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[–] [email protected] 19 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (3 children)

The whole scalper thing these last several years makes me very glad I'm just a PC guy, know how to build my own stuff, and that nearly all games get ported to PC now.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Do you build your own gpus too? Between ML and chip shortage, PC builders were affected much worse than any console users.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago (2 children)

That wasn't my experience.

I had a Lenovo Legion I bought in 2019 that lasted me until last week when I decided to upgrade to an ASUS ROG. One doesn't need high-end parts to game on PC and the technology does a much better job of keeping up with games as they become more advanced.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Sure, but you're comparing apples to oranges. If you personally play older or not gpu intensive games at medium settings, then you can absolutely buy a gpu once every 7-10 years and not be affected by any scalpers. NES emulators are pretty cheap right now :-) You can also get an Intel GPU for under MSRP.

Obviously a hyperbole, but PC gamers looking for latest and greatest were affected much worse than console gamers wanting the latest stuff.

Just the crypto hype alone made it nearly impossible to get a decent gpu for years.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Sure, but you’re comparing apples to oranges.

This discussion is about general accessibility. Obviously I'm not referring to people who do cartwheels for the absolute latest tech.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Ps5 pro was released a few days ago. Otherwise why are we even talking about scalpers and availability?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

Was it? I've been hearing about it for what feels like months, I figured it launched ages ago

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

And now AI, and NVIDIA gimped every GPU in their lineup, except the 90s.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

So no, you don't build you own.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Yes, I do.

But that's beside the point. You don't need those high-end parts to game on PC.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

You built your own Lenovo, gotcha.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I finally created a Steam account when I realized I don't need to get a PS Vita to play Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus. Steam has been getting quality games for years and I wasn't paying attention.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Nice!

Gaming, I find, is just way more accessible on PC than console.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago

With even Sony capitulating and releasing big titles like God of War, Spiderman and Horizon on PC, the PC is the clear winner this gen.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The high end PC part market, especially GPUs, is heavily controlled by scalpers as well, similar to brand new consoles.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

That's true, but you don't need super high-end parts to game on PC. You do need a PS5 to play PS5 games.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Genuine question: What PC can I buy to get PS5 equivalent performance to play the same games?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

Depends on effort and money. Ps5 wouldnt be too hard to beat, pro is a bit harder.

Find a video that someone calls their PC a ps5 or ps5 pro killer, go up a couple steps on the important shit, done.

If money is a concern, second hand for CPUs and GPUs is fine. If money isn't a concern just throw a large pile at a major manufacturer. I have a high end gaming laptop that is super bad value but it definitely crushes every console by a significant margin.