PC gaming became too complicated, so I remembered why I loved my PS5
The author reflects on their experience as a long-time PC gamer and the appeal of their PS5. Despite having a powerful gaming PC, they find console gaming to be more effortless and enjoyable. The complexities of PC gaming settings often detract from the overall experience, making the simplicity of the PS5 more appealing.
- ▪The author has been a PC gamer since 2011 but has always owned a PlayStation.
- ▪They have played only a handful of games on their PS5 over the past six years.
- ▪PC gaming offers more control but requires extensive tweaking of settings before enjoying a game.
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