switching main platforms. It’s like saying I switched from iPhone to android. Could I have and use both? Sure. But how many people actually do that? A small percentage. The same is true here. I switched from Xbox to PC. I still own my Xbox. It collects dust mostly. My son uses it to watch coco melon.

[@BeHempy]

@@ErockOnTech Not a great comparison. There's no real point in having 2 phones. I'd bet there are tons of people who have a PS5 and PC. They are supplemental since they provide different experiences. Your not playing God of War Ragnarok on PC anytime soon.

[@ErockOnTech]

Last I checked, you’re not currently playing God of War Ragnarok either. Lol. But also, initially, PC players were told we would never play the PlayStation “exclusives.” Yet, here we are. I love playing Spiderman Remastered on my PC with an Xbox controller. It’s awesome! Yeah yeah yeah, “but it’s an old game.” So? It’s a good game. It’s a fun game. The experience on PC is better. And we may not get the new God of war day 1. But I bet money it won’t take 3-4 years. I bet Ragnarok will be on PC significantly faster than the first God of War was. Sony wants money and they make a lot of it on PC. It’s just business. But to your point “PC players won’t get it day 1.” Sure. You’re right. But show me a gamer who doesn’t have a back log. I know I’ve got one. Many of my friends have back logs too. We can afford to wait. Also, buying a whole system just for an exclusive is dumb. Additionally, I bought a PS5 almost a year ago now. Huge mistake. I almost never play it. They were sold out and I had the rare opportunity to buy it for MSRP. So I figured why not. Maybe I can play spider man and some other “exclusives” on it. Then they announced spider man for PC smh. But yeah plenty of people can and do have a console and a PC. But my point is most people will mostly play on one. Have you ever heard of the 80% rule? I bet if you tracked most people’s habits, the majority of their time would be spent on one platform over the other. While there are some niche use cases for multiple platforms, generally more than one platform is a waste of money. But to each their own. Consoles are becoming less and less relevant. They still offer plenty of value to many people. But what is a PS5 without its few exclusives not yet on PC? What will it be once Sony puts more exclusives on the PC?

[@cuongtang9539]

i switched to PC gaming in 2007 when crysis 1 came out. Never left PC gaming, i love it.

[@ErockOnTech]

I do too.

[@cuongtang9539]

@@ErockOnTech 😜