Sqrl said:
TheRealMafoo said:
kingofwale said:
>But wait...Jimmy is not a thief and he will not steal operating system software...
>Windows Vista - 100 bucks.
Getting Windows Vista for 100 bucks probably classify you as a "thief". ;) |
Personally, I think MS charging 100 bucks for it makes them a Thief :p 100% Agree I have been a PC gamer for 25 years. I love PC gaming, but there is a lot to be said for console gaming. - You know every game for your console is going to work Fair enough, but for that hassle we get mods, patches, and other benefits not currently possible on a console. Patches typically take months to hit the consoles after the PC gets them...and on that note the fact that some console games are beginning to need patches somewhat nullifies this point.
- You don't have to put it together. If your a PC Hobbits (like everyone here), you have the spare parts you need to figure out what's wrong with the thing doesn't boot, or the understanding of where to spend your money smartly. Not everyone does. You're going to buy a PC anyways it doesn't matter if you build it or "they" build it.
- You can play games that you can't play on the PC. A 50 million dollar PC will not play Uncharted, MG4, Halo 3, or GTA4. It's not a money thing. I'm not saying don't buy a console, I'm saying you need a PC anyways so you might as well make it a gaming rig if you like the games on the PC.
- Some games play better in your living room. Yes, you can hook up a TV to your PC, but games made for consoles expect you to be sitting on a couch. PC games don't. On the console, the controls are better suited for siting in your living room on console games. I like this for sports games. And some games are far better suited for the PC, this just goes to the issue of "if you like PC games", if this seating arrangement is a problem for you then you would probably say "no I don't", and then you're justified not to spend the extra cash since you aren't missing something you want. But if you do want it then obviously its a good choice.
- Consoles just keep getting better. Look, when the PS2 and XBox came out (and any console before it), you could buy a PC at that point that would blow it away. Here we are two years later (three for the 360), and we are comparing PC's to them. That's how good they are. By past standards, a 3 year old console should be a joke compared to the top of the line PC. Play COD4 on a 360, or a hot new PC rig, and they look very close to the same. Gears looks close to the same. UT3 looks close to the same. GT5p looks better then any racing game you can get on a PC. First, PCs are always getting better as well and allow incremental upgrades. Second your calendar is off, the 360 has been out 123 weeks, the PS3 73 weeks, and the Wii 71 weeks. As for looking close to the same I've played CoD4 on my PC (8800GT in SLI) and I see a noticeable difference between it and when I play CoD4 at the "Gaming Lab" on my campus between classes (the "Lab" has a 42" Plasma BTW).
- These are living room appliances we are talking about here. Ones that are years old and cost $350-$400. And, in 4 years, that 350-400 will still be a viable gaming platform. Try playing a game in 4 years on a $350-$400 PC that you buy today. Several of my friends play current PC games on 4 year old systems, they might have to run at some lower settings than those with new rigs but they can still play. Conversely console owners 4 years into a consoles life will be playing games that are vastly inferior in pretty much every technical aspect as well...the same as my friends who play on lower settings who've disabled much of those newer options and effects.
Personally, I find PC gaming to be the ultimate gaming experience, but in no way is it a gaming value. If it's "bang for your buck" your looking for, consoles can't be beat. Except when you realise that you were going to buy a PC anyways. By the time you've purchased a typical library of games you very well might pay for the extra cost from the savings you'll get from the cheaper PC games. |
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I am not arguing with you Sqrl, I agree with all your points, well, other then the one about people playing games on 4 year old rigs. The premise was play a game years later on a PC you paid $600 for. I am sure they paid a lot more then that 4 years ago if it's still playing games today.
I am arguing the premise that the inexpensive way to go for gaming is PC gaming.
You are absolutely right Sqrl. If you are looking to buy a PC anyway, spend the few extra dollars to make it a gaming PC. If your an RPG fan, don't buy a console. Get a gaming PC.
I could have made a list like the one above that talked about all the reasons you would want a gaming rig over a console. The only difference is cost of ownership would not be anywhere on it. My argument was if you have nothing, and are looking for the least expensive way to game, Consoles are it.
