PC vs Console 2020.... Uh oh...

Every time a new console launched, PC Master race will counter it with a comparable PC build that is more powerful for the same price... but is that even possible with this generation??

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[Ninjalope]

Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems like our surprise at how powerful these consoles will be is for two big reasons.
1) Obviously, console manufacturers get discounts for buying in massive bulk.
2) PC part manufacturers have been overpricing parts for so long that we don't understand how console parts prices could be so cheap.

[alper]

My master plan:
1. Buy next gen console
2. Take out hardware outside
3. And use them in my PC

[N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.]

Professional marketing companies have never made me wanna buy something as much as Jay makes me wanna buy iFixit.

[nickllama]

$299 for the series S. It's powered down versus the X, but still, $299!! You literally can't build ANYTHING for that money. They are obviously going to be losing money on the hardware, but they just figure that if they sell 20 million units and a million people sign up for gamepass, they'll make it back in a few years.

[gonner]

A couple things to bear in mind: Economies of scale, and where the console money actually is.
Console manufacturers can make massive orders and get considerable discounts.
The end goal isn't breaking even on the console; its to sell enough games over the life of the console to make bank. Sony, MS's game division and Nintendo are all *very* much aware of that.

[wrst_plr]

14:02 he obviously forgot the RAM because we can save money by downloading it

[Thezuule]

"Phil and I cannot for the life of us figure out how the heck they can make this work for that price point."
It has been the case in the past that the consoles were sold at a loss and the difference was more than made up for in licensing fees on the games.

[loliloli]

Building a console killer PC
CD projekt red: Hold my beer

[rpw]

MS / Sony can afford to sell the console at a loss when they generate revenue from game sales through their respective stores and the monthly subscriptions.

[Kurotama_STR]

Conclusion: have fun, let the industries compete against each other, and get cheaper and better products. No matter the platform, as long as it does what you need it to do.

[amorongaming]

no matter how many times i see that ifixit sponsor, i still laugh...

[divyavyas]

"Teraflops are a terrible way to compare hardware."
Console fanboys: *Nervous sweating*

[shohailsaifullah]

This is still the best advert for Ifixit.
Although it always feels like there's going to be a plug for LLTstore
XD

[samuelalonso]

It's amazing how I never get tired of that iFixit ad. I saw it in the video preview and immediately clicked!

[kilppa]

"It was 2080ti." *Dramatic music*
Less than two months later: "Please somebody buy my 2080ti!"

[TwinPeaksIndustries]

Two points:
1. Building a PC yourself from Parts, the hardware will cost more since there are more materials involved (e.g. console has everything on one PCB) and more "steps" before the hardware reaches your hands (Wholesale markup, Retail markup....)
2. Console hardware is sold at a loss. The profit comes from game sales.

[strangespark]

I'm just glad we are seeing some technological leaps here. I hope that all this also translates into cheaper prices of PC hardware tho, since most of us are gonna play catch-up.

[MousePotato]

They usually sell the console at a loss and make their money back on the games.

[duEprocEss_]

Well, the 3070 and 3080 announcements put a new spin on this.

[rgs]

Me: watches all 19:11 minute video.
Brain: Something about Ifixit
Me:Ifixit