What do you game on?
What do you game on?
What does your battlestation look like? PS4/5, XBox, PC or some oddball Chinese retro handheld?
After zero PC gaming in forever I got myself a Steam Deck and have been loving how it performs!
Series X has been my focus but the lack of decent games made me move elsewhere before Starfield drops.
But also have a Miyoo Mini V2, and a jailbroken Switch.
I only play on my Steam Deck and/or on my Desktop running Arch(btw)
Desktop Specs: OS: Arch Linux CPU: Intel i7-9700K GPU: Intel Arc A770 Limited Edition RAM: 2x8GB 3600 MHz
I mainly play https://geoguessr.com in a bog standard web browser. Ubuntu. No console or advanced gaming pc rig.
Linux desktop running Manjaro - mostly use Steam Games and Veloren
I have my main PC, plus a retro gaming / emulation machine for the living room, and an anbernic RG 351 MP (handheld) that can emulate just about everything up to the N64. All GNU/Linux.
I mostly play steam games, plus Xonotic, Beyond All Reason, and Veloren. I've been playing Animal Crossing with my partner lately, and Windwaker on the living room machine.
I just don't see much value in mainstream consoles these days when you could instead have a proper computer and all the versatility that brings.
Mostly PC (Linux), sometimes Switch. I also have a Raspberry Pi as a retro console emulator for old stuff like the original The Legend of Zelda.
Steam Deck, it's been great for working through my backlog.
Arch Linux (btw)
(on desktop not a laptop or anything)
Only on my Switch. I only have so many hours I can dedicate to gaming with my job, a master's program, and taking care of my 2.5-year-old.
Wish I could get a PS5 though. There are some PS5 titles I'd really love to try.
Steam Deck.
I've never owned a decent gaming machine, for various reasons. Cost was a big factor. Another was the fact that I was never a big "gamer". Very little desire to play the big, popular, AAA games in general. The games I did play, I played on a very old PC, and the performance was what you'd expect from low end hardware; but I just never had any desire to build my own gaming rig.
The Steam Deck is perfect for my use case:
- I have no desire to run Windows
- I have no desire to build my own gaming machine
- I have no desire to get locked into a console ecosystem (Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, etc).
- I can play handled, docked to a monitor with keyboard and mouse, docked to a monitor with a controller, docked to a TV, etc etc
- I can play games built for Windows
- I can play games with native Linux builds
- I can play Steam games, Epic games, DRM-free games, emulated games, etc, etc
- I can do whatever the hell else I want to do with it. For example, maybe I might want to run Kodi on it, and connect to my Jellyfin server at home to watch a movie if I'm staying at a hotel. Whatever. It's just a computer like any other. I can do whatever I want.
I think I've probably played more new (to me) games since buying my SD than in all the years (decades) previous, and I love it.
I play on my PC mostly. Using my switch for the first time in a while just for totk. Also play on my steam deck a bit love that thing.
This is a PC household, I gave my 3 kids their own computers and steam accounts and I have a PC and a steam deck I don't think my kids even know how to use a controller
I usually game on my pc - Linux, but I use windows 10 for VR. I've heard that VR gaming on linux is very bad.
I have a Nintendo Switch for nintendo games, but these days I play more on my 3ds for older emulated games and ds games.
Used to be a console guy, then after xbox one - me and all my gaming buddies went to PC. Now I play on a PC I built myself and I own a Steam Deck!
PC exclusively nowadays. Not a fan of forced obsolescence rampant in consoles. Maybe the odd phone game to pass the time, but those are usually the most basic of games.
These days 99% of my gaming time is on the Steam Deck
For all of my gaming needs, I have a desktop PC running Linux as well as a Steam Deck. I recently came back from a trip that had me using my Steam Deck a lot, and it was great.
Primarily my PC. AMD Ryzen 5 2600, Radeon RX 580, 16Gb RAM, running OpenSUSE as my OS. I have a PS4 I keep around basically just for Bloodborne at this point, and a Switch for Pokémon and Monster Hunter. Less so the second, now that the newer releases are coming to PC.
PC mainly, AMD 5800X and and a GTX1080. Unfortunately it's located in my bedroom, so so for late night gaming I am limited to my Xbox series X. I do have a Switch sitting in it's dock ready to be used but I don't ever seem to have the desire to do so.
Mostly PC. Windows 10 (I tried Linux and noped out for a number of reasons unrelated to gaming). Nvidia 1070 that's still trucking along just fine and allowing me to play even the newest games (so glad I upgraded not too long before the GPU market went to shit).
Also I fucking love the Nintendo New 3ds XL. Long live the 3ds. It ain't dead to me, and won't be until an actual 3DS successor (aka, another handheld with 3D, and preferably dual-screen, so the switch does not count) appears, however far into the future that may be.
Mostly on my PC (Windows 10) and Switch. I also have phases, where I play way to much Legends of Runtera on my smartphone 🤷♂️
Steam Deck mostly, had a gaming PC but it died. I use my Xbox one for game pass games.
I will game on my Switch and phone in some cases. I'm a dad so having something portable is nice to have.
PC
- Ryzen 3700x
- 32gb ram
- RTX 3080 ti
- Linux
Steam Deck
My last consoles were the Xbox 360 & PS4, but haven't touched those in years, went all in on the PC rig
Windows PC. Why? Modding, first and foremost. Gaming without mods is like pizza without toppings—it'll do in a pinch, but it's nowhere near as good.
I've also, at various times, gamed on:
- My phone
- My Linux desktop
- A Nintendo DS Lite
- An SNES
- A Nintendo Game Boy
But the vast majority of my gaming has long been on PC. I've been a PC gamer almost from the very beginning, thanks mostly to the fact that the first gaming-capable device I had consistent access to was my parents' 486 PC, and in all these years, this platform has never let me down.
Almost entirely PC only. I have a bunch of retro consoles but rarely use them.
I used to game on my PC (which is a bit old now), but I now only use my Steam Deck.
Steam Deck, Analogue Pocket, and a desktop running Pop!_OS
PSVR2 with HonsVR prescription lenses and a Switch.
Nintendo Switch, Steam deck, New 3DS, Miyoo mini Plus, RG35XX
PC, been upgrading it piecemeal since windows xp days. currently has these specs https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GcGqH2 I'm due for a gpu upgrade
PC, Xbox and Switch mostly. Tend to kind of rotate amongst them depending on what i'm playing and/or with whom im playing with.
After Tears of the Kingdom fever dies down I'd love to see Nintendo come out with an upgraded Switch. I want to see BOTW 3 glisten!
These days I'm mostly playing on the switch. I also have a PC but it's more difficult to find time to play on it sometimes since I have to play it at my desk
For me it's mostly a mix of my Switch and my PC. My fiancé has an OG 3DS we occasionally play some stuff on, and I've been meaning to finish off Paper Mario: Color Splash on our Wii U.
Need to fix up my PC though, thing keeps crashing occasionally and has been for a long time now with no clear reason to why :/ think I've ruled it down to RAM or SSD.
Combination of PC and Steam Deck, depending on the game, as well as Retro Arch on my phone for the occasional Pokemon ROM hack during my lunch break
Mainly PC (running Pop OS) and Switch.
A laptop running Fedora Linux
My vision sucks due to double vision so I have to use handheld to get it close enough to my face to see it. (the farther away things are, the more the two images split apart) So it's Switch and Steam Deck for me.
I used to be PS / PC, but with Steam, I just game on PC. I have a livingroom PC with xbox controllers for the couch experience, but don't see the point of having a console anymore.
I have a Gentoo Desktop hooked to a TV for Steam games, plus a Gentoo laptop for casual stuff.
Mostly Steam Deck these days, though I keep a GPD Win 2 in my pocket most of the time for gaming on the go.
I have a PC, Switch, and my Android. I mostly use RetroArch and transfer saves between the PC and Android. I also play Fortnite, but only on the PC. I rarely use the switch.
I game on Switch, PC and Android. Recently it's been on Switch mostly, but I alternate between it and PC depending on if I get burned out.
Split between Switch, RG300 and my very outdated pc.
Primarily my gaming PC, but it's getting pretty old. AMD FX-8350, 16GB RAM, GeForce 1050Ti, lots of storage.
In the living room I have a Switch and Steam Deck, I play the Steam Deck more lately, mostly for co-op games like Stardew and Brawlhalla.
Oh and I still have my fat PS3 hooked up in the living room, played some Rock Band on it this weekend.
PS5, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, desktop (Linux and Windows).
Just PC, emulation all the way up to PS3 and Switch is so good, I don't really see a need for any console for me since I have so many games that I've never had the opportunity to play when I was younger.
EndeavorsOS Ryzen 9 7900 Trident Neo 32GB RX 6750 XT
Mostly PC, but I recently pulled my Switch out again and have been playing on that lately.
Some Lenovo desktop I got on sale at Costco in December. Was waffling between AMD and Intel (GPU is Nvidia 3060), went with Intel because all my research indicated it was better performing at the price than Ryzen, but I have no idea if my use case makes a difference. I am still using a 27'' 1080p monitor I got probably 10 years ago.
Immediately put Linux on it without ever booting into Windows. I tried to get Fedora and Pop OS working, but for some strange reason it did not work. Ended up going with MX Linux, which I love.
Wii/GameCube for me (also PC just for Slippi)
PC most of the time. Currently running Arch Linux and loving it. I still have a Windows 10 partition just to run BlazBlue: Centralfiction because it doesn't recognize a 2nd controller so I can't play local multiplayer. Aside from that, couldn't be more happy with Linux.
PC for modern games. Home made arcade cabinet for roms.
PC for modern games. Home made arcade cabinet for roms.
100% on PC these days, Dual-Booting Linux Mint and Windows 10 on the below hardware:
- i5 12400F
- RTX 3050
- 12 GB RAM
- 512 GB SSD + 2 TB external HDD
A PC I just built this year, I have probably used it more to steam thing then play honestly. I don't have too much time to play things with kids.
A custom PC that runs modern games on good settings but is also designed to run quietly. Fan noise bugs me.
I wish I could say that I built it myself (I used to build my own systems, years ago). But instead I paid way too much for it. I'm happy with it, but yeah...build your own if you have the time and energy!
- Xbox Series X
- PC
- Meta Quest 2
Most of the time my PC, but sometimes I'll pull out my DS or PSP.
I play games primarily on my pc, but I do occasionally play stuff on a homebrewed switch I have.
I go back and forth between Steam (PC or Steam Deck) and my Switch, depending on what I'm playing. I do have a PS5 which I'll use mostly for Sony exclusives... like FF16 is going to be a PS5 play for me.
Built myself a PC for this express purpose, but have been getting bored with videogames lately.
specs: windows (ugh), ryzen 5600x, 32Gb ram, radeon rx 6800 16GB
I built my first ever gaming pc this year so I've been trying to get through an infinite backlog of pc games that I've missed over the years. But as of right now all my focus is going towards TOTK on Switch
linux PC
PC only when I game. I never really got in to concole gaming apart from a couple of brief stints with a PS1 and an XBox.
Originally it was because I played a lot of flight Sims and then RPGs like Baldurs' Gate which didn't work for concole due to all the buttons needed.
PC and PS5. Bought an Ultrawide monitor at one point last year and that's been a little bit of a game changer for me so I'm pretty entrenched as a PC main.
My PS5 lives in the living room and my wife uses it more than I do, but God of War made that purchase all the way worth it for me with how much I enjoyed that game haha.
It used to be a desktop gaming PC connected to a TV. I sold my house and went on the road for a bit, so the full-fat gaming PC couldn’t come along. I replaced it with a gaming laptop. I have a SteamDeck that I use on the airplane/train/whatever and occasionally when I don’t feel like getting out the laptop.
Steam Deck, Linux Desktop, Windows Laptop, sometimes on Nintendo Switch with friends.
Both PC and Switch sometimes. Mostly pc though
I mainly play on my desktop PC, which dual boots Windows and Arch (obligatory I use Arch BTW) though I do have an Xbox One that I used to use before I got into PC gaming.
I also have a Nintendo Switch, which I primarily picked up because I tend to have a lot of hospital stays and it makes things a bit easier during those trips.
Finally, I also have an older MacBook Pro that runs Fedora on it, which I don't use too much (and certainly not for gaming) but it's there in case I need it!
PS5, Xbox Series X occasionally, and Nintendo Switch for Mario and Zelda games. I’ve considered a Steam Deck too. But my primary is PlayStation.
I play mostly on my Switch, because my PC (laptop running Ubuntu, though I plan to switch to Arch when I find the time) isn't very strong.
Though, I do also play go on my PC, and rarely other games.
Steam Deck, PC, PS5, Switch, Android, SBC handhelds. Pretty much anything I can game on I do to some degree.
My gaming desktop PC is my primary gaming rig. I run linux on there and its honestly been great, I've been really happy with my 7900XTX and it plays all games I want at 4K. My steam deck is a close second for portable/sofa gaming.
I mostly use my Linux Mint PC and the family Nintendo Switch. I also have a PS5 and a 3DS which get occasional use.
Mostly my computer, but I've also got my PS3 beside me on the desk. For the whole family to use elsewhere is a PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch, and Wii U together, and yonder elsewhere is a PS2, N64, and a Sega Genesis. Sounds like a lot, and I also think we oughta slim that down. Too much stuff that not enough of us use to justify it.
I was always a big Xbox gamer, but after I got an Xbox Series X and found that the games I play have almost no online users. So I got a PS5 and turned off my Xbox, its a whole level above Xbox.
I do some gaming on Linux (Stellaris, Crusader Kings, Endless Space 2) for strategy games.
desktop running Void Linux, though considering grabbing a Steam Deck at some point
In order of frequency: Steam Deck, Switch, PC (linux)
Xbox One used to get some use, but not much anymore. Now and then I'll pull out the NES, Genesis or Intellivision for some retro gaming.
Right now I'm mainly gaming on my Switch for Nintendo first-party games, and Steam Deck for most of the rest. I have a Linux workstation that has an RX6600, so I use that for the more demanding titles, or when I just want keyboard/mouse.
I have a PC and a Nintendo Switch I swore I was gonna use when TOTK until giving myself a heaping backlog to get through on my pc before I start a new game anywhere- so the switch gathers dust still.
PC mainly, but a couple months ago I got a Steamdeck, and I can now play from the couch on the TV.
I've wanted to be able to play from the couch for a long time, but I did not want a PC on the TV, so this is a very good option.
I can play casually and also play coop sometimes easily.
Most importantly, I don't have to be in my "office" room, since I work from home, it is good to be away from the room I am all day working on.
I primarily game on PC. I also own a Switch and a PS5, and most major consoles released since the NES.
All my old consoles live in plastic bins with all their relevant cables and controllers. Most have flash carts or mods that allow me to load ROMs off external storage. When I want to play some SNES or PS1 I just pull the relevant box off of the shelf and plunk it down by my RetroTINK or my PVM.
XBox One Series X, 48" OLED, big ol' comfy chair, 2 liter of Shasta cola and my "All Rush" mixtape.
PC and Switch, nowadays mostly PC tho, both on my laptop(which has mostly replaced what I did with my switch) and my desktop.
PC and Switch over here. Switch is mostly for Nintendo games but the game I've played the most on it is Stardew Valley, the portability rocks. I am looking forward to picking up a Steam Deck in the near future though.
I own everything, but I'll be honest my preferred way to play right now is on my Steamdeck. Being able to play PS4 quality games on the sofa whilst the kids/partner has the TV is a game changer for me.
PS5, though I'll probably end up getting a switch still. Probably right before Nintendo unveils a new console...
I primarily play games on PC. I have a Switch that I use every once in a while, and I recently bought a Retroid pocket 3+ for emulating games on a handheld.
Mainly PC or Switch. I was PS4 all last gen but switched to PC due to Sony's scummy practices. I also had a Deck briefly but the subpar hardware wasn't very enjoyable.
Steam Deck, my Desktop computer (Nobara) and my Laptop (Fedora, pretty rare these days)
Used to play on PC but rarely have time to do so now. So now I play Zelda on Switch while commuting :D
PC mostly but I also have a hacked ps4 pro which is still pretty fun ,I had a series X but ended up selling it since I rarely used it
I have a series X and a midrange pc.
The pc has ryzen 5 3600 or 3500 I don't remember :p a gtx 1660 super and 16gb of memory.
Xbox Series S ATM. I tried PC gaming for a while but I found I didn't actually do much gaming if I was using a PC and it is just easier for me to have a dedicated system for it.
Also an RG350z for retro gaming
my current setup is a System76 Galago Pro laptop with a Logitech Gamepad F310. i'm really happy with my laptop, it's lightweight but still packs a Nvidia GTX 1650, an i7, and 16 GB of RAM. it runs Fedora Linux, but compatibility is mostly a non-issue since i get my games through Steam and Steam Play is pretty dang good nowadays. the Logitech Gamepad i use is also good, only cost me $20 and has everything you might expect from a controller except for haptics
Up until recently I was using my steamdeck for the majority of my gaming due to it being faster than my PC and, but since then I've changed careers and work from home now so I've built myself a new Linux PC and use that for the majority of my gaming.
In order of usage:
Series X
PS5
Switch
PC
Though PC is mainly on my crummy laptop and not my aging gaming PC these days. Can't really just disappear into the office to play games anymore.
I play some games on my ps3 bit I also use my computer for newer games and emulators
Custom built pc.
Mainly mobile gaming with a Samsung Tab S6, with pc games via Nvidia Geforce.
I don't really play enough PC games to justify a gaming rig/laptop.
PS5 (and my Nintendo Switch lite for Zelda)
I game on Windows laptop and Apple TV.