Most video game enthusiasts are used to using a console for their entertainment, but more and more frequently a trend is emerging that cannot really be underestimated. We are referring to online gaming, which allows you to play and have fun directly from your PC with various subscription and streaming services.

Playing online from your PC completely free of charge

Many online services are completely free of charge, but there are some video games that have become more and more successful, also because of the multiplayer games that are available to users. Want some examples? Just think of FIFA or Call of Duty, to name just the two most popular.

Online battles on consoles, however, are not offered completely free of charge, but you always have to take out a subscription, which can be monthly or annual, in which you can challenge friends or random users who connect from all over the world. Most computer games offer the possibility of playing on the web without having to pay anything at all.

No need to buy the latest version of a video game

As we have already pointed out, buying a gaming computer is not exactly a cheap solution, but we are referring to an initial investment that could save you a lot of money in the long run.

Just to give you an example, few people reflect how, after a few years, consoles quickly become rather obsolete, with the various manufacturers fighting to launch a new generation each time to replace the previous model. And it is clear that, with such a tight schedule, there is a risk of having to change consoles too frequently. This is not a problem with gaming computers, as all you need is a little bit of manual dexterity to change the various components of your PC, inserting new, more and more powerful parts, and significantly improving graphics, memory and other aspects important for online gaming.

The low cost of video games

If you’ve only played consoles consistently over the years, you’ve probably never noticed the difference, but PC games are much cheaper. During the first few weeks, the difference may seem to be all in favour of console games, but within a month or two of release, offers and promotions start to abound. One of the most interesting platforms to watch out for in this respect is Steam, which periodically offers various titles that have been launched in the previous months, sometimes with 80% discounts.