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(3) Play console-exclusive games (or they want to play online with their friends who do) (4) Don't have money for computer (there is a lot of overlap here, a P
by JohnBooty 2y ago
(3) Play console-exclusive games (or they want to play online with their friends who do)
(4) Don't have money for computer (there is a lot of overlap here, a PC may or may not be cheaper in cases for a given perf level)
(5) Gift bought by non tech-savvy family member
(6) Do own a computer, but just want a different and more plug and play device to relax with after staring at said computer for 10 hours a day
- thaumasiotes 2y agoI don't think (1) and (5) are different ideas?
- LakesAndTrees 2y ago(7) get super uncomfortable sitting in the office chair all day and just want to play on the couch with the TV.
- high_na_euv 2y agoIsnt such setting doable with PC?
- LakesAndTrees 2y agoSurely - but with kids, an XBOX also offered the ability to share the experience a little easier.
- ahartmetz 2y agoThat's actually (6) - a living room PC with Steam 10ft UI and a wireless game controller is a thing.
- LakesAndTrees 2y agoThat's true to an extent, but it's also quite a bit more expensive than the $300 (CAD) I paid for an XBOX with 2 controllers, and I had the side benefit of being able to easily play with the kids (who find it easy to use).