Exploring teh World of PC Building Simulator on Nintendo Switch
A Journey Through Decades of Hardware Experience
For nearly thirty years, I have immersed myself in the intricate world of computer hardware, assembling motherboards, CPUs, RAM modules, hard drives, power supplies, and graphics cards. Recently, wiht the launch of PC Building Simulator on consoles last week, I find myself constructing gaming setups on my nintendo Switch—a truly surreal experience.
The Game That Transforms You into a Tech Guru
Originally demoed in 2017 and officially released on Steam earlier this year, PC Building Simulator allows players to manage their own computer repair shop. Customers send in their machines for upgrades or repairs. Players are tasked with ordering components and installing them while performing virus scans and cleaning out dust—an essential yet unpleasant chore. Ultimately, you can build gaming PCs from scratch within this engaging simulation that perfectly captures the essence of tinkering with computer hardware.
Having extensively played Claudiu Kiss and Irregular Corporation’s virtual maintenance paradise on Steam has been a delight. However, since its recent release for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch last week—I’ve been diving into the Switch version while grappling with an odd sense of detachment as I manipulate licensed PC components using a game console.
Navigating Hardware in an Interactive Environment
PC Building Simulator is a treasure trove filled with authentic real-world hardware from various manufacturers like AMD to Zotac eager to showcase their products within this interactive platform that doubles as an advertisement. One aspect I cherished about playing it on Steam was how closely I coudl replicate my actual gaming rig—a sort of digital inception experience—but that level of immersion is lost when transitioning to the Switch.
Instead of utilizing a mouse and keyboard setup typical for such games on PCs; I’m now maneuvering through builds using analog sticks from my Joy-Cons. The left stick serves as my cursor which feels clumsy at times; moving it over disconnected cables requires pressing buttons repeatedly—first to select then again to connect them at designated ports. This back-and-forth interaction underscores why traditional gameplay is often more enjoyable when done directly through a personal computer.
Embracing Awkwardness With charm
Despite its clumsiness during gameplay sessions—ther’s something endearing about it all. As I install components like my Nvidia geforce RTX 2080 Ti onto my Maximus X motherboard (both parts used in building my actual gaming setup), there’s an amusing voice inside me questioning why I’m doing this via console rather of sitting right before my capable desktop machine.Yet convenience plays a meaningful role here too—the Switch version grants me access to an extensive inventory filled with parts at any moment’s notice! The free-building mode allows me limitless creativity by assembling dream rigs composed entirely out of components I’d love (if only budget allowed) to purchase physically one day! It’s essentially the ultimate configurator for aspiring builders—all available without needing access to traditional computing devices!
Whenever feelings regarding disconnect between platforms arise during playtime—I can always take solace by glancing leftward towards another virtual workstation where things feel just slightly more familiar despite being far removed from reality itself!