Playstation 5 / Xbox Series X and S, or just man up and get a PC

Discussion in 'Gaming' started by Indy, Nov 16, 2020.

  1. InVolNerable

    InVolNerable Fark Master Flex

    Depends on the monitor. Response time and refresh rate can vary widely.
     
  2. IP

    IP Super Moderator

    true. I haven't found it to be much of a chore to deal with
     
  3. Volgrad98

    Volgrad98 Contributor

    Not if it's a prebuilt machine.
     
  4. IP

    IP Super Moderator

    ya, you lose a lot of value doing that.
     
  5. Indy

    Indy Pronoun Analyst

    I don't currently have a computer. My work laptop (like my work phone) is "allowed" to be used for personal use, but it still makes me a bit uneasy. Plus, obviously, no porn. There are a number of PC games I've wanted to play in the last couple years that I just haven't been able to play.

    I've thought about getting a PC for a while, but the set up has always been a turn off for me. I'd want to play it the same way I play my consoles currently - sitting on the couch in my living room, playing on a big screen. But all of my friends who have them seem to end up playing at a desk with a smaller monitor. That set up just won't work for me, or at least not until we buy our house. And even then, I don't anticipate wanting to use space for multiple desk/CPU set ups (one for work, one for games).

    The consoles have just always seemed easier and more straightforward, but it's reaching the point where I have more and more reasons to go PC. Even communicating with others is better on PC. One of my buddies has a machine that sounds like an industrial fan when he's in Xbox chat, but with Discord, he can make himself sound pristine. Seems small, but it's a pain in the ass for games like Warzone, when you're trying to listen to footsteps and all you hear is that wind tunnel.
     
  6. utvol0427

    utvol0427 Chieftain

    Start a PC thread, nerds.
     
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  7. IP

    IP Super Moderator

    doesn't have to be loud, the CPU doesn't even have to be in the same room, can connect a controller and play on your couch... but if will never be an easy out of the box experience like a console. it may be more hassle than you want
     
  8. Indy

    Indy Pronoun Analyst

    Am I able to edit the title?

    Someone please add "/ Just get a PC"
     
  9. Indy

    Indy Pronoun Analyst

    Yeah, we will see. At this point, I still have the PS4, and the Xbox One X appears to be working for digital copies. The loud grinding sound with the disc drive gets a bit annoying every time I turn it on, but I can deal with it.

    Probably won't make a move until sometime next year, if nothing else changes. I'd probably be better off just quitting video games altogether, to be honest.
     
  10. IP

    IP Super Moderator

    if it is already past warranty, maybe look for a 3rd party repair shop to at least disable the broken drive so it doesn't make noise
     
  11. Indy

    Indy Pronoun Analyst

    I was planning to just pry the disc out with tweezers this evening. That shouldn't further harm anything, right?

    Not worried about harming the disc, since I have the digital version for free.
     
  12. IP

    IP Super Moderator

    it plugs in to the motherboard, so you want to disconnect that correctly or you risk major sad times.
     
  13. IP

    IP Super Moderator

    it is also possible that they code the unit to not work without all peripheral hardware connected. i would google search for solutions
     
  14. Indy

    Indy Pronoun Analyst

    The only solution I've really been able to find has had to do with manually ejecting the disc, but I tried that multiple times and it didn't work.

    I'm not really worried about damaging the disc drive itself, as I assume, based on the noise it's making and the fact that it won't allow me to manually eject the disc, that it's already broken. And I'm fine with that. I just want to get the disc out without breaking the Xbox to a point where even digital games won't work.

    But if pulling out the disc with tweezers could negatively impact stuff beyond the disc drive itself, maybe it's best to just try the local repair route. I just don't see myself being willing to drop more than $50 bucks to get it repaired.
     
  15. dknash

    dknash Chieftain

    Pulling out is always a solid idea
     
  16. chavisut

    chavisut Dan Mullen Fan Club President

    This.
     
  17. KyleAlexanderfan

    KyleAlexanderfan Well-Known Member

    I will sell you my Xbox one X.
     
  18. Indy

    Indy Pronoun Analyst

    No thank you. Again, mine still works for digital copies. Just can't use any hard copies.
     
  19. Volgrad98

    Volgrad98 Contributor

    Indy if you want a PC for gaming, let's start at the most important question. What are you comfortable spending?
     
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  20. JohnnyQuickkick

    JohnnyQuickkick Calcio correspondent

    Too late on that, Indy’s already here
     

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