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Redacted@lemmy.world 9 months agoHaving been predominantly a PC gamer for 30 years… PCs more hassle to update and maintain. When I finish work I want to sit on my sofa and play with as little inconvenience as possible.
Consoles fit nicely in a living room and are better for local multiplayer. This generation they were also cheaper than buying the equivalent PC hardware at launch.
kadu@lemmy.world 9 months ago
Redacted@lemmy.world 9 months ago
Ok but most of my games use Quick Resume so I am playing in under 15 seconds. To be honest the Switch has taken the crown for picking up where you left off since 2017.
I’ve used Moonlight but prefer not to stream really. Would be interested in how the latency is these days.
In the past I’d have said PC all the way but these days I’m glad both options exist. Biggest draw to the PC for me is mods. Would be tempted to make a dedicated SteamOS box next gen.
datavoid@lemmy.ml 9 months ago
How is the latency in moonlight? Thinking about trying it
woelkchen@lemmy.world 9 months ago
That’s Windows, not PCs in general. Steam Deck is an example of a PC system done right where the OS just works and tinkering is optional.
Redacted@lemmy.world 9 months ago
I mean desktop, wouldn’t really class the Deck as a PC.
Been tempted to get one but I use the Switch or cloud gaming on the go so have most bases covered already.
Zozano@lemy.lol 9 months ago
The Steam Deck IS a PC though. You can install SteamOS on your computer if you wanted to.
For the purpose of the argument the other user was making, it is functionally similar enough to consoles that it doesn’t feel like a PC, unless you want it to. So really, it suits everyone.
Redacted@lemmy.world 9 months ago
Yes hence why I corrected to desktop. Sorry, just always used to using PC and desktop as interchangeable terms but see why you’d want to differentiate these days.
My point is I don’t want a handheld that I have to plug in. I prefer a desktop box so although the Deck is great, it doesn’t suit literally all use cases lol.
OswaldBuzzbald@midwest.social 9 months ago
Not to mention that it is literally a PC. It even has a full desktop environment mode running KDE.
woelkchen@lemmy.world 9 months ago
And I meant that the majority of “PC maintenance” originates from Windows. Tasks like dust removal from cooling vents isn’t a daily thing (and applies to consoles just the same).
Redacted@lemmy.world 9 months ago
True, but if I’m spending thousands on a machine, I tend want to be able to do other things so unfortunately Windows usually enters the equation.
Will consider a dedicated SteamOS box when I next refresh.