By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. Close

Forums - PC Discussion - Which console goes well with a gaming PC?

I would say get a Wii, since most people have it.



Around the Network

Just make a list of the non-PC games on each system and pick the ones that are most appealing to you.

Keep in mind:
PS3: More expensive, but free online play. Lots of great non-PC exclusives coming this year. Great Blu-Ray player
360: Hardware quality should not be a issue anymore. But still a yearly fee for online. Netflix streaming, if you are a netflix & XBLive Gold member.
Wii: Many great unique games, but graphics are not as good as what you are used to on the PC. Probably the only console you girlfriend will play with you.

I forgot to mention one fact: Wii Sports is a natural aphrodisiac for chicks, or so it seems.



Tag(thx fkusumot) - "Yet again I completely fail to see your point..."

HD vs Wii, PC vs HD: http://www.vgchartz.com/forum/thread.php?id=93374

Why Regenerating Health is a crap game mechanic: http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=3986420

gamrReview's broken review scores: http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=4170835

 

PS3/Wii complements the PC well. The 360 does not at all since most games are on the PC.



PC gaming is better than console gaming. Always.     We are Anonymous, We are Legion    Kick-ass interview   Great Flash Series Here    Anime Ratings     Make and Play Please
Amazing discussion about being wrong
Official VGChartz Folding@Home Team #109453
 
WiiStation360 said:

Just make a list of the non-PC games on each system and pick the ones that are most appealing to you.

Keep in mind:
PS3: More expensive, but free online play. Lots of great non-PC exclusives coming this year. Great Blu-Ray player
360: Hardware quality should not be a issue anymore. But still a yearly fee for online. Netflix streaming, if you are a netflix & XBLive Gold member.
Wii: Many great unique games, but graphics are not as good as what you are used to on the PC. Probably the only console you girlfriend will play with you.

PS3 doesn't have many good exclusives. And Blu-Ray is a non-factor since Digital Distribution is growing at a fast pace on PC.

As for Xbox 360, PC already has Netflix, so there's almost no reason to choose a 360 as a second addition to your PC.

Wii is the best choice if you're a PC gamer, the experience is so different on Wii.

 



Around the Network
shio said:
WiiStation360 said:

Just make a list of the non-PC games on each system and pick the ones that are most appealing to you.

Keep in mind:
PS3: More expensive, but free online play. Lots of great non-PC exclusives coming this year. Great Blu-Ray player
360: Hardware quality should not be a issue anymore. But still a yearly fee for online. Netflix streaming, if you are a netflix & XBLive Gold member.
Wii: Many great unique games, but graphics are not as good as what you are used to on the PC. Probably the only console you girlfriend will play with you.

PS3 doesn't have many good exclusives. And Blu-Ray is a non-factor since Digital Distribution is growing at a fast pace on PC.

As for Xbox 360, PC already has Netflix, so there's almost no reason to choose a 360 as a second addition to your PC.

Wii is the best choice if you're a PC gamer, the experience is so different on Wii.

 

 

shio, GTFO. The PS3 has a good amount of exclusives that arent on the PC. Look at the PSN store for crying out loud.



PC gaming is better than console gaming. Always.     We are Anonymous, We are Legion    Kick-ass interview   Great Flash Series Here    Anime Ratings     Make and Play Please
Amazing discussion about being wrong
Official VGChartz Folding@Home Team #109453
 
ssj12 said:
shio said:
WiiStation360 said:

Just make a list of the non-PC games on each system and pick the ones that are most appealing to you.

Keep in mind:
PS3: More expensive, but free online play. Lots of great non-PC exclusives coming this year. Great Blu-Ray player
360: Hardware quality should not be a issue anymore. But still a yearly fee for online. Netflix streaming, if you are a netflix & XBLive Gold member.
Wii: Many great unique games, but graphics are not as good as what you are used to on the PC. Probably the only console you girlfriend will play with you.

PS3 doesn't have many good exclusives. And Blu-Ray is a non-factor since Digital Distribution is growing at a fast pace on PC.

As for Xbox 360, PC already has Netflix, so there's almost no reason to choose a 360 as a second addition to your PC.

Wii is the best choice if you're a PC gamer, the experience is so different on Wii.

 

 

shio, GTFO. The PS3 has a good amount of exclusives that arent on the PC. Look at the PSN store for crying out loud.

 

I can also make you a second PC fo thre price of a PS3....



Tag(thx fkusumot) - "Yet again I completely fail to see your point..."

HD vs Wii, PC vs HD: http://www.vgchartz.com/forum/thread.php?id=93374

Why Regenerating Health is a crap game mechanic: http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=3986420

gamrReview's broken review scores: http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=4170835

 

vlad321 said:
ssj12 said:
shio said:
WiiStation360 said:

Just make a list of the non-PC games on each system and pick the ones that are most appealing to you.

Keep in mind:
PS3: More expensive, but free online play. Lots of great non-PC exclusives coming this year. Great Blu-Ray player
360: Hardware quality should not be a issue anymore. But still a yearly fee for online. Netflix streaming, if you are a netflix & XBLive Gold member.
Wii: Many great unique games, but graphics are not as good as what you are used to on the PC. Probably the only console you girlfriend will play with you.

PS3 doesn't have many good exclusives. And Blu-Ray is a non-factor since Digital Distribution is growing at a fast pace on PC.

As for Xbox 360, PC already has Netflix, so there's almost no reason to choose a 360 as a second addition to your PC.

Wii is the best choice if you're a PC gamer, the experience is so different on Wii.

 

 

shio, GTFO. The PS3 has a good amount of exclusives that arent on the PC. Look at the PSN store for crying out loud.

 

I can also make you a second PC fo thre price of a PS3....

 

I know... and you can have a pretty darn good system upgrade for the cost of the Wii so why buy a console at all excpet for their offerings.



PC gaming is better than console gaming. Always.     We are Anonymous, We are Legion    Kick-ass interview   Great Flash Series Here    Anime Ratings     Make and Play Please
Amazing discussion about being wrong
Official VGChartz Folding@Home Team #109453
 

ps3/pc combo is perfect as you have access to most x360 exclusives with your pc, multiplats that you'd rather play on console or with ps3-owning friends (if applicable), and obviously ps3/psn exclusives. If people here try to say that all good ps3 games are shared with pc, or that the ps3 has no worthwhile exclusives, they have no idea what they're talking about and probably think it's still 2007.

Others may choose a wii/pc for a broader range of games (wii and pc have little overlap), nintendo made games, and for local multiplayer. The Wii has a lot to offer, and may be a nice change of pace from PC games.

x360/pc combo is largely redundant, considering you already have access to better versions of a lot of x360 games.

It pretty much comes down to which exclusives interest you the most. I'd suggest a PS3 or Wii depending on your tastes. Someone else mentioned handhelds which doesn't sound like a bad idea either if that's up your alley.



Demon's Souls Official Thread  | Currently playing: Left 4 Dead 2, LittleBigPlanet 2, Magicka

I'd go with a Wii or PS3, as many of the 360's best games are already on the PC. But it depends on what you want to play, research the games on each system to see which one you want.