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But I'm all about big screen gaming, 65 inch or larger. Laptop ideal for that?Just get a gaming laptop. Worst comes to worst, it has other uses or you can re-sell it more easily
But I'm all about big screen gaming, 65 inch or larger. Laptop ideal for that?Just get a gaming laptop. Worst comes to worst, it has other uses or you can re-sell it more easily
As long as the laptop has HDMI output, it's the same as with a console. Just plug and play.But I'm all about big screen gaming, 65 inch or larger. Laptop ideal for that?
You can connect to the tv with hdmi or other methods. Though if thats the main intended use its good to check what the hdmi port supports just in case (like max resolution, frequency, etc)But I'm all about big screen gaming, 65 inch or larger. Laptop ideal for that?
As long as the laptop has HDMI output, it's the same as with a console. Just plug and play.
Before I build my desktop machine I was rocking a laptop with a GTX 1060. That shit gave me tons of fun, and worked much better than my PS4 Pro.
You can connect to the tv with hdmi or other methods. Though if thats the main intended use its good to check what the hdmi port supports just in case (like max resolution, frequency, etc)
If you are lucky and MS decides to fully go down the "PCs with the Xbox brand" route, you might end up getting your Xbox library available in the MS PC store later down the line.Interesting. It's an option, but for now I'm gonna stick with my Series X, and the plan is to see what the next Xbox is going to be like. Sure it's great to have access to Steam, better prices for games too, but it's Xbox where I got my ever growing backlog too.
If you are lucky and MS decides to fully go down the "PCs with the Xbox brand" route, you might end up getting your Xbox library available in the MS PC store later down the line.
This is the face i got since 2023 when Sony has completely abandoned making video games.
This is the face i got since 2023 when Sony has completely abandoned making video games.
Being in denial, and pretend like the current situation is OK, ain't gonna get you anywhere. UNLESS you're one of those who log in to play the yearly fifa, cod, nfl, nba slop, and that's enough for your gaming needs.
I mean if you feel like this, Im sorry for you whatever I can say. It's surely the worst generation in terms of first party exclusives, I'm not deny that but honestly I like the ps5 pro hardware. Hardware upscaler is all I wanted on base ps5.Being in denial, and pretend like the current situation is OK, ain't gonna get you anywhere. UNLESS you're one of those who log in to play the yearly fifa, cod, nfl, nba slop, and that's enough for your gaming needs.
Should've gotten a PC long time ago..
Being stuck on ancient weak hardware for 7+ years is not recommended for any gamer with self respect
Couch PC gamer and PS5 Pro gamer here.My only gripe stopping me going the PC/GamePass route is the cost of entry Vs a console. Couch gaming I don't want loud fans or a big tower. Small powerful PC's cost more and it's not something I'm willing to push to get I think.
This is probably THE BEST feature on PC, not just Steam. I have a family with 5 other long time friends and it's glorious. Pretty much no restrictions (except playing the same game at the same time which is obvious) and since we are all buying games it's an endless source of games lol.If they don't mind they could add you to their family group, meaning you'll have access to a lot of games right from the get go. I did that for 2 of my irl friends and they are still thanking me lol.
Loud fans is only a problem if your sound system sucks and a "big" tower is a non issue as it is just ~18 cm x 50 cm.My only gripe stopping me going the PC/GamePass route is the cost of entry Vs a console. Couch gaming I don't want loud fans or a big tower. Small powerful PC's cost more and it's not something I'm willing to push to get I think.
So I need to get geeky with fan curves and spend extra on cooling?Couch PC gamer and PS5 Pro gamer here.
PC quietness is easy. Get a good breathing case. Install quality fans. Set a static fan speed for them to the noise level you want.
CPU cooler is the same- run at max then back off to a noise level you want then set that as your maximum. Set the fan curve as you wish up to that maximum you previously set. I run a Deepcool AK620 which works well for basically any gaming workload.
GPUs with silent bios switch on them is easiest to work with. My Asus TUF OC was loud at normal bios. Flipped the switch and now silence without any noticable perf loss.
You don't need a small case. Just get a PC stand and run a nice case beside your TV setup. I have mine on a desk beside my home theater setup since the space doubles as my work environment.
I wouldn't say geeky. Adjust until the noise bothers you then leave it slightly below that. If you can tune a fan in your car's climate control, you can do it for a PC.So I need to get geeky with fan curves and spend extra on cooling?
How much do I need to spend to get a console like experience?
I'm guessing £1500 would be enough?
4k 120 vrr allm all that stuff yesI wouldn't say geeky. Adjust until the noise bothers you then leave it slightly below that. If you can tune a fan in your car's climate control, you can do it for a PC.
Console like- 5060ti by modern GPUs if using the Pro as a baseline. 7600x CPU is easy to cool, inexpensive and has easily 2.5x the power of the PS5 CPU. Cost will depend on your region. My 7600x/9070xt build has been great.
Does your TV do VRR? 60hz or 120hz?
So you are good. Build away.4k 120 vrr allm all that stuff yes
I'm literally waiting for however long it take for the PC release. I will not subject myself to playing GTA 6, of all games, at 30fps. That game is going to look glorious in a high framerate.cope. Even if you look forward to this slop, it will be not worth playing at 30fps.
Yes I have made this mistake with GTA5 and it won't happen again. 30fps was more standard back then but I was already mostly a PC gamer. Has soured the whole experience for me because when I played the PC version later there was nothing fresh about it.I'm literally waiting for however long it take for the PC release. I will not subject myself to playing GTA 6, of all games, at 30fps. That game is going to look glorious in a high framerate.
God damn I never thought I'd see the dayMe too. PC and PS6. Im looking into getting a PC built this year.
I can't use it. Says my friend isn't in the same household.This is probably THE BEST feature on PC, not just Steam. I have a family with 5 other long time friends and it's glorious. Pretty much no restrictions (except playing the same game at the same time which is obvious) and since we are all buying games it's an endless source of games lol.
Mikey Jr. you should really search for a few friends to add on Steam/Familly sharing.
To fix that, grab your friends credentials and log in with that account on your computer.I can't use it. Says my friend isn't in the same household.
Yeah as Tinto said you need to log in with your friend's Steam account. He can stay logged meanwhile.I can't use it. Says my friend isn't in the same household.