Maybe PC Gaming isn't so bad

Maybe PC Gaming isn't so bad | Cup 77

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@CJ-wi7qy 5 ай бұрын

i also have 2 kids under 4 - PC/Steam deck/Switch is the way.

@irkandcrew 5 ай бұрын

Exact same set up for this dad

@MisterCaution 5 ай бұрын

2 (older) kids as well. I don’t really have a non-gaming use case or spare room in the house for a desktop PC/monitor (my wife and I just have our work laptops for work, and our iPad Pros for home computing needs). So, my setup is PS5/Steamdeck. I think if I had an office or den in the house, a gaming PC might make sense-I’ve dreamt about building one someday with my 13-year-old.

@vicplaza6485 5 ай бұрын

Steam deck or switch perfect for jrpgs

@_TheShowStopper 4 ай бұрын

100% the amount of options/freedom you have, it isn't even close! It still blows my mind the amount of coping console fanboy/shills have! 😏

@ArchangelCreed 5 ай бұрын

The morning routine of Caffeine & Consoles, paired with my coffee and work, is such a vibe. Your video formula is cozy and genuine, keep it up!

@korkuc26 5 ай бұрын

I agree.

@tomrwills 5 ай бұрын

I have 3 kids (10, 8, 3), and one major pro for console gaming is couch co-op. Especially with Nintendo systems. It's really easy to pickup and play together. PC always seems to be more of a pain setting that up, and you usually don't want to huddle around a monitor.

@firestriker6846 5 ай бұрын

Definitely a pain, I tend to have game nights with my friends and family and almost always have to mess with something either on the emulator or on Steam. If it's just 2 players you should be good, but anything over 3 is always a hassle.

@richardhunter9779 5 ай бұрын

Your impressions are out of date, friend. While couch co-op is easiest on Switch, it is more convenient on PC than it is on PS5.

@firestriker6846 5 ай бұрын

@@richardhunter9779I think the only impression he made that is out of date is the "monitor" statement. Since I've built my gaming PC never once have I had it hooked up to a monitor. It's always been hooked up to my TV via HDMI, literally no different than a console, you plug in the power cord and then the HDMI cord and boom. Have a wireless mouse and keyboard and you can control everything from the comfort of your couch, chair, bed or wherever you are in the house. But with that said everything else he's said has been spot on for the most part. If you're playing anything over 2 players it's going to be a hassle and I'm talking from experience of having multiple game nights with friends and family. The only emulator that works flawlessly whenever it comes to the plug and play aspect with anything over 2 players is Redream. I don't know what they use but no matter what controller I connect to it, it automatically recognizes and maps it. PCSX2 is hit or miss with anything over 2 players and when going from a 4 player game down to a 2 player game. It's not as simple as disconnecting then reconnecting like it is in Redream or Retroarch. The SDL/ configuration tends to change depending on which controller is plugged in, so you have to play musical chairs with controllers until you find which controller the setting is configured too or you have to just reconfigure it. It's a bit annoying having to do all of that when you have a group of 8 to 15 people waiting just to play some games. Then games like Clusterpuck99 and Towerfall which sets up to 8 players have to be specially configured if it's up to 8 players. For some reason at least one of the controllers tends to disconnect after at least one round if it's connected to bluetooth. Again such a hassle, so that's the reason I got an Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch for game nights when it comes to those games specifically. Clusterpuck99 works flawlessly on the Series with 8 controllers and although Towerfall is only 6 player on Switch it stills works flawlessly.

@firestriker6846 5 ай бұрын

@@richardhunter9779 I think the only impression he made that is out of date is the "monitor" statement. Since I've built my gaming PC never once have I had it hooked up to a monitor. It's always been hooked up to my TV via HDMI, literally no different than a console, you plug in the power cord and then the HDMI cord and boom. Have a wireless mouse and keyboard and you can control everything from the comfort of your couch, chair, bed or wherever you are in the house. But with that said everything else he's said has been spot on for the most part. If you're playing anything over 2 players it's going to be a hassle and I'm talking from experience of having multiple game nights with friends and family. The only emulator that works flawlessly whenever it comes to the plug and play aspect with anything over 2 players is Redream. I don't know what they use but no matter what controller I connect to it, it automatically recognizes and maps it. PCSX2 is hit or miss with anything over 2 players and when going from a 4 player game down to a 2 player game. It's not as simple as disconnecting then reconnecting like it is in Redream or Retroarch. The SDL/ configuration tends to change depending on which controller is plugged in, so you have to play musical chairs with controllers until you find which controller the setting is configured too or you have to just reconfigure it. It's a bit annoying having to do all of that when you have a group of 8 to 15 people waiting just to play some games. Then games like Clusterpuck99 and Towerfall which sets up to 8 players have to be specially configured if it's up to 8 players. For some reason at least one of the controllers tends to disconnect after at least one round if it's connected to bluetooth. Again such a hassle, so that's the reason I got an Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch for game nights when it comes to those games specifically. Clusterpuck99 works flawlessly on the Series with 8 controllers and although Towerfall is only 6 player on Switch it stills works flawlessly.

@firestriker6846 5 ай бұрын

@@richardhunter9779 I think the only impression he made that is out of date is the "monitor" statement. Since I've built my gaming PC never once have I had it hooked up to a monitor. It's always been hooked up to my TV via HDMI, literally no different than a console, you plug in the power cord and then the HDMI cord and boom. Have a wireless mouse and keyboard and you can control everything from the comfort of your couch, chair, bed or wherever you are in the house. But with that said everything else he's said has been spot on for the most part. If you're playing anything over 2 players it's going to be a hassle and I'm talking from experience of having multiple game nights with friends and family. The only emulator that works flawlessly whenever it comes to the plug and play aspect with anything over 2 players is Redream. I don't know what they use but no matter what controller I connect to it, it automatically recognizes and maps it. PCSX2 is hit or miss with anything over 2 players and when going from a 4 player game down to a 2 player game. It's not as simple as disconnecting then reconnecting like it is in Redream or Retroarch. The SDL/ configuration tends to change depending on which controller is plugged in, so you have to play musical chairs with controllers until you find which controller the setting is configured too or you have to just reconfigure it. It's a bit annoying having to do all of that when you have a group of 8 to 15 people waiting just to play some games. Then games like Clusterpuck99 and Towerfall which sets up to 8 players have to be specially configured if it's up to 8 players. For some reason at least one of the controllers tends to disconnect after at least one round if it's connected to bluetooth. Again such a hassle, so that's the reason I got an Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch for game nights when it comes to those games specifically. Clusterpuck99 works flawlessly on the Series with 8 controllers and although Towerfall is only 6 player on Switch it stills works flawlessly.

@svenstylesz 5 ай бұрын

I'm from Germany and watch you're Vids before i go too sleep. The Vids brings me down and let me chill. Thx for that 😅

@SkywardKing 5 ай бұрын

I love your style of videos, Simple yet high quality, not rushed or highly edited. It's actually relaxing on my mind lol. Very inspired by this lol. Into the discord I go.

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! welcome to the lo fi crew

@iLLESTMADE 5 ай бұрын

I just discovered your channel last week. Your closing statement really connected with me as a new first time dad who has been gaming his whole life (console and PC). Having my daughter has been a blessing, but has also been the biggest challenge when it comes to being able to game. I took use gaming as a way to destress and keep my sanity. I will say as a life long PC gamer who console games, your justification to get into PC gaming is mostly valid. I will say... it is a deep rabbit hole. You alluded to how you don't like the chase of the "newest" consoles, but PC parts are even more volatile. Whatever top of the line component you buy, is considered outdated within a few months. BUT you are correct that you don't need the top of the line in-order to get into gaming. You can have the budget of an Xbox or PS5 or sometimes less and build an equivalent machine. It all really depends on how deep you want to get in it. If you have any questions feel free to send it my way! Cool channel!

@Tomander1217 5 ай бұрын

I agree about wanting top of the line. Also a new dad and I recently played on my brothers 4090. Makes me want to have a similar build if I built a PC

@iLLESTMADE 5 ай бұрын

@@Tomander1217 Now is a great time to get into PC gaming!

@nbckt 5 ай бұрын

If anxiety of what’s coming on the horizon is something that bothers you, PC is even worse than consoles. New PC hardware releases constantly, GPUs annually pretty much. PC gaming is not the way to go if your budget is limited IMO.

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

But those upgrades aren't necessary to run new games.

@nbckt 5 ай бұрын

Just warning you, that's how it starts but you'll start to see videos of new GPUs that will make games run better and you might sucked into the temptation to constantly want to upgrade (that was at least my experience).@@julienmelnick

@nbckt 5 ай бұрын

This has been very interesting to follow and see your perspective because I'm going the exact opposite direction. I'm getting out of PC gaming and moving to consoles.@@julienmelnick

@cosmic_drew 5 ай бұрын

@@julienmelnick lol that's where it starts. If you're getting fomo from consoles... good luck trying to deal with fomo in the PC gaming space. New CPUs, new motherboards, faster RAM, faster SSDs and of course faster GPUs. and even when you have your PC built you'll be getting fomo thinking you haven't set it up right to get the most out of what you have. Watching overclocking videos, RAM timing videos, optomized settings videos for each game. You don't think it matters until your balls deep at 3am binging Gamers Nexus and Hardware Unboxed.

@rwiley71483 5 ай бұрын

@@cosmic_drew🪦

@TheMaster500ify 5 ай бұрын

Hey man, been binging this channel and just love the vibe you have here. Though I’m still in my twenties, it’s cool to see how I will have to reconcile and balance life once I have more responsibilities. Also, I highly recommend the Hi-Tech Lo-Life Steam Deck Masterclass Series to get the most out of your steam deck. For example, you can use different tools to stream your PS5 and Xbox or even powerful PC to your steam deck

@danpatrick7176 5 ай бұрын

I didnt know i needed this channel. Glad i found you man

@mikem3431 5 ай бұрын

I understand the staying up late and not having time to play like you used to. I switched to 1080p gaming on pc. 3050 6gb and i3 13th gen. Great affordable build. I like the pop air mini case.

@LongplayLegacy 20 күн бұрын

First video of yours I came upon, glad to have found your channel, amazing vibe!

@al-chemist1701 4 ай бұрын

Man gotta say... never stop this... gives me the best vibes of hanging with dad gamers and just chilling... love it keep it up PS where to listen to the background music coz its setting the mood right

@korkuc26 5 ай бұрын

As a father of 2 kids, I can relate with every point you make! Finally nice to watch someone on youtube as an everyday dad who understands the dadlife. Thanks for the content.

@jonathansacci2325 5 ай бұрын

I think this is the way a lot of people will go. Pretty soon Sony will be either day and date PC with all their titles, or they'll shorten the wait to 6 months to a year. PS5 console sales are starting to become stagnant a bit. There are people who will always want the convenience and ease of a console. I sold my PS5 and series to build a PC. I'm now PC, Steam Deck, Switch, and retro consoles. It's great.

@drbeaverhausen 5 ай бұрын

My dude, the main reason I subscribed was because we use almost the same exact setup with our coffee. You're like my gaming spirit animal. Keep putting out the great content.

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

Want to go do karate in the GARAGE?!

@andyackerman7123 5 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@boogie5 5 ай бұрын

Squad, Squad 44, Hell Let Loose, Ready or not, Beyond the Wire, Ground Branch, War of Rights, Holdfast, Rising Storm 2, Age of Empires II, Zero Hour... INDIE MILSIMS!!! I can go on and on

@MegaRaja54321 5 ай бұрын

I feel like its the same story on PC like upgrading your PC upgrading CPU or GPU or whatever it may be I feel like consoles give me an escape from that rather than worrying about PC parts/peripherals upgrade

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

Maybe that will happen to me but I don't know. the "hunt for the rig" doesnt appeal to me. I am a set it and forget it guy

@inniyolk 5 ай бұрын

I like gaming through my mac bootcamp if that's an option for you maybe that's something you can test out before committing fully to a new PC. Great content btw!

@themoldcars 5 ай бұрын

I like the theme of intentionality. As a dad myself and with all of the things that pull for our attention, I think the idea of being intentional is important. Good video.

@steelzepplin2012 5 ай бұрын

My first PC I ever built i remember I would buy one part here and there until I had everything I needed. The satisfaction of finally piecing it all together, and turning on the machine for the first time I will never forget. I was 17 years old, now I am 42 and I still have a beast of a pc and still play those old games on overpowered hardware. Some things like my passion for video games never change, I love to play with my kids and they also have that same passion, and its even more magical.

@alexleal2634 4 ай бұрын

First time here, thank you for your down to earth perspective. Parenting and gaming is no joke. You seem like a pretty cool guy someone I would like to hang out once in a while. Cheers ☕️

@julienmelnick 4 ай бұрын

Thanks man

@chrismontgomery3658 5 ай бұрын

As someone who went from consoles only to purely building my own PC's and now back to consoles, I'm staying with console out of pure convenience. I also bought a steam deck, loved it for about a month and ended up hating having to tinker with almost every games individual settings to get it to run well, so I sold it for a Series X and love it. I'm an OLED switch owner also and have spent about 1000 hours of gaming on it since it came out and I'm still heavily invested in it. Looking forward to the Nitro Deck+ where the sticks are symmetrical finally!

@TheSniperWho 5 ай бұрын

Lol what? 😂

@chrismontgomery3658 5 ай бұрын

@@TheSniperWho what's up

@TheSniperWho 5 ай бұрын

@@chrismontgomery3658 Ketchup!

@cosmic_drew 5 ай бұрын

@@TheSniperWholol what? 😂A person having an opinion that doesn't match yours perfectly? omg how funny......

@TheSniperWho 5 ай бұрын

@@cosmic_drew Ya.

@norcal237 5 ай бұрын

I moved my PC and desk to the living room. If I want to play COD or multiplayer I play on my desk with my LG C2 OLED, I also bought a 30’ HDMI 2.1 cable and hook it up to my 65” OLED to play story games. Kids use the PC on the big TV to play Tekken or Minecraft. I think PS5 and PC is the best combination if you need a console since all Xbox games are on PC anyway.

@greenzordsandflutes 5 ай бұрын

Your channel is gold man. Keep it up good sir. Also, naming your videos Cup __ is genius.

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

Thanks dude

@tckiller111 5 ай бұрын

I switched from consoles to PC in 2019 and "this is the way"

@EchoMid 5 ай бұрын

This has been my chill channel to watch. When Im in need of some chill vibes I come to these videos listen to you talk and just whatever happens doesnt matter thank you

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

Dad is a state of mind at this point

@EchoMid 5 ай бұрын

@@julienmelnick haha, regardless thank you for your content and will continue to enjoy them for the long haul :D

@paladin8669 5 ай бұрын

As someone that made their first PC in the last year its a fun experience. Also it fun to listen to this over a cup of coffee.

@curtisgmchale 5 ай бұрын

It took me 10 years (almost exactly to the day) between having kids and getting gaming time again. Now I get a bit of time each week on my Steamdeck. I'm looking at building a gaming PC now, which I can use for work as a developer anyway to add to it for games like Starcraft, which don't work on the platforms I have now.

@HooktonFonnix 5 ай бұрын

I'm a father of 4 young boys with limited gaming time, and my original LCD Steam Deck blew up when i tried upgrading the SSD (the battery charging IC overheated) a couple months back. I have a nice gaming laptop, but i miss having a handheld for quick gaming sessions. Still deciding between the SD OLED and the Legion Go.

@TheSniperWho 5 ай бұрын

Steam Deck.

@DeathSixZero 5 ай бұрын

Hell yeah brother, I have a Xbox Series X which I use the most but also a high end gaming PC , switch oled and just ordered a steam deck OLED 1tb cause of your videos. I will still use my xbox series x but I will use my steam deck to play xbox and PS5 games on the go. I do play my desktop PC every once in awhile but I get tired of sitting at a desk hence using the xbox in the living room more to he around kids and family. Here's to dads figuring out what works best for them. Cheers oh and "happy gaming"

@nightowlgmng 5 ай бұрын

So my buddy has a teen and a pre teen boy, and the biggest pro with physical media is that they both want to track their progress on their *own* accounts. If you buy digital, it’s locked to that account on console

@BitBoxTurbo 5 ай бұрын

Interesting take. I went through a similar thing and found the pc route to ultimately be aggravating. There is a lot more nuance with that platform that can go wrong and it requires you to fix it. Whereas on console, you just hit play and you're off, for the most part. That being said, I'm still teetering back and forth between pc and console for some of the very reasons you mention (and then some).

@DeathSixZero 5 ай бұрын

I also agree man, PC is more work and chained to a desk sucks. Thats why I love my xbox series x in the living room near family.. my pc is in the basement in a corner so its not very practical. The steam deck is good for playing my PC games elsewhere in my house around family but I still use my xbox series x the most. I fear a PC might create more distraction for Julien than he wants its not as easy as consoles. Speaking from experience as I have a rig with a 3080 ti in it and 32 gb ram. I9-12900k. PC feels like always trying to keep up with tech. I think the steam deck draws most PC gamers in so they are not stuck at their desks / PCs. It allows them to play their steam library elsewhere not at the desk. I hope julien doesn't regret building a PC and finding out hes stuck as a desk even more. Julien thoughts!?? Thanks

@cosmic_drew 5 ай бұрын

Exactly how I feel. When I had kids was when my PC gaming went from my only way to game to maybe 25% of the time. I would rather use my PS5, Steam Deck or Switch. I'm extremely busy. I don't have time to screw around with MSI Afterburner and trying a ton of different settings in every game to find the right sweet spot and messing with fan curves and oh no my RAM is being weird now. Time to mess with timings in the bios for 3 hours. It's not worth it.

@DeathSixZero 5 ай бұрын

Consoles are just simpler with kids. If you're gonna do PC and steam deck with consoles just have it all and enjoy best of both worlds. I feel like Julien kind of has some FOMO thinking he's not on the PC side and its so much better but it isn't always. Next gen consoles are easier most of the time. Julien is like me lol he changes his mind a lot but I do as well 😂 so its all good.

@kwakes212 5 ай бұрын

I definitely need to up my coffee game

@thegamerdude4474 5 ай бұрын

congrats on 50k

@seraakk 5 ай бұрын

I have to watch the video twice: once for the coffee ritual which is mesmerizing and once to actually listen to what you are saying!

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

hahahah

@TheJustinboodram 5 ай бұрын

You echoed so many sentiments in this one lol my gaming goals for the near future is to have a PC, a handheld PC and possibly the new Nintendo console next year. The high end consoles can be replaced at this point and honestly It’s kinda annoying having multiple consoles because of space and you tend to neglect one over the other over time and it’s much easier to just have those games on one platform.

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

I am right there. I much prefer the way I game right now. One console one PC (eventually)

@TheJustinboodram 5 ай бұрын

@@julienmelnick I forgot to mention that games on PC are so much cheaper and Steam has insane sales pretty often

@dafyddrogers9385 5 ай бұрын

I think the most non-talked about bonus is that online play is free aswell as cloud saves. As the video discussed, you go through phases of multiplayer that means you need to buy the ability to play online in those cases on Playstation. @@TheJustinboodram

@SleepCoffeeRepeat 5 ай бұрын

I hear what you’re saying about the steam deck oled, but aren’t you only playing crisis core, nnk and ori on it? I have those on my switch. Graphics aren’t the deciding factor for you, so is it the potential ps5 ports that peek your interest? I do love the idea of playing half life 2 handheld though ❤️ Steam library is vast af tbf, so might consider it. I game with my 3month old sleeping on my chest while her mom sleeps :)

@Ehhhhvan 5 ай бұрын

Oh Bluey, you emotional journey of a show, love it

@player1dad808 5 ай бұрын

Because pc isn't controlled by one party everyone is forced to compete and pc is better for it. Your time is more respected because on pc they know you can spend your money somewhere else.

@krissalbertomaldonado2805 5 ай бұрын

My younger boy has 10 and the oldest girl is 15 yo, and I’m still find hard to get good quality gaming time…. Until I got my Steam Deck Oled… those small gaming sessions on it makes the difference.

@Talon18136 5 ай бұрын

My oldest is going on 10 and my youngest is 7 it’s hard to find time to play games which is why I keep my steam deck near me while I’m working bc on breaks and lunch if nothing need to be done I can play for a bit

@spudraider737 5 ай бұрын

The bluey sounds intense 😅

@IconSince87 5 ай бұрын

I feel you on these recent topics. I have been handheld only since the Switch and now Steam Deck. I haven’t been able to play a game on console since becoming a father.

@jabbacoola1 Ай бұрын

Just found your channel I FN love it! I'm going to be watching you everyday from a father to a father's perspective! ❤ 👍🏿

@digital11337 5 ай бұрын

haha what a wholesome dude ... as a father to father - amazing job, my friend :)

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

Thanks brother.

@DigitalEdits 5 ай бұрын

I get what you are saying with this, but PC gaming also has these issues. I went from a low end rig with a 1060, then felt I had to upgrade and got a 2080ti with a new processor, only to then feel like I needed to upgrade again as my games were struggling, now currently have a rtx 3060 with a i9, and I still fell like I need to upgrade as I cant get the best out of my games or go higher in resolution. PS5 to me just takes all of that out of the question, I either pick quality mode or performance and off I go. I get it though, I have been stuck in this back and forth decision for a while now

@ZisisKoukoumakis 5 ай бұрын

With a computer you also get an endless list of indie games, 20-30 of them sometimes for the price of one console exclusive. Also with a computer you have emulation up to X360 or PS3. You also have the choice to play with a mouse / keyboard, gamepad, steering wheel, joystick, whatever has a usb port you can practically use. Consoles are gaming machines, computers are tools that can also be used for gaming.

@roaming_warrior 5 ай бұрын

As a dad to a larger family than most people in here I can say 2 kids is a breeze, especially when you have good teamwork with your spouse. I can also say I make time at the end of my day to sit down and have a few hours to enjoy my hobbies. Once the kids have gone to bed I do my thing it’s not always gaming and my wife does hers. Then we go in the room catch some time together and go to bed. Personally I don’t relate to the not having time for my hobby aspect. That being said everyone’s life is different and so some people can relate and that’s awesome. I also can’t relate to the worrying about the newest system because I don’t get the next system until way later if at all. I can say from having been around a lot of pc gamers they have a similar mindset when it comes to the next best thing. Theirs is parts though and some of those part can run you around the same as new system when it’s all said and done. I maybe the minority here but I’m still enjoying my switch and ps4. Happy gaming!

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

happy gaming warrior. thanks for the encouragement.

@Stagetechcarp86 5 ай бұрын

If you need a hand spec'ing out a PC, I'd be happy to help tailor one for your exact needs without overspending. I do custom builds as a side business to my 9-5. Happy to give advice even though I'm not building it

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

Hop in discord and join in the convo about it

@Kazzman90 5 ай бұрын

I got a 6/3/NB middle being special needs. I feel you. My setup is PC/SD/PS5/XBSX. I paid the pretty penny for the PC rig with a work bonus and moved the PC setup to the couch with a lap desk. I won’t need to upgrade parts for long while. I made the switch to PC long time ago and usually buy games when they’re on sale and never on release unless I know I will play on launch. I only turn on the PS5 for console exclusives (FF7 Rebirth). Xbox is mainly played by the oldest for Minecraft and I can play the deck while he does. Multiplayer games not so much anymore except Hell Divers 2. I’ve had Steam since the start so my library is vast and the best thing with Steam is that if Steam goes away they’ll still honor your purchase and make it available to you. There is also emulation.

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

Emulation really is the name of the game for a lot of dads now a days

@cosmic_drew 5 ай бұрын

I actually went the other way when I had kids. I was a hardcore PC gamer and consoles just gave me such a quick experience. It was easy and fast. For modern gaming I have a PS5, Switch, high end gaming PC, mid-range gaming laptop and Steam Deck. My gaming PC gets the least amount of use because it's much more of a commitment to play games on it. My PS5 has the most use by far, then the Steam Deck and Switch are tied and my 3DS still gets a lot of use. I truly don't understand why being a father has anything to do with not using a console... it's THE reason I started using consoles again.

@MalikATL 5 ай бұрын

noted don't have kids

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

Hahaha

@DreamyAbaddon 5 ай бұрын

The thing about why I switched to PC gaming is cause all the games are here. Easy to click and play and can play on TV and on SteamDeck for on the go. Can run emulators too and backwards compatibility isn't an issue you have to worry about. No need to hope for console manufacturer to fix broken console or hope they add a feature you want. It's been more convenient to game on PC than consoles and you get access to cheats and mods which is great. Cheats are great when you want them for some single player games. Can help bypass parts of the game you don't like while enjoying parts of the game you do like.

@b4rs629 5 ай бұрын

@@DreamyAbaddon Been pc gaming since 2008. Definitely the best time to be a pc gamer. PS5, Xbox, & pc games. I see a lot of ps5's posted on face book marketplace these days since ps5 games have been coming to pc.

@hollywoodjamesanderson 5 ай бұрын

@b4rs629 thats if you haven't been troubleshooting for 4 days straight just to have games continuously crashing left and right, I'm getting to the point of either switching back to console or just making the rog ally my primary platform, I'm so over the troubleshooting and bullshit I've had to deal with on pc, I just want to be able to play my fucking video games and not have to do an entire science project to get the damn thing to run right

@horlanservia 5 ай бұрын

Bluey hits hard man.

@Eaa-jz2wj 5 ай бұрын

The great thing about pc gaming is you can upgrade as you want to . After you get to a certain point you will be good for a while and save money on games ,the hardware will be good for a while , and the amount of games available on pc is phenominal , More companies are releasing games to more platforms .Consoles are good for people who just like to plug and play it is easier less trouble shooting ect . I was pc gamer who could not afford to upgrade my pc so I gamed on consoles for a while ,but once I got things up and running it is a lot cheaper game by game . Steam has allowed me to find games on sale that i might not have tried , by purchasing a collection on sale .I am looking to buy a steam deck this year to have my collection be portable . I just found your channel and like the way you do things keep up the good work !

@b4rs629 5 ай бұрын

I've only had like 12 games on steam for since I built my pc in 2017. From late 2023-now I've picked up I'm now up to 50 games Far cry collection $50 Assassins Creed Collection $100 Cyberpunk 2077 + dlc for $60 Horizon Zero Dawn $10 Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe $40 Age of Empires 4 deluxe $20 Ghost runner 1+2 $40 Skyrim Anniversary edition $5 I'm planning on buying the Resident Evil games since they're on sale.

@MikeyP201 5 ай бұрын

I notice you are mentioning a lot of AAA games for pc and consoles. I think it would be a great video to explain your relationship with indie games and what your interests are so the comment section can recommend some

@irkandcrew 5 ай бұрын

He's CONVERTING

@Stonedmessiah 5 ай бұрын

PC, Ally, and PS5 are what I mainly play. I have a series x and a switch but I rarely use them. If I didn’t buy the Xbox I could have put that towards my PC honestly. It’s an enjoyable experience, I can play at the desk, play on the couch or use my ally wherever. Gaming is gaming, so regardless of what people do just enjoy it the way that works for you.

@MichaelTheCynic 5 ай бұрын

Now that you're moving more towards PC gaming, and honestly I'm starting to feel like moving to PC too. How have your opinions on physical game media changed? because PC is basically all digital already these days.

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

Ownership in the PC realm feels different. I still feel the same about physical media though. buy physical when you can

@jaredweiman2987 5 ай бұрын

Jumped over to PC gaming about 2 years ago and never looked back. 95% of what you enjoy on console runs better and faster on PC. Plus once your kids get older they can work on gaming rigs with you. Keep your Switch, Steam Deck, and get a PC for everything else.

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

I really can't wait

@ThiKu 5 ай бұрын

I have 2 under 4 as well!! Hope your little one is OK! Why is he seeing a pediatrician?

@chrishoward8500 4 ай бұрын

I went 5 years with no gaming, then the Steam deck came along and I now game almost daily. It just slots seamlessly into Dad-life. It’s the best gaming device of all-time for what it enables. Nobody can convince me otherwise.

@maddoggaming1171 5 ай бұрын

This is the first console generation that I opted out of purchasing either echo system. With price hikes on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and nearly 30% increase on PS+ I've saved well over $200 annually from subscription costs alone. Also Steam seasonal sales are huge.

@gmoney0987 5 ай бұрын

That particular Bluey episode you talked about is sad as hell. “Sleepy time” is the other tear jerker episode.

@lxcas5401 5 ай бұрын

Im happy with my ps3, ps vita, and xbox series s. I have a gaming laptop but, its pretty bad for what I spent on it will eventually get a prebuilt gaming pc.

@hugooliveira5578 5 ай бұрын

I strongly advise you to build your own PC. It's a great experience

@HIT... 5 ай бұрын

The loop has looped now

@andyackerman7123 5 ай бұрын

That’s just loopy!

@carltonkess862 5 ай бұрын

what keyboard is in the thumbnail?

@treblechamp8455 4 ай бұрын

I don’t have kids but your very reason for going PC/Steam Deck are exactly why I switched too, still have PS5 but if it’s multiplat I’m on PC

@owieuychiat6420 5 ай бұрын

Hahahahaha spot on. 2 children right now, I can't imagine we're struggling this hard compared to people having 12-15 children 20-30years back.

@hugooliveira5578 5 ай бұрын

Switching from consoles to PC was the best thing I ever did gaming wise.

@JayTsTech 5 ай бұрын

Glad to see im not the only one that says Jack wagon

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

It’s better than the alternative

@BarryPLAYz 5 ай бұрын

The initial investment in buying a gaming pc can seem higher. But say you get $2000 pc, well for a console you would spend $500 on a ps5 and depending on what kind of tv you want you can easily spend at least $1500. Pc gaming gets cheaper when it comes to buying games. Steam sales happen often, you also have humble bundle, green man gaming, etc.

@xxkillerdogxx 5 ай бұрын

I am a father to a new born. I have seen all the games that came out the past years. and it makes me want to jump back into playing. My last system was the PS3 about 15 years ago. Im debating to go PC or get PS5 to play. (Im leaning towards PS5 because of FF7 rebirth, Ronan, Last of us part 2, Shenmu 3, and Spiderman 2)

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

Go PS% if thats the game lineup you want to experience. all are GREAT

@Ariel47 5 ай бұрын

I am actually going the other way to console gaming, i have been a console gamer almost all my life except for a few pc games here and there age of empires roller coaster half-life 2 but it has been consoles since the N64 days. 2020 comes in and i built my pc loved it learn a lot about PC display tech etc. fast forward my daughter was born oct 2022 and now i REALLY dislike sitting at my desk to play games after being stuck to a desk the whole day, i have tried remote play a long HDMI to my living room but there is always a hurdle to overcome (game opens in the background sound is playing on my pc instead of living room tv) while the ps5 just works is always there and quick resume is THE BEST you don't get anything like that on PC (you do on the steam deck) and also i am more present on the living room instead of a corner on my bedroom. the FOMO of the next hardware also happens a lot on PC there is always that next GPU or a super cool hall effect keyboard OLED monitor with the console i feel like that is it what you get is what you get just buy the game and enjoy no need to mess with settings or terrible pc ports (looking at you Jedi Survivor). i have been trying ps5 remote play and it works ok it allows me to play on my bedroom or sometimes even on my lunch break at work i think that is a viable avenue to explore. i got the Galileo g8 controller with my iPhone 15 and also got an iPad mini to test, maybe a PlayStation portal with a Switch is the killer combo for me.

@N3orion 5 ай бұрын

Can’t edit but meant to add. Edit - you should have chiaki4deck for those late night ps5 remote play sessions.

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

I need to look more into that

@the77th 5 ай бұрын

Uh Oh... my prediction is getting closer and closer to true

@matts1978 5 ай бұрын

Mario, Zelda, and Metroid are the three reasons why I will ALWAYS have a Nintendo console. However, a Nintendo console will NEVER be my main console. I have always been a Playstation guy. However, I have been seriously considering making the change to PC for many of the same reasons you talk about. My fears are: I am scared that I will just play with the settings and always fixate on getting the best performance. I'm scared of the cost. I don't know if I have the time for upkeep. Those are the three main reasons why I have not made the switch yet. I believe I am beginning to see the other benefits that outweigh them.

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

I feel the same about Nintendo

@nyxer4 5 ай бұрын

As probably mentioned previously, the waiting for the next thing is more promimant in the PC area. You get a new GPU release every year, a new CPU , 40% more perfomance, just wait for the faster hardware. A game comes out and needs 10GB VRAM etc because of unoptomised AA garbage. Yes with PC it opens up so many genres and titles you can play, pretty much all Xbox games can be played since windows 10 I believe from the microsoft store, PS5 is now shipping titles on PC. PC can be upgraded but that feeling or next best wont be gone. My last point is that consoles you just get the game, put it in the console and play it. No need to worry about specs or overheads with software and what not + you still get physical media. Console generally last 7 years where as you would be looking at shifting your PC every 3 years unless you get top end now and can have self control. A GPU probably costs more than your ps5 now of days.. Wish I could stick to console. Just get what makes you happy.

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

But the games aren't contingent on that hardware release. in most cases the game actually will maintain a stable performance

@1t0ns0up 5 ай бұрын

Reason to go to pc: able to easily sync steam game progression should you also get a steam deck. if you have a lot of steam games then this is a huge bonus.

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

I like those reasons

@Enemtee 5 ай бұрын

I think handhelds & PCs is where its at, and collecting retro. I use my Series X for KZfaq/Bluray, but no gaming really. I could use an Android tv-box (or smart-tv) and a Bluray-player for that. So yeah Steam deck, Switch, Evercade, and/or older handhelds, in combo with a decent PC, is more than enough. The energy, time and money left over as a dad is limited, better use those three smart and prioritize.

@TheSniperWho 5 ай бұрын

You don't necessarily need to collect retro gaming stuff in order to enjoy retro games. Just emulate them. EmuDeck's got that covered. The emulation experience is usually parity if not better than the original experience. There are also retro shaders in case that CRT vibe is what you're looking for. Though I can't knock collecting retro gaming stuff for the sake of collecting. In addition, in some sense it's good to own the retro stuff in case you want to contribute to archives or emulation efforts. In regards to BluRay, I have a BluRay reader and writer that I can plug into my Steam Deck Dock. Of course, you'll need to download some stuff alongside a BluRay key file but that's trivial once you start looking it all up. I've watched stuff through VLC in gaming mode and it's decent. I think the only thing to be aware of is the controller settings for VLC in gaming mode. That and if I recall correctly I ran into a weird controller bug. So it's not perfect but it can get the job done and it's not bad by any stretch of the imagination. I don't exactly remember specifics on the controller bug but I think it had something to do with being in VLC's fullscreen mode.

@Enemtee 5 ай бұрын

@@TheSniperWho I just like collecting retro. Playing takes precious time 😁

@TheSniperWho 5 ай бұрын

@@Enemtee Ya that's super legit.

@masonrock 5 ай бұрын

Bluey gets me every time! One of the best shows on TV and should be getting every award possible. The writing is SEVERELY underrated because it’s a kids show.

@jburrows 5 ай бұрын

I can tell you that handheld gaming experiences are great when the kids are young but as you get older you will return to console gaming. My daughter is now playing FF7 Rebirth on the big screen TV as I watch from the couch. It's great to have the whole family involved in gaming. The handheld Steam Deck would definitely not provide this entertainment!

@brettwalsh2847 5 ай бұрын

As a new dad, my ps portal is my saving grace it is cheaper than the other handhelds and has the power of my ps5 as a handheld

@shanemitchellspencer 5 ай бұрын

I’ve thought this seems like a viable alternative to a SteamDeck + PC.

@andyackerman7123 5 ай бұрын

Once we got port forwarding figured out, I let my friends borrow my ps5 and I play the portal in my semi truck

@captainkurk481 5 ай бұрын

Will the channel name change now? Desktops and Dark Roasts? lol.

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

Hahah no way. Light roast for life!!!!! Now the name is ironic though so I really backed myself into a corner.

@captainkurk481 5 ай бұрын

@@julienmelnickhahaha Ethiopian all day.

@Misaac 5 ай бұрын

@@julienmelnicklmao that’s the channels’ alter ego 😅

@Hughesburner 5 ай бұрын

I am a PC gamer first, even worked for Intel for a long time. I just happen to grow up with consoles in my life also. I like both for what they are but PC is by the far the way to enjoy a game the way it was meant to be played, on your terms. Beware of the hardware rabbit hole though, it never ends. 😮

@OraOraOra 5 ай бұрын

Wow, just discovered your channel. Love yoru (Video)Style I was a Sony/Nintendo Kid since I can think. But since I got the Steam Deck, I fell in love with Steam. I view it like this: Steam will be there forever, they earn money passivley. Microsoft (Xbox) Games are all on PC & Sony is bringing their Games to PC frequently. So for me, PC Gaming wins for now. + you can install Steam on almost everything, even the Mac M series is well supported now. + A subscribtion to Humble Bundle doesn't only help other, but gives you a great value and fills up you Libraby quickly!

@Dj-sf7or 4 ай бұрын

I switch to pc 2 years ago and never looked back

@SylvanFeanturi 5 ай бұрын

PC has best exclusives - that's the opinion I hold for decades now, and it doesn't seem it'll change any time soon.

@julienmelnick 4 ай бұрын

In some ways

@PCGAMINGISDOGSHIT 2 ай бұрын

BWAAAAAAAAHAHA..... NAME 1. I CAN'T F'N WAIT TO HEAR THIS BS. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@killer-toner6602 5 ай бұрын

I prefer playing on big screen i have an C1 OLED 55 inch it also perfect for pc but it’s easier to play on consoles after along day of work just pick up the controller press one button and you’re in

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

I totally get what you are saying. I just dont have that luxury

@stephenclarke4505 5 ай бұрын

I agree with what you’re saying about consoles. I’m tired of seeing PS5 Pro this and that. People can’t seem to enjoy what is in front of them. It’s always the next thing

@NICKOODEMUS 5 ай бұрын

I recently switched to PC and have zero regrets!

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

Right on

@NukinStudios 5 ай бұрын

We're gonna need a build video or stream good sir!

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

You'll get more than just one!!

@joedudley8925 5 ай бұрын

I’m not a dad but I just like this is coffee and gaming

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

Thanks man. welcome aboard!

@cosmic_drew 5 ай бұрын

I wonder if it's a grass is greener on the other side kinda thing instead of being a father that's pushing certain people towards PC gaming. Having kids in your life is a big change and now PC gaming seems like another big change you can make in a hobby you really enjoy. You've gamed a certain way for a long time and it's exciting to try some new things as an escape from responsibility. It's not PC gaming that's right for fathers, it's getting out there and trying new things to spice things up.

@Misfit626 5 ай бұрын

I switched to PC gaming a while back and haven't looked back

@julienmelnick 4 ай бұрын

Yea never thought I would but here we are

@easymoney480 5 ай бұрын

I’m literally going through a realization that I like PC gaming more as well

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

We will see how I like it

@meash805 4 ай бұрын

I’m not as busy as a father with real responsibilities I’m just a 20 year old in college with a part time job. After I acquired all the consoles, deck, and pc a problem I have when I have time to game is where to game? I want to play some Nintendo games I never got to, but I bought too many steam games during the seasonal sales that I feel the need to chip away at them. But if you’re more responsible with your game purchases you probably wont have this issue.

@Guitario666 5 ай бұрын

Sounds like you should trade in your deck for rog Ally. Then you can dock it when needed and it has the power to play newer games better than the deck

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

I would rather have a PC and a deck

@DCCXXV 5 ай бұрын

you can dock the steam deck as well... If the ally just had a real OS and not windows it would be the best option.

@eagle_rb_mmoomin_418 5 ай бұрын

@@julienmelnickis the right answer most flexibility and ease of use.

@jipillow1 5 ай бұрын

it only takes one year of having a steam account to have a large steam library

@tintedglass 5 ай бұрын

Pc streaming to steam deck is awesome.

@julienmelnick 5 ай бұрын

I cant wait to try

@jayireland561 5 ай бұрын

I'm a dad, 2 and 6yo, who has been balls deep into PC gaming since 2012 and I've gotta warn you that FOMO in regards to PC hardware is 10x than that of console. The upgrade cycle is around 18 months on pc vs 6~ years. Stay away from TechTube videos that market hardware upgrades. That costs of staying on the cutting edge are enormous.

@marshinz5696 5 ай бұрын

Haven't owned a Console since the Xbox 360. Yes there are moments of Jank but I have zero regrets. The amount of control you have in the PC space is too good. Its more than just better graphics and access to mods.Also, congrats on breaking the illusion. Welcome to PC gaming. Where NEXT GEN STARTS WHEN I SAY IT STARTS!(provided you have the money lol)

@brokeandtired 5 ай бұрын

PC is ideal for backward compatibility of its games. You don't need 3 machines to cover several generations of gaming. Plus PC online gaming is mostly free gaming and mods are just OP on PC. And with a controller we can play a lot of games with controllers like a console. PS: As for Coffee...I am fine with McDonalds White Coffee.