nickhimself posted:

I disagree that a gaming PC will set you back $800 or so every three years. My last PC lasted me about 6 years or so. Sure, graphic options had to slowly be turned down over time with newer games featuring better graphics but you can always upgrade individual components.

A new graphics card that can handle today's games at max settings will cost you around $150 or less. That will play games for a few years before you can think about getting something better to keep your games looking much better than console titles.