Help me understand the true cost of PC vs. Console Gaming

I've had my PC since 2011 and it cost me £1,400. I get a new GPU roughly as often as people get the next gen of consoles or "better" versions of the current model (with the GPU coming in a lot cheaper than the consoles, while still running the titles of the time on ultra).

I've had 3 different GPU's total, and upgraded from 8gb of RAM to 16gb. I also got a Curry's gift card worth £50 when I switched internet provider, and now have a 128tb SSD installed. In total, I've probably spent roughly in the region of £2,000 on my PC over the years, and it's never really let me down.

The real value for me is how multifunctional it is, and how it's more than just a dedicated gaming platform. Although, I have generally had better experiences PC gaming than I did in the glory days of the 360. I have a PS4 downstairs that I consistently compare to my PC and how half baked it feels. Picked up Red Dead Redemption 2 and I had to install it? Yes, I have to install PC games, but the beauty of the console was that I could just switch the disk over and jump right in, and the more I use the PS4, the more I realise it's just a severely limited version of my PC, which can do so much more so much quicker. I don't have to spend £250-£350 just to add 500gb of hard drive space, either.

There are people out there who can definitely do it more justice than my brief summary, and for the record, there are some games I much prefer on consoles. I just much prefer my PC, and having the option of the two and accidentally comparing the two in day to day life, I'd pick my PC almost any day.

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