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Yeah, at $700 the PS5 Pro is expensive for a console, but I spent more than double that on my GPU alone
By Fraser Brown published
Pro tip "Just get a gaming PC instead" isn't good advice for everyone.
Should you buy a Steam Deck instead of a PS5 Pro? How about instead of a new car you buy a boat?—these things are not the same
By Jacob Ridley published
Apples, oranges Even as a Steam Deck fan, I'm surprised to see Valve's handheld suggested as some sort of like-for-like replacement for Sony's newest home console.
PC vs. PS5 Pro: Making PC gaming more relevant than ever
By Jeremy Laird published
PS5 Pro vs PC: Fight! High performance console gaming just got much more expensive.
Ray tracing has taken its first steps at becoming the rendering norm for triple-A games but that just makes upscaling and frame generation a Hobson's choice
By Nick Evanson published
No choice It's not an option if you absolutely require it.
Best gaming motherboards in 2024:these are the mobos I'd build a system around today
By Dave James last updated
Best Mobo The best gaming motherboards from the top Intel and AMD chipsets.
It's official: consoles cost as much as gaming PCs now
By James Bentley published
News Are you upgrading?
The PS5 Pro is the most powerful games console ever released, but at $700 PC gaming has nothing to worry about
By Nick Evanson published
news Big GPU, fast ray tracing, AI-powered upscaling. Hang on, that's just a PC, right?
Best curved monitors for gaming in 2024: These are the bendy displays I'd immerse myself in
By Dave James last updated
Bendy Immerse yourself to the max with these vision-enclosing panels.
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