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In this video, I share my personal story of why I left console gaming and switched over to PC gaming. This is not a console hate or bashing video. I was a die hard console fan boy for many years. More specifically, I was a die hard Xbox fan. But I was told so many times over the years that PC was the superior platform. I was stubborn and did not want to even consider PC gaming. However, the Xbox One continued to let me down. First, it was a lack of power and then it was a lack of games. The PlayStation 4 broke sales records. The PS4 had a ton of award winning and critically acclaimed exclusives such as God of War, Spider-Man, The Last of Us, Days Gone, and Horizon Zero Dawn.
PC had better hardware. This meant higher framerates (fps), better graphics, higher resolution, mod support, and in many cases cheaper games.
Then Xbox made the announcement at E3 2019 that all first party Xbox titles would be available on the PC day one. Game Pass was coming to PC and would be called PC Game Pass.
Then Xbox confirmed that these same games would now also be available on Steam. Xbox officially would never have a true exclusive.
Then PlayStation started releasing exclusives on Steam as well. As of now, Horizon Zero Dawn, Days Gone, Death stranding, and Detroit Become Human are all on PC. And coming up, Ghostwire Tokyo will be exclusive to the PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PC. Xbox will not have this game.
PC truly has the least limitations. And exclusives are now becoming less and less of an issue. I truly think console was better than PC at one point. But in 2021 and beyond, PC is truly the best gaming platform.
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This video addresses all the following topics:
Why I switched to PC Gaming
Why I switched to PC Gaming 2021
Why I switched to PC
Why I switched to PC 2021
Why I left consoles
Why I left consoles 2021
Why I left consoles gaming
Why I left consoles gaming 2021
Why I left console gaming 2021
Why I left console gaming
Why I left console
Why PC is better than consoles
Why PC is better than consoles 2021
Why PC is better than console gaming
Why PC is better than console gaming 2021
Xbox Game Pass
PC Game Pass
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The videos you will find on this channel are similar to videos you will find on channels like Alpha Gaming(Harris Heller) and JayzTwoCents. Also, there are a lot of themes and influences from creators like Nutty, BitWit, and Linus Tech Tips.
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The music in this video is from Harris Heller Streambeats. You may have heard about this from the Alpha Gaming KZfaq channel.
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🎬Chapters
🕒 0:00 - Intro
🕒 1:10 - Console fanboy
🕒 1:28 - Xbox 360 Was the Golden Age of Gaming
🕒 1:49 - PlayStation 4 is better than Xbox One
🕒 2:48 - PC is worse than console
🕒 3:14 - Why I switched to PC Gaming
🕒 4:00 - The Xbox One X is the most powerful console
🕒 4:40 - Xbox Has No Games
🕒 5:24 - Why I left consoles
🕒 6:27 - My first gaming PC
🕒 7:17 - PC Gaming is awesome and OUTRO
#consolevspc #pcgaming #pcisbetter
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on PC gaming vs console gaming? Do you play on PC or console? Let’s keep it civil in the comments section please lol. GET DISCORD ACCESS FOR ONLY $1: www.patreon.com/ErockOnTech Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/ErockOnTech
@marshinz5696 3 жыл бұрын
What's a Console?
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
@@marshinz5696 Lol this is funny.
@MrDantte 3 жыл бұрын
For me both, but it depends on the game. Some games that have very good graphic and it's controller friendly (sorry PC community I try the keyboard and mouse in the beginning ☹) I'll play it on my PC. Plus it depends on who has the better sale at that time.
@marshinz5696 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrDantte Keyboards suck for gaming. No need to apologize. I have used a Gamepad+Mouse combo since 2006
@MrDantte 3 жыл бұрын
@@marshinz5696 Copy that.....I didn't join into the PC game til 2015. There's a lot games I would like to buy on steam if they were controller friendly.
@mohammadwaleed4663 2 жыл бұрын
Man just for the fact that you could play every generation of console that ever made on one place , and with the highest graphics & framerate …just Awesome ❤️
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%. It’s a wonderful thing!
@00DH 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been thinking about getting a PC ever since the next gen consoles released. I’ve done research and realized that I’d be saving money in the long run, getting a better gaming experience. Not to mention steam sales, game pass, emulators? free online? It’s a win win for me. PC gang here I come!
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Welcome aboard! Haha. Do you have a PC picked out? Are you building your own? Also, I did a few videos on game pass by the way if you wanted more information about the service!
@00DH 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech Cool, I’ll check that video out. I’m currently looking at pre built gaming laptops, and the one I’m looking at now is a HP Omen 17.3 with RTX 2070.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@00DH HP Omen is a good line of products. I think you’ll be happy with that for sure! Laptops are a great choice. Especially right now. I can’t wait for this GPU shortage to be over with.
@kevine9474 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech I'd say it'll be a good few years before we finally get done with it. I wanna switch over to pc but rn its seems really inefficient to get anything good at 700$.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@kevine9474 Yes, sadly, right now is a really bad time to get into PC gaming. It's truly hurting everyone. Gamers and content creators are all suffering right now. PC gaming has always been a bit on the pricier side of things. But it was reasonable. Better hardware would cost more money than a console. But now it is just ridiculous. GPU prices alone are more expensive than previous complete PC builds. I'm so ready for things to get back to normal man!
@Arismory 2 жыл бұрын
Portable consoles like the switch and the steam deck are the future for console gaming.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
You are probably correct!
@JinnYoungKim 2 жыл бұрын
Well Nintendo Switch seems that it has also problems.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@JinnYoungKim Every platform has its problems. I think PC is the best, but it has quite a few issues.
@lSeKToRl 2 жыл бұрын
or you know your phone.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@lSeKToRl What you mean?
@nicosuave3249 3 жыл бұрын
I always wanted to know your thoughts on this @Erock! Now we finally know what the real erock on deck thinks! Thank you for another banger and thank you for the very nice shout out at the end of the video! Been 1 year now since I have been witness to your journey and look forward to several more years!
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nico!! I truly appreciate ALL the support over this last year! It’s been quite a journey!! Looking forward to taking off!! Let’s go!!
@thehorsecockexpress1068 2 жыл бұрын
Got a series X and a PC with a rtx 3070, consoles have their place but PC generally have the advantage. Just the better graphics and much faster running games
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Xbox still makes wonderful consoles. There are still a lot of benefits to having a console. I also have a RTX 3070. I love it. I do agree, in the end, PC is just better. Which 3070 do you have? I have the founders edition.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@adanmontenegro94303 I actually use a controller most of the time on PC. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Sometimes I use mouse and keyboard. Also nothing wrong with that. A higher end PC can produce better graphics than a console. It’s just a fact. But if a user doesn’t care about that then that’s okay. People are allowed to not want the “best on the market.” But if someone says PC is better and that’s why I want it, then that’s okay too. Let not confuse “best” with “that’s the only option.” PCs are more expensive than console. Especially now during the shortage and pandemic. Before the pandemic, budget PCs were rising in popularity because they allowed for you to spend $500-600 and beat an Xbox One and PS4. This is not true for the new consoles however. But if PC is better, then it should be more expensive. That’s how markets work.
@gytisvasiliauskas4134 2 жыл бұрын
@@adanmontenegro94303 yeah the controller thing might be right on some stuff. But you can always use it on pc if that's what you want. Bdw the regular aim assist bulshit that people say it's really a necessity for controller because of short travel distance on the stick you use to aim because you can't make small changes easily. And the graphics even though it's nice on pc that's not the main selling point for me. It's the different games. Triple A games become way to similar for me. When I play the game within 1h it gets boring because the game only has small difference from other titles similar to it. So personally I love PC for the massive choice from small developer games to mods and so on. You can find way more innovation on gaming mechanics and just the premises of the game itself on mods and inde developers. But that's only my opinion 🤷. But it's sad I can't play some of the games with my friends that play on Console for some arbitrary reasons...
@Osiris-wm2kj 3 жыл бұрын
"Hows 30 fps down there?" 🤣 gonna send that to my brother right now
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
Lol I'm dying. This is hilarious!
@amit_patel654 Жыл бұрын
Been a PC gamer for a while (last console I had was a PS2) and got a Switch in 2019. Seeing what the Steam Deck can do (including emulate Switch games), I'm planning on getting the Steam Deck 2 and go back to PC. I don't think I'll ever go back to console at that point. It's just too limiting.
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
I agree 100%! Console is very limiting.
@m3kbeatz Жыл бұрын
It is good to have both. Console all day for multiplayer games, less cheaters.
@samsung337 3 жыл бұрын
Can’t go wrong with a PC. You can even use Xbox controllers on a lot of games if you don’t like mouse and keyboard.
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
You are 100% correct. I actually talked about that in my original version of the video. But I needed to shave off some time. So that part got cut! Lol thanks for watching bro!
@billb0313 3 жыл бұрын
What's a "controller?" ASWD all day!
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
@@billb0313 hahaha I know right? Although I thought it was WASD. Am I missing something? Lol
@ryzenpeak 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech That's an important topic lol, that's a big argument console people use that they don't like using a keyboard and mouse, you can use any controller ever, I use a rockband ps3 guitar for clone hero on PC (A remake for modded songs and stuff, if your into GH its free and you can get setlists from all GH and Rockband games, I also bluetoothed wii motes to my PC to play mario kart with friends on Dolphin at 4k. PC has waaaayyy more options to do things than consoles, I've been replaying skate 3 on RPCS3 and I can run it at 4k and it looks leaps better than the original and even a little better than the Xbox 1 remaster.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@ryzenpeak Yeah there is no doubt that PC is way better. More options, more power, more customization, and over all just more freedom!
@switchstreamgaming 2 жыл бұрын
This video is full of just plain honest truth. Completely agree with what you have said here about PC gaming. It’s not perfect, but it is close enough.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. I’m happy you enjoyed the video!
@fabolousjada5070 Жыл бұрын
Perfect my ass lol the first thing about gaming is comfortably and pc doesn’t have that and if you play sports games with your friends or family Pc is a no go … please don’t say the word perfect lol maybe for multiplayer fps games and mmos but that’s about it
@kaleidoskope4314 3 жыл бұрын
Personally I prefer pc for many reasons, like being the only platform that has some genre's I've always enjoyed (rts, simulators, crpg's, mmorpg's etc.) huge selection of peripherals, multi monitor support, modding, hardware customization and much more. For example my current build I put together around a 1440p high fps playstyle with a Ryzen 9 5900X/Rog Strix 6800XT/ 32Gb ram. I also have my Switch because I've always been a Nintendo fan and a handheld enthusiast. I do however have many older consoles and games I've collected over the year and there's nothing wrong with gaming on console as a primary way of playing as long as you're happy and having fun, after all that's what it's all about in the end.
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%. That’s why I started the video with I would never tell someone to switch if they are happy. Just saying if someone was considering the switch, then I do recommend it. Ideally, one would do both console and PC like in your case. But that’s not a reality for everyone. Thank you for the comment and for checking out my video I really appreciate it. That’s so awesome about your PC. Those are solid specs. How did you manage to get a 5900x? I thought I was lucky when the 5800x came in stock at my Microcenter and I picked it up. I did a video on it actually. I have a 5800x/RTX 3070 founders edition and also 32gb of RAM. I also have multiple consoles including a switch and several Xboxes.
@Jose951Sanchez 2 жыл бұрын
Mmm 🤔🤔 smart , very clever. High investment pays for itself in the long run
@CaH6633 Жыл бұрын
I feel like the perfect setup is PC for most uses and a switch for exclusives and so you can play something when you're not home. I have noticed though that lately like...my switch doesn't get a lot of play. I'm always glad I have it when I finally use it for something but it's kinda just there most of the time.
@b4rs629 9 ай бұрын
@@CaH6633 Ya most of the games I have on switch are available on pc, but I bought because I wanted a physical version of them + I was able to get some of them second hand.
@TheRealFloc 3 жыл бұрын
Lol 😂 I loved the skit in the beginning! Great video man. Loved hearing your story about getting into pc gaming. I can’t believe it’s been 2 years already wow.
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
I know man time flys!! Thanks for checking out the video and supporting!
@chuckpost7780 Жыл бұрын
So glad I found this channel. I have had so many questions answered. Im still on the fence but I am just looking for that push
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Did you see my newest video on this subject?
@chuckpost7780 Жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech I definitely did see it. Sorry for the late response. I purchased my PC waiting for it to arrive. It came with the 7950X so im a bit worried about overheating. We will see when it gets here
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
@@chuckpost7780 No worries! Wow that’s a beast of a machine! I hope it arrives safely!
@chuckpost7780 Жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech me too. Should I be worried about running temps? Amd saying 95 is now normal but im concerned about what that temperature will do to other components. Any advice?
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
@@chuckpost7780 under volt the CPU. There are already videos on how to do it and why. Im a huge fan of under volting. My CPU and GPU are both under volted.
@michaelgutwald 2 жыл бұрын
good decision that you will not regret. On the contrary, once you have gotten to know the convenience and sales of Steam and you notice that you will never lose a game again, including settings and scores, you will wonder why you didn't do that much earlier.Incidentally, the Playstation exclusives will also find their way on the PC! and with the steam deck you can even enjoy your entire library on the go, how awesome is that Sorry for the Google translation, greetings from Germany
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
No need to apologize. The language came through perfectly! That is so amazing you are in Germany! I really want to visit there one day. I actually did a video on the Steam Deck. It definitely shows potential for sure. Yes, PlayStation exclusives are coming to PC more and more these days. They just announced God of War is coming to PC. How cool is that?
@roopakpanwar312 2 жыл бұрын
The best way to enjoy maximum AAA games is Buy a •PS5 • PC (with Game Pass for PC)
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%. I have made a KZfaq short about this. I also have multiple game pass videos about this.
@roopakpanwar312 2 жыл бұрын
thats great. would love to see that too. could you pin that pls.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@roopakpanwar312 Here is a link to a playlist that has all of my Game Pass content. kzfaq.info/sun/PLuogb1LFHR3Z65XdFH36FShWzabwA7l7m
@Sweet4ooth 2 жыл бұрын
Hiya Erock, first time watching your channel really enjoyed it.. with you going to pc what is your favourite pc game so far ? I love the old games.. favourite being Uplink. I know it's not graphically impressive but for me there are some incredibly immersive games on the pc.. although, same can be said for xbox, lost odyssey has music that is so moving and the tales in it are moving. We are lucky to have access to all of these options.. much love from England, subbed.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the support! I really appreciate it. I love England! I can’t wait to visit one day! My favorite PC game right now is Halo Infinite! I’m a big Halo fan! I agree that we are lucky! This is a wonderful time to be alive!
@PuffGAME 2 жыл бұрын
Very good video. In China, our players have used PC to play games since childhood. It has to be said that PC can not only play third-party games, but also support mod and customization, and FPS game keyboard and mouse are always the best choice. But of course, PlayStation also has advantages: cheap price and simple game experience. Finally, I think it depends on the game: FPS uses PC. Playstation for action games😀
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I appreciate the kind words and feedback. And I agree! PC is amazing! But console still offers some cool advantages. I’m liking Sony more each day. I want a PS5!
@IILastIV 3 жыл бұрын
Build my pc on my birthday with 1070ti and i5 10400f I'm happy but the gpu market is slowly getting better look forward to getting a new gpu great video btw
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome you are happy with your PC! That sounds like a great birthday present! Yes, I agree. The GPU market seems to slowly be getting back to normal. I’m so excited for this!
@billb0313 3 жыл бұрын
Your channel should be MUCH bigger. Your videos are concise and informative. 👍 Hope your channel grows. Oh ...and my Xbox One is collecting dust. PC gamer since 2015. Also switched from Intel and Nvidia to AMD. (Much better value.) My current rig (built in May 2019 for 1.6k before the silicon shortage) CPU: AMD 3900x GPU: Powercolor Red Devil 5700x RAM: 32GB 3200mhz MB: ASUS TUF x570 wifi 1 TB NVMe as boot drive/critical files Added two 1TB SSDs strictly for Steam games (space on MB to add 4 more SSDs and another NVMe drive) Dell 2721DGF 1440p monitor (got the monitor on sale for $329.) ...adding a ultra wide to replace my older ultra wide. Liquid cooled Lian Li case with 4 120mm fans for maximum airflow This rig is future proof. Plenty of options to upgrade. It crushes any game I throw at it and will only get better with AMDs FSR coming online.) Dr. Lisa Su rocks! 🤣
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
I agree Dr. Lisa Su rocks for sure!! Our specs are very similar. My first PC build was AMD Ryzen 3800x with an AMD Radeon 5700xt red Devil. But then I upgraded the CPU to the AMD Ryzen 5800x. And now I have an RTX 3070. I agree that the AMD GPUs are a great value. But I also stream and really needed that Nvenc encoder. But I know AMD is completely solid all the way around for sure!! I also have 32 GB of RAM at 3200 MHZ. I have two NVmE SSDs. My CPU was water cooled with an AIO. Now it’s on a custom loop. I got a video on my channel about it. You’re exactly the kind of subscriber I want!! Thanks for being here man. I want to build a community around PC, Gaming, and Tech!
@exmerion 2 жыл бұрын
As someone that has been PC gaming since 2003, but has also had a console in each gen since PS1. There is definitely a reason to have both. For starters. Multiplayer games. up until the recent rise of Crossplay, I played a lot of crossplatform multiplayer games on console. You don't realize it at first but the PC audience moves off of new crossplatform games REALLY FAST. I remember playing COD before MW19 and you could reliably bet that the game would be almost dead on PC within a couple months. Titanfall 1 and 2 had the same problem. Not to mention there are just less people on PC. When I play Crossplay games, the vast majority of people are usually on console. Then of course you have the rampant run away issue of cheating on PC and it's looking more and more dire. Then you have technical issue troubleshooting which is 100% a skill you need to have if you play on PC. Driver issues, install issues, graphical issues, config editing, hardware component issues. they all add up into a bunch of wasted time.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I don’t disagree. PC does often require troubleshooting. It is a skill. It can be cumbersome. Consoles aren’t just easier but they are also cheaper. This is a big factor. I think cross play is amazing for all the reasons you mentioned and more. There are a lot of multiplayer games that have plenty of people on PC. For example, World of Warcraft and DOTA. These games don’t even exists on console. I’ve heard your argument before about PC multiplayer issues. There is some truth to it. I don’t know the reasons why. But I will say it does depend on the “multiplayer” game you’re talking about. As for the cheating, I agree that when and if it happens it’s terrible. It should be dealt with and should never be allowed. My point of this video was not to talk about why PC is so much better. My point was to share my story and how I came to the decision of playing on PC. Honestly, if Xbox did not make the decision to give all exclusives to PC, then I would likely still be on Xbox. I now have a PS5 also. Like you said, a reason to have both.
@Vitak-st2ko 2 жыл бұрын
Still playing mw 2019 lol 😂😂
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@Vitak-st2ko Who? You?
@Vitak-st2ko 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech yes sir all my buddies I started with also haha
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@Vitak-st2ko That’s awesome! I’m excited for Halo Infinite.
@TheKidDrippy 3 жыл бұрын
Skit was awesome. 3:37 I can relate to so much because when I was on Xbox playing fortnite scrims or tournaments with stacked end games my fps would drop to an almost unplayable amount at around 20 fps so glad im on pc now because those stacked end games now I get 160 fps but my base fps before the server starts to add more and more builds to it from players is 240 fps. 7:47 OH YES WE WILL cant wait!
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeffrey! I really appreciate the support man. Yeah, I think the 30 FPS limit on consoles used to be perfectly fine. But as games continue to get more demanding, the FPS simply has to increase. I’m happy the new consoles can sometimes do 120 FPS. But unfortunately you can’t really buy the new consoles right now.
@OriginalPuro 2 жыл бұрын
" I was on Xbox playing fortnite " That is sad.
@nickszns 2 жыл бұрын
@@OriginalPuro Hey get the negativity out of here no need to spread it around
@TheKidDrippy 2 жыл бұрын
^YOU HEARD HIM
@TheKidDrippy 2 жыл бұрын
listen to him
@motomasterx5824 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly I went from maining PC for for over 13 years back to console. At my point in life I value pick up and play, little trouble shooting and not configuring games to get the most out of them as it eats into my limited gametime. I know it's really not a big deal usually, but I don't care much for spec lust anymore, and resolution and FPS aren't top on my list for enjoyment either. Regardless I don't blame you for going to PC, it is a better experience if your willing to put in a little effort!
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the feedback. That’s an interesting story. My story is the exact opposite. I remember when I was on console I had friends trying to get me to switch to PC. I remember saying I didn’t want to constantly worry about specs and temps. Then I switched to PC and said I wouldn’t be that guy. And now I’m that guy lol. I think if you’re on PC it’s inevitable. I will say the Nvidia optimizer really is very helpful. One button and the game is automatically configured perfectly for your system. The only down side is you have to have an Nvidia GPU.
@TheCudder4life 2 жыл бұрын
I got a Ps5 in the beginning of the year and recently built my first PC. I regret getting the Ps5 almost every day. I don't hate it but the only reason I still have it and use it is to play with friends who are just to stubborn to switch to PC.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
I recently got a PS5 and I only have it for one reason, the exclusives. Honestly, I’m starting to regret buying it because Sony now has a PC division. So eventually, all the best exclusives will be ported to PC. I mean God of War is coming to PC in January. That’s insane! No one ever thought that would happen.
@DavanandBahall Жыл бұрын
Great article! For those of us into sports games, what's your recommendation there? I've noticed that since I've built my PC, the PC versions of Madden and NBA 2K don't have the next gen features. Anyway to get those features in the PC space. Thanks, keep up the great work!
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
Are you referring to the latest version of the game? Or is this an older version of the game? Check for mod support. Maybe someone added HD texture mods.
@DavanandBahall Жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech Latest versions of the game have been ports from the PS4 and Xbox 360 - so they don't have the next gen features the consoles have. Thanks for the pointer to mod support. I'll check that out.
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
@@DavanandBahall anytime! I hope that helps!
@IceNKaffe 2 жыл бұрын
i was spending my last weekday playing tales of arise and boy do i tell ya how happy i am that the game are actually playable with mouse and keyboard. am so happy that jrpg actually considering pc as their market now. and also considering how much you have to pay just to have 'better graphic' while it can be done with only a slider on a pc, yeah, ill stick to my pc thank you.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
You are correct. I know PS5 is getting a lot of hate right now for how it’s handling the “next gen” upgrades. Sony is asking for “upgrade fees”. Just ridiculous.
@elijahgordon7713 3 жыл бұрын
“Phil Spencer fundamentally believes you should not be punished for the platform you play on” … does that include MacBook Air? 🤔
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
Haha I love it!!! Another MacBook Air comment! Actually, with game pass in the cloud you can play Xbox games on a MacBook Air!
@Ashes2Ashes 3 жыл бұрын
With xcloud you totally can
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
@@Ashes2Ashes I’m thinking about making a video on Xcloud!
@eastender 2 жыл бұрын
You helped me make the jump. I am awaiting delivery. Fingers crossed it works out.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! Now I feel the pressure haha. I hope you like it! What did you order?
@eastender 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech ASUS - ROG Strix GT35 Gaming Desktop PC - Intel® CoreTM i7, RTX 3080, 2 TB HDD & 1 TB SSD. Because it gets delivered the next day, so I have it for Xmas. 😁
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@eastender That’s awesome! I hope you love it! I’m jealous of your 3080. Your GPU is better than mine now haha.
@squirrelsinjacket1804 Жыл бұрын
Consoles are actually a pretty solid value for mainstream and casual gamers. I like PCs because you can also do a lot of other stuff on them too, like watch a show while playing a laid back game on the other screen. They also have a whole universe of accessories you can swap out (ie.. oled monitors, lighted keyboards/mouse, bigger HDs, top of the line wireless headphones, etc etc...
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
Well said!
@turkic117 2 жыл бұрын
I am deciding between I should get a PC or a Xbox my budget is preety low its about 580£ currently around 790$ I am struggling on what to get because its a preety low budget for a PC so im not sure how it will turn out can you help me out on what to choose?
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Normally with that budget you can still build a really decent PC. And then you can upgrade it overtime as you get additional money. That’s the luxury of a PC over a consul. However, the current market for PC parts is absolutely terrible. Specifically, mostly around the graphics card. Graphics cards are going to cost you most of your budget. So if you need to make a decision right now, I would recommend getting a consul. That’s assuming you can get one of the new consuls for MSRP. I know that both of the new consuls are having a hard time keeping in stock as well.
@turkic117 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech Cheers for the advice 👍👍
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@turkic117 Anytime! Happy to help!! 😊
@TerraWare 3 жыл бұрын
Some pc players do like to dunk on console players about having the superior hardware and the higher fps/resolution etc lol. You mention how it bothered you and sounds like it was one of the reasons why you switched. I wish people wouldn't that to others, and that people wouldn't care as long as they're having fun, even if it's emulation on a raspberry pi :p
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
I agree man! It’s easy to get caught up in being a fanboy and worrying about who has the best gaming platform etc. But gaming is meant to have fun. So as long as you enjoy what you’re playing on then that’s all that matters! I have a raspberry pi 3. I may make a video on it. :-)
@MrTech2three Жыл бұрын
Erick, did you get a ps5/ xbox series console? Do you find that since you work in IT that you don't want to sit at a desk to game. With ps games coming to pc I'm wondering if owning a console is worth it. Great video!
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
I got a PS5. I made my desk super comfortable and versatile to account for this. So I game on PC 99% of the time. However, I use a tv and not a traditional monitor. I also use controller most of the time. Sometimes I use mouse and keyboard. My setup can handle both. I have an actual ergonomic office chair and not one of those “gaming chairs.” This is huge for comfortability. I did a video on my TV by the way. If you haven’t seen it, I’d recommend it. But overall, I spent so many years on console that I knew it would be hard to switch cold Turkey. So while the box powering everything is a gaming PC, the atmosphere around it feels like a console in some aspects. I tried to find the best of both worlds.
@okami9039 2 жыл бұрын
Hey uhh my situation isn't a typical building a PC type mine's a need of GPU type I've been a pc gamer entire time I have 1060 3gb but it's terrible for next gen gaming but here in India series X and ps5 are same price as RTX 3060 should I go for 3060 or ps5/xbox?
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Personally, I would go with the 3060. But that really depends on what you prefer. If you prefer PC gaming then yes get the 3060. But if you prefer console gaming then get a console. The 3060 will allow you to play both Xbox and PC games. And now even some PlayStation games are on PC.
@MrDantte 3 жыл бұрын
Great video man, but I have to disagree with one thing....when it comes to the same game on different platforms. I'm someone who play's on PlayStation, Xbox and PC's (built two PC's since 2015) the prices are usually the same for all three or the consoles most of the time is cheaper. The PC is the superior platform in what you said, in the video.....plus there's at least 50,000 or more games on PC's that's not on console at very very low prices, like 90 cent games.
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I knew when I made the comment about cheaper games that it might ruffle some feathers lol. That is why I said in a lot of cases, cheaper games. I remember when I was on console, it seemed like PC always had the best deals. And now I am on PC and there are definitely times when console has better deals for sure. It's definitely a case by case basis. But how about that Steam Summer sale though!!! Very grateful for that! Thank you for the kind words and for checking out my content. It means a lot!
@MrDantte 3 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech 👌
@MrDantte 2 жыл бұрын
@@incognito6313 I never heard of that site, but is true the deals do come earlier on PC's.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@incognito6313 I agree 100%. The PS5 and Xbox Series X are awesome consoles. I would like to add a PS5 to my living room for a few different reasons. But they are hard to get right now. But yes, this is a massive selling point for consoles. Consoles are a simple one stop shop and the value is tremdous. PC is and should be more expesnive because you are getting better hardare (assuming you buy higher end specs).
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@incognito6313 What site are we talking about? G2A?
@Harlo76 2 жыл бұрын
Left PC gaming for consoles once they hit 60 FPS! And couldnt be happier. Too many headaches on PC for me for years!
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
60 FPS does seem like the sweet spot. From 30 to 60 is massive improvement. But from 60 to 120, the improvement is less noticeable. Consoles are cheaper and provide wonderful value. If you're happy there, that is awesome!
@johnpreston230 2 жыл бұрын
thinking about doing the same, cause troubleshooting on pc is taking most of the time. It's super annoying. But... games can be sooo damn cheap on PC. It's a hard choice.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnpreston230 What do you mean by troubleshooting? What’s going on?
@johnpreston230 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech thx for asking. Reinstalling Windows after getting a malware. Steam that has to be restarted because won't open all the time. The laptop (it's a laptop) that needs some undervolting, or installing drivers, or whatever version of whatever. Researching the best set up for a poorly optimized game that runs at 45fps... All that stuff that is automatic on consoles. And Windows which is ugly and unfriendly. Consoles used to be crap cause it was 30fps for most of games, and 30fps is cancer. But with this generation, where 60fps is becoming the norm, the simplicity of consoles is seducing.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnpreston230 I’m sorry you’re having issues. Yeah malware is no fun. Unfortunately, we have to be careful with the programs we download from the internet. I do agree about 30 FPS being terrible. Yes, you are correct. These new consoles are doing a way better job at making 60 FPS the norm. Because of that, console is more viable of an option than ever before. What game is only running at 45 FPS? What specs does the laptop have?
@missvai28 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I am also considering switching over to PC. My only question mark: Isn’t it a bit sad to switch from a big TV to a a much smaller screen? Any thoughts on this ? Any disappointments ?
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Yes it is sad. That’s why I use a gaming tv. Watch this and I think you’ll be happy! :-) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rtN5bMiCuqyVfIU.html
@missvai28 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech thanks 👍🏻 makes sense! Will check it out!
@romanwagner8709 2 жыл бұрын
For me, I hate playing on a massive TV. I prefer a big monitor.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@romanwagner8709 Some tvs are now 42 inches. That’s not much bigger than a massive monitor.
@romanwagner8709 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech I didn’t say massive monitor, I said big. I’d rather have a decently large monitor.
@TheGamerGuy1981 5 ай бұрын
Why PC is better? 1.Cheaper games. 2. Better performance. 3. Better visuals. 4. Mods 5. No online fees to use the internet you already pay for. 6. You get all the xbox games, some of the PS games, and can emulate Nintendo. 7. As the PC ages you can adjust settings to achieve the best visual/performance combo acceptable to you until you wish to upgrade. 8. Several handhelds exist for a hybrid experience, bring those games with you like the switch but better. 9. Use any controller... Hell any input device really from KB/M to a 360 pad. 10. Console gaming Is slowly dying, sales of the hardware have plateaued while PC makes more revenue than all consoles combined. 11. You can do a LOT more on it than a console. Console advantages? 1. You can share physical games. 2. Plug and play out of box, though modern PCs hardly require you to be a rocket scientist. 3. Cheaper up front investment, but more expensive over time with fees and more expensive games. Consoles are like credit cards, cheap up front instant gratification but you pay more over time. PC is like paying cash, bigger hit to the wallet up front but cheaper over time saving you money on your investment long term.
@geraldonunez1183 2 жыл бұрын
So as a IT student I can actually learn more about computers by getting a gaminf pc since you have to troubleshoot or mess with the settings to get games to run the way you want them to?? Please answer this question
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Lol I’m not sure if this was sarcasm or a genuine question. But the video is about my personal story on why I chose to switch to PC gaming. While some troubleshooting is occasionally involved in PC gaming, that is not the focus. Usually games are straight forward to install and start playing. The Nvidia GeForce app will auto optimize your game settings for you. Which is nice. Also, as a side note, hands on experience is always better than textbook. :-)
@geraldonunez1183 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech it was actually a question because I been thinking of getting a gaming pc for gaming and because I want to learn more about computers since I'm doing IT. You are the perfect person to ask since you work In IT
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@geraldonunez1183 oh ok I understand. No worries. Yeah if you build your own PC and get into PC gaming, then you will learn a decent amount about computers. I’ve learned a lot personally. And it’s more fun to work on a computer that is your “baby” as opposed to someone else’s random computer. It makes the learning process more enjoyable. In my opinion. You can make PC gaming as simple as you want or as complex as you want. That’s the beauty of it.
@geraldonunez1183 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech Thank you so much for the info. I appreciate it. How your experience has been? Do you run into technical problems often when trying to play games or pc is plug and play like console gaming?
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@geraldonunez1183 Hey no problem at all! I am happy to help! Usually, games run fine without issues. However, no, it is not exactly plug in play like a console. But it's not too difficult. If you play most of your games through steam, then you will usually be fine. However, Game Pass has a lot of value to you as a gamer. I did a video on it. But one small issue is that it is buggy and sometimes crashes. So my point is it varies from game to game and from app to app. Thank you for this question. It has given me an idea. I can now make a video for beginners to PC gaming. This is excellent. Thank you so much!
@LeviAckerman-mo6ij 2 жыл бұрын
Hey bro I am actually very confused my budget is upto a rtx 3060 to 3060ti gaming pc but my purpose is only and only gaming.....and I already have a laptop for my other personal works but it is not for gaming....so should I buy the 3060ti pc or a ps5 with 4k monitor....pls tell me bro :)
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
That really depends on what you want. A 3060ti is a great GPU. But it won’t be able to do 4K. At least not at high refresh rates. You may be able to do 4k resolution, medium settings, and then get around 60 FPS. The PS5 will usually offer you at 60 FPS experience with a dynamic scaler on the resolution. So the resolution will not always be 4k. It will adjust up and down to maintain the targeted frame rate. Some games are less demanding and therefore you can have up to 120FPS on the PS5. Are there any PS5 exclusives you really want to play? Can you buy a PS5 at msrp? If you don’t care about the exclusives and if you have to pay over msrp for the PS5, then I would recommend the PC!
@LeviAckerman-mo6ij 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech uhm actually I will buy the ps5 on msrp and also I do care about the exclusives bro :)......plus in my country 3060ti cost the as rtx 3080 and 3080 as 3090 and 3090 as expensive as a great car 😂........but with ps5 restocks I can get it on msrp.......so Now I think ps5 with 4k monitor would be the right option right ? :)
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@LeviAckerman-mo6ij Yes, it sounds like the PS5 for you is the better option.
@LeviAckerman-mo6ij 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech thanks man love your channel
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@LeviAckerman-mo6ij Thanks man! I really appreciate that! That means a lot to me!
@Jcool721 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm new in here. Great video, very well-made indeed! I have the ps4 and PC. My PC is very old with the nvidia 1080gtx and I5. I'm going to update to the nvidia 4090 rig (amd or intel). I'm still surprised that I can run most of the games and they look great. For example, I have over 100 hours in the Elden Ring and it looks awesome in my 4k oled 65'' tv (HDR). I still play ps4 games too.
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
The 1080 was a great card. It punched above its weight class. Your 4090 PC will be a beast. I’m personally partial to AMD CPUs. But intel is also a great option. The 12600k and 13600k are value kings right now.
@jamestaylor954 Жыл бұрын
I just made the switch on 09-22-2022. Got a prebuilt with 3070. I was playing series X and ps5.
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Congratulations! Welcome to the PCMR 😎
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
How are you liking it so far?
@jamestaylor954 Жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech so many launchers lol but other than that it’s okay still trying to figure things out
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
@@jamestaylor954 This should help with the launchers. Watch this. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mZpzpNOalde3e4U.html
@ajas41 2 жыл бұрын
Yep, after a ps4 i think every gamer should build a pc. I sold my ps5 2 weeks ago and i built a pc. Got tired fromhaving apex at 60fps now i enjoy 300fps, also on warzone i had no FOV slider now i have that plus nvidia filters. At this stage consoles are down huge.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think it really depends on who you are and what you want exactly. Some people only want frame rate. So they will lower the resolution. Other people want the simplest gaming experience as possible. Others want a balance. The only reason why I say this is because there is another person on this thread that said he left PC for console. So it really just depends on what exactly you want from your gaming experience. Personally, I agree with you. PC is king!
@ajas41 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech yep bro, you are 100% right. If you play much first person shooters like me, all you need is fps. If you play forza or idk need for speed assasins creed you are fine with 60fps.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@ajas41 Exactly! Nothing wrong with either option! Both are great!
@JohnDoe-ld7op 3 жыл бұрын
Steam have security, Steam co-founders email & password is public and still can't be touched meanwhile I watch KZfaqrs have to beg little kids for their accounts back.
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
Stream is awesome for sure.
@sycotic51 2 жыл бұрын
😹 I get 5-20 emails monthly that some random fuck in Russia, China, Australia is trying to log into my account
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@sycotic51 Lol I do too. Haha
@brewerplayz9735 3 жыл бұрын
Here because I cannot get hold of a PS5 and have a £900 gaming PC sat in my gaming room, currently on Xbox One but hungry for better performance & graphics now, new sub ✌
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the sub! And welcome to the PCMR lol. Happy to have you here!
@Balaban78 Жыл бұрын
My first console like many was a Nintendo. I had consoles all they up until the 360 days much like you. Hell I collected retro consoles and games, thousands of dollars. After my third red ring I just started researching pc gaming and what all it could do. Emulators, fan made games, cheap games ect. My thing was and still is, is the fan made stuff. The mods people make for games like skyrim. Open bor, the super obscure games you find on sites like gaming jolt. So in 2013 I made the jump on went full pc. Bought a pre built and learned how to upgrade and build my own from that rig. Lol I still have the case from the pre built. I like the open platform experience from pc and I can do whatever I want, console you get what is handed to you. That's how I look at it.
@gtsonev1988 2 жыл бұрын
I have always been a PC gamer until last Thursday when I bought a second hand PlayStation 4 Slim. Originally I was either thinking of upgrading my current desktop or buying a new one, but with the current prices I decided to go for a PlayStation. And I don't regret it. Don't have to worry about replacing parts, just buy the game and play 🙂
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Well, once a PC is up and running you don’t have to replace the parts. If something breaks, then sure. But if your console breaks then that needs to be fixed or replaced as well. So as long as nothing breaks, then you can build a PC and set it and forget it. Just like a console. Respectfully, if you decided to go with a console, why didn’t you buy a next gen console? I just released a new video today about a Super Mario themed gaming PC that I built for my wife. In that video, I set the PC up to be as much like a console as possible. It’s for my wife who was coming from console. So I needed it to feel familiar for her. So this is proof you can have the benefits of PC gaming with the simplicity of a console.
@gtsonev1988 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech Well I had to replace my old Nvidia GT 730 with Radeon RX 550 as Nvidia didn't support Windows 10 My 8GB of RAM are not enough for most games or even so my Core i5 4460 is outdated, I can't be bothered to trying to find a second hand Core i7
@conner_productions Жыл бұрын
@@PCGAMINGISDOGSHIT You do realize that xbox exclusives are going to pc now, and even playstation now has plans to do the same
@Natureboy8383 Жыл бұрын
@@conner_productions yeah, after they are old and played out on consoles 😂
@conner_productions Жыл бұрын
@@Natureboy8383 that's fine, considering they'll look 5000x better
@joaovitorvieira1360 2 жыл бұрын
As a very casual gamer the xbox series S is perfect for me, tiny, powerful and fairly inexpensive. My workflow is mainly done in laptops because i need the mobility, so when i decided that i wanted to play something in my office i saw both sides, the console or a gaming laptop (i don't want to pay my kidneys to get a GPU just to play three days a week) and the xbox for me was just miles better, for 300 dollars i got something far more powerful than my laptop or a gaming laptop for the same price. This decision is maily done by how your workflow is set or your friends, if you need a powerful machine for work, try adding a bit more and making it also suited for gaming or if all your friends have pc's, then get a Pc, if not i can assure you that a console will work just fine
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
A console will work just fine. As a casual gamer, I agree that a console would be ideal for you. No need to bother yourself with all the technical details when you can enjoy a simple plug and play experience. I still like consoles and I still see the value in consoles. I still play on console sometimes. I’m currently enjoying the latest Pokémon game on the Switch. When I made the decision to switch to PC gaming, the next gen consoles weren’t even a thing yet. We were still stuck with the Xbox One and the PS4. When I made the video, the PS5 and the Series X were sold out everywhere. Even now, the consoles are still very hard to find. But a console is still good for many people. It just depends on who you are and what you want. If I’m on PC, then console players hate on me. If I’m on a console like the Xbox, then PlayStation players hate on me. It never ends lol.
@joaovitorvieira1360 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech Yeah unfortunately what you said at the end is the truth, no matter what you choose you will get hate, but keep with your great work!!!
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@joaovitorvieira1360 thank you so much!
@bilbobaggins7527 2 жыл бұрын
I jumped into PC gaming headlong last year...and I bought PC game pass last black Friday when the 3 month codes where on sale for $21 CAN. I was using a very nice MSI MAG272QRF-QD 27" monitor however I wanted a larger 4k monitor, so I bought a 48" LG C1 to use as a PC monitor and I love it!!! I have now moved my PS5 and Switch dock from the TV room to the C1, and I am in gaming Nirvana!!! Now I understand the PC master race and their obsession with frame rates...having said that, the C1 limits me to 120 fps given it is 120hz panel however I do not play multiplayer let alone competitive gaming so 4k 120hz is enough for me. I am so glad 42" was not yet an option because now that I have a 48" panel I will never go smaller again. I have a very large catalog of games for my PlayStation however I have already bought duplicates on PC because the quality and performance is better for those games. Going forward PC will be my primary choice for most multi platform games...with maybe a few exceptions
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
I love this comment! So happy for you! I also use a LG OLED for my gaming monitor. I have a slightly older model. I use the CX. I even did a video about it on my channel. You may like it! OLED is definitely the best gaming experience.
@b4rs629 9 ай бұрын
Welcome to the pc master race. Going from console to pc is like escaping the Matrix especially now with Playstation slowly coming to pc.
@nikkeipvck8529 Жыл бұрын
I loved ur video bro. Keep it up
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I recently released an updated version if you wanted to see that as well. It’s on the channel.
@The_Antonius 3 жыл бұрын
I build a pretty solid pc over the past year, and I still can’t seem to buy games, I enjoy the physical disks of consoles, kinda feeling like my pc is a waste
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
Hey man we like what we like. No shame in that. I have struggles myself on PC from time to time. But I’ve been working hard to find ways to really keep myself immersed. Maybe instead of physical games, you can collect something else physical for PC. Just a thought.
@avocadorable2593 3 жыл бұрын
Try games you can’t play on console rts or simulation mods or emulation
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
@@avocadorable2593 I love emulation. I’ve already used it a decent amount. I plan to use it more. I’m also excited to try more mods.
@avocadorable2593 3 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech Mods and emulation can extend and breath new life into a game even one you already played i just replayed BOTW at 144fps upscaled would definitely recommend
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
@@avocadorable2593 I started playing BOTW on a Wii U emulator on Twitch. But never finished it. Maybe it’s time to go back to it.
@almondfusionx 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with most of your conclusion. However, the price is extremely expensive to achieve all those pros that you mentioned. Currently, I'm using PS4 (2014) + Acer gaming laptop with gtx960m (2016). I'm more impressed with console experience, 7 years, still gaming fine, no issues, but several games are just 30fps, need to pay for online, and can't connect bluetooth earbuds. While on the laptop, I need time to tweak settings, monitor fps, thermal throttle, game crash, frame dip in some games (dip to
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a tough choice for sure. Can you only pick one? Here are my thoughts on some of your comments. First off, I would say the reason why a console may perform better than your laptop is because laptops really aren’t the best PC gaming experience for a long-term use. They are small form factors and they throttle very easily. They are also very limited on upgrades. So typically, after a few years, you usually need to just get a new laptop. Secondly, when I talk about PC gaming as a whole, while laptops are included in that, most of the actual best situations can be obtained through desktop gaming. For your point number 3, I made a video talking about that exact same topic. It’s called before you switch to PC gaming. Maybe you can go check out the video and let me know what you think about it. In that video I mentioned how PC gaming has way too many launchers and this is honestly a downfall of PC gaming as a whole. I agree with you 100%. I am not a fan of all the launchers on PC. I definitely prefer the simplicity of a one stop shop on Console. Lastly, I think one reason why consoles can give you decent performance for so many years to come is because developers have to keep downgrading the graphics as well as other settings. I’m not trashing console. I still like console a lot. I just bought a PS5. I’m just saying in order for consoles to run the latest games, developers have to make “custom” settings that don’t even exist on PC. Digital Foundry is a KZfaq channel that specializes in all the tech specs for games and how they perform on PC and Console. And they were able to confirm that red dead redemption two on console had a custom setting that didn’t even exist on PC. Certain features were able to go lower than the lowest setting on PC. My point with all of this is that consoles do last for many years to come, but it’s at the expense of graphical fidelity as well as other settings being lowered year after year. So it’s a trade-off. To answer your question, even with a PC, a PS5 will be a great purchase. Assuming you can actually buy one. They are super hard to get right now. PS5 will have games that are not on PC and likely won’t ever be on PC. So the exclusives make it worth it. However, I would not recommend buying a PS5 over MSRP. If you have to pay more then I think the money is better spent on a PC. As for the mini itx or laptop, I would say it depends on what you prefer. Laptop will be more portable. But the mini itx will offer you more power and more upgrade options for years to come.
@almondfusionx 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech Thank you for your reply. I already watched your videos, liked and subscribed. You deserve a lot more views & subscribers. Nice info in every videos and hard to find KZfaqrs that take a lot of time to reply to every comment. Right now I'm leaning towards mini itx, probably the best option, portable enough to carry in a car, with upgradability, and without thermal issues like a laptop.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@almondfusionx Thank you for the kind words! I appreciate the feedback and the support! I do my best! I think the mini itx is a wonderful option!
@MAZZAR0TH 2 жыл бұрын
PS5 because laptops are dog balls.
@maxsettings2906 2 жыл бұрын
@@MAZZAR0TH lap tops have gotten wayy better tbh
@KancelKulturePodcast Жыл бұрын
Made the switch, got tired of subscriptions, and did not like how consoles are not backwards compatible
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
Excellent reasons. How are you liking PC?
@hermontarmand2404 2 жыл бұрын
I've been thingking about getting a pc too. But the problem now is my budget is even lower than a budget pc, especially with the current condition (chips shortage, scalpers, etc.). So my realistic choice for me right now is to get a series s 🤷🏻♂️.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Hey man, the series S is a decent budget option from an entry level perspective. Get it. Enjoy it. Save in the background for your dream PC while prices continue to stabilize!
@ThatZidaneGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the PC side! I play on the console a lot as well but PC is where it's at for all the things you said and more! Game Pass on PC also made me stop buying Xbox as well.
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
I actually made a game pass video too! Yes, PC is crushing it right now!!
@the-lag-gamerita5446 2 жыл бұрын
@PCGAMINGISDEAD where's your dignity? or wait,you are a console peasant,you have none. btw,we have milions of exclusives lmao.
@the-lag-gamerita5446 2 жыл бұрын
@PCGAMINGISDEAD en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Windows-only_games here's a list of the milions of PC exclusives. even if we were to have only one better it wouldn't matter,it's an undeniable fact that we simply have more choise,compared to the repetitiveness of console titles. and also,here's a personal list: hacknet,CS:GO,from the depths,digital combat simulator world,undertale,subnautica. and of course,there are a lot of games that are too demanding for a weak console.
@tuorewgg4974 2 жыл бұрын
I switched from console to pc. There were so many reasons for me to make this decision, but the most important part was portability. Gaming laptop is easy to carry anywhere, which is so important for people like me, who still can’t settle down for now.😔 The only thing I worry about PC games is the cheating software. Gta online on pc (Especially in China) has been ruined by those cheaters, so does many FPS games.😵💫 P.S: Playstation fans in China had same reaction when they heard God of War on PC. “Without console exclusives, we don’t need to buy PS5 anymore. It’s time to build a PC and play xbox game pass for PC.“🤣
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Haha I love this comment. So I don’t have a laptop. I have a desktop. But I want a laptop eventually. How come you can’t settle down? Just curious. Yeah cheating online can really ruin the fun. I actually made a game pass video. Haha. And yeah console fan boys are hilarious for sure!
@tuorewgg4974 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech I got a new job and moved to a new place. I’m going to buy a new 24 inch monitor for my gaming laptop(maybe playstation also). I never played Xbox games before I got my PC. Xbox console is the last opinion in China, after PC, PS and Nintendo Switch. So when I played Forza Horizon 4, I realized that I missed many excellent games on Xbox and PC. I really LOVE Forza Horizon. Thanks to Phil Spencer and game pass. 😄 I really love your video. As a console-to-PC player I have same ideas on console and PC.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@tuorewgg4974 thank you for the kind words about my video. Yeah, I know the Xbox has always struggled in Asia. It’s a great console for sure. But I’m happy you can experience the awesome exclusives on PC now. Like you said, thanks to Phil Spencer. Are you from China?
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@jaygorawr if you travel a lot I think you have to have a minimal lifestyle right?
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@jaygorawr no way I could do that! Lol
@colingordon0986 Жыл бұрын
I got a ps5 and Xbox series X and still thinking about getting a good gaming laptop! Any recommendations preferably less then 1500 dollars? Thanks
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
I see this on sale currently at Best Buy. It looks like a solid deal. If you want more specifics on possibly a better laptop, join my Discord. Many people there happy to help answer questions. www.bestbuy.com/site/sku/6486485.p?skuId=6486485
@colingordon0986 Жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech thanks man that actually looks like a pretty badass laptop! I might add that on my Christmas list. Appreciate it.
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
@@colingordon0986 No problem! Happy to help!
@presnwa 2 жыл бұрын
Are you cappin, or do you use keyboard and mouse?
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
I use it all. Controller and keyboard and mouse.
@cemsengul16 3 жыл бұрын
They are just mini itx desktops now with none of the magic. Remember custom architecture created just for a dedicated gaming machine?
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
I do remember that!! Those were definitely the days. At one point, because oh this custom architecture, consoles were actually more powerful than PC. So interesting how things have changed. But consoles do have wonderful custom operating systems dedicated to gaming. That is one thing I really miss. I log onto my PC and I’m bound to get distracted by a million things. But if I log onto my Xbox, I go straight to my game library.
@cemsengul16 3 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech PS5 and Series X are just Ryzen desktops with RDNA 2 graphics. I can't get excited for that.
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
@@cemsengul16 Yep, so is the steam deck... just recorded my video on that lol.
@marshinz5696 3 жыл бұрын
Phil knows what Sony doesn't. Phil knows that dedicated PC Gamers aren't going to buy a Console. Last Console I owned was a Xbox 360. The other thing Gamepass does is create a Install Base for Xbox that they don't have to manufacture Consoles for. Consoles are typically sold at a loss. So between Gamepass Subs and not having to manufacture as many Consoles, Microsoft could potentially increase their Profits. That is why Console sales numbers should be ignored now. Microsoft isn't beholden to them. The other reason Gamepass on PC is smart is because PC is the preferred Platform in everyone's favorite Nation China.
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
You are 100% correct on all your comments. Microsoft realized they owned windows which is also a gaming platform and actually the biggest and best platform. So it made sense to merge their gaming division with their main product. It's actually quite genius. I am happy I felt forced to switch. It was like an awakening for me haha.
@b4rs629 9 ай бұрын
@@ErockOnTech The funny thing is they started off on pc gaming with Age of Empires.
@iitzfizz 3 ай бұрын
Always had a console ever since the Sega Mega Drive days and then PS1, PS2 and Xbox One/PS4 then a Series S from this generation. Had a PC back in the day in like 2001 but never actually played any games on it always just on console. I bought a new laptop last year that had a 3050 Ti and it really gave me a taste of what PC had to offer and I had been watching various streamers have fun with mods in resident evil etc so I decided to go all in on a decent PC, sold my Series S and weak 3050 Ti laptop to go towards the cost and now I'm the proud owner of a desktop with a 6750 XT and loving it!
@iitzfizz 3 ай бұрын
Also I had enough forthought for the past few years to grab all the free epic games offers so now I have a HUGE backlog of free games to get too.
@ErockOnTech 3 ай бұрын
That’s awesome! Welcome aboard! Happy PC gaming!
@ErockOnTech 3 ай бұрын
@@iitzfizzEven better! Good thinking!
@darragh2666 2 жыл бұрын
I feel that pain of people not liking when you play on consoles man. I play on both PC and console and prefer some games on one and some on the other but people look at me like I'm crazy when I spend more time on my PlayStation when the PC is right there
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I know the excitement of wanting people to play where and how you play. But gaming is about having fun. So that means people should be able to play however they want. That means console and PC.
@b4rs629 9 ай бұрын
I know what you mean. I like play forza horizon 4 on my xbox one x just because of the controller. I guess i could sync it to my pc though.
@mr.irrelevant8826 3 жыл бұрын
3:38 might consider getting good friends
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Lol. So you never had any friends clown you about something?
@mr.irrelevant8826 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech theres clowning then disrespect
@chino9574 2 жыл бұрын
I switch to PC Gaming from PS4 3 months ago. I can feel the difference between the PC and the consoles. I have free online, cheaper games in Steam, Xbox GamePass, Emulators and not only that, also I can do my homework, programming, create content and do more other thinks. In conclusion I can't live without my PC. Nice video bro. Liked 👍.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro I really appreciate that! That’s amazing! I’m happy you are enjoying PC as much as I am!! I love hearing these experiences!!
@ryzenpeak 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech What's great for ps4 people is getting a PC to beat a ps4 is super easy because they were really underpowered but congrats on switching.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@ryzenpeakThank you!!
@sta5011 2 жыл бұрын
Good job switching over man, consoles will still lag depending on how you take care of the discs, even my old ass ps2 would lag with scratches or not at certain points
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Consoles are great but they aren’t perfect. So many people leave comments and act like consoles have zero issues. The last game I really played hardcore on console was Call of Duty Black Ops 4. I had fun but that game crashed many times on me. Consoles have issues just like PC. But PC has more benefits.
@TheCudder4life Жыл бұрын
@ErockOnDeck You should do a follow up to this so all those still on consoles can see what it feels like to play on PC after a whole year.
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
I sort of did. Remember I made the other Why PC is better than console video. I don’t have much else to add right now.
@TheCudder4life Жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech Oh DUH! LOL! I even commented on it!
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
@@TheCudder4life haha 😂 no worries 😉
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
I’m just happy you like the content.
@ttt72772 2 жыл бұрын
Having experience with both PC and console. PC gaming is trash, people look at specs and conclude PC is a better choice they buy it put a ton of investment in it but cant leave due to the investment. Games are optimized for console the relative weak GPU of the old cheap ps4/ Xbox are running new gen games smoothly 10 years later and will be repeated by the ps5 and the series x for the following consoles. No overpriced PC from that era or this era could do so without exploding unless you spent 7 to 10 times more. That comes with bad ports and optimization issues. 7- 10 times the money for playing the same games with bad ports, faulty issues and late releases. up to date PCs have better graphics and fps for a year or two but poor optimization means that power is expensive and expires in 5 years. Its like having a plane race a speed boat on water.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
I disagree. First off, you’re using the same two most common complaints that everyone else uses when complaining about PC gaming. Money and supposed game optimization. As for the money, many things in life are an “investment” and cost a lot of money. But even still, before the silicon shortage, budget PCs were a thing. There are several videos on KZfaq showing you how to build a $500 console killer. At the time of filming, it was comparing the $500 PC to a $500 Xbox One and a $400 PS4. Similar pricing, but the PC performed way better. Now we have updated consoles and a silicon shortage. So I agree, it’s going to cost you more money for a PC over a console. Sure. But the PC is a better experience and as with many things in life; better experiences cost more money. Sitting court-side at the Lakers game cost more than the nose bleed section. Now let’s talk about Game Optimization. I don’t know where you or anyone else come up with consoles have better optimization. That is a generalization and as with all generalizations, it is not fully correct. Most games run fine on both platforms. However, some games do better on console and some games do better on PC. Batman Arkham Knight was fine on console but terrible on PC. Cyberpunk has been fine on PC mostly since day 1. At least playable. It was so bad on console that Sony refused to even sell the game on the store for almost a year. So don’t say games are better on console. That is just wrong. By the way, Destiny 2 is still an inferior experience on console when compared to PC. Some people don’t know how to properly take care of their PC. Because of that, the PC can get cluttered and then start to have performance issues. But with proper care, these issues are avoided and the gaming experience is just better. But please, by all means, enjoy your console.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
I already did answer your question and provided multiple PC exclusives to your other comment. But I see you grazed over that.
@pltatman1 2 жыл бұрын
I can guarantee you my RTX 3090 will outperform anything this console generation puts out. And it has almost paid for itself over the past year via Ethereum mining. Admittedly many ports are lackluster, I usually check the reviews and if necessary wait for them to be patched (officially or unofficially) before I play them. But then I can play them with enhanced graphics and MODS. For someone who truly wants the best experience from a game, consoles can't match PCs. Unless you're impatient and simply must play a game day 1, then I'd recommend console.
@pltatman1 2 жыл бұрын
@@PCGAMINGISDOGSHIT Half Life: Alyx, Disco Elysium, Mount and Blade Bannerlords, the Total War games, and just about all real-time strategy games, unless you're going to buy a mouse and keyboard for your console. And a lot of players prefer to play FPS games with a mouse because of the added precision when aiming, and the freedom of movement. It's just a better FPS experience once you get accustomed to it.
@pltatman1 2 жыл бұрын
@@PCGAMINGISDOGSHIT Lol Why am I arguing with someone who only types with CAPS LOCK on.
@BaritoneUkeBeast4Life 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Erock congratulations on your graduation! I just found your channel with this video and was very impressed with your openness and candid thoughts. I have been a serious PC gamer since 2016 when the GTX 1070 first came out. I got the very first GTX 1070 prebuilt BestBuy had in stock in June or July of 2016. Before that my PC gaming was more casual and didn't require a powerful GPU. I also was a Sony fanboy owning the PS1 through PS4. Even though I own a huge library of PS4 games, after the incompetency and lack of giving a crap for it's customers with the huge mess and joke of getting PS5's I dropped Sony permanently. I say that Sony dropped the ball big time not because they were unable to produce enough PS5's due to the pandemic and manufacturing and shipping issues, they aren't to blame for that, but I believe they could have done far more to ensure customer's not bots or scalpers got the consoles into their hands. So now I am solely a PC gamer now (I even got rid of my Nintendo Switch) and couldn't be happier, especially now that I have upgraded to an MSI Aegis desktop with an RTX 3070 and i7 gen 11. I also just subscribed again to Game Pass for PC for even more fun. All the best to you, and happy gaming!
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Hey!! Thanks so much for the kind words! I understand how you feel for sure. I do love my PC. I also have a RTX 3070. Speaking of game pass, I have several videos on game pass if you wanted to check those out! Thank you for checking out my content and commenting! It means a lot!
@BaritoneUkeBeast4Life 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech I will definitely check out your Game Pass videos, looking forward to them !
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@BaritoneUkeBeast4Life Awesome!! Thank you!!
@littleman4810 2 жыл бұрын
You just perfectly described what happened to me as well! Except I started in 2017 with a 1060 prebuilt from best buy and I came out with an 3070 and 11th gen gaming laptop and I am so happy with my choice! Would’ve gotten the ps5 if it were available but since it wasn’t I totally ditched sony and got a pc.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@littleman4810 I have a 3070 as well! It’s a great card! It’s amazing how we have similar stories! Consoles are still great and have a place for sure. But no doubt PC is better.
@lionking4442 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I had Xbox 360, after that I had GTX 670 PC and then I switched to Xbox again. I don’t imagine myself coming home from 8 hours at the office and getting back at the desk again to play PC. I love my Series X + 75 4K TV - it’s so convenient just to press one button, sit on the couch and relax
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
That’s admirable and I totally get it. This is also the most common complaint people have about PC these days. They either say it’s too expensive or they say they work long hours and want to chill on the couch. Again, I get it. However, if you look at the other videos on my channel, you will see that it’s totally possible to treat your PC exactly like a console. You can press one button and it will automatically turn on, you can have it automatically boot into steam big picture mode, you can use a controller to play all of your games, and you can still use the PC on a TV. Xbox is heavily integrated into the PC ecosystem now. It’s totally fine if you still want to play on console. Please do what makes you the most happy when you are gaming. 100%! I just want people to be informed. For so many years, I wasn’t informed. I’m trying to share the knowledge these days!
@lionking4442 Жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech wow, thanks for the answer. I understand this point. You know what - I just borrowed my friends 3080 RIG for 2 weeks (he is on vacation) and I am blown away. This beast feels different on 1440p120hz rather than Xbox. Everything is so smooth with high level of details and low input lag. I definitely want a PC now, lol
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
@@lionking4442 Lol that’s awesome! Yeah PC is truly the pinnacle of gaming. Obviously, it depends on the hardware. But you at least have a choice. Make the PC how you want it! Make it an extension of yourself. Mine is fully custom all the way around. I love it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. I’m happy you are interested! :-)
@MeLikeNike 2 жыл бұрын
Damn. This video spoke to me and basically described actually how I was as well. No hate on Xbox but it was just finally time to make the transition.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
I’m happy this video spoke to you. How are you liking PC?
@MeLikeNike 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech Absolutely been loving it man! Just signed up for 3 years of ultimate with some 12 month gold codes and ready to go to work!!
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@MeLikeNike man that is so awesome to hear! I’m truly happy for you! Let’s go!!!
@plaincheckereds 3 жыл бұрын
I tried PC gaming just this week. Lmao and from a console gamer myself, console gaming is just so damn convenient. Pick up and play, specifically if you want to play on a controller. While PC, Ive just experienced too much stress but Im getting the hang of it.
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
PC is definitely more complicated. No doubt about that. But you also can upgrade anytime you want. You can customize the way you want. And you can still use controller. Steam has it's summer sale going on right now. So you can get a lot of games for super cheap which is awesome. Console is definitely simpler. No doubt about that. I'm considering making a video on the benefits of console vs PC.
@sortout1 3 жыл бұрын
How is gaming on pc complicated ?
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
@@sortout1 I just mean it's more complicated than gaming on a console. There are definitely more complicated things in life than gaming on a PC, but when you compare console to PC, PC is more complex. Console is designed to be as simple as possible. It is plug and play. the entire UI is designed around your gaming experience. But on PC, there are a million other things you could end up doing before you start gaming. And each game has a launcher such as Steam or Epic. Sometimes your hardware is compatible nd sometimes it's not. You have to manually adjust all your settings for each game. On console, you just play. You don't worry about anything I just listed above. But PC is better in terms of performance and customization.
@sortout1 3 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech fully agree and understand but I love that feeling of freedom but I don’t find it hard to open a launch and launch my game that is not killing me, plus with a good pc you probably be in main menu lobby quicker than a lot of console games that are available on both platforms to compare them
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
@@sortout1 These are fair points for sure.
@metarock3054 2 жыл бұрын
I switched from PC to console( Playstation )! Best decision ever!
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
I’m happy you’re happy! Thanks for the feedback and for watching the video!
@bcrocka18 Жыл бұрын
I never cared about response time or input delay until led TVs came out and noticed how bad it was then I became screen obsessed.
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
Quality screens are important.
@mrsterlinj8789 2 жыл бұрын
Do u have any suggestions for anyone wanting to come to PC gaming and what is the best PC to get for gaming?
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
For sure, to better help you; can you answer some questions for me? Are you okay with 1080p gaming? Are you open to both desktops and laptops or only one over the other?
@mrsterlinj8789 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech I can do 1080p but I was looking for more of desktop gaming. If a laptop is a option I will go with that as well.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@mrsterlinj8789 There are a lot of laptops to choose from these days. It’s also easier to find a laptop than a GPU for a desktop sadly. But I’m like you and I also prefer desktops. My recommendation right now would be to buy an AMD 6600 xt GPU and an AMD 5600x CPU. Both are affordable and available and excellent for 1080p gaming. On the laptop side, I recommend an AMD advantage laptop. Those are great value.
@mrsterlinj8789 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech 🙏🏿 much appreciate it, thank u thank u! I will be looking into that. Thank u for the recommendations.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@mrsterlinj8789 You’re most welcome!
@adammohrone 3 жыл бұрын
The only console that you need to have is PlayStation for the exclusives… PC are Xbox’s now so there’s really no point in the Xbox unless you wanna save money
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
I agree. I actually made a KZfaq Short on this topic. And I basically said what you said. The one thing I would now add is that PlayStation is starting to put it's exclusives on PC. Slowly but surely. I'm curious to see if it stays like this or if it eventually speeds up. Time will tell.
@kjh4496 2 жыл бұрын
It’s all heading for PC and consoles will be a thing of the past. The eventuality is cloud gaming and the destruction of second hand games market.
@isecream 2 жыл бұрын
Not even. Not only are PS games coming to PC, but neither PS nor Xbox grant any unique features a PC would lack. At least Nintendo is trying to go for something different.
@xforeverxcorruptedx 3 жыл бұрын
SOME PC gamers are toxic. I work in IT as well and I see my computer as a tool, not a gaming medium. It's more psychological and less about power/versatility. Separation of work and play. That's my take on it.
@ErockOnTech 3 жыл бұрын
That was me for so many years. This is actually the best summary of this feeling I have ever heard. I wish I knew you a few years ago! I could have really used this argument haha. I get it man 100%. I really do. I still have a lot of love and admiration for consoles. There is something about the simplicity that makes it appealing. For me, I just decided to try PC. I’ve been fairly happy with it so far. I’m actually debating on making two videos. 1. Why PC gaming is great. 2. Why console gaming is great. Not sure yet.
@liankhorani801 2 жыл бұрын
What if you buy a expensive gaming laptop instead of a gaming PC, since it is a PC too but portable??
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, that counts. I consider laptops and desktops in the same category as PC gaming
@mohannedhos2030 2 жыл бұрын
help me for this man i have 1050 ti pc but i waant to upgrade and i was about to get new gpu but the prices of these are so hilarious so my budget is 500 usd so do you recommend buying xbox series x ? cause i think i can buy cheap games for this console and also the console is powerful so what do you think? i will be grateful if you helped me
@NaterBalls 2 жыл бұрын
you might want to try new egg's shuffle for a gpu or if you have a micro center near you they have some in stock most of the time. It's no like the Xbox S/X is easy to find to at mrsp either tho
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@NaterBalls This is a brilliant reply. I even mentioned this in my video about Is PC Gaming Dead? The PS5 and the Xbox Series X are constantly sold out. But they are easier to get than GPUs for sure. Now the Xbox Series S has been getting a lot of traction lately and it consistently seems to be in stock. But his budget is only $500. No way he can get a whole system with that price today. GPU alone? Absolutely. But not a whole PC. So in this case, I agree and I watch eagerly for new innovations in the fire industry!
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly man for only $500, yes, I recommend a console for you. The Xbox series X is the most powerful gaming console of all time.
@mohannedhos2030 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech thanks man for your help I appreciate that
@pltatman1 2 жыл бұрын
You could probably upgrade to a 1660 Super and then wait until next year to buy the GPU you REALLY want once the pricing stabilizes. A 1660 Super would be a HUGE improvement over what you have now, and it's available on Newegg for around $335.
@Michael019x 2 жыл бұрын
I'm also making the switch from console to PC... but unlike yourself, I'm doing it from PS5 to PC ( I already sold my PS5) It's kind of a long story but in a nutshell even though I LOVE Ps Exclusives, I've had a lot of problems with the hardware and I don't feel like doing the lottery over and over again (there's more details about this but I'm keeping it short haha). There is also some other reasons for the switch, such as paid online, less freedom and control, etc.. Right now, I just want to build a good PC.. It's insane because I've been an avid fan of Playstation since PS1...I will probably get a PS5 slim ( or just a better revision/cheaper ) later down the line to play the exclusives I will miss (very dearly lol), it's still pretty sad though. BUUUUT, they are porting their games to PC, so..idk hahaha we'll see! Anyway, I'm curious do you have any build recommendations? And also, do you game with M+k for all games?
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow that is very interesting that you are switching from a PS5. I’m sorry to hear that you had so many issues with your PS5. But I think you will love PC for sure! So unfortunately, right now is a terrible time to build a PC due to a lack of parts and scalping. GPUs are more expensive than ever. Right now, you would get a better value from buying a Pre-Built PC. In that case, NZXT is an excellent option. But I also understand the desire to build your PC. I did a video on pre built PCs vs custom. I talked about all the pros and cons. But in general I do prefer building my own PC. As for parts. CPU: AMd is king right now. I would stick to Ryzen 3000 or 5000. If you go 3000 then the 3700x is awesome. If you go 5000 then the 5600x is the best gaming CPU when you talk about price per performance. You could also go Intel if you get a solid deal. But my recommendation there would be, compare the cores and threads to AMD and compare prices. GPU: honestly, right now, it’s whatever you can get and whatever you can afford. GPUs are really expensive right now. Motherboard: you need to buy the motherboard that is compatible with your CPU. (No AMD and Intel are not the same) RAM: stick to 16gb minimum and keep the speeds between 3200-3600. Get a 80 plus gold certified power supply. Make sure you have a good cooling solution for your CPU. If you go ryzen 3000, then some of those CPUs come with a cooler. So that saves you some money.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@Video games Bloke Lol I want one too!!
@bobbymiller5297 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I'm not impressed with my ps5 either..I just built a pc and my ps5 will be going in my closet lol
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@bobbymiller5297 Lol that is funny. My wife loves God of War and I would like to get a PS5 for our living room so she can play it haha. If you don't want it, maybe you can sell it or something haha. What specs do you have in your PC?
@bobbymiller5297 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech my friend is a ps5 scalper. So he got me one at cost. So I'm not out much money. I'll probably just keep it since I kept all my other consoles since ps1 lol. It runs sooo hot. Like within a hour it will heat up my bedroom to 80 degrees with thy AC on in my house. Plus with cold war and modern warefare/warzone, the ssd is completely full. So it only holds 2 games. So I built a pc with 2TB m.2 ssd. And a extra external 2TB samsung ssd. 32 gig ram. Intel I7 10700K cpu. Auruous gigabyte master mother board. Corsair 280 mm cpu liquid cooler. AMD 6800 XT GPU. I use my Xbox series x controllers on the pc for most games. And the " corsair lapdog " for my keyboard and mouse games on my recliner like city builder games etc. I should have gotten a ryzen better cpu. But I got the Intel on newegg sale for 210$. I'm currently getting 260 fps on 1080p warzone. With 100% cpu usage and 80% gpu usage
@2284090 2 жыл бұрын
Hey i am 34 years old i was xbox since 2001 until last year ... and you know what i gave up on console period i built my own PC ... oh boy i love it and i felt like i lost my whole life upon limited console
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Similar to me. I was hardcore Xbox. Now I’m on PC. Consoles are still great! But they are for a different kind of audience.
@azeemtics6613 Жыл бұрын
As long I can play my game on a high settings and smooth fps, console now support 4k 60fps
@theitechlab Жыл бұрын
Are you me? I too work in IT and I've been the only person on the teams I've worked on that games on console. I've always preferred PC but my issue has been space. I've never had enough space in a spare room to get a gaming setup going, along with the high up-front cost of getting a PC, chair, desk, peripherals, rebuy games, etc. I really do want to make the switch but it'll probably be a little while longer sadly.
@Luke-nr5zp Жыл бұрын
Just made the change to pc, very excited!
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!!
@popepisspot1675 2 жыл бұрын
I always wanted to get a gaming pc but never had the knowledge/money to get one , my father got me a ps3 as a gift and I loved that console , GOW , uncharted , sly cooper , mgs and many more franchises that I still love. But with the next gen coming ahead in 2013-14 I realised that the ps4 and xbox one were too underpowered for what was meant to be the next step forward, so that's when I fully committed to pc gaming, I did my research and when I got my 1st job I saved up roughly 800 bucks and build up a PC , the only regret I had at the time was that a I wouldn't get to play a lot of SONY IPs that I loved but it seems nowadays sony is a lot more committed to porting to pc so I have 0 regrets now.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
This is a great story! Thanks for sharing. Yeah the PS3 and Xbox 360 era was an ideal time to be on console. I 100% agree with that. I also think it might have been the golden age of gaming. But yes, in 2013, the Xbox One and PS4 came out and it was all down hill from there! I love how Sony has ported over their games and will continue to do so. This is so awesome!
@Trusteft Жыл бұрын
I was always a computer gamer, since the early 1980s. I always enjoyed games in the arcades and consoles, but never owned one till oh about the NDS for portable and Xbox 360 for full console. I got several more over the years, 3DS, PSP, PS Vita, PS3, PS4, XBONE while at the same time remaining mainly a computer gamer, PC gamer in particular the last almost 30 years. But, slowly over the last decade I found fewer reasons to focus on any console. First, even when I was buying portable/handheld consoles, I almost never took them outside my apartment. Afraid to lose or damage them or their games. Plus the idea of them getting dirty, just killed any desire for me to have them outside...so what's the point of having them in the first place? That's why the PS Vita was the last portable console I ever bought and probably ever will buy. Second, a combination of patches and DRM. One of the huge advantages console games used (USED) to have was how the games were mostly stable and without major issues on release. You could play any of them from start to finish without any major issues, without problems. Sure there were the rare major problems, but they were rare. With console games becoming almost PC games in everything but name, they also followed the way of the "PATCH". Only that they were no longer just a patch.. For example up to the 90s and early 00s, you could have a PC game patch for a full release, which was just fa few hundred KB in size, perhaps a couple of MBs. Annoying, but nothing too serious. Most PC games did not have patches and when they did were usually not to fix game breaking bugs. As the years passed and we got inside the 21st century, patches not only grew in size, but also in having to have them to even play the freaking game you already bought. That was unacceptable not only because you were basically buying a broken game for full money, but also because at the time (early 2000s) most major PC releases were on disc (good), with DRM (bad). DRM which caused more issues than solve ANYTHING. So at that time, XBOX 360/PS3, it made a huge sense to focus on those consoles which while they also tended to have some patches, usually nothing serious. More years passed and it is now well into the ridiculous phase. Most major releases are not games. They are basically demos or alpha/beta versions of the game and you have to download the "patch" to "fix" the game and make it playable. This of course was done strictly to have the publishers trap the gamers. How? By making the physical releases (PC or console) mostly worthless. The same way that PC games on physical form became nothing but steam key in a box. Only that of course on consoles you still had a part of the game on disc. You still needed the servers to download the rest of the game. This way over the years you had the gamers "learn" new behavior in "owning" a copy of a game and finding the idea of actually owning a copy as not just worthless, but even quaint. With the Game Pass of various names for each platform, the plan succeeds in having gamers basically renting the games and not being able to do anything, even play many games, without an internet connection, and even while playing a single player game. Plus of course, if you stop paying, you lose access to ALL your games. Delicious! Hostage situation and the hostage pays for it. So, why am I mostly a PC gamer now? I say mostly because I still have the older consoles (PS4/XBONE were the last I bought and that is going to stay like this). One word. GOG. Thanks to GOG I can buy my games, DRM FREE, download the offline installers and then whenever I want i can install, play, remove them without asking for permission, without informing the companies what I do. Also if the internet or servers are down, I can install and play them whenever the frell I want. Unfortunately GOG doesn't have the size of Steam yet, so you will most likely not see AAA online games on it, but you know what, I am willing to make that sacrifice. It's not like there is a lack of games. Yes I am a PC gamer now, 99% of the games I buy are DRM free (from GOG, but in the rare occasion from other sources like itch.io etc.) .
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
I don’t know about Itchi.co. I need to check that out. As for GOG I love what they do and what they stand for. DRM free gaming is truly the best. However, like you said, there is a lack of AAA support. For me, that is an issue. I like to play the latest games with my friends. But also, I need the latest games for benchmarking on my channel. But if I wasn’t a content creator, then this wouldn’t be as much of a problem.
@delacroixx Жыл бұрын
Weird that you didn't mention it, but regarding game library on PC you can play all of the Xbox "exclusives", 90% of Playstation "exclusives", also you can emulate Nintendo Switch(and play it with a far better resolution and framerate), Xbox360/PS3 and tons of other old consoles and of course you still get PC exclusives such as Valorant, Rust, Tarkov, Ready or not, etc. Also you can launch any old game of any age with uncapped fps without waiting for an overpriced remaster. You can mod them, play on any controller you want, there's just so much stuff, PC is so universal.
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
I mention all that in my updated version of this video. :-) Here’s the link. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/abR-hs6qqJ7eY6c.html
@darkmaster539 Жыл бұрын
I'm the only IT guys who games on console too, mostly due to working from home. This specific shift happened during covid, but my PC is in my office and my PS5 is in my living room. The latter feels better after work. I couldn't leave PC behind, I love games like civ 6 that are just not the same on console, but honestly? I've gone through the opposite shift to yourself.
@xx_misty4300 2 жыл бұрын
What about the Xbox series X/S and the PS5, for the price is the experience that much better and if so should I switch from ps5 120fps to PC 165fps
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
When I switched to PC gaming, the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S did not exists. What I can tell you is that, costs aside for a moment, PC gaming is better than console gaming. However, cost is a big factor. Now more than ever. If you already have a PS5 and if you are happy with it, then I would suggest waiting for now. Eventually, PC parts will be cheaper. But if you want to know what you could be missing out on, then watch one of my newest videos. It’s called Is PC Gaming dead in 2022. Here is the link if interested. I compare the Series X and the PS5 to my PC directly. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d5agZpyT1bDHnJs.html
@xx_misty4300 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech thanks, good advice too!
@MAZZAR0TH 2 жыл бұрын
The trophy system on PS is pretty cool tho, was satisfying when you got that ultra rare annoying trophy. haha. But yeah I bought a gaming rig that will last me years running over 100fps. Also you can do other things with a PC that you can't with console.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%. I do miss achievement hunting. Technically, Xbox achievements are on PC when you are gaming in Game Pass or the Windows Store. I think they are even adding them to Steak now. But yeah Xbox Achievements don’t have the Platinum trophy feature sadly.
@Dark_Mutant 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for inspiring me. I got rid of my series x and ps5 and I love it!!!!!!!!!!! I got all the newest stuff and I can’t go back!
@PCGAMINGISDEAD 2 ай бұрын
LMFAO... NAME 1 SINGLE GREAT EXCLUSIVE YOU'RE PLAYING ON PC KID. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@imonit1177 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad we have consoles because of my living situation. I honestly don't have the space for a p.c. setup. I rent a 3 bedroom apartment with 2 other people. With how expensive the world is this kind of situation is becoming more common. My ps4 was, and my ps5 is perfect for it.
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
I understand. Did you know you can build small form factor PCs now? They are about the size of a PS5/Xbox Series X.
@Kyle-pj2vc 2 жыл бұрын
I use both. PC more for online games Console for systems I like collecting for longevity and physical copies.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds good.
@CaH6633 Жыл бұрын
I switched because at the time I played a lot of shooters.... I don't anymore...but I stayed because PC is better anyway.
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
Lol yes good point!
@thenuttybuilder6306 2 жыл бұрын
yeah I know what you mean I got tired of chasing the new models after buying the xbox series x I've given up build my own PC so in theory it will do the Next 2-3 Generation of Xboxes like £600 a time
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
So you bought the Xbox Series X and are you saying you're not happy with it? I'm curious. What do you not like about it?
@thenuttybuilder6306 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech reason i buying it was for the what's the shaders for Minecraft that was the biggest poll from me to buying Xbox One X Scorpio and sometime later announce XBOX SERIES X was coming out. started me to think about PC gaming I had the I have a PC game Tower but I used it for digital editing which was a four-year-old Tower and I was very surprised that the graphics for Minecraft it was so much more better then Xbox x then I understood the limitations I spent a year saving. you get so much more on pc I was tired of chasing the new Xboxs. spent £700 PNY GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB XLR8 Gaming REVEL Edition LHR Graphics Card i9 processor instead of spending it on a new console I did look at some of the specs on the new Xbox PC still come on top. I'm sorry if this text is confusing difficult reading and writing thank you for replying
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@thenuttybuilder6306 No worries! Thanks for the comment! Yeah, the new consoles offer a lot of value. More than any console before. I can’t fault someone for wanting a console. However, I’m making a video where I will address this issue. Why is PC gaming still alive and so great! I’m excited to get the video done.
@babygrind7382 2 жыл бұрын
As a hardcore PlayStation fan the games also now on pc aswell
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Yes they are. This only adds more value to the PC platform. Sure, PlayStation games are on PS5 only at first. But they do eventually come to the PC.
@jeankevinaugustin2478 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly I've been thinking about switching to pc should I do it I was one in the console wars before and I wanted to buy a ps5 but I also wanted to play those Xbox games like halo sea of thives and stuff and I really wanted the game pass then I realized I could play all of that on a pc so should i get one
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
So in my opinion, yes I think PC is worth it. However, PC is also more expensive than ever before. So it really depends on your budget. PS5 is awesome but yes you are limited to the PS5 games. However, if you get a PC, then you can play all Xbox games and PC games. So there is more value in that purchase. But the key is you will need to buy a PC that is at least on par with the Xbox Series S/X in terms of power. This is so that you can enjoy the games at a decent frame rate. Let me know what you decide on!
@jeankevinaugustin2478 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech ok thx and if I go for pc which kind do you recommend for gaming like Microsoft Dell and stuff
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@jeankevinaugustin2478 You can do laptop or desktop. If you go laptop then Razer or Asus make some awesome laptops. But there are other cheaper options. If you go desktop, then right now I would likely recommend getting an AMD CPU called the 5600x and the AMD GPU called the 6700xt. Both of these products are available to buy and they won’t break the bank like all the other products on the market right now.
@jeankevinaugustin2478 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech yea those options are really good but would those two fair priced desktops support games like warzone and halo and stuff those are the games I wanna be playing for a while
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@jeankevinaugustin2478 Yes. As long as you play at 1080p then you are fine. Additionally, you can look up the minimum system requirements and recommended system requirements for each game. Those requirements will be 100% confirmation that what you buy will work.
@iyadart 2 жыл бұрын
PC gaming is literally an Xbox on steroids! Plus: Weekly free games from Epic Store Monthly free games if you are an Amazon Prime Member Not to mention all the other deals. I got my gaming PC at the beginning of the pandemic and already claimed over 50 AAA titles alone, I'm so overfed with joy, soon I'll be puking rainbows lol
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
Lol nice!!! Haha I’m happy you love PC so much! I just had to make a video about is PC gaming dead in 2022. I’ve gotten so many comments about it. But I addressed it in that video. I’m happy you support and enjoy PC!
@xxBXTxx 2 жыл бұрын
I just joined the PC life about 2 weeks ago. I'm loving it so far. I've missed Halo and wanted to play Sunset Overdrive for a while now. Free online gaming is also a bonus. Honestly, not to sound like that guy, but I cant really see the purpose, at least for me nowadays buying an Xbox when PC exist.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
I never saw free online gaming as a big deal. But now that I don’t pay to play online, I realize how huge of a deal this really is. It’s beyond pathetic how console manufacturers expect gamers to pay to use their own internet. Ridiculous. You’re not that guy. Don’t worry. You are 100% correct. When Xbox decided to join forces with PC, they sealed their fate. An Xbox is literally only for someone who hates PC and prefers console but wants the Xbox ecosystem. That used to be me years ago. I have a friend still in this camp. But do you know how limited of an audience that actually is? Xbox consoles are pointless right now.
@xxBXTxx 2 жыл бұрын
@@ErockOnTech your friend will transfer over completely soon enough lol give it time.
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
@@xxBXTxx Lol I hope you’re right!! He’s stubborn haha.
@dontgetoffended9524 2 жыл бұрын
Notice how he didn't talk about the price difference between console and a good PC this video is kind of bad for people trying to get into PCs for the first Time you should have told them you can buy the next gen and get 120 FPS for the same price as buying a PC that only gives you 60 fps
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
How about you notice a few things. 1. This video was NOT about comparing everything about PC to everything about console. This video was about telling my story. That means my experience. Why did I personally switch to PC gaming? That’s what the video is about. 2. News flash, PS5 and the Series X did NOT exist when I switched to PC gaming. So why would I include that as part of my story? That is what you call irrelevant. 3. This is a video called Is PC Gaming Dead? I do a strong comparison between consoles and their supposed 120 FPS and PC. Check it out. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d5agZpyT1bDHnJs.html 4. If you need a video that is geared towards new comers to the PC platform, then check this out. It’s called “Before you switch to PC gaming.” It doesn’t deal with everything there is to know. It’s only a 5 item list. So FPS isn’t on there. But there are some other strong points to consider. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/idWBictyy7LdlZc.html
@drblitz3092 Жыл бұрын
I never got into pc because it seemed so complicated. Why think so hard when a ps5 dies everything already. Plus I didn’t know who to listen to. Buncha posts would say gaming pc’s are a scam and suck which they kinda do especially if they aren’t easily upgradable. Once I started learning how to build a pc was when it all started to click with me. Still learning but I have a good grasp on it. When that nvidia rtx 4090ti comes out, I’m gonna buy the best parts for everything. Hopefully I’ll go with a liquid custom loop. Still learning how to do all that
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
Sadly, the internet is filled with a lot “fan boys” that are looking to put down other products just to promote their favorite brand. Objectively, PC is just better because it’s more capable. Sure, it’s usually more expensive. Sure, its more complicated than a console. But it is what you make it out to be. You decide how complex you want it to be. Also, you may want to watch my new video on the 40 series cards before banking on a 4090ti. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bbqPZ5yqztGuaGw.html
@bilrogar Жыл бұрын
Even though i switched to pc in 2018, my setup still isnt considered PC MASTER RACE. Even though i have a Ryzen 5 3600 and a Radeon Rx 5700 XT, its still considered "LOW TIER" according to some Best Buy employees and forums. I can still play any game, now and future, at 1080p 60fps. Even if you have a pc, there's classes within the MASTER RACE. Crazy huh?
@ErockOnTech Жыл бұрын
Very true. At one point that wasn’t “low tier.” But those parts are over 3 years old now. A lot has changed since then.
@alicetango6725 2 жыл бұрын
you for got to mention that Valve(Steam) and Microsoft(Xbox) are joining forces. Very big future ahead for gaming !!!!!
@ErockOnTech 2 жыл бұрын
I didn't forget.. I didn't know lol. Is this new information?