Avid gamers
are very much concerned with various aspect of gaming- resolution, game speed,
lags, compatibility, synchronization while playing online etc. With gaming
industry revenue in billions of dollars, the gaming companies are in a race to
launch new games as well as the sequel to the popular version in various
genres. Choosing from so many options available to play can be difficult for
gamers. The more difficult options will be to choose the platform to play on-
PC or console. Everyone has their own choice to make between the two. If you
are thinking to buy a gaming PC or console, then you need to consider 3 main
things. This includes-
·
Budget
For console
gaming, you will have to spend money on buying the console, extra controllers,
games and online multiplayer passes.
For PCgaming, there is a wide variety of options to buy if you want to customize your
computer.
With a wide
range of possibilities, it is not easy to say which is more cost-efficient.
·
Technical skills
The need for
technical skills is required more for PC games rather than consoles. A console
can be modified by adding new hardware. Gamers can install the sequel or update
the games as well.
PC games
need a minimum level of technical configuration to play on the computer. To
play the game with high resolution and no lags, you might need a high
configuration PC. Gamers can add required hardware components, to enhance the
gaming experience.
·
Upgrades
For
consoles, new hardware can be added with a requirement of minimal technical
skills. For PC games, upgrades could be very extensive. Each hardware component
needs to be upgraded with other cosmetic features.
Benefits of console
gaming-
·
Simple, easy to use and less expensive
Consoles are
easy to set up and maintain due to which many gamers prefer them. It can be
used immediately after removing the system from the box. A gamer does not need
to spend time on setting or require technical skills.
Today, a new
type of consoles can be used for streaming movies, TV shows and music.
·
No need to upgrade hardware
Gamers can
play games with obsolete hardware components. Manufacturers build the
requirements for the system. New consoles are released considering the
improvements in technology. To upgrade, console gamers will have wait for the latest
system release.
·
Wireless controllers
Console games
come with wireless control that allows you to be more active while playing. Many
games involve physical activity and skills.
Benefits of PC gaming-
·
Customize
PC hardware
Gaming with
PC gives an opportunity of customizing your computer for games. Gamers can
maintain high-end computer where it allows you to run new games at highest
possible settings. Many gamers invest in 3 components-
Ø Graphics card or graphics processing
unit
Ø Memory (RAM)
Ø Hard drive or solid-state drive
·
Better visuals
PC gaming
provides the possible highest resolution to gamers. Whether the system is with
in-built graphics or graphics processing unit or graphics card, the visuals will
be of the highest quality.
·
Control as you play
PC gaming
gives the benefit to gamers of choosing from a wide variety of controllers. PC
gamers can use gaming mice that are accurate and gives unrivaled control while
playing.
No matter what you choose, both have its pros and cons and quite popular among the gaming community.
