The online gaming industry is now surpassing traditional offline gaming by some margin. Now thanks to the pandemic, online games are booming on every platform.

It creates a lot of questions – ranging from how to beat wagering requirements to which platform is best for playing, PC or smartphone?

If playing online games were like playing a mainstream action MMORPG game, the answer would have been PC. But since that’s not the case, and the game stays pretty much the same on both platforms, there is no direct answer to this question.

So what we are going to do is compare the advantages and drawbacks of both platforms and state our verdict. Let’s get started.

PC and Smartphone Market Share of the Online Gaming Industry

Before we start talking about the advantages and disadvantages of both platforms, let us look at their market share.

The market share of online gaming covered by PC users is 58%. Mobile online games users cover the remaining 42%.

As you can see, the numbers are not far from each other.

What does this mean? This means that while the PC is dominating the market share of the online gaming industry, mobile is not far behind.

In fact, with the latest development in smartphones, playing online games becomes an even easier option.

But in the end, desktops will have some superior features which will be unattainable on mobile.

Playing Online Games on PC

We can all agree that playing any game on a PC can give you a better experience than playing any game on a smartphone. A PC has a more powerful CPU and graphics, and it of course has a nice big display.

While that is true, let us look at the advantages and disadvantages of playing online games on a PC.

Advantages

The first advantage of playing on a PC is the big display. A bigger display means much better graphics with more details. The ultimate result is you don’t have to struggle to look at any of the elements of the game on display. This also means that you can keep track of multiple data on a single screen without changing tabs.

As you can view multiple data at once, it will serve your advantage in playing the game as gamblers have to watch numerous factors to make their next move.

The next advantage is the powerful CPU. Because of the high computing power of the CPU, it can easily pull off any game with high graphics. It can run monthly, giving the player the whole experience of the game.

The final advantage we would like to call out is the overall user experience. When playing an online game on a PC, you can run it smoothly without any lag or trouble. The big display allows you to enjoy all the detailed graphics of the game and appreciate it. Plus, it serves to your advantage by being able to view multiple data at once. This gives you an edge over other gamblers.

All of this creates an overall enjoyable experience for the player. 

Disadvantages

The disadvantage of playing online games on PC happens to be its most significant advantage—the big display.

The big display does allow you to keep an eye on all the data and factors going on in the game, but it is not portable. You will need to be at a stable place like your home for playing games on a PC.

This non-portability of the PC makes it unsuitable for playing on the go. You can use a laptop in that case, but you will still need a stable place to sit back and open your computer for playing.

The final disadvantage is power/electricity. As a PC has a more powerful CPU, it will need more power. That will not be a problem if you are running on electricity. But if the electricity is gone, your progress may get lost. If you have a UPS or playing on a laptop, this may not be a problem.

Playing Online Games on Smartphones

A lot of us think that smartphones have brought true meaning to the concept of online games. The purpose of online games is to make gambling available anywhere at any time. Smartphones are portable and can access the internet from anywhere. So, it makes quite a lot of sense.

Now, let us put that thought aside and look at the advantages and disadvantages of playing online games from a smartphone.

Advantages

The first advantage of using a smartphone for online games is its portability/ mobility. As smartphones are small and handy, you can carry them anywhere. The small size and simple UI of the smartphones allow you to access online games from anywhere.

You can even play a few rounds of online games on your way home on public transport. Doesn’t that give meaning to the concept of an online game?

Even though you may not have Wi-Fi everywhere, there is always mobile data. You can use that for accessing the internet to play an online game.

The next advantage of smartphones is low power consumption. Batteries are also getting more powerful in smartphones, so you can play without any worry of losing your progress. 

Disadvantages

The disadvantages of playing an online game with a smartphone are the small display and a weak CPU.

The small display serves as the advantage of portability, but it also gives you difficulty understanding what is on the screen. Moreover, you may need to open different tabs to see additional data factors of the game to make your move.

As for the CPU, it is weaker than that of a PC. That is why some high graphics online games are not supported on smartphones.

Final Verdict

So which one should you use for playing online games? We think there are two answers.

One, if you genuinely want to enjoy online games, then use a PC for playing. But you will need a relaxing environment with stability, like your home.

Two, if you want to enjoy online games in the middle of your busy day, then use a smartphone. It is portable and much easier to operate.

So make your decision based on your situation.