That's why this comparison only makes sense for people that start from scratch. For a console user, getting the next one is always the cheaper option if BC.
Same for a PC user: A good high end PC should last 2 or 3 graphics card upgrades. CPUs get only obsolete due to lack of instructions.
If someone starts from scratch and is equally inclined to play on console or PC, the PC is the best option. Even if at 700 USD does not give you HW equivalent to the PS5 pro. You can access a significantly larger library of games among all other benefits in gaming + it's other uses beyond gaming.
This is the logic followed outside of the core console markets. You need a PC, you do not need a console, might as well go all in and build the best PC you can or buy the best gaming laptop you can.
Same for a PC user: A good high end PC should last 2 or 3 graphics card upgrades. CPUs get only obsolete due to lack of instructions.
If someone starts from scratch and is equally inclined to play on console or PC, the PC is the best option. Even if at 700 USD does not give you HW equivalent to the PS5 pro. You can access a significantly larger library of games among all other benefits in gaming + it's other uses beyond gaming.
This is the logic followed outside of the core console markets. You need a PC, you do not need a console, might as well go all in and build the best PC you can or buy the best gaming laptop you can.