Does the PC really rule the living room or is it more of a bedroom/office king? Who's king of the living room?

@Xplode_games: people that have pcs for gaming only. Mine is just like a huge over powered console. It stays in the living room hooked to the big screen I have a Xbox 1 controller for ports. I will admit I don't like to play with the kb/mouse on the couch tho.

If my PC was not in my living room I would never go to the living room

My PC is connected to my TV in the den. You... you were pretty sure of yourself before you made this topic, huh?

some people still live in 1995 with flip phones and cable tv

Nobody cares about people that won't help themselves.

I have a HDMI cable running (completely hidden) straight to the TV. Any electrician can do this for cheap minimum fuss.

You get what you pay for, consoles are shit

I have my PC in my AV Cabinet connected to my OLED. But this is not the norm of course

Consoles rule the living elk tho, always have and always will.

I always laugh at the neck beards with a big PC Tower next to the TV Stand, so tacky

Yea and big Black Speakers and Subwoofers in a room not designed for an entertainment wall looks sooooo much cooler.

I agree with this

@PinchySkree: pc gamers in general:

consoles cost 200 (one s) 250 (ps4) 350 (ps4 pro) 470 (x)

cant build similar spec pcs for those prices

their fanboy arguments: calling shit and done.

I own a pc too but Im lucky the arrogance virus didnt affect me

Consoles can't do what a PC can for any price

They are just weak toy boxes imitating one aspect of PCs

That's why you feel the need to come here and make pathetic arguments trying to defend them

You are either a kid whos parents will only buy you one console or and adult with a crap life who can't buy more than one system

The actual answer is, the PC rules wherever you want it to rule. It's all about the options & flexibility. ?

@PinchySkree: Not really. I am a multi platform gamer and use my pc to edit video mostly (and ipad pro 10.5 inch on the go) but saying consoles are crap and sht is just immature comment either from kids or blind fanboys like you sound.

As soon as I mention console qualities (such as great price performance gaming machines) you feel the need to attack me personally since you know you cant build a pc at console price for gaming.

Yes if you need to work then pc is the only option I agree. But if you only wanted to game (on living room) why spend 600+ on a budget pc (maybe even 1000+) when you have 200€ consoles such as one s or even 350€ ps4 pro and 479€ xbox one x (with games and controllers included for free)?

It makes no sense to spend twice in a secundary machine just for the living room when you already own a pc in your bedroom.

Also makes no sense at all to spend more if you want to get a gaming machine like many people do (and thats why consoles keep selling).

Now Im waiting more personal attacks since I know you are unable to talk without those

I have my PC in the den with a 25 foot HDMI cable that runs out to my living room tv.

I also have a 25 foot usb cable that runs under my coffee table and a usb port hub that my keyboard, mouse and game controllers plug into.

So I have one PC that is hooked up two to screens in separate rooms with each room having it's own controllers.

Also forgot to mention I have another 25 foot HDMI cable that runs from my PC in the den to a separate room for HTC Vive gaming.

So yes PC is the ruler of all.

This. The customization of PC is second to none.

Here is how I did it when I was living in a condo

Large desk where the TV would go, large PC monitor on the desk (27" or so).

Couch, about 5 feet behind the front of the desk.

when Couch for movies, move chair, when gaming, move chair back.

My thought when I did a redesign was this basic idea:

Nearly everything in a home is placed where it is out of tradition. Most of it is not inherit to making ones biological reality any better. for example, sleeping in a bed in the living room is not biologically worse then sleeping in a bed in the bed room.

So lets move everything around to suit function, see how it feels aesthetically and move from there.

it worked very well just straight up functional

Negative. My PC is in the office.

I’d love to see all these PC in living room photos from all of you. It probably looks so bad

don't you use a PC in your living room?

function first, beauty second.

has always been my rule. I like architecture a lot because of that, its 'Art' that has function

Yep, but it’s concealed inside the AV Cabinet. Most people don’t go that extra step

just curious, is your stereo as well?

because it seems like people have no problem showing off the stereo but do for the PC.

What about a console in the living room? It must look so bad also. They are all boxes at the end of the day. You can get sleek looking PC cases that look good anywhere such as the ones from Fractal Design. You can also get small form factor cases that have similar dimensions like a console. Or you can just do like I did and have one PC servicing multiple rooms with a long HDMI cable and a USB hub.

I’m not saying. It’s impossible. I’m just saying i’d love to see some of this threads forum members HDTV/PC Setups

what about a non-HDTV PC setup?

So for me for example, I found myself watching everything on my computer anyway, so I decided to just make me PC monitor the 'TV'

Yes everything is behind tinted glass in my A/V Cabinet, even my monstrous HAF XB PC Build

Both consoles sit out the way gathering dust between releases that are maxed in a weekend and then put away again. Xbox is also a useless console now, no exclusives

The price/performance argument has always been irrelevant. You don't get the vast PC library and superior features. Feigning ignorance about these won't work

PC works anywhere, trying to claim it doesn't is just another pathetic attempt by corporate loyalist zealots because there is nothing left

Weak attempt at dismissing everything

"the PC can't go into the living room, It's just not happening."

I look to my left to find a PC sitting in our living room, the same PC we play MK, Street Fighter and plenty of other couch multiplayer games on. lol

I have a GTX 1080 in my living room, and consoles still own the living room

Why are you on a different account?

My PC is in the master room with me and my girlfriend share the same room. I could move my PC in the living room if I wanted to, but the master room is like a nice man cave to me so I never bother putting my PC in the living room. My PS4 takes the center of my living room as my all-in-one media center so that works well for me. Before I move to my new house almost two years ago, my PC used to be in the Kitchen room lol.

Overall, it really doesn't matter if a gaming system rules living room, bed room or even in a garage, it's all about preference as to where you are comfortable gaming.

I been meaning to ask you this but, if you miss having a Man Cave, how come you never consider moving to a bigger house?

I'm actually quite happy in the house we're in, it's not a palace and fairly standard for a mid terrace house in Scotland. While it would be nice to have an extra room or two, we wouldn't get anything with as large a garden (our garden is huge) that's also affordable for us and stay in the same town.

In short, money and space :)

Why are you?

@GarGx1: Oh I understand money and space is important. I guess you gotta do what works best then :)

I stopped using it a while ago. Don't even know if I still have access to it

I thought you were ban dodging but just not very good at it :p

I don't look at porn in my living room, the answer should be obvious.

Dont missunderstand me.

If you have the cash to buy a gaming pc for your living room when you already have a gaming pc in your bedroom then by all means thats great.

But if you own a pc already why not save and get a console for the living room. simple and cheap. there are youtube channels showing 500€ pc with either the new pentiun + 1030 or g2400 apu and honestly for 350 or 470 you can get a pro or an one x that far surpass the 500 pc you can build brand new today. If you can spend an extra 500 (1000 total) then (again) by all means I recommend pc.

Price is an important part too

If it's only about consoles then most definitely not the gaming pc.

Smart TVs, set top boxes, other streaming devices and home consoles like the PS and Xbox are what's most popular in the living room.

The PC is king of my livingroom. Got two PCs there and just one connected console.