Dr_Boris_Goltz
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Tiny, with zero backlog.
Considering selling largely unused PC in favor of PS4 Pro, want advice on sale method
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Tiny, with zero backlog.
Lmao, what the hell is this
belteshazzar
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This is like the only reasonable response I've seen on the thread
This.
Also, emulators on PC are amazing. A good PC is just so versatile, always worth owning one.
Last_colossi
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Well then it's not such a crazy idea then.
PC gaming isn't for everyone and it can be a hassle sometimes with drivers, graphical settings, etc. I love my pc (6700k, 1070, 16gb ram) but the appeal of the PS4 Pro is 100% understandable and just because you're selling your PC now doesn't mean you can't ever build/buy another PC again, maybe in a year or two you'll have more of a craving for PC gaming and by then you'd most likely have to upgrade your PC anyway.
hodayathink
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Not really, since he already said he'd buy a laptop to take care of his basic PC needs. If he's not going to use that power, there's really no sense in keeping it.
Edit: Unless he's rendering movies or developing software, there's no other use for the amount of power that he has in his PC besides playing games, which he isn't doing (and even the developing software part is arguable).
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It is crazy, but so is spending more on a graphics card than the Pro and Scorpio (probably) combined, but I did. Do what you want.
Personally I wouldn't sell my PC in a million years. I like genuine 4K and 60 fps and games like Arma, Napoleonic Wars, Civ and much prefer mouse and keyboard for shooters.
My PS4 hasn't been used in months for games, it's basically a Netflix/YouTube box now.
Personally I wouldn't sell my PC in a million years. I like genuine 4K and 60 fps and games like Arma, Napoleonic Wars, Civ and much prefer mouse and keyboard for shooters.
My PS4 hasn't been used in months for games, it's basically a Netflix/YouTube box now.
PC+PS4 is the ideal combo (unless one is into Nintendo franchises of course), both for the non gaming stuff but also to cover all bases in terms of exclusives.
We are talking $399, so I'm sure you could do a layaway somewhere or start putting $100 aside per paycheck and boom, you'll have your PS4pro by January (perhaps even sooner with potential giftcards around Xmas).
That, or as suggested you could just sell, if it is valuable enough, your GPU and downsize there to keep the office pc functionality.
Now if you really don't game on PC at all, only prefer console AAA (no early access) and do office stuff like web browsing/ emails and apps on a tablet... Sure.
We are talking $399, so I'm sure you could do a layaway somewhere or start putting $100 aside per paycheck and boom, you'll have your PS4pro by January (perhaps even sooner with potential giftcards around Xmas).
That, or as suggested you could just sell, if it is valuable enough, your GPU and downsize there to keep the office pc functionality.
Now if you really don't game on PC at all, only prefer console AAA (no early access) and do office stuff like web browsing/ emails and apps on a tablet... Sure.
GHG
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Ah so I see you're yet to live the life of the real PC gamer, unkindled one.
Go forth and embrace the steam sales.
The Dear Leader
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I'd say if you have another computer available then sell the PC. I personally just got a gaming laptop with Windows 10 on it coming from being a Macbook Pro guy for years. Even though the versatility and graphics bump is such an improvement on it I still feel awkward playing games on PC, like it just doesn't feel right. I'm a console gamer by nature so I can see how this sounds silly but it's true, by the time you set up drivers, graphics settings and other stuff I sometimes don't even feel like playing a game anymore. Consoles just make things easier, less so now with downloads and all that stuff but still easier than setting up games with a PC.
I will say I love having my PC as a backup gaming system, all my Steam games are here and now that Microsoft is porting most of their Xbox One exclusives to Windows 10 it's a great reason to not own an Xbox One and just go the PC/PS4 and Nintendo console combo.
I will say I love having my PC as a backup gaming system, all my Steam games are here and now that Microsoft is porting most of their Xbox One exclusives to Windows 10 it's a great reason to not own an Xbox One and just go the PC/PS4 and Nintendo console combo.
gunslikewhoa
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This seems ridiculously impulsive, especially if you own a PS4.
hardcastlemccormick
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The more I embrace the PC, the less I'm seeing as selling points for consoles. No real incentives and a lot of negatives, like paid online, lack of control over priorities like framerate and resolution and no promise of forward compatibility.
However, I don't think it's crazy to not share that opinion. Consoles are really nice. The PS4 Pro is a pretty good value for people who like those games.
However, I don't think it's crazy to not share that opinion. Consoles are really nice. The PS4 Pro is a pretty good value for people who like those games.
Interfectum
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That's not true at all.
It's already his main gaming platform and he will update regardless of his decision about the PC.
He will continue to use it as main gaming platform with the Pro.
He isn't using his PC however and is thinking about selling it, and get a laptop as replacement for PC specific tasks.
So why shouldn't he just sell his PC, now that he can still a bit of money for it ?
What's so hard to grasp ?
PhilTheAussieGuy
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Heh. The PS4 Pro is what prompted me to get a gaming PC. But still, if you perfer the console experience then do what you gotta do man.
wanderingprostheyltite
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I've been considering getting a Pro but absolutely not selling my PC, it's my defacto Gaf browser and multimedia device (hooked up to Sammy plasma), and Vive is too good to part with anytime soon. If I do get a Pro I think I'll go back to what I did for AAA games during 360/PS3 gen, renting them. Money too tight to afford all these releases, absolutely don't mind not owning most things I play, and in the past when I did rent like crazy I found myself soaking them up all the more due to the limited time I had with them. If only digital rentals were a thing on PC :/
EGOMON
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So OP's main gaming platform is PS4
Has gaming PC that he rarely use
No backlog and tiny library of games
Want to sell said PC to upgrade to PS4 Pro
Will buy Laptop for basic uses
Hmm...
How is this a crazy thing?! It make perfect sense to sell what you don't need and upgrade what you use.
Has gaming PC that he rarely use
No backlog and tiny library of games
Want to sell said PC to upgrade to PS4 Pro
Will buy Laptop for basic uses
Hmm...
How is this a crazy thing?! It make perfect sense to sell what you don't need and upgrade what you use.
and frame rate!! Literally, the reason I am mainly pc now after being a huge console fanboy and swearing I would never go pc. One of my buddies showed me the light (frame rate differences). I haven't looked back since.
And those sales can come from multiple places and also have really awesome bundles! That's what made me go mainly PC the past little while. So many game bundles leads to a crazy backlog.
Aztechnology
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As an Avid PC player I'm not sure why people are saying "Yea you're crazy" if he doesn't use it, he doesn't use it. No point in keeping something you aren't using. It's why I sold my Xbox and PS4 after beating Uncharted 4. I'm getting a pro for new exclusives coming soon. But why keep something he's not using? Get as much money back out of it as you can, and if later you want a PC again you can always build another.
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Omega Kirby
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Well we don't know if he owns a laptop or a powerful enough tablet.
I'll trade you a pro for that pc 😎
Tons of great exclusives but if you not seeing them now then you probably never will.
With some people it's like if it's not marketed as a huge AAA blockbuster it may as well not exist..
To me it's what drove me to PC I love the more niche games it had compared to the made for everyone and their mom AAA games console owners focus on..
This thread just goes to show how the psychology of marketing does work..
+Free online gaming.. I want to spend money on games not services I shouldn't need.
CrispyBoar
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This, unless a port on the PC is absolutely terrible.
Not to mention that you can get them for much cheaper than $60 at stores like Steam.
Comfort Jones
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Yeah exactly this. I already own a ps4 and really all this is doing is making more hesitant to buy console games than ever before.
yep, I'm buying a PS4 Pro just because I'll need a PS4 for yakuza/persona but that's pretty much all I'll be buying for the system. I'd much rather buy everything else on the PC
I feel like most people who focus on console games really don't get 4x games..
I prefer console, and Civ5 made me a believer in 4x. It kinda blew my mind, actually. I have yet to jump in on Civ6, but it will definitely get bought sooner or later.
I can agree with that. I could never get into them.
Comfort Jones
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I basically got the ps4 for Bloodborne. Now even if anything cool comes out I might just wait to get a ps5 for the "remastered" version if the base version sucks on the vanilla ps4.
Seems like people quoting this and laughing are overlooking the bolded part. If you primarily play multiplayer games with that group then this does all make some sense, regardless of the difference in performance you can expect between that PC hardware and the PS4 Pro.
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