5 Reasons Consoles Still Beat PCs for Gaming

Consoles provide a more optimized and stable gaming experience compared to PCs due to standardized hardware.
Consoles have a much lower upfront cost compared to gaming PCs.
Console games can be resold or bought used, reducing recurring costs.
Exclusives and big-budget games still launch primarily on consoles first.
Consoles offer a convenient plug-and-play experience without constant tweaking or upgrading like PCs.

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