How come console players aren't treated with the same respect as PC players?

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@IdgafOW-1558

PC gets PTR

Jeff Kaplan explains why here…

@JeffreyKaplan

We would really love to be able to host a PTR on console. Unfortunately, it’s very logistically challenging for us. Keeping PC/Console patches in synch is a big logistical challenge and the PC PTR actually makes that possible for us (during PC PTR our builds are undergoing certification processes with Microsoft and Sony).

In order for us to enable PTR for console, the end result would most likely be a delay in the release of all content by 1-2 weeks.

We talk about PTR on console often and we revisit the concept every few months to see if anything has changed. We never consider it a closed-door conversation. But under current circumstances, a console PTR cycle is unlikely at this time.

@IdgafOW-1558

OWL,

Overwatch League is the premier esports league of Overwatch and the PC platform is the most optimized way to play Overwatch. Those interested in climbing the path to pro will transition to the PC platform. PCs are easily customizable too. In fact, Overwatch League itself is a custom Local Area Network setup where each player’s PC is part of a greater server infrastructure (in otherwords their PC isn’t even in the same room they play in).

@IdgafOW-1558

Top 500 means nothing on console if your skill doesn’t transfer to keyboard and mouse,

This may sound cruel, but its like trying to bring a street-legal Honda Civic to a NASCAR race. PC is a far better way to play Overwatch and the BattleNet platform is Blizzard’s platform so it is easy to execute events on PC.

@IdgafOW-1558

there’s no tournaments to showcase our skill or game knowledge, no prize pools,

There are third-party console tournaments including the Console Gaming League:

Console Gaming League | CGL

@IdgafOW-1558

no opportunities for us to get to the league!

Gotta switch to PC if you want to make a living in a professional esport. It can’t just be given to you.

I will say Consoles are great for the casual gamer, there are console exclusive esports of course like Smash, Call of Duty, and Street Fighter, but those games are designed primary for Console, Overwatch is primarily designed for PC, but gives the opportunity for console players to enjoy the game. Every single in-game item can be earned on console, consoles get the same seasonal events and benefits as the overall PC community. While PC is preferred for esports for very good reasons. Consoles are a great no-hassle option for anyone who are not focused on building a Esports career.