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A PC is so much more expensive to get good performance for newer games. Even a low end PC for doing work is more expensive than a console. And the user interfaces for launching games are truly awful and infuriating. Anything from a big studio like EA or Ubisoft will use their own awful launcher. I think first person games are more enjoyable using a keyboard and mouse (supposedly you can do this on consoles too). If you have a lot of "disposable" income it's probably worth it, at least if you also use the computer for other stuff too. But you'll have to sit at a desk to use the desktop to get to the button to launch the game, to do OS updates, install games, etc. so it sucks compared to the ease of use of a console. Another pro is that you can usually install lots of extra storage.
The cost is quickly offset by all the games being free
Also, getting games the correct way generally strips away the launcher nonsense.
You can set a game launcher to automatically start on boot, have it go full screen, and use a controller from across the room to install or start your games. You can also set up automatic OS updates. Once it's configured it's really a non-issue. I also wouldn't say it's "so much more expensive." It certainly can be, but there are decent machines for sale around $800.