I’m still undecided, and I’d say reading some opinions would help me.
You can run SO, SO much more on a PC. And not be locked out of your purchases at a whim (depending on how you buy).
Very capable hardware can be had for the price of a PS5.
Get a really good PC, i jumped from PS5 (console player all my life) to PC and im kicking myself I didnt do it before.
Hurts the wallet in the short term but you got access to way more games, games are way cheaper on Steam with sales all the time and you get access to mods. I can also still play most games with my PS5 controller (i dont like keyboard and mouse)
PC will always win hands down.
PC.
Consoles used to be cheap enough to justify their limitations. Nowadays, once you buy the console, controller(s), controller charger, PS+ subscription, and a few games, you could have bought a PC with better (or at minimum, the same) graphics, more input options, a WAY bigger game library, and FREE online play. You already pay for your internet connection, why should you pay again because you want to play Playstation with it?
Plus, your platform is (almost) always backwards compatible, you can play on custom servers, you can play with mods, and if you’re just dying to play some console games, emulation is also an option for you.
Not to mention, if you don’t have one already, simply having a desktop PC makes computer-related tasks and even web browsing SO much easier than with a laptop or, even worse, mobile device.
A PC would be the better option longterm in terms of owning the hardware especially as PS is going all-digital and given Sony’s track record of pulling people’s supposedly-purchased content at will.
It depends. I assume your focus is only gaming. If you are gonna spend the same money you would for a PS5 on the PC, then get the PS5. It’s gonna be a way better experience and you would be able to play more games smoothly. If you have more budget though, get a PC it’s the superior choice, better performance and quality, better sales and not locked to one store, mods, no subscription to play online etc. Happy Birthday :)
Keep in mind, PS5 is nearing the end of its life cycle, like 2(?) more years and Sony is preparing for the PS6.
I would suggest getting a mid-range PC and in 2 years you can decide to either stick with PC and perform some upgrades or work towards a PS6.
Ending its life cycle is not the same as end of life though. Were 6 years into ps5 life and the ps4 was just surpassed in more online people by the ps5 in June 2025. I have a feeling you will have little issue with it being abandoned anytime soon, let alone 2 or even 3 years from now.
True, this is why I said in two years start thinking about a PS6, it doesn’t make a lot of sense to spend $700 on a 6 year old console when $300 to $500 more can get a mid-range PC or for the similar price get a Steam Deck/Machine. If they get a PS5 today then it will still be relevant for another 5ish years, but will they have buyers remorse if they had just waited for a PS6, who knows.
PC is much more versatile of a tool and presents various learning opportunities, etc. But will not provide as smooth of a gaming experience as a ps5. Waaaaaaay more games to choose from though, so PC wins.
A PC of similar capabilities would be far more useful generally than a PS5. All you would be giving up is exclusive titles locked to the PS5. I use my computer for a lot of things beyond gaming so it’s not much of a comparison for me.
Meanwhile there are a lot of things you give up to use the console. You’re forced to use the Sony ecosystem that will decide what games you can and can’t play. You cannot use those resources to do something other than game.
a pc is far more versatile. I personally would always choose that but it really comes down to personal preference.
PC.
Even if Sony wasn’t hellbent on shooting themselves in the foot, a PC would still be the better choice. Sony going full idiot mode makes the choice even easier.
PC.
PC, but put SteamOS or Bazzite on it and save the cost of a windows license. Windows has been noticeably worse in the last year, in my opinion. Meanwhile, Linux gaming has been improving dramatically.
SteamOS is still only for AMD systems, correct? Been waiting several years for Nvidia support. Bazzite works for Nvidia.
Let me ask you, what is it about the PS5 that makes it even worth your consideration against a PC?
Get yourself a PC. Bonus points for installing SteamOS.
Edit: You can always upgrade a PC to increase its lifespan. Not so with a PS5.
Well, that depends on the PC. Upgrading a laptop is quite hard (with exceptions). And with RAMageddon, a „real“ desktop may be prohibitively expensive. In Germany, where I am, a PS5 Digital Edition is 599,99€ (including VAT), while a good PC would probably be at least 1300€. But OP, if you can afford it, I‘d still recommend the PC for its versatility. You can do anything with that. Put SteamOS on it, its like a console. One button press, you‘re on a full desktop you can use for work, education, social media, etc. p.p.
PC, it is by far the most flexible computing device out of the two.
