Over the years, consoles have started acting a lot more like PCs – in good and bad ways. The underlying x86 technology behind the current crop of consoles really isn’t all that different from a PC.
They’re becoming even more similar, with iterative versions of the consoles coming out for those who want shinier graphics – without leaving those with older hardware in the dark. Because they’re so PC-like, Alienware’s co-founder and vice president, Frank Azor believes it’s a sign that PC gaming has “won.”
Of course, it’s not really a war because we should be playing games and not platforms, but I digress. Speaking to Gamespot, Azor says that the convergence shows that PC has won the imaginary battle.
“Console architecture, funnily enough, is more PC-like than ever before, so I think that’s a real testament that PC has won,” he said. “The console guys have realised they can’t operate on seven year cadences anymore, because they can’t keep up with the amount of innovation that’s going on in the industry, with HDR, 4K, VR, and the long path we have ahead of us in VR evolution.
They’re having to evolve in order to survive, to be a lot more like the PC side, where they can’t come in with a $300 or $400 piece of subsidised hardware. They can maybe only afford to subsidise for $50 or $100, because the lifecycle they’re going to have to recoup that investment over the lifecycle or the customer’s journey is going to be two or three years, not the seven years they had before.”
Of course, he doesn’t really believe there is a war – and that consoles are complimentary to PC gaming.
“We’re not trying to actively compete against consoles. We see them as complimentary devices. We’re trying to focus on gamers and helping them as much as possible. There are some games that play best on PC, and some that play best on console. As long as you’re playing games, as long as the games that we’re bringing to market are fun and responsible, as long as the community is healthy, then everyone is winning in the industry.”
And that’s the right attitude.
Last Updated: November 23, 2016
Andre Fourie
November 23, 2016 at 15:02
“Of course, it’s not really a war because we should be playing games and not platforms….” XD. Tell that to the master race.
Ottokie
November 23, 2016 at 15:02
That’s exactly what a console gamer would say!
Andre Fourie
November 23, 2016 at 15:04
LOL.
Andre Fourie
November 23, 2016 at 15:05
o/
Deceased
November 24, 2016 at 12:22
Well – there is a “conflict” then, if not a war … this has been undeniable for years
Andre Fourie
November 23, 2016 at 15:03
And coming from a master race supplier of master race goodies. XD
Ottokie
November 23, 2016 at 15:05
I am actually pretty confused here.
I don’t know if I should blindly attack or list my PC specs?
Andre Fourie
November 23, 2016 at 15:05
ATTACK!!!!!
VampyreSquirrel
November 23, 2016 at 15:36
Take the defensive and state you have a console as well.
Ottokie
November 23, 2016 at 15:39
No. That would be like showing my belly in submission
Admiral Chief Argonian
November 23, 2016 at 15:46
Otto the submissive….
*flies away*
Deceased
November 24, 2016 at 12:23
Spots a wild submissive…
“Hey, how you doin’?”
konfab
November 23, 2016 at 16:40
My PC has an 8 Core AMD Jaguar with 8GB of GDDR5 RAM. I also have a 800 MHz AMD GPU.
All in all, it runs most games on medium to high at 1080p.
HairyEwok
November 24, 2016 at 09:45
You forgot to mention the l33t frame rates you get.
Andre Fourie
November 23, 2016 at 15:07
I for one don’t actually care. Console,PC whatever. As long as you game. If I could afford a proper rig I would probably have one. I just like Consoles because its cheaper, I like a controller (granted PC also has one), and I can just plug in and gooi.
Andre Fourie
November 23, 2016 at 15:09
Also all the hardware really confuse me. Console Is all in one.
Ottokie
November 23, 2016 at 15:09
“granted PC also has one”
We don’t just have “one”. We have yours! xD
Andre Fourie
November 23, 2016 at 15:09
Just shows you how good ours is. o/
Ottokie
November 23, 2016 at 15:10
Not gonna deny that. The Xbone controller is top notch. Now if only it could work on both my PC and PS4
Andre Fourie
November 23, 2016 at 15:11
XD. Ja the PS4 controller really blows. Too Bony. Get it? Bony.
Ottokie
November 23, 2016 at 15:11
*slow clap
Andre Fourie
November 23, 2016 at 15:22
*drops the mike
Ottokie
November 23, 2016 at 15:29
Poor Mike
Andre Fourie
November 23, 2016 at 15:10
Just Cellphone gamers…… Those assholes can all just go to hell.
Ottokie
November 23, 2016 at 15:11
Don’t they want to accept your Farmville invites? 😛
Andre Fourie
November 23, 2016 at 15:12
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/505182a35ce1514ec8c5b2224586c9f4cca099c67205d7fcdfea88286cc4b092.jpg
Mistake Not...
November 23, 2016 at 15:11
Are you looking for the most comments this week? ‘Cos you’re gonna get it.
SentientSlug
November 23, 2016 at 15:20
Yeah won what exactly?
Andre Fourie
November 23, 2016 at 15:27
Where is everyone???? Admiral, Trevor, JJ, Squirrel, Chaos, Bielie, Rince, Pariah, Raptor?????? Thought everyone would have had a go at this? XD
Ottokie
November 23, 2016 at 15:30
Cause it’s not really saying anything bad about PC gamers 😛
Andre Fourie
November 23, 2016 at 15:31
That’s true.
Admiral Chief Argonian
November 23, 2016 at 15:31
Working you know, something needs to pay for my EXPENSIVE RIG
Andre Fourie
November 23, 2016 at 15:32
LOOOOOOL!!!!
Viper_ZA
November 23, 2016 at 15:36
Yeah, I really also need a GTX1080 for CS:GO (my current flavour of the month) xD
Admiral Chief Argonian
November 23, 2016 at 15:45
I’m between two minds…….RX480 or 1060….
Lord Chaos
November 23, 2016 at 15:46
Always go Red.
Viper_ZA
November 23, 2016 at 15:47
What do you currently have?
Admiral Chief Argonian
November 23, 2016 at 15:47
7870 OC
Wanna stay RED tbh
Viper_ZA
November 23, 2016 at 15:49
Go for it xD, I got burnt with the r290 so I went over to the GTX980…had I waited a bit though, I probably would’ve stayed with RED myself
Admiral Chief Argonian
November 23, 2016 at 15:49
Still, R5k though………need new bike gloves and couple of renovations at home first
Viper_ZA
November 23, 2016 at 15:51
Yeah, priorities ey 😀 Depends on your gaming habits though. I bet the 980 will keep me going for 2-3 years more at least as I’m quite content with standard HD for now. Additional hardware requirements for 4K is too expensive still and not mainstream.
Admiral Chief Argonian
November 23, 2016 at 15:52
Yeah, 4k can wait 4 more years for me
Ottokie
November 23, 2016 at 15:48
Always go Green
Lord Chaos
November 23, 2016 at 15:49
*with envy
Fixed it for you.
Admiral Chief Argonian
November 23, 2016 at 15:50
Rule 14, never take Otto’s advice
*goes RED*
Andre Fourie
November 23, 2016 at 15:50
Xbox?
Andre Fourie
November 23, 2016 at 15:51
*Waits for slap
Lu
November 23, 2016 at 15:57
*Gently pets the bunny
Deceased
November 24, 2016 at 12:29
Dude that sounds wrong – sooooo wrong 😐
Lu
November 24, 2016 at 12:45
Haha his profile pic used to be a rabbit, so yeah context is missing.
Lu
November 23, 2016 at 15:55
Get the MSI GTX 1060 Gaming X. It’s red. And has a dragon on it.
Deceased
November 24, 2016 at 12:27
As you know ( by now I hope ) dude, I’m an AMD fanboy, but the EVGA GTX 1060 6gig is a magnificent beast.
Bought it for my dads rig – will be benching BF1 on it tonight
( but it plays older titles at 4K which is great )
– also – check on takealot tomorrow – it might be a steal…
Admiral Chief Argonian
November 24, 2016 at 19:49
Takealot, yeah, no. They are a bunch of thugs ever since the Kalahari merger. Kalahari filth has infected them
Deceased
November 25, 2016 at 10:25
They didn’t choose the thug-life … the thug-life chose them 😛
HairyEwok
November 24, 2016 at 09:48
Can’t play CS:GO below 200fps, you just can’t. CS:GO at 120fps is like 30fps on consoles XD
VampyreSquirrel
November 23, 2016 at 15:39
Present
Lord Chaos
November 23, 2016 at 15:40
Was busy with the hour+ drive home
HvR
November 23, 2016 at 16:08
We are all busy laughing at the new Macbook Pro ….. no USB ports…… bahahahaha
Deceased
November 24, 2016 at 12:29
XD
Viper_ZA
November 23, 2016 at 15:28
C’mon now, it never was a war to begin with, but this… https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/adb0697f13d2ee9f5c4ee58c6f88e4536c3bf4c4e86c11eb9de7226c61fc7ef2.gif
Andre Fourie
November 23, 2016 at 15:29
XD. I forgot about you. LOL.
Viper_ZA
November 23, 2016 at 15:33
^^
HairyEwok
November 24, 2016 at 09:49
Heh, I saw Leisure Suit Larry in that list.
Dresden
November 23, 2016 at 15:33
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Aries
November 23, 2016 at 15:44
trolol
DragonSpirit009
November 23, 2016 at 15:34
I’m so in the dark when it comes to console or PC… All I want is to play a game I like. No matter on what it might be.
Andre Fourie
November 23, 2016 at 15:49
All this actually states is that consoles are getting better and better. And that is awesome.
Fox1 - Retro
November 23, 2016 at 15:53
Getting better using X86 technology. That’s like beating on home turf.
Deceased
November 24, 2016 at 12:32
Well – to be fair, consoles are what’s holding games back in terms of complexity/graphical fidelity when it is released on multiple platforms 😐
( PS this is one of the reasons PC-Gamers hate consoles )
HairyEwok
November 24, 2016 at 09:51
Hey, the more similar consoles and PC’s get, the less we have to worry about bad porting.
Guava_Eater
November 28, 2016 at 08:36
From a technical standpoint I’m not sure that there is much standing in the way of you starting off a game on your Windows 10 PC then when the wife is done with the TV switching over and carrying on on the Xbox. (Yeah I know about the console streaming, I’m talking of actually playing the games on your PC not just streaming them and well as “Pause and switch” functionality).