GAME OVER FOR GAMING PCs?

If you're looking for the ultimate gaming experience, does it still make sense to invest heavily in hardware? We look at the alternatives

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HOLD ON! Before you splash out on a gaming PC, it’s important to think about what you really need. Gamers have never had more options, be that traditional games consoles, Nintendo’s Switch (and rivals), or cloud-gaming services.

This article isn’t here to dissuade you from buying a $4,000 gaming PC, if that’s what you want. But we would encourage you to think carefully and read about all your options before you jump in. 

That’s why we have analyzed what each sector has to offer. Whether it’s Chromebooks, laptops, mini PCs, or towering desktop monsters, by the end you should know where to invest your money. –STUART ANDREWS, BARRY COLLINS, TIM DANTON

You can largely brush aside concerns about how gutsy your hardware is if you opt for cloud gaming. Largely, but not entirely.

The current pinnacle of cloud gaming performance comes from Nvidia GeForce Now’s Ultimate tier. On that plan, you can stream games in 4K at 120fps on either PC or Mac, with the graphics settings maxed out on over 1,000 games, including Cyberpunk 2077, Fortnite, Destiny 2, Rocket League, and many more.