Should I build a computer or buy an xbox one?

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Sahil19

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So I am in a dilemma, should build a gaming PC or buy an Xbox one? Before you comment in every way a gaming PC is better (which I know of), take these points into consideration:
-My PC budget is around $230 give or take a few
-I have $100 in GameStop gift cards so I can get an Xbox one for $130
-Black Friday is coming up
-I can't "wait longer for a bigger budget" sadly (it's complicated)

If I can use Gamestop cards on PC components then tell me.
If you can give me a PC part picker list of a $220 PC then please comment.
Also, give your opinion on this list I'm working on: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/rQRw3F
I also am willing to have a computer without a graphics card for light gaming that I can upgrade later to be decent.

EDIT: So I have been searchin up builds for $200 and they mostly say to get an old OEM PC from ebay and upgrade it. I was thinking about this (https://goo.gl/MZ00M7) and was considering putting a 950 in it and some more RAM. Would this be a good idea?
 
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In all honesty, for a good base for a build I think $500 is likely to be the minimum. Cheaper is still possible, but would effect enjoyment of the games.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/hFQK7h

This would probably be my personal minimum build: The motherboard will still allow you to upgrade to a more powerful CPU (the i3-6100, while capable, is still at the lower end of its type); a good power supply because we don't want things exploding, and Windows included in the price because some of us don't have Windows licences lying around. This still doesn't consider things like keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers or even a DVD drive; but DVD drives are less of a necessity due to PC gaming being mostly downloads.

Further compromises could still...
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Usually I'd say go for the platform with the sort of games you like to play.

Given your budget constraints it makes little sense to build a PC for gaming. Ideally, you'd want a decent base so upgrading is possible in future. At least this is how I would go about a new build.
 
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Thanks for the response! Is there a list you would recommend (if it goes over then it's fine).
 
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In all honesty, for a good base for a build I think $500 is likely to be the minimum. Cheaper is still possible, but would effect enjoyment of the games.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/hFQK7h

This would probably be my personal minimum build: The motherboard will still allow you to upgrade to a more powerful CPU (the i3-6100, while capable, is still at the lower end of its type); a good power supply because we don't want things exploding, and Windows included in the price because some of us don't have Windows licences lying around. This still doesn't consider things like keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers or even a DVD drive; but DVD drives are less of a necessity due to PC gaming being mostly downloads.

Further compromises could still be made like the size of the HDD (though I suggest sticking to 7200 RPM), replacing the i3-6100 with the G4400, or even dropping down to 4GB of RAM

There comes a point where you may have to consider value or affordability. So use these considerations to inform your choice of a PC or One. Ultimately, enjoy the games you want to play.

 
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Thanks for all of the feedback everyone. I have finally decided to buy an xbox one (or xbox one s) during black friday. One of the reasons is because I recently got a laptop.
 
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