A War for the Ages: Console vs PC

Throughout history, many debates have been proposed, and some have been ongoing since the dawn of literature and spoken language. However, we bring you today one of the most heated and merciless debates to have ever surfaced in the gaming community: Which platform is better for gaming, console or pcs? It is worth noting this article is meant as a light-hearted and entertaining read more than to present a serious argument for either side since the victor has already been decided a long time ago.??

The Beginning of the War?

One of the gaming community’s strong suits is to divide itself into two or more opposing sides that are constantly at war with one another as soon as they are presented with options. Many will defend a side and stick by it until the bitter end. When it comes to pc vs console, this debate is as old as these platforms themselves. To be fair, consoles were used for gaming first, but computers quickly followed and became household names for video games, and roughly, the year 1980 marked the beginning of this ruthless battle.??

The Hype?

During the early days of the influencer meta and content creation in general, this war was used to attract a lot of views and clicks on the old days of YouTube, and this helped fuel its popularity. Many indie animators and “gaming connoisseurs” took sides and started voicing their views on the matter, and more often than not, it was done in a hilarious manner. Indeed, many videos can be seen representing both sides of the community in a comical overt-the-top fashion, reflecting the banality and absurdity of the argument altogether. Many laughs were had, and the debate persists to this day, though it has become a lot tamer.??

Where Are we Now??

In 2023, this debate has all but faltered. There yet remains some dedicated fans defending their favorite platforms, and many videos are surfacing every now and then pitting both systems against one another, but the bitterness about this topic seems to have faded away. Indeed, the conversation shifted to exclusive releases, enjoyment, and other aspects rather than which one is the most powerful and thus should be crowned the ultimate victor. Most of the community seem to have reached a consensus: both are viable options, and it comes down to personal preference.??

A Quick Breakdown??

Let us look at both technologies to understand and take a stand on this issue. First, PCs. The main advantage of a PC is the owner’s ability to deck it out with the newest upgrades as soon as they come out as it is possible to exchange single parts within these machines. Also, computers aren’t bound by size, and this is another major contributing factor that helps PCs always be a couple of steps ahead of consoles in terms of computational speed as owners do not need to wait for more compact hardware. That said, new tech is often synonymous with a large price tag, and this couldn’t be truer for PCs. Indeed, a high-end gaming PC can setback the potential buyer anywhere between USD $3000 to $25000, depending on the power they are seeking.??

On the other hand, the cheap alternative would be consoles. These powerful machines pack a hefty punch for a much cheaper price that rarely ever exceeds USD $500. While it is true that these can’t be upgraded, modern consoles can last upwards of 6 to 10 years before being rendered obsolete, making the initial investment quite a steal.??

Silver Lining?

In the modern day and age, the line between consoles and PCs is continuously being blurred. One of the main thorns in the side of most players, their inability to play with their friends if they are on a different platform, is continuously being solved with cross-platform support. Another factor that has helped the dust settle is the fact that PCs now offer controller support and consoles offer keyboard and mouse support. However, this has sparked a new argument among the community; which one of the two is better? As we can see, it doesn’t take much for the gaming community to go to war.??

Conclusion?

All in all, it is a rite of passage for gamers to be either called console scrubs or PC master-race, but of course, it is all done in good light-hearted fun. As we have previously mentioned, both platforms come with a plethora of positives and negatives, and it will come down to the user’s preference when it comes to buying either. This is but one of the gaming community’s inside jokes, and if you’re interested in our stand on the matter, we are prepared to die defending the PC hill until the heat death of our universe.??