Gaming is an expensive hobby, there's no doubt about it. After sinking in the initial investment, the cost of games, subscriptions, and peripherals add to the growing price tag of gaming. If you aren't paying attention, you might find yourself spending a lot more than $400 just to take the next step in the evolution of gaming. So with so many choices out there right now, what platform, PC, Steam Machine, or console, offers the best value in gaming? Let's take a look.
We're going to be comparing the hardware of the PS4, Xbox One, Alienware Steam Machine, and a home-built PC. This obviously isn't a 1:1 comparison. While you can whittle down component costs on a custom PC through careful shopping, the other 3 have custom hardware as part of the packaged deal. The hypothetical PC we put together for comparison is better than a pre-built console in most areas, but lacks an optical drive and other pack-ins, and costs around $400-$430. The PC also doesn't include an OS. Linux doesn't cost anything but your time, but if you want Windows, add another $80-$200.
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We're going to be comparing the hardware of the PS4, Xbox One, Alienware Steam Machine, and a home-built PC. This obviously isn't a 1:1 comparison. While you can whittle down component costs on a custom PC through careful shopping, the other 3 have custom hardware as part of the packaged deal. The hypothetical PC we put together for comparison is better than a pre-built console in most areas, but lacks an optical drive and other pack-ins, and costs around $400-$430. The PC also doesn't include an OS. Linux doesn't cost anything but your time, but if you want Windows, add another $80-$200.
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