Why can't console makers just slap in a bunch of pc parts and have a console that runs games with the same quality and speed as that of a computer, but still being made for gaming. In the Xbox One they have a amd made from Jaguar which is to my understanding usually makes parts for pc's. I'm just curious as to the reason that they can't put in all the pc components into it and have basically a pc that its main function would be for living room gaming etc.
well they do sort of, the current generation consoles for example are both using APUs based on AMDs Jaguar architecture which while it is their low power line of x86 chips it is still an architecture that can be found in some of their low end APUs for consumer use (AM1 parts)
Now assuming what you mean is why cant they produce higher performance consoles? simple cost, they already sell them at a loss with low end and outdated hardware and make up that loss in selling you software, accessories etc
Ah, so it's all about cost? I thought it was something to do with they CAN'T put all the parts and etc. to make a basically high end gaming pc for your living room, so they have to put in crappier stuff. Well thanks for helping me understand!
I'm not really good at that, since I haven't done it before. Maybe some other time. I'd rather just buy a pre-made gaming pc and add better parts as the funds become available.
Xbox One: $400.
NVIDIA GTA 780 video card for PC: $700. And that's just the video card, not counting the rest of the computer!
These days, consoles are computers, they just run an operating system specifically designed to be used as a console. They just have to make a lot of sacrifices in terms of parts to keep the overall cost down. Unless you want to pay $1,000 or more for an Xbox, the PC is always going to be better because it's not limited to a price point that has to fit the average gamer. You can spend as much as you want or as little as you want and your experience will depend mostly on the price you pay.
Also, a typical PC is only expected to last about 5 years before it becomes irrelevant, but a console can last for nearly 10 years before it becomes irrelevant.
Xbox One: $400.
NVIDIA GTA 780 video card for PC: $700. And that's just the video card, not counting the rest of the computer!
These days, consoles are computers, they just run an operating system specifically designed to be used as a console. They just have to make a lot of sacrifices in terms of parts to keep the overall cost down. Unless you want to pay $1,000 or more for an Xbox, the PC is always going to be better because it's not limited to a price point that has to fit the average gamer. You can spend as much as you want or as little as you want and your experience will depend mostly on the price you pay.
Also, a typical PC is only expected to last about 5 years before it becomes irrelevant, but a console can last for nearly 10 years before it becomes irrelevant.
the 780 goes for $500, while the 780Ti goes for $700.
Yeah they may last longer than PCs, but they run everything to the max, they go as far as they can with them. The Xbox 360 can play Watch_Dogs, it'll play it on extremely low (no water, no rain, no reflections) and at 480p (upscaled), at like, 24 FPS.
The Xbox One will be playing at a 720p on med/high settings, 30 FPS. While a $600 PC will be maxing it out, at like 45-60 FPS.
I'd much rather pay an extra 100-200 dollars, and get great frames, and be able to do a lot more with it.
**By consoles lasting longer, I meant always running at "playable" frames. After 7-10 years a card will start to die down some, and won't run every game, but console games will be optimized, because their hardware just isn't there.
Also, a typical PC is only expected to last about 5 years before it becomes irrelevant, but a console can last for nearly 10 years before it becomes irrelevant.
Not really that only if you want to get the advantage of having a PC. If I wanted to play at the same resolution and settings the consoles run at my 6970 could be used for the next 10-15 years. I spend the past few days playing the new wolfenstein and even on the highest settings at 1080p it runs just fine. My GPU is roughly 4 years old I don't see it within a year suddenly becoming irrelevant.
Ah, so it's all about cost? I thought it was something to do with they CAN'T put all the parts and etc. to make a basically high end gaming pc for your living room, so they have to put in crappier stuff. Well thanks for helping me understand!
I'm not really good at that, since I haven't done it before. Maybe some other time. I'd rather just buy a pre-made gaming pc and add better parts as the funds become available.
Xbox One: $400.
NVIDIA GTA 780 video card for PC: $700. And that's just the video card, not counting the rest of the computer!
These days, consoles are computers, they just run an operating system specifically designed to be used as a console. They just have to make a lot of sacrifices in terms of parts to keep the overall cost down. Unless you want to pay $1,000 or more for an Xbox, the PC is always going to be better because it's not limited to a price point that has to fit the average gamer. You can spend as much as you want or as little as you want and your experience will depend mostly on the price you pay.
Also, a typical PC is only expected to last about 5 years before it becomes irrelevant, but a console can last for nearly 10 years before it becomes irrelevant.
the 780 goes for $500, while the 780Ti goes for $700.
Yeah they may last longer than PCs, but they run everything to the max, they go as far as they can with them. The Xbox 360 can play Watch_Dogs, it'll play it on extremely low (no water, no rain, no reflections) and at 480p (upscaled), at like, 24 FPS.
The Xbox One will be playing at a 720p on med/high settings, 30 FPS. While a $600 PC will be maxing it out, at like 45-60 FPS.
I'd much rather pay an extra 100-200 dollars, and get great frames, and be able to do a lot more with it.
**By consoles lasting longer, I meant always running at "playable" frames. After 7-10 years a card will start to die down some, and won't run every game, but console games will be optimized, because their hardware just isn't there.
Not really that only if you want to get the advantage of having a PC. If I wanted to play at the same resolution and settings the consoles run at my 6970 could be used for the next 10-15 years. I spend the past few days playing the new wolfenstein and even on the highest settings at 1080p it runs just fine. My GPU is roughly 4 years old I don't see it within a year suddenly becoming irrelevant.