Console vs PC Budget Gaming Setup Challenge!

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The battle as old as time, console vs pc. Which is better? Well with $600 for each to spend for the console or pc + the rest of the setup, what can we get and which is better for those on a budget?

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Gaming PC Setup

eBay HP Pavilion Gaming - Ryzen 3 5300G + RX 5500 + 8GB + 512GB SSD + W11

Crucial 8GB RAM Upgrade

RGB Gaming Headset

Keyboard Mouse Combo blue switch

Sceptre 27” 100Hz 1MS 1080P

Console Setup

Xbox Series S

AOC 27G15 27 inch 1080p 180hz

IROK FE87 White with Red Switch

Glorious Model 0 White 67G

White Gaming Deskpad

HyperX CloudX Gaming Headset

4 Port USB Hub

Vertical Cooling Stand

GVGMALL Black Friday 25% off code: TB20

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[Xilent]

The ONLY thing I miss about Console gaming is the fact that games just work the 1st time and at launch. You really have to be your own Desktop Support Guy/Gal in order to get into PC gaming. That's something that's not talked about enough if at all. I was fortunate to have IT guys get me into PC gaming and helped me along my early days. Great video though.

[BREEZYM]

I paid $400 for a Series X and $300 for a PC. You all know the specs of the Series X so I won't bother listing those. The PC has an i7 8700k, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a GTX 1060 6GB. No doubt the Series X is more powerful than my PC but I'm happy with them both.

[crentistthedentist]

Should have used the same peripherals for each, and then bought a $500 series x, and built a $500 PC. I'm curious to find out how that compares

[Kwiliers]

I dont know what it is, but these 2 are the best. Even though im fine with my integrated graphics, these people just help to entertain in everything

[asharohx]

The advantage that the console has on the PC at the same price point, is that the games on console are optimized for that specific hardware that never changes. On the other hand PC spec varies so much that the optimization for that particular PC is left to the user.

[SuperKCman_]

Great video! Love the comparison! I noticed on warzone on the series s the 120hz wasn't turned on. I play on a series x and it's way smoother on 120hz!

[cacheslovakia]

You should use same monitor, same headset, same keyboard and same mouse for both setups. And instead dock you should buy Series X for same price as PC.. That would be fair..

[chrissyboy]

Given that most people who are buying a console will already have a TV that they will be using it on, I think it would have been better to get a Series X for the comparison. The only downside to that is it would be harder to build a comparable PC for the same price

[ocelot]

Would be interested in a comparison between a $400 PC and a $400 PS5 digital

[KagatoAsuka]

Mouse smoothing is turned on when playing on console by default I'm fairly sure its an option you have to turn off in the console settings to fix it (at least it was on PS5)

[danielm]

I’ve just switched to PC gaming, but I’m using it on the TV with a controller (and mini keyboard for opening up everything). I like to keep it as close to console gaming experience as I can, but I prefer the better graphics and frame rate. I would add that I don’t play competitive multiplayer games. Also games I’ve lost access to are still available on Steam etc which is a massive plus for me.

I would say for casual gamers, just get a console but for hardcore gamers I’d say PC. If you’re in between take your pick, both have pro’s and cons.

[luisdelgado]

Been watching for about a year and still good content

[MMShooter-rbet]

Hey. Have you done a video going over a full PC setup with peripherals for those who may be coming over from PS5 or Xbox Series X consoles?

[code-cijv]

This video does a really god job at highlighting the problems with prebuilt pcs.

[mercyrain]

loving the content keep up the great work!

[mrcancan]

I own every console including vr and i decided to finally pull the trigger on a pc i spent 3300 for my entire build ryzen 9 7900x and rtx 4070ti …playing battlefield on ultra settings 1440p 144hz I’m getting up to 300 frs more or less. I’m still getting use to K&M but I’ve been loving it the pass week and building it myself was an experience 👌

[KINGOFDUBSOFFICIAL]

There is a clear winner, it’s obvious the console. It’s literally way cheaper with better performance and graphics. They literally said it performs and looks better at a cheaper price in the video.

They also tried to increase the budget of the PC by buying useless peripherals that were overpriced to up the cost of the console setup too. If they just used a ps5 digital or series x then it definitely would’ve killed the PC I’m almost every aspect. Badly too

[HallaYourself]

Bought an hp shell pc with 500gb hd and 16 gb ram with so many ports for $249 because I'm a nube :) from these guys and played FF7 remake so hard. I loved it. These guys are the realist pc builders. Spread the love. Oh use a bluetooth mouse and keyboard with a 55 inch tv and an xbox controller.

[TubaEmine]

Yep they do. Weekend specials, actually. Extra spins if you play on Saturdays.

[Boutthattime]

Series x $400 with Diablo 4 and $50gc at multiple stores . If a person is considering either guess what they have a tv! Plug it in, play. The series S wins this because it’s now $200 … it’s $200 and no driver drama, no components for this and that. If someone is truly on a budget and just wants a fun experience for gaming the series S would be the pick 95/100 times