One of the biggest debates in the world of gaming is the one that compares the experience of playing on a PC versus playing on an Xbox One or a PS4. While all of these gaming platforms have their advantages and disadvantages that you should consider, the lowdown on what each has to offer is listed below in a succinct manner so that you can decide for yourself which one is the best route to take.

Cost and Performance Capabilities

Gaming consoles like the Xbox One and the PS4 have a lot of power and provide gamers with the ability to enjoy a lot of high-resolution games that boast incredible graphics on your big TV screen. But despite all of this power, when it comes to PC gaming, users have a lot more upgrades available. And rather than having to purchase a brand new, expensive gaming console in a few years, you can keep the same PC and make improvements to it by adding things like a better processor, hard drive, or graphics card.

Despite the ability to make important performance upgrades, it should also be noted that you will need to invest in a few different pieces of equipment in order to make the most of a PC gaming experience. For example, you will need an HD monitor, audio equipment, the best gaming keyboard that you can find, and a mouse to go along with it. These small pieces can definitely add up, so you need to decide how large your budget is and how much you expect in terms of performance before choosing the console or PC platform that is right for you.

The Games that are Available

Another thing you need to consider before settling on a gaming platform that is right for you is the choice of games that are available for each. While many games that are released today are available in multiple formats to suit all platforms, each one also has its own set of exclusive video games that you can’t get on other platforms. And while the graphics may be relatively similar across the board, it is up to your personal gaming preferences to determine which games you want to play before deciding on the platform that is ideal for your needs.

Game Compatibility

Finally, bear in mind that, when it comes to consoles, older games may no longer be compatible with the newest models. With PC gaming, though, as long as you upgrade as needed, you will still be able to play older games alongside the newest games without having to splurge on a whole new console like you would with Xbox or PlayStation.

As you can see, there are pros and cons associated with each of the gaming platforms available, but you will need to determine which characteristics of each are the most valuable to you. You may make your decision based on the games available, on backward compatibility, or on your willingness to invest in a fully equipped console or an upgradable PC.

The story comes from vgchartz.com, which lists the sales figures for each console in the handy chart above. You’ll notice the huge week to week variance for the 360 and the PS3. The 360 bumped 32% while the PS3 rocketed up 103%. All three consoles crowded the 75,000 unit mark.

News wasn’t all bad for Nintendo, though. The DS still topped the charts by a long shot, selling almost 125,000 units. The Wii will likely continue to be outsold, as the price cuts (and the PS3 Slim) were just announced this past week.