Your Next Play
Console or PC?
by Dhruv Duruvasan and Samuel Elias
Dhruv:
This debate is especially exciting for me, because I have had both a console and built a PC, so I will be impartial and focus purely on the facts. This article will cover the pros, cons, and differences of PC vs consoles.
Regardless of whether you're a PC or console gamer, you're trying to make the most bang for your buck. But let me start with this: PC wins in almost every way possible, but how you may ask, well…
First off lets say you have a higher budget ($1000), with this money you could get a PS5 pro ($700), a 4K monitor ($200), and you would still have a hundred dollars left over. Whereas on the other hand if you went with the PC route, you could get one for 700 dollars, and that comes with a mouse and keyboard. In this scenario, you would get more value in the PC option.
Secondly, as someone who has taken my Xbox (series S) to someone else's house, this brings up the question of portability. Many would immediately think that console wins, as they have the Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and many more hand held ‘consoles’... but, there are smaller PCs. These are less commonly known, due to the fact that you have to infringe on some of the specs. This smaller PC is called a "Micro ATX”. The reason behind this is that regular motherboards are known as ATX, which stands for “Advanced Technology Extended”, which is the format for motherboards. The Micro ATX cases, built for Micro ATX motherboards, come with a handle, and are usually 11 by 12 inches or smaller.
Lastly, when you are comparing budget options, PC comes out on top. First of all, when buying a console your options are limited, and even though consoles may seem cheaper, there are still PCs that have the same specs, and can be used for other things, whereas a console is not as versatile. With the addition of online play costing money, and game pass, and games on consoles being more expensive than Steam games (PG gaming platform) PC games become more affordable.
In essence, PC’s thrive in every possible scenario, EXCEPT, couch play and coplay. In these scenarios (im not saying you can’t do this on PC, it's just easier on console) where you want to play with your friends when they come over, or you just want to be a casual gamer, and don't have time to optimize a gaming pc, then a console would be the right choice for you. Overall, a PC is still the more versatile and powerful device.
Samuel:
Since video games were invented in 1958, they were being contained in a computer, and then branched into either a console or a PC. Since then it has been debated if and why one is better than the other. Consoles which are clearly better, offer many things such as affordability, manageability, optimization, and convenience, all of which will be covered.
For a long time, consoles have been known to be very cost effective, which makes them affordable to many people worldwide. Consoles help maintain low upfront cost and high performance. On the other hand, PCs are more costly up front and need upgrades consistently, making them not nearly as successful as consoles.
Secondly, consoles are easily manageable and easy to use, without any complex setup or issues with the driver. This lets people set up the system quickly and time efficiently, and then be able to play whatever game they want on it. However, PCs require more knowledge to set up and can need more maintenance.
Optimization is a key role in what consoles offer over PCs, which includes better hardware and good performance, allowing for better gaming. These characteristics help lessen problems, such as unstable frame rates, chip malfunctioning, and overheating. PCs are prone to issues, and therefore have lower quality.
Finally, consoles are more convenient due to all of the factors above and others, like the fact that they are easy to transport, and are better for couch gaming. This allows for worldwide manufacturing and distribution, letting people enjoy the readily available product. PCs however, are large and bulk, making them hard to transport and use outside of your home or place where you game.
In conclusion, consoles are better than PCs because they offer much better affordability, manageability, optimization, and convenience, making them better than PCs for gaming.
Sources:
https://www.britannica.com/technology/Xbox
https://www.crucial.com/articles/for-gamers/pc-vs-console-what-is-better-for-gaming
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Does Pineapple Belong on Pizza?
by Dhruv Duruvasan and Samuel Elias
Dhruv:
Does pineapple belong on pizza? This timeless question has floated around the minds of many popular debaters for a long time. It’s time we settle this kerfuffle for good. I was told to write this from a yes perspective, but the truth is, whether you pick yes or no, you will always be right. No matter which side you’re on, the outcome will always be an inevitable loss. When Raffaele Esposito created the "Margherita pizza" for Queen Margherita, he topped it with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil to represent his interpretation of the Italian flag, to make what is widely considered the first pizza. Since the start of the pizza to this day, this delicacy was made as a way to express yourself. Simply restricting what goes or doesn’t on pizza is smothering the reason that it was created.
Pineapple is a valid topping on pizza because food is ultimately subjective rather than objective. Pizza is a blank canvas, and it is up to each consumer to choose what flavor combinations or toppings fit their fancy at that moment. Many people enjoy the sweet and savory pairing of pineapple and pizza. Others may reject pineapple as a topping for pizza. But this is the really cool part: no one will ever have the power to force a person to eat it. Calling pineapple "not a valid pizza topping," is no different than telling a person their individuality or creativity doesn't have the right to exist in their life. Taking the choice away from making decisions in one's own life to fit one's own identity, or needs for the moment, is what we like or find attractive about pizza and food in general. It is about an individual's freedom of choice. So use corn, ranch, and pineapple on a pizza... or reject them altogether; you get to choose, that is what pizza is about. But to answer the question, for a topping to "belong" is if the person eating the pizza enjoys it. The concept of "belong" in this case is subjective, and an ingredient is suitable if it pleases the individual's taste. So the only correct answer is the one you pick.
Samuel:
Pineapple does not go on pizza for many reasons, the flavors do not combine and are contrasted in unappealing ways that people should not have to endure. In this article, the reasons why pineapple truly does not go on pizza will be discussed thoroughly.
For one, pineapple scalds your tongue, and is an unpleasant feeling that does not go with pizza, or as this article from google scholar would put it, “uncomfortable mucosal irritation due to acidic pH and bromelain”. This does not allow you to taste or enjoy your pineapple pizza, and will bother you for some time after you are done eating, leaving you with regrets about eating your pineapple pizza.
Another reason is that health concerns such as tooth decay, stomach pains, and increased blood sugar in diabetic or pre-diabetic people can appear if too much pineapple is consumed in a short time frame. These problems can be due to sugar and acids, enzymes, and sugar, respectively.
Canned pineapple, which most people use in their pizza, can be especially harmful if consumed in high amounts because of the increased sugar, chemicals, and calories, while reducing nutrients and vitamin C content. As Britannica said, “Carbohydrates usually undergo conversion to acid or to alcohol." While this does not usually affect younger people, it can affect adults and people with diabetes and have especially negative effects on them because they can not handle as much sugar and calories.
Finally, pineapple on pizza compromises Italian roots too much. Sure, there are worse pizzas, but Hawaiian pizza is a “deviation from traditional Italian flavors”, according to an article from Britannica. This shows that Hawaiian pizza has moved away from original Italian pizzas and in doing so, creating an unpleasant flavor.
In conclusion, pineapple does not belong on pizza for many reasons. This is because it can have a bad taste, create health problems, and compromise Italian roots and original flavors.
Works cited
Grannan, & Cydney. (2025, June 13). Why is pizza so popular in the U.S.? Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/story/why-is-pizza-so-popular-in-the-us
Singh, Paul, R., Desrosier, & Wilfred, N. (2025, October 11). Food preservation | Definition, Importance, & Methods. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/food-preservation
Knox, Samantha, et al. “The Many Flavors of Pineapple Reactions.” Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, vol. 123, no. 5, Nov. 2019, pp. 519–521, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anai.2019.08.001.
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