It was only a decade ago that personal computers were the only options available for online gaming purposes. With the introduction of gaming consoles like PlayStation and Xbox, a new genre of gaming experiences came into existence. PCs continue to rule the world of online gaming as some games are exclusively available for PCs, but if you want to play while on the move then consoles are the best options available. Here are some pros and cons of gaming consoles over PCs.

Pros of gaming consoles

Price
The biggest advantage that gaming consoles have over the PCs is their price. You can get consoles well under $500 that too with a couple of games installed in it, while a PC would actually cost double the price.

Simplicity
Gaming consoles are better options when it comes to simplicity. Even a novice without much technical knowledge in computers can play games on a console. There are no operating systems that need to be configured or any driver that needs to be updated regularly. Consoles have plug and play options so that you can start playing on it immediately after you purchase it and bring it home.

Play on the move
Everyone is busy nowadays and needs to go out for work. But still, no one wants to let go of their gaming habits. They want something out of the box that can be played even while they are on the move. Consoles are developed exactly the way that game lovers want. There are portable devices on which you can play from anywhere whether sitting on the couch or traveling long hours in a flight.

Easy return options
Games in a console can be easily rented and can even be returned to the retailer with a full refund option if you are not satisfied with the game. PC games do not have this returning option as they are easy to be copied.

Cons of gaming consoles

One faulty component can disable the entire console
This is the biggest disadvantage of gaming consoles. Though sealing all the components in a single unit may seem to be very simple, if any single component inside the console becomes old, there is no way of solving the issue without replacing the whole console.

Meant for a single task
Consoles are meant for a single task whereas PCs can perform a wide range of applications. The staggering range of applications that are available for PCs will never be available on consoles. However, console developers are trying to bring in flexibility in consoles so that they can work on par with the PCs.

Lack of interconnectivity
When it comes to online gaming, there is a lack of interconnectivity in different brands of consoles. This means the games that are available for a single kind of console will not be available for a different brand of console. Each console is restricted typically to its own network.

Thus, before choosing a console or a PC, decide on whether you want an ethereal gaming experience or whether you want to multitask. Gaming consoles are meant for gaming only, whereas PC would help you multitask.