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?

    • AdamBomb@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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      7 months ago

      Just turned 50, same! Plus a PS5 because previous generations had good exclusives and I expected the same this gen.

    • GrossMargin@lemmy.world
      2·
      7 months ago

      I’ve been considering switching my PC over to Linux as well. Would you recommend it from your experience? Anything you’d do differently if you could?

      • AdamBomb@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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        7 months ago

        I’m not the OP but I just built a gaming PC and switched to Linux. No regrets so far. I picked Mint and it went smoothly. Just had to install more updated graphics drivers.

        • Gimpydude@lemmynsfw.comEnglish
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          7 months ago

          Similar for me. I went with PopOS this time, and it all just works. I’m thinking of switching to KDE Neon, just because I’m a KDE fan. One piece of advice I have is to have your home directory on it’s own so that if you do switch distros, you just install to the system drive and you don’t affect your data.