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Are high GPU prices driving a spike in console sales?


Are high GPU prices driving a spike in console sales?


  👤 richardjam73 Accepted Answer ✓
It depends on the application. Are you aware that there are a lot of different types of gamers? If a gamer wants to play those specific AAA games that are heavy on requirements then considering a console might be something they do. If however they don't really want those games then a PC with a less capable GPU is all they need. I have never seen actual statistics that show the differences in spending power of these groups.

These are the recommended Nvidia GPU for some very popular PC games

Call of Duty MW 2 GTX 1060

Battlefield 2042 RTX 3060

World of Warcraft RTX with 8GB

Fifa 23 GTX 1660

Sims 4 GTX 650

Minecraft Java (Microsoft doesn't specifiy) ~ 700 series

Elden Ring GTX 1070 8GB

Fortnite GTX 960

Apex Legends GTX 970

Grand Theft Auto V GTX 660 2GB