Which is Best for Casino Enthusiasts?

I’ve recently been trialling casino games on the PC and Xbox – can you imagine my answer? I won’t give it away in the introduction, but I did enjoy testing the two pieces of tech.

Read on to see what I discovered.

Game Selection and Availability

PCs win, for me. Already they’re winning.

If we’re talking specifically about casino games, PCs win. There’s an endless list of online new casinos this month to play on. I can’t access them on the Xbox. Online casinos and gaming sites typically cater to PC users.

Xbox’s known for its action-packed titles and immersive RPGs, I don’t really think it’s known for casino games.

Still, I managed to find some on there. You can play games like Four Kings Casino and Slots or Prominence Poker. At least I could, anyway.

Graphics and Performance

PC gaming is renowned for its superior graphics and performance – and I have to admit, they do win.

The latest Xbox Series X runs on an impressive RDNA 2-based GPU – powerful. It’s the same architecture powering the current-gen Radeon RX 6000 series graphics cards. But PCs can do a lot better. If your PC will handle it, you can put a Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU inside. It’s the most powerful GPU on the planet, powering the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX.

The same goes for performance and speed. The Xbox has 56 computing units with 3,584 cores. Some games can reach 4K and 120fps performances. But computers can do better if you put the right tech inside them.

For me, computers win this argument.

User Interface and Ease of Use

PCs offer a more flexible and customisable user interface – I can literally customise it however I want. You can’t do that with Xbox.

Whether playing in a browser or through dedicated software, PCs provided me with more options for adjusting settings, multitasking, etc.

On the other hand, Xbox provides a streamlined, user-friendly interface that’s easy to navigate, even for those new to gaming.

The simplicity of the console experience is appealing to me – I don’t always find Xbox easy to navigate. I don’t play on it as often as the PlayStation or PC.

Social Gaming Experience

The social gaming experience on Xbox is something that stands out for me. I loved it. Unless you’re part of a forum, Discord, or on the game live chat, you don’t have the same experience with PC.

Here’s how I thought Xbox created a good social environment that PC couldn’t:

• Community Engagement: Xbox Live is a bustling hub where gamers can find like-minded individuals, join casino gaming communities, or even form their own. This communal aspect adds a new layer of enjoyment to the casino gaming experience, transforming it from a solo venture to a shared journey.
• Multiplayer Features: Most casino games on Xbox have multiplayer modes – especially if you’re playing live dealer-style games. That’s difficult to replicate in the same way on a PC.
• Ease of Access: The Xbox interface is designed with user-friendliness in mind – I didn’t find it difficult to use. It’s simple to join games, invite friends, or explore new casino games.
• Shared Achievements: I like Xbox’s achievement system – you don’t get that with PCs. You don’t even get anything for it other than points on the Xbox, but it’s still a nice touch.

Cost Considerations

We are going through the cost of living shambles, after all. Still, with tech, I like to pick the best.

For a gaming PC (I might as well talk about a gaming-specific one), you can spend anywhere between a few hundred and a few thousand. It depends on the model and whether you’re having it custom-made. I wouldn’t go as far as to spend thousands, but I do like the look of custom gaming consoles.

The latest Xbox is £450. I have to admit, it would be tricky to get a decent gaming console for that much money. Still, you also have to think about the lack of ability to upgrade. Eventually, the software gets old and can’t cope. On the other hand, the fact you can and will have to update a gaming PC is costly. You could also argue you have to pay for the Xbox Live pass – Gold for one year is £40.

Flexibility and Future-Proofing

PCs have unparalleled flexibility, in my opinion. You can update individual components and keep your setup competitive. You can’t do that with Xbox.

Xbox has impressive hardware. I do like it. It seems to get better every year. Still, the hardware might be impressive, but I don’t think it lasts as long as PCs. Custom-built PCs, anyway. There’s not the same option for upgrading. Software updates for the Xbox eventually stop doing what they’re supposed to be doing. And they take absolutely ages to do.

Did I help you decide between PC and Xbox? Technically, I do think PCs for casino games are better. They just make more sense. Or perhaps that’s because that’s how I’m used to playing them. Gen Z readers might think differently – but I didn’t grow up with Xbox. I definitely didn’t grow up thinking you played casino games on the console, anyway. What do you think?