If I go out and buy a gaming console for $400 will it still be a viable option for gaming 7 years from now? I say this because a decent gaming PC cost $1000 and does not last half the lifetime of a console sorry its the truth playstation 3 came out in November of 2006. what gaming laptop will last seven years let me know? it must be noted that ps3 will probably be supported for an additional 2 years bringing its total viable gaming life cycle to 9 years.

If by viable, you mean ****** like the Ps3, then yes.

It's not like the PC is going to lose functionality. Is going to run everything that it used too.

If you mean cutting edge, then no, you'll have to upgrade it some-something you can't do on a console.

Are console gamers really this ignorant?

are pc elitists so ignorant to think that they have the superior system when people have consoles that do far better than some gaming pc does. plus what would be the point In switching over when none of your friends are on PC?

If by viable, you mean ****** like the Ps3, then yes.

It's not like the PC is going to lose functionality. Is going to run everything that it used too.

If you mean cutting edge, then no, you'll have to upgrade it some-something you can't do on a console.

Are console gamers really this ignorant?

Wow I guess that console users are this ignorant, lol.

I don't really have time to explain all the absolute ignorance displayed in both this post, and the OP because I'm at work and on my phone.

I assume someone else will.

we upgrade when we buy a new console now just answer the question can i spend $400 dollars on a gaming laptop and play the best games on the market right now and 7 years from now. also you keep trashing the ps3 yet the Last of us which was a ps3 exclusive was the Game of the Year followed by GTA V which was a console exclusive

What you need to understand is this:

- console: they are frozen in time for the duration of that 7 years. Thus, yes they run games, gut allways at the same sstandard of performance and graphical fidelity. Theres no way to see better textures, better post-processing effects, etc.

- PC: if you buy a just as capable machine, it will also b eusable for the same period. BUT, you will progressively have to use less post effects, as the games in the PC environment continues to evolve and push the limits everynew generation of hardware offers.

So what I am saying is, a PS3 game now will run in a quality that would be considered 'medium' by todays PC hardware. And thats fine, if the PC owner didnt chose to upgrade.

And Chosing here is the key.

You dont need to upgrade your PC machine, and if you chose not to, it will peform at "PS3" level of performance and graphical fidelity.

Take my PC.

I still use an E8400 CPU processor. Its just a Dual core. And, after 6, 7 years of use, it still delivers. I play whatever I want without complaints.

Now my GPU. I use a GTX 570. This GPU I bought like 3 years ago as an upgrade froma 9800gtx wich lasted 4 years then broke due a power outage.

So, my system is old if you compare it to the actual platforms.

But I still can play games like the recent released Tomb Rider at pretty much maximum. I play shooters near maximum as well, without complaints.

So far, my machine has not rejected any game I wished to play on it.

I could upgrade now if I wanted, porbably will do so next year by just gettign a new GPU/mobo/Ram, and using the old parts like GPU, case, HDD's, so it wont be a huge investment.

But I will uograde more out of a desire of having a new shinny than because I need to.

What you need to understand is this:

- console: they are frozen in time for the duration of that 7 years. Thus, yes they run games, gut allways at the same sstandard of performance and graphical fidelity. Theres no way to see better textures, better post-processing effects, etc.

- PC: if you buy a just as capable machine, it will also b eusable for the same period. BUT, you will progressively have to use less post effects, as the games in the PC environment continues to evolve and push the limits everynew generation of hardware offers.

So what I am saying is, a PS3 game now will run in a quality that would be considered 'medium' by todays PC hardware. And thats fine, if the PC owner didnt chose to upgrade.

And Chosing here is the key.

You dont need to upgrade your PC machine, and if you chose not to, it will peform at "PS3" level of performance and graphical fidelity.

Take my PC.

I still use an E8400 CPU processor. Its just a Dual core. And, after 6, 7 years of use, it still delivers. I play whatever I want without complaints.

Now my GPU. I use a GTX 570. This GPU I bought like 3 years ago as an upgrade froma 9800gtx wich lasted 4 years then broke due a power outage.

So, my system is old if you compare it to the actual platforms.

But I still can play games like the recent released Tomb Rider at pretty much maximum. I play shooters near maximum as well, without complaints.

So far, my machine has not rejected any game I wished to play on it.

I could upgrade now if I wanted, porbably will do so next year by just gettign a new GPU/mobo/Ram, and using the old parts like GPU, case, HDD's, so it wont be a huge investment.

But I will uograde more out of a desire of having a new shinny than because I need to.

If by viable, you mean ****** like the Ps3, then yes.

It's not like the PC is going to lose functionality. Is going to run everything that it used too.

If you mean cutting edge, then no, you'll have to upgrade it some-something you can't do on a console.

Are console gamers really this ignorant?

we upgrade when we buy a new console now just answer the question can i spend $400 dollars on a gaming laptop and play the best games on the market right now and 7 years from now. also you keep trashing the ps3 yet the Last of us which was a ps3 exclusive was the Game of the Year followed by GTA V which was a console exclusive. $400 is the going price of a ps4 thats why i use hat as my benchmark

PC will run every virus, malware, trojan, wall hack, aimbot, and loads of other C# software enhancements.

Your dusting ignorant.

I say this because a decent gaming PC cost $1000 and does not last half the lifetime of a console.

PC will run every virus, malware, trojan, wall hack, aimbot, and loads of other C# software enhancements.

Your dusting ignorant.

For the love of God, DONT buy a gamming laptop.

Just... dont.

They are overpriced stuff that will nto perform as well as a desktop with similar especifications.

The last time i read articles, it was said that the GPU gtx750Ti was a good alternative for a new PC capable of matching a PS4 performance. Its about $149 at new egg.

Assemble a system around it. It will probably come closer to $600, but a PC can do a lot more than gamming, so theres that.

Also, most parts will be still being able to be used at your next upgrade some years from now, so the cost of upgrading would be way lower then buying a new console when the time comes.

Where did you get those numbers? Firstly, $1,000 is a pretty large sum. By shopping smart and understanding what's really necessary for gaming performance, you can construct your own gaming PC that is superior to any next-gen console for significantly less than $1,000. Secondly, why would it not last as long?

My roomate just blew half his tax return on a gaming PC and thats what he spent.

thank you you have been knowledgeable and respectful on the way you have answered the question I will stick with a PS4 just because it is cheaper. I will also admit I cannot assemble a PC.

You certainly can spend that much and more, but it depends on what you want to achieve.

A gaming PC is more expensive... period. We can just stop this argument now. Going from no PS4s to one PS4 is cheaper than going from no PCs to one gaming PC.

However, CPU tech has been evolving fairly slowly for the last few years since the second generation core i processors were released in 2010-2011. Graphics cards do continually evolve at a fairly rapid pace still, the most notable being a huge surge in VRAM over the last two generations.

Now... keep in mind that PS4 you have is never going to get better. It runs at a level of graphical fidelity that you, personally, find acceptable and as long as you find that acceptable it will continue to give you that performance. You buy it, plug it in, and forget it. You know what... that is great. There are a lot of people who are too busy, too tired, too 'whatever' to want to deal with anything more than that, and you guys have every right to feel that way.

There is a second group of people who love building, improving, and tinkering.. etc. Gaming is a hobby, whether on a PC or a console... any amount of money you spend on a hobby is only a waste if you perceive it is (but then... why would you pursue the hobby in the first place if you felt it was waste?). I built my first gaming PC in 2011 for ~$1200 (I had a student copy of windows for free) and have since spent ~$400 more adding in little things here and there. Not because I have to, but because I WANT to, I enjoy the tinkering and the improving. With the customizable platforms comes the ability to play games that, simply put, outperform any generation of console.

I'm not superior to you because I have a gaming PC, we just choose to experience our hobby, gaming, in different ways.

Consoles are more cost efficient - hands down that is undeniable.
PCs are more powerful - also undeniable.

Don't be afraid to assemble a PC though... its not hard at all anymore. If you can plug your PS3 into a power socket you can build a PC.

If I go out and buy a gaming console for $400 will it still be a viable option for gaming 7 years from now? I say this because a decent gaming PC cost $1000 and does not last half the lifetime of a console sorry its the truth playstation 3 came out in November of 2006. what gaming laptop will last seven years let me know? it must be noted that ps3 will probably be supported for an additional 2 years bringing its total viable gaming life cycle to 9 years.

A gaming PC is more expensive... period. We can just stop this argument now. Going from no PS4s to one PS4 is cheaper than going from no PCs to one gaming PC.

However, CPU tech has been evolving fairly slowly for the last few years since the second generation core i processors were released in 2010-2011. Graphics cards do continually evolve at a fairly rapid pace still, the most notable being a huge surge in VRAM over the last two generations.

Now... keep in mind that PS4 you have is never going to get better. It runs at a level of graphical fidelity that you, personally, find acceptable and as long as you find that acceptable it will continue to give you that performance. You buy it, plug it in, and forget it. You know what... that is great. There are a lot of people who are too busy, too tired, too 'whatever' to want to deal with anything more than that, and you guys have every right to feel that way.

There is a second group of people who love building, improving, and tinkering.. etc. Gaming is a hobby, whether on a PC or a console... any amount of money you spend on a hobby is only a waste if you perceive it is (but then... why would you pursue the hobby in the first place if you felt it was waste?). I built my first gaming PC in 2011 for ~$1200 (I had a student copy of windows for free) and have since spent ~$400 more adding in little things here and there. Not because I have to, but because I WANT to, I enjoy the tinkering and the improving. With the customizable platforms comes the ability to play games that, simply put, outperform any generation of console.

I'm not superior to you because I have a gaming PC, we just choose to experience our hobby, gaming, in different ways.

Consoles are more cost efficient - hands down that is undeniable.
PCs are more powerful - also undeniable.

Don't be afraid to assemble a PC though... its not hard at all anymore. If you can plug your PS3 into a power socket you can build a PC.

If I go out and buy a gaming console for $400 will it still be a viable option for gaming 7 years from now?