No setup? Driver updates? Who’s installing Windows? Does the controller use Bluetooth or a dongle? How would people know to install Steam? Does everyone have a wireless keyboard and mouse? What if they only have a DisplayPort cable? Do they have the correct HDMI cord for their GPU and TV?
A PS5 comes with everything needed in the box. Console, correct HDMI cord, compatible controller,USC cable, power cord. Plug it all in, push the power button. Controller pairs automatically when plugged in. No need to even make an account you could just quickly skip everything and put a game disk on the drive to play something without internet connection.
The PS5 requires the simplest setup. PC requires a lot more technical knowledge than you’re willing to admit.
This is in context to OP who has a Steam Deck. If they can figure out Linux, they can install Windows and Steam. Hell, they don’t even need Windows! Steam also has a Linux client.
And in general, Windows is simple as fuck to get going. You literally just follow the instructions on screen for installation. Driver issues haven’t been a thing for a LONG time, unless you have some weird, unheard of, or ancient legacy hardware; the OS handles it automatically. And if they don’t build the machine themself, pre-built PCs come with everything in the box and the operating system already installed.
Unless you want to do something strange or unique or really technical, the bar for entry is mostly just the price of a computer vs a console; not the difficulty in setting one up.
No setup? Driver updates? Who’s installing Windows? Does the controller use Bluetooth or a dongle? How would people know to install Steam? Does everyone have a wireless keyboard and mouse? What if they only have a DisplayPort cable? Do they have the correct HDMI cord for their GPU and TV?
A PS5 comes with everything needed in the box. Console, correct HDMI cord, compatible controller,USC cable, power cord. Plug it all in, push the power button. Controller pairs automatically when plugged in. No need to even make an account you could just quickly skip everything and put a game disk on the drive to play something without internet connection.
The PS5 requires the simplest setup. PC requires a lot more technical knowledge than you’re willing to admit.
This is in context to OP who has a Steam Deck. If they can figure out Linux, they can install Windows and Steam. Hell, they don’t even need Windows! Steam also has a Linux client.
And in general, Windows is simple as fuck to get going. You literally just follow the instructions on screen for installation. Driver issues haven’t been a thing for a LONG time, unless you have some weird, unheard of, or ancient legacy hardware; the OS handles it automatically. And if they don’t build the machine themself, pre-built PCs come with everything in the box and the operating system already installed.
Unless you want to do something strange or unique or really technical, the bar for entry is mostly just the price of a computer vs a console; not the difficulty in setting one up.