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Sorry, who's who in this analogy?
It can be a glib response but I've had old shitty laptops run Windows terribly, and then after installing Linux Mint have them run way better afterwards. I certainly think it's a worthwhile troubleshooting step, unless a hardware problem is indicated by the specific error message
They may not be computer savvy, but I kinda think it's like the bell curve meme, there is a level below which you won't even notice differences.
Game emulators and PC gaming might not make Linux the best choice but it depends on the programs and if a simple compatibility layer can be installed to bridge the gap.