Today, even people far from the world of the gaming industry understand that modern video games can be played not only on a specialized game console, but also on a regular PC. Making the right choice in favor of a particular device is really difficult, since each option has its own advantages and disadvantages.
If we consider the PC in comparison with the gaming platforms Xbox and Sony Playstation, then, at first glance, the advantage will be on the side of the PC due to its versatility. Of course, modern game consoles support such entertainment options as watching videos, listening to music, chatting on social networks, surfing the Internet and much more, using such applications is not as convenient as on a regular PC or laptop. Besides, the game console is completely unsuitable for work.
On the other hand, if you need a computer exclusively for games, then in this case it makes sense to think about buying a game console. To be able to play modern games, your PC must be equipped with modern electronics, which are not cheap at all. In addition, "gaming hardware" very quickly becomes obsolete and requires constant "upgrade", which, in turn, results in serious financial investments.
With gaming platforms, such problems do not arise, since game developers release content specifically for certain devices (Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3, PS4), so the owner of the console does not have to worry about the new game "not going".
From an economic point of view, buying a game console seems to be the most profitable. However, this trend does not apply to games. The fact is that games for consoles are several times more expensive, so owners of Sony Playstation and Xbox consoles have to spend a lot of money on new games. The high cost of games for consoles is due to the fact that they are released on large DVD and Blu-Ray discs, which, as you know, are distinguished by their high cost.
The situation with a PC is exactly the opposite - it has a full-fledged operating system with various auxiliary software, so the files for installing the game can be compressed to such an extent that they fit on one regular CD. In addition, PC users have the option to download some games completely free of charge.
The cost of games is by no means the only determining factor affecting the choice of a multimedia device; the range of games on offer will also play an important role in this case. Despite the fact that there are a number of exclusive games for each platform, the game console market exceeds the PC market by about 6-7 times. That is why the developers of popular gaming series are primarily thinking about the owners of consoles. If the console market was not saturated with a huge number of high-quality games, then there would be no point in buying a game console.
Another criterion that has a significant impact on the choice between a game console and a PC is the genre of preferred games. For example, if you are a fan of Japanese RPG games, then the Sony Playstation console is best for you, since 90% of all games in this genre are released specifically for this platform. If you prefer to play strategies, then you are definitely better off buying a PC, since 99% of all strategies are developed specifically for a computer.
