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Older patient gamers: what is your preferred gaming platform? (lemm.ee)

submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by [email protected] to c/patientgamers

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I used to be a PC-only gamer but the older I get the more I gravitate toward very 'simple' platforms.

Because my gaming time slots can be unpredictable and sometimes short I can't take too much time setting things up.

I was surprised to find that I use the Nintendo Switch a lot because the games are on cartridges (usually few to no downloading needed) and I can continue playing the game when I am away from home. Really surprising, considering I bought it out of curiosity in 2017 and that it is in some ways underpowered compared to my other devices- I never had a Nintendo 'home' console before that.

I thought of adding the PS4 to this mention however recently I've been avoiding playing it due to the constant updates. The worst example was when my SO bought me Red Dead Redemption 2. I sat down, excited to play it, when suddenly it pormpted me to download a HUGE update . It really kind of ruined my first session.

What are your experiences and your preferred devices?

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago (3 children)

Console (xbox, ps, switch) because i got tired of buying a new gpu or whatever upgrade for pc every couple of months. Now i dont have to stress for updated drivers or if it crashes because windows wants something done at the most fucked up time. Just sit in my comfy chair turn it on and play. Dont have time for all the other bs.

[–] otp 6 points 7 months ago

Huh. I built my PC with mid-level specs 3 years ago and haven't upgraded anything but RAM and storage. Didn't even need either for gaming..

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

Why so often? I just updated my almost 10 year old PC that had one gpu upgrade in its life, and was still happily playing the 10 year old games I wanted to play.

Then I got the new PC with decent specs and decided to push its limits with some Stardew Valley.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I'm the same way but I bought one of those mini pcs that has a laptop cpu/gpu in it, installed ChimeraOS on it which essentially turned it into a steamdeck.

I have that hooked up to my living room tv and it's my main gaming device. It's essentially a console. I never upgrade anything. It runs what I play at 1080p with med or high settings.

Suits me just fine. I mainly just want to sit on my couch and game on the TV instead of being at a desk like I did years ago.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Oh thats a good idea. I do find that some games i miss out on because there not on console… this is a good idea. What mini pc did you get?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

The Minisforum HX80G. That's the older model. They have the HX99G, HX100G and others now. They all range in price but Amazon has sales.

I picked mine up for $650.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Tnx gonna check that out.