- Oct 15, 2002
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Hi guys, I am planning on doing custom-built PCs that will rival gaming consoles. Although I know this is relatively easy if budget and pricing are not factors to consider.
The reason why I had this idea is to bring awareness to those who are into getting a PlayStation 5 or an Xbox Series X due to the hype. Based on the statistics here in our country, a lot of people are looking for PlayStation 5s without even knowing what they really want. We run an online shop that sells consumer electronics and everyday we get a lot of inquiries from people looking for the next-gen gaming consoles. The unfortunate thing is, most of these people are just in for the hype. They do not know that they can play games in a similar capacity with a PC.
In order for this plan to at least see the light of day, these are the requisites:
1. The total cost of setting this build should be affordable, probably in the vicinity of the PS5 and Xbox pricing.
2. The parts of this build should be standardized, same brand, same suppliers.
3. The controllers will be an Xbox Series X controller.
4. The software side - will need a game launcher
What I would like to ask for a suggestion is for item number 4.
Is there a game launcher that will exactly mimic the interface of the game consoles, this is something like a skin on-top of windows that will auto-start and display the list of games available. In other words, having a software that will make you feel that you are running a game console rather than a PC. Ideally, when a person switches this PC build on then it will automatically launch a game launcher and not the standard Windows interface.
Moved from computer building.
AT Mod Usandthem
The reason why I had this idea is to bring awareness to those who are into getting a PlayStation 5 or an Xbox Series X due to the hype. Based on the statistics here in our country, a lot of people are looking for PlayStation 5s without even knowing what they really want. We run an online shop that sells consumer electronics and everyday we get a lot of inquiries from people looking for the next-gen gaming consoles. The unfortunate thing is, most of these people are just in for the hype. They do not know that they can play games in a similar capacity with a PC.
In order for this plan to at least see the light of day, these are the requisites:
1. The total cost of setting this build should be affordable, probably in the vicinity of the PS5 and Xbox pricing.
2. The parts of this build should be standardized, same brand, same suppliers.
3. The controllers will be an Xbox Series X controller.
4. The software side - will need a game launcher
What I would like to ask for a suggestion is for item number 4.
Is there a game launcher that will exactly mimic the interface of the game consoles, this is something like a skin on-top of windows that will auto-start and display the list of games available. In other words, having a software that will make you feel that you are running a game console rather than a PC. Ideally, when a person switches this PC build on then it will automatically launch a game launcher and not the standard Windows interface.
Moved from computer building.
AT Mod Usandthem
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