Why are UK gamers suddenly streaming games instead of buying consoles?
Because the average launch price of a new console in the UK now sits around £500, while a 12‑month cloud gaming subscription costs roughly £10 per month. That means you can play the latest titles for less than half the price of a high‑end PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. The math is simple: £120 versus £500, plus you skip the hassle of hardware upgrades every few years. What does a typical cloud gaming setup look like in a British household? Most of my friends have just a mid‑range laptop or even an older desktop that struggles with modern graphics. They install the provider’s client, plug a Bluetooth controller, and launch games directly from the internet. Latency is the biggest technical hurdle, but thanks to the rollout of 5G in…