But one way you can lighten the load is to just start with a gaming laptop, which packs in everything you need to get started in PC gaming without all the extra pieces. Of course, gaming laptops can be expensive, too, but plenty of budget options also exist.

The display measures in at 15.6 inches and is a touchscreen so you can choose to operate your laptop like you would a tablet with support for pinch, tap, and swipe controls. The screen has a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. It’s flicker-free with an anti-glare panel so its comfortable to look at for extended periods.