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I have a laptop that is fine, nothing special but want to get into gaming with a low budget of 600-700$, Is it cheaper to build a pc and buy pc games or just buy a PS4 and buy games for that? Games are expensive these days :/ (Since there are free games for PC, are there free games for PS4 as well? Last console I had was the Nintendo 64 lolol

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There are F2P games on PS4 and they don't require the PS+ subscription to play online, but the only F2P on PS4 currently is Warframe. There is going to be War Thunder, Blacklight Retribution, Planetside 2, and DCUO.

 

Honestly, PC gaming pays off over time. Now that both consoles require a payment to play online(PS+ or Xbox Live Gold, unless you play F2P only, unless you play on Xbox which you have to pay for Xbox Live Gold to play World of Tanks). PC games are cheap, especially with sales and you don't get charged to play online.

 

In the end, PC gaming is better and cheaper, but the up front cost is more. Your choice.

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get a pc, humble bundel, steam summer sale, pc games are always 5/10$ cheaper

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games for PC are often $50 instead of the consoles $60

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PC is still the way to go for me, 700 USD will get you PS4 quality in terms of graphic preformance no problem, plus you can use a desktop for emulators and stuff.

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games for PC are often $50 instead of the consoles $60

In Australia games are often $20 instead of console $80-$110.

“Snorting instant coffee is the best,” said Kayla Johns, 19, of Portland.

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Yea 700$ will get you a nice build, which I'm guessing should handle most games on mid-high settings at a reasonable fps.

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games for PC are often $50 instead of the consoles $60

Same here, except its in euros :(

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The initial cost for a nice gaming PC might be a little higher but the games are dirt cheap, we get sales all the time! And playing online is free. I'd go PC but build your own.

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PC all the way! Torrent dem games yo

Console for COD anytime anyday

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PC all the way! Torrent dem games yo

Console for COD anytime anyday

I wonder how many games you have torrented.

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pc u have emulators cheaper games u can upgrade your pc when u get money get more flexibility like multiple monitors higher resolutions no need for backwards compatibility because games will always work and its yours u can make it custom u can add your own touches u can mod games dont have to be locked down into subscriptions to play and no worries of you getting console banned.

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Can I use a controller on my pc making it somewhat like a console? Is that possible? Thx for all the help!

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Can I use a controller on my pc making it somewhat like a console? Is that possible? Thx for all the help!

 

Yes, Xbox 360 controller are practically plug and play and Steam has a "Big Picture" mode which pretty much makes your PC a console.

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Can I use a controller on my pc making it somewhat like a console? Is that possible? Thx for all the help!

Like MbV93 has said, yes it is possible.

 

I would recommend a wired Xbox 360 controller and use XPadder. XPadder is program in which you can emulate keyboard keys on a controller, also with mouse with analog. You can also get a Logitech F310 and I believe both the new DS4 and Xbox One controller will work(?).

 

I would only use XPadder if the game doesn't support controller natively however. I use my Xbox 360 controller to play Guild Wars 2 from my bed to my TV with ease, just exploring and crafting really.

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Can I use a controller on my pc making it somewhat like a console? Is that possible? Thx for all the help!

yea you can even dual shock 4 is well supported on pc this early it was practically plug n play with big picture or you can use xpadder also if you want to use wireless for xbox just buy a dongle on newegg u can cheap one about $25 or a cheaper china import for like $10 but those have driver issues but they are pretty easy to resolve

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also with mods, You will never get tired of games. Also, you can do everything on a PC while on a console you can only do very limited things. 

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Also, keep in mind that a pc is a PC which means you can do a whole freaking lot more with it!

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PC all the way! Torrent dem games yo

Console for COD anytime anyday

This is not endorsed around here. 

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Basically everyone here will tell you go PC :P

 

It might be a little bit more expensive up front, but the amount of money I have saved on sales is probably enough to BUY a console. An xbox controller just plugs in and plays with most games out of the box, so if you like to use that you won't have much trouble.

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also with mods, You will never get tired of games. Also, you can do everything on a PC while on a console you can only do very limited things. 

true that e.g. 1 suicidesurvival xD

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