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Title: The Nintendo Switch 2 almost makes PC gaming look cheap.
Authors: CRIDER, MICHAEL (AUTHOR)
Source: PCWorld. May2025, Vol. 43 Issue 5, p13-16. 4p. 2 Color Photographs.
Subjects: Client/server computing, Xbox video games, Nintendo video games, Nintendo Switch video game consoles, Smart television devices
Abstract: The article discusses the rising costs of console gaming, particularly with the Nintendo Switch 2 priced at $450 and $80 games. It compares the Switch 2 to PC gaming, highlighting the affordability and options available for playing AAA games on cheap hardware or through streaming services like Game Pass and Nvidia GeForce Now. The article suggests that for those looking to play great games without spending a lot on new hardware, PC gaming offers a cost-effective alternative. [Extracted from the article]
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  Data: The article discusses the rising costs of console gaming, particularly with the Nintendo Switch 2 priced at $450 and $80 games. It compares the Switch 2 to PC gaming, highlighting the affordability and options available for playing AAA games on cheap hardware or through streaming services like Game Pass and Nvidia GeForce Now. The article suggests that for those looking to play great games without spending a lot on new hardware, PC gaming offers a cost-effective alternative. [Extracted from the article]
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