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[–] WindowsEnjoyer@sh.itjust.works 43 points 10 months ago (9 children)

This is why I hate consoles. The only "consoles" I would use are PC-based, such as Steam Deck or self-built desktop PC with SteamOS.

This way I am not locked, games are cheaper and I can move/sync game save.

[–] Octopus1348@lemy.lol 4 points 10 months ago (3 children)

I agree.

If there's something console exclusive that I want, I just emulate it. I don't have the best computer, so it's still a better experience on a real console (if it's a new game, obviously), but it's good for trying to see if I'll like the game or not.

[–] WindowsEnjoyer@sh.itjust.works 11 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Console-only players love to tell that their console is much cheaper than PC, but what they don't tell:

  1. Limited amount of games.
  2. No emulators.
  3. Can't use as PC (e.g. elderly parents, for web browsing, with M&K)
  4. You can't turn your console into home server/media player.
  5. Can't have mods (both game and OS).

Xbox users, when SSD fails, they can't replace it. They have to bring it to authorized repair service for SSD change for ~$200-$300.

Playstation, if you jailbreak it AND play online - Sony will permaban your account (I have personal experience from this). Which means - I will never ever buy Sony console again.

So what I am trying to tell that consoles (xbox/ps) are basically a scam.

[–] ahriboy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 10 months ago

Handheld PCs are good way to go. The Steam Deck created the competition from different OEMs making Windows handheld PCs.

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