You can play console games on the computer if you know where to look *COUGH* That "console exclusive!" argument is pretty moot. BUILDING a PC is pretty inexpensive if you look around for deals.
You can build a high end computer for less than $1000 if you shop around and look for deals. Can make a top end one for less than $2000. Buying brand name, pre-assembled computers is a waste of money, like alienware computers (only their laptops are worth it).
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