Console Players don't need Addons

[Semirhage]

However, as I have been informed ACT doesn't simply display your DPS. Apparently it has that functionality that calls out/resolves mechanics so the player doesn't have to think and/or tracks/compiles information (such as CDs for buffs and whatnot) that the player is supposed to track themselves through their own skill and not automated software.

It *can* do those things. It doesn't unless you install additional plugins to it. Base ACT is just vanilla DPS tracking.