Console + PC Gaming - Together at Last!

The Big O, a collaboration between Origin and Corsair, is presented as a bold and unusual fusion of a gaming PC with a console in a single chassis. The host introduces the concept with a playful skepticism, then explains how this version of the Big O differs from the original concept by focusing on a dual-system setup that pairs a PC with either a PS4 Pro or an Xbox One S All Digital edition. Key design choices are explained, including how Origin modified the Corsair 280x chassis to mount the console motherboard on the opposite side of the case and swapped the console’s air cooling for a Corsair liquid cooling system to harmonize with the PC side. The system is described as upgradable, with options to upgrade storage to a 2 terabyte SSD and to enhance video capture for streaming through an optional Elgato 4K60 Pro, which enables console gameplay to be captured and edited on the PC without extra wires or displays. While performance gains aren’t the goal, the configuration emphasizes quieter operation and integrated content creation, aiming to appeal to streamers who want to mix console exclusives with PC capabilities. The host notes that, while the concept is intriguing, the market is niche and timing matters since Sony and Microsoft are preparing PS5 and Series X launches that could render current-gen hardware somewhat fleeting, although Origin hints at future versions of the Big O with new consoles. Overall, the video frames the Big O as a cool, conversation-worthy machine that showcases CES-scale ambition, while acknowledging that widespread adoption is uncertain and personal preference will largely drive interest.

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