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[MH3M3D]

I'm curious why some people combine a PC with an XBox as all games will be out on both. Doesn't the redundancy bother you?
Is it purely for having that shiny new hardware?

 

[jshackles]

Shiny new hardware is one thing, but nearly instant bootup combined with nearly instant game state recovery (quick resume) will mean I'll be spending a lot more time on the TV gaming than I will on the PC most likely.

In addition to that, I have a few hundred OG / 360 BC titles that are getting boosted on the Series X and aren't playable on the PC.

 

[ThatOneGrunt]

I will. I really like Xbox first party games and the console/controller in general. And I use my PC for VR.

 

[hamster3 3]

Went PC during this gen for a few years but was too much of a headache for couch gaming. Have a PC now for games that play better on PC, not graphics.

 

[Hendrick's]

I'm curious why some people combine a PC with an XBox as all games will be out on both. Doesn't the redundancy bother you?
Is it purely for having that shiny new hardware?

I will be because it is much cheaper atm to upgrade to XSX and then my GPU down the line when the prices drop/I can actually order one. My PC is mostly relegated to strategy games which is fine.

 

[Ovek]

My gaming pc is in my office and sometimes I might just want to chill out and play games in another room.

 

[teezzy]

I look forward to being able to share a similar library between my living room (Series X), bedroom (Xbox One S), and home office (PC)

If I were interested in Ps4 and Nintendo exclusives I'd probably own those instead. I'm really not though

 

[GloveSlap]

Me. My PC is more of a work computer and a 1080p machine for gaming. I also have game pass that covers both.

 

[Rocco Schiavone]

Nope
PC+PS5

 

[lingpanda]

Does the Atari VCS count as a PC? Asking for a friend. If so yes.

 

[SaturnSaturn]

I'm curious why some people combine a PC with an XBox as all games will be out on both. Doesn't the redundancy bother you?
Is it purely for having that shiny new hardware?

I have a pc with a old ass 480 that i use for strategy and simulators and pc exclusives at medium 1080p, my one x is chill because i can just plant my ass on the couch after a late day and play once in a while.

Plus im invested in gamepass ultimate, so its great for me, different games on both pc and xbox.

So yeah, i will probably get a series x. Hope that the kodi app will get 4k hdr support.

 

[Vawn]

I'm curious why some people combine a PC with an XBox as all games will be out on both. Doesn't the redundancy bother you?
Is it purely for having that shiny new hardware?

That's not true.

 

[pasterpl]

Simple; Xbox one x and PS4 pro in bedroom, Xbox series x in living room, pc in office/vr room.

 

[ChuckeRearmed]

I have preordered S, but also plan to buy PC - wait for DDR5.
Then again I have been planning to get new PC for a year already ROFL.

 

[Graciaus]

That would be a waste of money for me.

 

[Calverz]

I'm curious why some people combine a PC with an XBox as all games will be out on both. Doesn't the redundancy bother you?
Is it purely for having that shiny new hardware?

Console exclusives.

 

[TeKtheSanE]

I play on Xbox because best friends refuse to get other platforms. But I do a mix of everything, just getting the games on whatever platform I feel like playing them on(Sometimes wherever it is cheapest). If Xbox somehow got the Japanese support that Playstation has I would probably drop them though as that's pretty much why I buy Playstation. Also Gamepass PC and Console differ slightly so it's cool to have it on both platforms anyways.

 

[Whitecrow]

Yeah. No sense.

 

[Lysandros]

I don't know, someone who has a penchant for redundancy?

 

[AgentP]

With a PC, why buy a redundant Xbox?

 

[Laptop1991]

Just PC for me, if you have the money though, i suppose the best bet is to own all 3.

 

[CeeJay]

I currently play on Xbox One and laptop with a 1060 GPU and have my pre order in for XSX. The Xbox is connected to the main TV so if the wife is wanting to watch something I can play on my laptop and with play anywhere I can continue games I am on with playing. Also, some games are better with a controller on the big screen and some are better with mouse and keyboard. Another advantage of the laptop is the portability, it can come on holiday.

It might seem like a lot of overlap having two devices that can play the same games but they do both have their place.

I also have a mountain bike and a road bike, I can ride into town on both but there are things that each is better suited to and there are things that both can do that the other can't.

 

[Stuart360]

PC only. I was considering maybe getting a XSX or PS5 before i lost my job, but i doubt i would of done. Especially as i 100% believe Sony plan to release their games on PC over the coming years.

 

[T-Cake]

I can't get Viva Pinata nor Red Dead Redemption at 4K on my PC, thank you for asking though.

 

[Vawn]

100% believe Sony plan to release their games on PC over the coming

You continue holding on to that lol.

 

[Stuart360]

You continue holding on to that lol.

Well its what i believe, sorry.

 

[jshackles]

With a PC, why buy a redundant Xbox?

Let me know when all of the Kingdom Hearts games are playable on PC. I'll wait right here.

 

[Orta]

BC is the biggest draw for me to invest in an xbox. Only problem is I'm not going to spend €500 on a SX and I'm certainly not going to repurchase all my OG & 360 games for the SS either.

Will most likely be PC only this gen.

 

[Sebastian Suola]

I'm curious why some people combine a PC with an XBox as all games will be out on both.

I hear this "true fact" all the time, but it is in fact not true! There are definitely games that release on Xbox but not on PC. For example, the NHL games are not available on PC. There might be others, but I don't remember from the top of my head.

 

[lastmessiah]

I just bought new PC hardware but I might buy XSX somewhere down the line just for shits and giggles. It's a neat piece of kit and would be fine for singleplayer games at 60fps or maybe even some mp games at 120fps.

 

[Hendrick's]

Yeah. No sense.

I don't know, someone who has a penchant for redundancy?

With a PC, why buy a redundant Xbox?

Serious question. Are you paid by Sony to spew the same counterarguments?

 

[teezzy]

Man people really are salty as hell against the xbox brand on this site. Its such a bummer

 

[LaughingStock]

IF i could use the xbox as a backup PC in my living room to play the same games seamlessly than i might consider buying one.

 

[MoreJRPG]

I’m getting the console because the console Gamepass offering is intriguing and I find it has more options than the one on PC. If they were the same though I wouldn’t see myself diving in and getting a Series X.

 

[Jigga117]

I prefer certain games on my PC and Prefer Xbox. Been gaming on it since the Live beta

 

[V4skunk]

Pc and xbox is the worst combination ever now with all the games going to pc.
Better off getting ps and/or switch.

 

[Jigga117]

Pc and xbox is the worst combination ever now with all the games going to pc.
Better off getting ps and/or switch.

Nothing I want to play on switch or PlayStation. Why do people just assume every person that that has a choice want the same thing?

 

[Whitecrow]

Serious question. Are you paid by Sony to spew the same counterarguments?

Nothing I want to play on switch or PlayStation. Why do people just assume every person that that has a choice want the same thing?

Going PC + XBOX is denying yourself great games for the sake of it, which I must say is pretty fanboy-ish.

But to each their own.

 

[prinz_valium]

Me
Mostly pc, but also on Series X

 

[MiguelItUp]

Interesting to see so many going that route. I wasn't expected there to be too many considering a lot of the exclusives will be available on PC. But I never stopped to think about situations where folks have a PC that's current enough to play some games, but not all. So, in those situations it makes sense to go the XSX route as it's cheaper for some than updating their rig.

 

[Cert.in.Death]

 

[VisualFidelity]

I preordered PS5 and Series X, I have a PC and will get the 3070 hopefully, and as far as the consoles I have to sell one of them and it will most likely be the PS5 because I dont want to pay 70 for a game and pay for another online subscription. With the Series X, I could back compat play all xbox games, resume my gamepass titles in different room and spend less by having gamepass.

Honestly, PC + Xbox makes more sense financially. Will prob buy a slim PS5 in the future.

 

[Senua]

One PC is enough.

 

[teezzy]

Going PC + XBOX is denying yourself great games for the sake of it, which I must say is pretty fanboy-ish.

But to each their own.

Theres a difference between preference and fanboyism though.

It's not fanboyism if the other companies just dont offer anything you're interested in. Ive had xb1, ps4, switch, and pc this gen. I kept the xbox and pc, sold the other two. Some people just prefer what xbox offers overall. Same goes for the other companies and their userbase.

 

[megatronium]

I will. XsX is for family and for me occasionally to play with them. Gaming PC is for me and me alone. Also I have a PS5 on preorder also. Win, Win, Win.

 

[Bridges]

I am going PC + Xbox + Switch for the new gen, might get a PS5 down the road if they have any exclusives that appeal to me that won't also be on PS4.

Backwards compatibility is a huge deal to me and I have amassed quite a collection of digital purchases across the 360 and One, so in that respect I'm already locked into the Xbox ecosystem, plus it's where almost all of my friends play.

I also hugely value the "couch" experience, I'd much rather have a multiplat on console over PC if it's not too big of a downgrade (though I am admittedly still kicking myself for not picking up a SteamLink back when those were only a couple bucks).

 

[DoctorEkkoUK]

I'm actually going to keep my One X and upgrade my PC with a 3080 (If I can ever get one) this gen. This is the first time I haven't bought the new Xbox.

 

[Edgelord79]

I'm curious why some people combine a PC with an XBox as all games will be out on both. Doesn't the redundancy bother you?
Is it purely for having that shiny new hardware?

I have usually have all consoles solely for convenience. I main a PC and PS4 mostly, but use Xbox as a gamepass "sit back with the kids" machine (it gets a lot of use with the family whereas the PS4 gets more use with me personally). I'm fortunate not to have to worry about redundancy.

 

[Havoc2049]

I have gamed on both PC and Xbox since the OG Xbox days and don’t plan to change this gen. I love online multiplayer and I love Live and the level playing field that the Xbox console platform provides. For example, I could play Sea of Thieves on either PC or Xbox, but I chose to log into the Xbox only severs the majority of the time, because the open cross play PC/Xbox servers have a crap ton of PC Aimbot hackers. I also have tons of friends on Live and it has a great community.

BC on Xbox Series S/X will also be great and I love some of the console exclusives from previous gens. The Xbox will also have some console exclusives that never make it to PC.

Most of the games I play on PC are exclusive to that platform as well or certain genres just play better on PC.

I’m a happy PC/Xbox gamer.

 

[ShirAhava]

XBOX/PC is the only option for me period

XBOX in the living room, PC in the bedroom

Nothing I want to play on PS5 or Switch (that isn't already on PC)

If sony stopped censoring games and making western sjw cinematic borefests and went back to the PSX days sure I detest sony's vision of what the games industry should be

PlayStation has made it clear that they cater to a certain type of gamer and if you don't fit mold you are SOL so I can't support them in any way shape or form

Pre PS4 I would own an Xbox and Playstation every gen now I can't do that