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[–] [email protected] 12 points 5 months ago

The one holdout among the console makers is Nintendo, whose PC strategy is still to threaten fan projects with lawsuits. Perhaps I do not have to hand it to Nintendo for this, but as a result of its obstinance, the Switch is the only console I'd consider buying as a PC gamer. Nintendo remains a one-of-a-kind gaming company, whereas Xbox and PlayStation feel less and less distinguishable from gaming at large—aka PC gaming.

I'm not sure about this analysis of the Switch's success. The "lawsuit" argument is pretty irrelevant; the console would sell regardless of whether emulation existed (as it has, for most of the big titles and for much of the console's life). I think the "one-of-a-kind" argument is accurate, but I'd also suggest that the very wide library of games is a major reason why Nintendo has performed so well in this generation. The Switch appeals to almost every single type of gamer - there is so much variety there. Additionally, the portability is clear point of difference: for many, the Switch is more like a handheld that they can occasionally play on the TV, rather than a traditional home console. And finally, the Switch is just a more affordable option and that has mattered a lot since 2020.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 5 months ago (3 children)

Consoles are great if you want the same thing you can get on your computer but with worse graphics, shittier framerate, and a terrible device for input.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago

Speak for yourself I use both controllers and kbm for my PC games. The input method isn't really worth crying over.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago

Hey come on now that's not fair, at least the games are way more expensive and you have a fraction of the selection to choose from

[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 months ago (1 children)

true, but try making a half decent PC for the price of one console

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago

I think consoles are sold at a loss, they make the money from game sales

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

the real problem for me was paying toplay online games and having no way to install games but the ps store

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