Upgrade Gaming Console?

[Chris_in_SoCal]

I use an XBOX controller on the PC. There is a usb adapter that connects it to the PC wirelessly.

I build my own systems and the gaming PC is higher end components. You can certainly get a pre-built one in that price range. What I would put my money on is the graphics card and the amount of memory. 32GB is enough for most games. Nvidia and AMD make the best graphics cards. It's like Ford Vs. Chevy. You don't need the highest end cards unless you want to play in 4K or higher. Most people are happy with 1080p resolution.

 

[jcam222]

Now you have me re-thinking this. My pc is hooked to the TV. I guess you use a controller like a Xbox? I guess I will take a look a look at gaming pc but really would not want to spend much more than a $1000. Could go $1500 if I really need to. Looking at some videos on what to buy and my head is spinning. I really have no clue about these.

I am all about keyboard and mouse gaming but you can use a controller for sure. I'll poke around later this week to link you some systems

 

[Chris_in_SoCal]

One of the benefits of setting up a new PC is all the LED options of the components. It may not be for everyone. My other two PCs are not as brightly lit up. This is my main PC and the gaming rig so I went all out. It can do a full rainbow of colors but I usually keep it in blue so it doesn't distract from playing games. It is still fun to look at none the less. This is with the front cover removed.

 

[fxsales1959]

I have a PS3 and about every game worth playing. Also have Xbox One. I usually limit my purchase price for a game to $20 which means I buy most of them used or on sale. Most the Xbox games I been buying have been digital. Seems like most of the games on the newer console's are the same as the old ones? Since I not going to pay $60 for a game is there any reason to upgrade to PS5 or Xbox-X for those of you that have one?

bought a PS3 for the blue ray and audio I/O when they were new. bought Grand Turismo5 and some stupid mod racer game. played each about 3 times. Now the PS/3 is just another input on my 8 port living room internet hub. ran Cat cable from office head end thu attic to living room hub because i despise wifi almost as much as bluetooth, but both laptops(work and play are wifi in dining room much to wife's chagrin. at least I have gig speed for movies, FLAC audio and such. other than that I am no help. I can play a wicked Angry birds2 on my I pads tho'

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

I spent several hours looking yesterday. Keeping seeing Newegg a good place. I have most of the games on consoles I want and the pc would open up to a lot of new games. I am in no hurry. Back in the day I was pretty good with computers but they have passed me up.

I use an XBOX controller on the PC. There is a usb adapter that connects it to the PC wirelessly.

I build my own systems and the gaming PC is higher end components. You can certainly get a pre-built one in that price range. What I would put my money on is the graphics card and the amount of memory. 32GB is enough for most games. Nvidia and AMD make the best graphics cards. It's like Ford Vs. Chevy. You don't need the highest end cards unless you want to play in 4K or higher. Most people are happy with 1080p resolution.

I am all about keyboard and mouse gaming but you can use a controller for sure. I'll poke around later this week to link you some systems

 

[Vlad1054]

I have a PS3 and about every game worth playing. Also have Xbox One. I usually limit my purchase price for a game to $20 which means I buy most of them used or on sale. Most the Xbox games I been buying have been digital. Seems like most of the games on the newer console's are the same as the old ones? Since I not going to pay $60 for a game is there any reason to upgrade to PS5 or Xbox-X for those of you that have one?

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[mgaaramos]

I can't stop with Red Dead Redemption 2. The gameplay and graphics are the best of any game ever. I originally was playing it on an XBOX ONE X but when it came out on PC that is when I changed over to PC completely.

I have upgraded my PC a few times over the last 10 years just to get the graphics to the best they can be when playing this game.

I now am using a Nvidia 4070 UC video card with Intel CPU I7-3700K with 64GB of RAM.

I can now run the games at full 4K video with all the options at max power.

The side benefit is all my older games are more enhanced from doing this upgrade.

Assassins Creed Odyssey and Valhalla, Far Cry 5 and more.

I can't imagine what kind of hardware you have there if you play on 4k. I don't even dream of a 4k monitor.

 

[banderson7474]

I have a PS3 and about every game worth playing. Also have Xbox One. I usually limit my purchase price for a game to $20 which means I buy most of them used or on sale. Most the Xbox games I been buying have been digital. Seems like most of the games on the newer console's are the same as the old ones? Since I not going to pay $60 for a game is there any reason to upgrade to PS5 or Xbox-X for those of you that have one?

If you are not going to game online then there really isn't any value on upgrading. However, the newer systems are stronger, better graphics, and the newer games are better. Eventually the older systems will be phased out. Hell, there's a new PS6 coming in 2026 I believe.

 

[jcam222]

If you are not going to game online then there really isn't any value on upgrading. However, the newer systems are stronger, better graphics, and the newer games are better. Eventually the older systems will be phased out. Hell, there's a new PS6 coming in 2026 I believe.

Brian has ponied on up to PC gaming

 

[banderson7474]

Brian has ponied on up to PC gaming

Another one lost to keyboard n mouse!!!

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Brian has ponied on up to PC gaming

Man I been loving this! Still on the free Xbox game pass. I have bought several now on steam. I will play when Xbox up. So nice to have so many new games to play! Graphics and audio been great.