Games these days alone can be in the highs of £70 on release and consoles such as the PS5 and Xbox series X can be anything around £450. However, there are some techniques that will definitely help with your fix for digital escapism.
Firstly, when it comes to the actual games, there are some ways to bring costs down. If you are a console gamer, try asking your friends to borrow their physical copies or alternatively buy games from shops such as CeX or Game where they are pre-owned but slightly discounted.
As well as this, if you don’t mind non-physical copies, then search online for games as they will most likely have a cheaper or discounted version online. Epic Games also release free games every now and again, so if you have Amazon Prime, you can claim some free games with that subscription.
Almost like a Netflix account for videogames.
Xbox Game Pass is also an option if you play many different games as it allows you to have games on both PC and Xbox for a set annual subscription, almost like a Netflix account for videogames. Although, games may get taken off from time to time so you never fully own them. Also, if you have a PlayStation then they also offer a similar deal with their titles.
A PC grants you full customisation, meaning you can really stretch out the price.
Consoles on the other hand definitely get pricey no matter where you go, it just depends on what type of gaming you want. A PC grants you full customisation, meaning you can really stretch out the price, and with consoles you can buy the versions without disc drives to discount the price.
With a PC you can upgrade parts rather than needing to buy a whole new console.
But, in my opinion a PC is great for university as you do not need a membership to play games online and with a PC you can upgrade parts rather than needing to buy a whole new console. Also, games on PC from my experience tend to be much cheaper, and a PC allows for other functions such as writing, editing and an entertainment system.
In conclusion, when it comes to budgeting with videogames just always be on the lookout for deals, free games and a budget PC.
