PC gaming is superior to console gaming.

Graphics/hardware/ performance/add-ons vs. cost There is an old stale argument that consoles just cannot compete with a PC when it comes to graphics, this argument is outdated, and specious. As an owner and gamer on both PC and console I will take this opportunity to clarify the minor differences. First and foremost for all sense of clarity I do own a PC and PS4, The PC I own is an Alienware 18, and as I stated the console I"ll be comparing to will be the Sony PlayStation 4. We will start with the Alienware 18 which I purchased for $3,400 which includes a top of the line processor and graphics card. My Ps4 is has admittedly far, far less computing power. Wait what? Did I just admit the PC can produce better graphics? Yes, I did that is common knowledge. Of course it can it is just more powerful. That however not what my argument is about what it is comes down to is cost. Let"s face a fact, not everyone is able to buy a PC worth thousands of dollars like I have. Or spend the hours upon hours of correctly modding their games to really achieve the best quality. In all honesty there is not a big difference between my Alienware and my ps4 even with the PC on ultra-settings. Minor Differences such as shadows, lighting, partials, and frame rate can encourage a gamer to switch to PC but I ask is the hefty price tag worth the extra shadows? To be honest it"s not noticeable unless you are very specially looking. But once you move past the native and ultra-settings into mods things begin to change. I spent hours and hours modding my skyrim game and I"ll admit I highly doubt any console on the planet can produce the result, simply said it looks amazing. But even this was not as easy as downloading a mod and installing. It took months to tweak, months to get it just right and even after all that work it can result in bugs or glitches. So as performance and graphics are concerned PC would beat any console if you put in the hours of work, and buy a nice PC. (Note: you can build a PC for far substantially less money and produce amazing results; however you are still nowhere near the realm of the cost of one PS4.) So if you do have the money and you decide to go with PC let"s talk add-ons. First it is not true you cannot use a controller on PC. I use my DS4 controller even on my PC so that is a myth that should be busted; also you can use a TV which is another thing some people may not be aware of. But how about other hardware such as PlayStation move, or vita, no you cannot use these kinds of hardware on a PC. Online Gaming Why would anyone play on PC? Pc servers are riddled with people using tools such as aim assist, lag switches, and other hacking tools to improve their score and take away from your experience. I will not play my battlefield on PC due to these reasons, and it sucks, I wish I could that is my favorite game. But what is the point if everyone is cheating? Exclusives and Games The lack of exclusives for PC is rather disappointing, not to say there is not any because there is. But console win this battle time and time again. The majority of console exclusives have been some of the highest ranking games in history. Which bring me to games in general, hey PC gamer, how do you like GTA 5 ... oh I forgot you will not know until October, I have beating this game 3 times already and you have yet to play it if you are on PC. I don"t think it"s fair exactly but that"s how it works. Wrestling fan are you? No luck you have no games for your platform. There is not a big enough selection when it comes to pc. The future Welcome to the future, the steam box. What is it? This is a console platform that powers steam services and is upgradable. Finally a console that has PC specs, powered by steam, portable, and upgradable, all my problems are solved. WAIT? What I still can"t play Sony or X-box exclusives on this .. F**K! Oh well I guess the war rages on. Conclusion PC gaming is great if you have money, Patience and hours to spend on modding. Consoles are great if you enjoy playing games, not worrying about endless cheaters online. And enjoy getting games before PC. Simply put PC gaming is amazing experience for certain people but there are unforeseen problems, and expenses involved with PC gaming. Both are great experience, and a recommend any person do both. To say one is better than the other is complete bulls**it. But as for the average consumer I would suggest a console is a way to go.