Since when does VSCode cost an arm and a leg to operate? Also saying it’s one of the best doesn’t explain why. I’m asking whether there is something distinctive about it.

Try running VS Studio with a Celeron and a gig of RAM

Ahh ok - so it’s good for low powered hardware. That’s a useful answer.

Edit: corrected ‘old’ to ‘low powered’.

Old hardware isn't the only low-powered hardware.