Considering selling largely unused PC in favor of PS4 Pro, want advice on sale method
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Give War A Chance
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Yeah. Getting rid of a PC solely for a PS4 Pro is crazy, in a majority of scenarios.
KnightimeX_Legacy
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You lost your mind, boy.
PC CAN be used for things beyond gaming ya know.
What about emulation?
Google earth?
What about anything consoles can't or won't let you do?
PC CAN be used for things beyond gaming ya know.
What about emulation?
Google earth?
What about anything consoles can't or won't let you do?
BigTnaples
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It does sound crazy. I mean I get using the Pro more for gaming, but still no reason to get rid of the PC..
2blackcats
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Sorry I haven't read all the thread but giving up on PC gaming was one of the best things I ever did for my gaming life.
You can't play all the games.
You can't play all the games.
The majority either lacks a basic level of reading comprehension or just wilfully ignores OP and the posts that followed. A prime example below :
This is me as well. The only thing I'm buying on consoles nowadays is exclusives. In fact, I regret getting some multiplatform games(like The Witcher 3) for the PS4 and not just waiting until I had my gaming PC ready.
Hey OP, I actually considered the same thing awhile back when we first started learning about the PS4 Neo. There was a lot of hype at the time and I was at a point in my life where I didn't have a lot of time for gaming. Doing all my gaming on a console had a certain appeal in terms of the simplicity and consolidation that it would represent. I knew that the PC would still provide better graphics and framerates, but I thought that maybe the PS4 Pro would be good enough for me.
But I quickly realized this would be foolish on my part.
For one thing, although there was a lot of talk back then about the Neo/Pro doing 60fps I realized that with the CPU only getting a small boost to clockspeeds the majority of games would continue to target 30fps. And, honestly, I'm worried that developers will choose to focus on graphics, as they usually do on console, and that not every game will necessarily even offer a solid 30fps, let alone 60fps.
Then I thought about my PC library and realized that I have a lot of games on PC, many of which are not available on PS4 and which I would miss. This includes games I haven't got around to playing, games I've played but not finished, and games I've finished but love so much that I want to play them again.
I figured back then that Sony would at least be offering backwards compatibility going forward, but considering recent comments from Sony about generations and the sort of "reset" that they represent now I'm not so sure. It could go either way. On PC, though, I know that my entire library will be playable even when I upgrade to new hardware years from now.
And although I think it's cool that we are now getting the option to upgrade our consoles mid-generation I think it is sad that it doesn't automatically benefit all the games that came out during the first half of the generation. We have to hope and pray developers will create patches for enhanced Pro versions of their previous games, but so far it seems few are. I appreciate the fact that on PC when I upgrade my hardware all my games are improved.
Beyond that I just like the flexibility the PC provides. I like the fact we are getting improved graphics and better framerates on the PS4 Pro, but the downside is that we only get whatever the dev decides to build into the Pro version. They might give us 4k resolution, they might give us enhanced graphics in other areas, they might give us a higher framerate, but nothing is a given and we don't really have any control over the matter. On PC you can get high framerates and high quality graphics, or, at the very least, the ability to choose whether you want to focus on graphics or framerate in any given game. With some games I'm more about the visuals while on others I'm all about that performance.
These are just my own personal thoughts on the matter. It sounds like you were never much into gaming on your PC anyway. Only you can decide what is best for you. I'm going to keep my gaming PC, but I'll be upgrading to the PS4 Pro to enjoy better quality in my PS4 games.
But I quickly realized this would be foolish on my part.
For one thing, although there was a lot of talk back then about the Neo/Pro doing 60fps I realized that with the CPU only getting a small boost to clockspeeds the majority of games would continue to target 30fps. And, honestly, I'm worried that developers will choose to focus on graphics, as they usually do on console, and that not every game will necessarily even offer a solid 30fps, let alone 60fps.
Then I thought about my PC library and realized that I have a lot of games on PC, many of which are not available on PS4 and which I would miss. This includes games I haven't got around to playing, games I've played but not finished, and games I've finished but love so much that I want to play them again.
I figured back then that Sony would at least be offering backwards compatibility going forward, but considering recent comments from Sony about generations and the sort of "reset" that they represent now I'm not so sure. It could go either way. On PC, though, I know that my entire library will be playable even when I upgrade to new hardware years from now.
And although I think it's cool that we are now getting the option to upgrade our consoles mid-generation I think it is sad that it doesn't automatically benefit all the games that came out during the first half of the generation. We have to hope and pray developers will create patches for enhanced Pro versions of their previous games, but so far it seems few are. I appreciate the fact that on PC when I upgrade my hardware all my games are improved.
Beyond that I just like the flexibility the PC provides. I like the fact we are getting improved graphics and better framerates on the PS4 Pro, but the downside is that we only get whatever the dev decides to build into the Pro version. They might give us 4k resolution, they might give us enhanced graphics in other areas, they might give us a higher framerate, but nothing is a given and we don't really have any control over the matter. On PC you can get high framerates and high quality graphics, or, at the very least, the ability to choose whether you want to focus on graphics or framerate in any given game. With some games I'm more about the visuals while on others I'm all about that performance.
These are just my own personal thoughts on the matter. It sounds like you were never much into gaming on your PC anyway. Only you can decide what is best for you. I'm going to keep my gaming PC, but I'll be upgrading to the PS4 Pro to enjoy better quality in my PS4 games.
I gave up on PC gaming for multiple reasons. I found myself tinkering more than playing. I found that being on a PC made me want to work since that is what I tend to do when a keyboard is in front of me. Also, knowing hardware could give me a boost when I was tinkering just led to bad purchasing habits.
F the noise that it is crazy or bad. Do what feels right for you.
F the noise that it is crazy or bad. Do what feels right for you.
Finaika
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Your 970 murders the PS4 Pro.
ThatOneGrunt
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Honestly, just like every time new hardware is spoken about on GAF you are just getting caught up in the hype. Seriously don't do it until the Pro has been around for at least a week or two.
CouchMaster
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If you have to, just sell the 970 and get the Pro. That way you get to keep most of your PC's usage (minus gaming) and when you want to jump back in you can get the latest GPU available then.
NurseRedHeart
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Its never a good idea to sell one system for another. Besides, its only $400, not that much.
Dr_Boris_Goltz
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On the Slim/Original there are ports that are absolutely unacceptable. I'm assuming this won't be the case with the Pro.
Just typing that out makes me realize how idiotic that assumption is.
AppleSeason
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One year ago I had to choose between upgrading my PC and A PS4. Still regretting that now I can't play modern PC games while ps4 is only used for netflix. And I don't think Pro would change that a lot.
Pro won't stop shitty ports from being shitty. That isn't changing anytime soon.
EASTC0AST_GH05T
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Whatever makes you happy, nobodies opionion matters but yours at the end of the day regardging your hobbie. At some points I find it more joyful to game on a console over a supped up gaming PC. I have had both for the longest and probly would never sell my PC but it is what is.
Possumowner
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It's entirely up to you,hope you enjoy your gaming whatever system you use,for me I'd definitely stick with PC if it was a choice between the two,but either will be great
Exactly.
The pro would be weaker than your current rig. And from the sound of it, while it'll be a graphical improvement over the PS4, it won't be that great of one(the improvements that devs are making are mostly tied to resolution and rarely framerate if the game's not multiplayer, rather than graphical effects).
Also, not being able to find a game on PC that you want now or in the future? Wha? At least look into stuff like Mount and Blade 2.
Final Judgement: Cray.
M_A_C
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yeah thinking about selling my PS4 and just keeping my PC.
PC gives more and better options in games with literally everything, including better frame-rates, graphical settings, controls, friend/team communication, and even more options for something as simple as music streaming.
Gormenghast
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Drivers deteriorating over time, as it happened with the 770 that can't reliably play anymore PS4 games at console level of graphic, guarantees that eventually the Pro outruns the 970.
Problem is by the time it does you probably can buy a replacement for cheap.
But:
- No need to mess with drivers and constant PC issues that often require waiting a very long time to fix, if ever
- Easier to play multiplayer games, as we've seen recently PC population is either too elite, or so small that the game dies within months
The practice of playing a console version is still superior for the average guy who doesn't enjoy spending days looking for fixes and tweaks, stuttering, freezes, waiting for patches, drivers, fighting all sort of W10 bullshit and so on and on and on.
PC is a valid option for gaming only for those games that are specific to the platform, and for those who are passionate about the hardware in general.
What ports are unacceptable besides from an FPS standpoint? But yeah, besides maybe getting more stable framerates that will usually still be below what the PC version can put out, ports won't really be any different.
But as I've said earlier, I'm already committing to what you're thinking of doing (well trying anyway, got no responses to listings of a PC similar to your setup). If you ain't usin' something, it's a waste. And it's even worse when dealing with consumer electronics that only deprecate in value over time. So sell as soon as you can and go for the PS4 Pro. And if you feel that you're missing PC gaming, rebuild with an even better setup. If I could just play FFXV on PC, I wouldn't even bother with all this PS4 Pro nonsense.
FarFromAnyGame
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I've done the same thing, kinda.
I was saving up to get two GTX 1080's for SLI and a new CPU. However, after they announced the PS4Pro, I spent that money on a 4K HDR TV.
I was saving up to get two GTX 1080's for SLI and a new CPU. However, after they announced the PS4Pro, I spent that money on a 4K HDR TV.
PhilTheAussieGuy
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I honestly think that PC issues is kind of a myth at this point. I mean If something goes wrong, sure it sucks but in 99% of games I've had zero issues. If you are the r kind of person who gets caught up in tweaking to the extreme I can understand wanting a console just to avoid that temptation so you actually get to play a game once in a while but game setup is lucky to take me a minute in 2016
Succinct Verbosity
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Lol yes this is fucking crazy.
You should consider selling your house as well for a PS4 Pro since
a) if it rains, you can put the Pro over your head for protection
b) if it's cold, you just have to play the more demanding games (Uncharted 4 for example) and you'll get warm
c) if it's warm, you can use it to cast shadows to lie under thanks to its corpulent design
I think it's way more important to follow where your friends are than looking at your own situation tbh, so yeah: I'd say go for it and don't look back
a) if it rains, you can put the Pro over your head for protection
b) if it's cold, you just have to play the more demanding games (Uncharted 4 for example) and you'll get warm
c) if it's warm, you can use it to cast shadows to lie under thanks to its corpulent design
I think it's way more important to follow where your friends are than looking at your own situation tbh, so yeah: I'd say go for it and don't look back
Bl@de
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Things still go wrong. But that's only the case If I'm doing things that are not possible on consoles anyway. For example editing INIs, using mods and tweaking around in Nvidia Inspector too much. Often at the same time. But if you use the PC like a console (start game -> play game -> exit game) and rely on tools like Geforce Experience (for automatic driver updates) there is only a very small chance that something goes wrong.
People still love that argument though.
FarFromAnyGame
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pffft... triple-monitor porn or go home!
Gormenghast
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I was commenting just yesterday seeing a guy trying to play the last CoD on PC, with a 970, and it's completely unplayable because it's a stuttering mess, even after spending an hour trying various settings, rebooting, checking for new drivers and so on.
He gave up and went playing a different game.
(on top of the fact the servers were half empty, so it also takes a long time to finish a match too)
(and the fact that the mouse has acceleration and so he has to play with a gamepad, and so he gets slaughtered anyway)
(etc...)
Dr_Boris_Goltz
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Wait, my situation would actually be more along the lines of:
"You should consider selling your other, larger, house that you rarely visit, and when you do you use only a single room."
Edit: Also isn't following my friends under the jurisdiction of "my situation"?
That's not a problem of the platform, but of the game. Badly performing games also happen on consoles.
M_A_C
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You spent an hour watch "a guy" do that huh?
Oh god OP you're killing me here lmao
2blackcats
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Ha, well it's worth trying anyway.
Why don't you get the pro and put the PC away for a month and see how you feel. Then adjust accordingly. Good luck either way.
Uhhh, no. The 750Ti is still on par with a PS4, 770 still murders it. Not to mention that the PS4's crummy processor is so far behind that it's difficult not to get a boost on things like draw distance and framerate.
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