![]() ![]() Console exclusives retain a charm that just can’t be replaced. I don’t care how much like a broken record I sound right now. However, if all you want to do is melt down onto your couch and boot up a story adventure, then you will know what I’m talking about. If you’re a player in love with competitive experiences, stay away from the PS5 and buy a PC instead. Was the trouble enough to make me go running to my PC that’s collecting dust? No, not even close. Did I have trouble playing The Finals or COD on the PS5? You bet it did. There is something special about going through the likes of Uncharted 4, Last of Us, and Spider-Man 2 ( review) and enjoying them with a controller. This is why when I switched over to the PS5, the transition was seamless. As such, I have always played the latter with an Xbox controller hooked up to my PC. ![]() And yes, even though I do have over 3,000 hours clocked in R6 Siege, my heart has always been with narrative experiences. I have never been much of a competitive gamer. But at least I get a stable gaming experience. I can’t play 4K on 60FPS, and I can’t adjust more than two settings in a game. I would rather pay a premium and avoid the headache. ![]() There is absolutely no point in paying less money only to give that away in time. Sitting there and enjoying my time, something dawned on me. Not to mention, I got a stable 60 FPS experience. My entire playthrough on the console was unhindered by any bugs or glitches. So I refunded that copy (thanks, Epic) and immediately bought one on PS5, and the rest is history. I spent an eternity trying to fix it, but when you are getting 37 FPS on an RTX 3070 at 720p, you know there’s something wrong. The constant stuttering, the frame skips, the ghosting, and the constant crashes made for a horrible experience. Later, I found that Alan Wake 2 was buggy on PC at launch, and I paid the price. An hour into the game, I was regretting it. This is exactly why when Alan Wake 2 ( review) came out, I bought it for my PC and began playing. Of course, I hate the fact that console games are more expensive than PCs. The fluent UI, the consistent animations, and everything else the PS5 uses make for a ride that works. There is a certain kind of satisfaction in booting up your console and navigating an experience that you know is familiar. And while some will call it a walled garden, I prefer to see it as a beautiful stroll in the park. ![]() Yeah, PS5 having its OS does mean I am locked into Sony’s ecosystem. Here’s the thing though: I don’t care much for it. If I had a game for how many times I have been told you can fine-tune your graphics, I would own Steam’s whole library. A gaming PC gives you access to things console casuals will never relate to. Turns out You Don’t Need so Much Customization If there ever comes a time when it becomes that simple, I am happy to come back. That, to me, is a solid reason for sticking with my PS5. This entire process takes less than two minutes, and that’s exactly how I like it.Ĭall it getting old or simply preferring simplicity, but somehow, clicking a single button and being transported into a game speaks to me in a way a gaming PC doesn’t.Ĭall it getting old or simply preferring simplicity, but somehow, clicking a single button and being transported into a game speaks to me in a way a gaming PC doesn’t. After that, it’s just a matter of choosing what I want to play and jumping right in. As a chronically tired working professional, all I have to do now is press the PS button, and my console comes to life. There are only so many times I can patiently wait for the shader cache to boot up (looking at you, Far Cry 6)Ī PlayStation, on the other hand, is a different experience altogether. And if that wasn’t enough, the games themselves were a nightmare. This was usually accompanied by these clients crashing, refusing to log in, and god knows what else. However, what always followed was a long process that had me open three different clients for just one game. Hearing those fans turn on and my monitor come to life was an amazing feeling. There was a time when I absolutely loved clicking the power button and booting it up. Plug and Play Just Worksįor me, the primary use of a computer has always been gaming. Here my gaming PC sits broken-hearted in the kitchen 1. If you already have your pitchforks out, I request you to hold on a few minutes as I convince you of the five reasons why I love my PS5 so much that it made me ditch my ex, my gaming PC. My PC? Well, it’s collecting dust in my kitchen, and it will stay that way. So I did what any gamer does: I went to Amazon and blew my savings on a PS5. Whether it was broken gaming ports, frequent Windows glitches, or simple boredom, I had enough. However, in the last few years, something changed. That love only grew as I got a gaming rig with all the bells and whistles. ![]()
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