@ZenfoldorVGI
I have to stop arguing soon and do something productive. If I don't pass this test coming up, I'll never make it past Major.
A) Yes, you can mod your consoles to add things like cooling. Also, the hardware in consoles tend to be very reliable (if it wasn't for the heat issue). I think Nintendo makes the consoles that have the highest reliability, and that is especially true this generation where they used modern technology, but with less power. Means less heat and stress on the physical circuits.
Still easier to obtain and replace parts on a PC.
B) Honestly, I like motion controls. I like motion or KB/M for FPS games (no joystick). KB/M for RTS. Motion/joystick for just about everything else. The stylus (DS) works exceptionally well for TBS (turn based strategy).
C) It is my opinion that if consoles failed (I can't imagine a scenario where they would), a large portion of the gaming community would play games on the PC. The casuals would play games on the PC, as it was the casual platform way before the Wii started doing it (in the form of flash games). Many 'hardcore' console players are people who also play PC gaming or used to play PC gaming. In short, I don't think the gaming industry would fail just because there are no consoles. If anything, an alternative would arise like specialized PCs, and that is where consoles are heading anyway.
I like PC gaming and console gaming (mainly old school and Wii). I think you will find that many PC gamers also play the Wii, because it offers them a different style of gaming, and the XBOX360/PS3 doesn't.
Many people call PC gamers 'elitist'. I think that is because they are. They like to spend the time to get exactly the parts they want and tweak their OS and hardware just right to squeeze the most performance out of their games. It's fun. I use the word 'they' so you don't think I think too highly of myself.
