Video Game Platforms
Which Video Game Platform do you use?
Pros and Cons of
Consoles
as Gaming Platforms
Pros:
- Relatively inexpensive
- Huge variety of games
- Sports games thrive on consoles
Cons:
- Not upgradeable
- Limited use other than playing video games
- Limited multi-player capability
At GamesDiscounted we feature a number of games available on each of the different game platforms including Xbox, PS4, Steam and EA Origin.
If you are an avid gamer, then no doubt you have established which platform is best suited to the games and style you prefer to play.
If you are still in the process of figuring out which is best for you, we’ve picked out a couple of articles you may find of interest!?
In Choosing The Video Game Platform Best For You published on Lifewire, author Michael offers a useful overview, nicely summarised in a list of pros & cons [shown in the adjacent columns].
Jess, writing for Engadget, also poses the question ‘Which gaming console is right for you?‘ and guides us through the advantages and drawbacks of each of the main game consoles.
Pros and Cons of
PCs
as Gaming Platforms
Pros:
- Multiple uses other than gaming
- Great multi-player capability via the Internet
- Upgradeable
- Great for strategy, real-time strategy & simulation games
Cons:
- Expensive
- Smaller library of games
- Sports games play relatively poorly on this platform
Consoles
Xbox ONE
The world’s most powerful console
- over 1,300 games
- over 200 console exclusives
- over 400 Xbox classics
- Enjoy 4k Ultra HD Blu-rayTM & 4K video streaming
- Play within a massive community of gamers on arguably the fastest, most reliable gaming network.
Play Station 4 (PS4)
The world's best-selling console
- over 1,700 games
Play the latest games in amazing 4K clarity; skin tones become warmer, materials take on realistic textures and environments come alive like never before.
- Stream the biggest movies, hottest TV shows and latest videos in 4K resolution from Netflix & YouTube
PC Platforms
Origin
Play great PC games and connect with your friends, all in one place.
- Great PC Games
- Platform made for Gaming
- Friends & Community
Uplay
PC games portal, where you can find all your games on PC
- Connect to Uplay
- Participate in the Ubisoft forums
- Buy Ubisoft games
