Switching from Console to PC Gaming: A Comprehensive Beginner's Guide
Let's face it: PC gaming is a lot more complex than console gaming. Console gaming is simple because you only have to worry about one device - your console.
With PC gaming, you have more to consider, from build customizations to gaming brands to accessories and more. But the complexities come with more options, more games available to you, and a more personalized gaming experience.
So, if you're a console gamer, how do you make the switch to PC gaming? How does PC gaming compare to console gaming? And, perhaps most importantly, how do you make intelligent decisions while buying your first gaming PC?
How I made the switch myself
As a life-long PlayStation gamer, I had zero knowledge about PCs and PC gaming until earlier this year. Then, I decided to start saving money to switch from my console to PC gaming myself. While I pinched my pennies, I learned everything I could about making the switch and making it intelligently.
I broke down my journey into these categories:
- PC gaming vs. console gaming
- Laptops vs. desktops vs. custom builds
- Gaming brands
- Learning what PC specs mean
- Picking your gaming accessories
- Download Steam and start gaming
Let's get started with understanding the difference between consoles and PCs. If you already know the basics and want to dive right into switching from console to PC gaming, skip to step 1.
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