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wfz on 27 November 2012
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Soleron said:
wfz said:
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I'm not going to comment on your thoughts on the cost of building a PC that's more powerful than the PS4/720 because I had a hard time taking your words seriously without laughing. Sorry. =) I think you're either expecting way too much out of the hardware of those systems, or you simply don't understand prices for computer hardware.

He's talking about the dev cost of making it look even better than it would on a PS4/720 for the PC version.  With such a small market, the extra art isn't worth it. The same applies to physics, AI, etc. The PC version won't be better than the console version even though the PC has more theoretical power.

If it's really an issue about dev costs, then why do these imrpovements in the PC versions exist today?

PC versions tend to display better visuals, run smoother, and are capable of running more on screen than their console counterparts. I suspect that to continue in the future as it always has been in the past. For instance, the additional power allows the PC to run MMOs that consoles would be unable to, and allows PC versions of games to be vastly superior to their console counterparts when developers try (Battlefield 3 and Skyrim, for example).

It's not a world of a difference, but neither will the difference be between the Wii U and the PS4/720.

Also, there are other things to consider, such as control inputs and overall customizational abilities offered through the PC platform.

 

Anyways, I won't argue the point further. I just find it funny when the "HD console fans" brag about how awesome their platforms are and then turn a blind eye to the even more advanced PC market.

(Edited a bit to make things clearer)