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Manos said:
shio said:

Genres better on PC:

All of them except Rythm and Party games

Genres better on Consoles:

Rythm games
Party games

 

 

Sports games are also better on consoles. How about platformers? Oh and rpg:s are better on consoles, simply because there aren't that many jrpg:s on pc.

I suppose that brings emulators to the mix :P

I'll rock on with my PC version of FFVII though.



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yo_john117 said:

Consoles are way better imo.  They are way more user-friendly, and with integrated communities like live, they are more fun.  They are way better for FPS, (It actually takes skill as oppossed to point and click) Co-op orientated games, Rythm games, (try hooking up Rock Band to your computer and playing with 4 people) and pretty much every other genre is just more fun with consoles.  Plus Pc's are more expensive, and their graphics for the most part are about the same as consoles.

PC is so better for RTS's, and MMO's (WOW!!!) but thats about it 

Post 'o Fail.

 

FPS better on consoles? Really? Point and click? The PC shooters are the only ones that take actual skill. By the time Master Chief turns around I can go take a piss. And don't give me that whole "strategy" crap either. Go play an RTS if you are dying for a stretegy. As it stands consoles shooters are extremely simple and easy.

 

I concede only party games (not lan parties) and platformers to consoles. Everythign else is better on the PC.



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vlad321 said:
yo_john117 said:

Consoles are way better imo.  They are way more user-friendly, and with integrated communities like live, they are more fun.  They are way better for FPS, (It actually takes skill as oppossed to point and click) Co-op orientated games, Rythm games, (try hooking up Rock Band to your computer and playing with 4 people) and pretty much every other genre is just more fun with consoles.  Plus Pc's are more expensive, and their graphics for the most part are about the same as consoles.

PC is so better for RTS's, and MMO's (WOW!!!) but thats about it 

Post 'o Fail.

 

FPS better on consoles? Really? Point and click? The PC shooters are the only ones that take actual skill. By the time Master Chief turns around I can go take a piss. And don't give me that whole "strategy" crap either. Go play an RTS if you are dying for a stretegy. As it stands consoles shooters are extremely simple and easy.

 

I concede only party games and platformers to consoles. Everythign else is better on the PC.

Hack and Slash is another one that undoubtedly goes to consoles, and arguably RPGs.

I would give FPS, RTS and MMO to PC,

Hack and Slash, Platformer, RPG, Party, Rhythm, Action Adventure (games like Uncharted, Tomb Raider), Sandbox and TPS to consoles.

Mods are a definite plus for PC, both official and unofficial. But my dislike of the other aspects of PC gaming- KB+M controls for most games, tiny screen and can't sit on a sofa (though that can be easily remedied), constant need to upgrade hardware and installs that make MGS4 look like a godsend (I think WoW took 5 hours to install) outweigh mods and RTS which are the only reasons I am drawn to PC gaming- not a fan of MMOs, and not a huge fan of FPS, but I like the really good ones, and they do exist on consoles.



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Kantor said:
vlad321 said:
yo_john117 said:

Consoles are way better imo.  They are way more user-friendly, and with integrated communities like live, they are more fun.  They are way better for FPS, (It actually takes skill as oppossed to point and click) Co-op orientated games, Rythm games, (try hooking up Rock Band to your computer and playing with 4 people) and pretty much every other genre is just more fun with consoles.  Plus Pc's are more expensive, and their graphics for the most part are about the same as consoles.

PC is so better for RTS's, and MMO's (WOW!!!) but thats about it 

Post 'o Fail.

 

FPS better on consoles? Really? Point and click? The PC shooters are the only ones that take actual skill. By the time Master Chief turns around I can go take a piss. And don't give me that whole "strategy" crap either. Go play an RTS if you are dying for a stretegy. As it stands consoles shooters are extremely simple and easy.

 

I concede only party games and platformers to consoles. Everythign else is better on the PC.

Hack and Slash is another one that undoubtedly goes to consoles, and arguably RPGs.

I would give FPS, RTS and MMO to PC,

Hack and Slash, Platformer, RPG, Party, Rhythm, Action Adventure (games like Uncharted, Tomb Raider), Sandbox and TPS to consoles.

Mods are a definite plus for PC, both official and unofficial. But my dislike of the other aspects of PC gaming- KB+M controls for most games, tiny screen and can't sit on a sofa (though that can be easily remedied), constant need to upgrade hardware and installs that make MGS4 look like a godsend (I think WoW took 5 hours to install) outweigh mods and RTS which are the only reasons I am drawn to PC gaming- not a fan of MMOs, and not a huge fan of FPS, but I like the really good ones, and they do exist on consoles.

RPGs and hack and slash? Have you played Neverwinter Nights? Or Diablo II? No way does it go to consoles.Also Uncharted tombraider have platformer elements, which I already said.

Also let's face it. JRPGs are basically Turn Based Games with a linear story. And the PC shines in TBS games.

 

Edit: Also TPS are FPS games for pussies or just TPS instead of FPS so they can add in a "novel" idea (cover in GoW = crouch in a normal FPS). It also depends on the rythm games. Audiosurf would be quite difficult to handle with analog sticks I think.



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

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

 

Kantor said:
vlad321 said:
yo_john117 said:

Consoles are way better imo.  They are way more user-friendly, and with integrated communities like live, they are more fun.  They are way better for FPS, (It actually takes skill as oppossed to point and click) Co-op orientated games, Rythm games, (try hooking up Rock Band to your computer and playing with 4 people) and pretty much every other genre is just more fun with consoles.  Plus Pc's are more expensive, and their graphics for the most part are about the same as consoles.

PC is so better for RTS's, and MMO's (WOW!!!) but thats about it 

Post 'o Fail.

 

FPS better on consoles? Really? Point and click? The PC shooters are the only ones that take actual skill. By the time Master Chief turns around I can go take a piss. And don't give me that whole "strategy" crap either. Go play an RTS if you are dying for a stretegy. As it stands consoles shooters are extremely simple and easy.

 

I concede only party games and platformers to consoles. Everythign else is better on the PC.

Hack and Slash is another one that undoubtedly goes to consoles, and arguably RPGs.

I would give FPS, RTS and MMO to PC,

Hack and Slash, Platformer, RPG, Party, Rhythm, Action Adventure (games like Uncharted, Tomb Raider), Sandbox and TPS to consoles.

Mods are a definite plus for PC, both official and unofficial. But my dislike of the other aspects of PC gaming- KB+M controls for most games, tiny screen and can't sit on a sofa (though that can be easily remedied), constant need to upgrade hardware and installs that make MGS4 look like a godsend (I think WoW took 5 hours to install) outweigh mods and RTS which are the only reasons I am drawn to PC gaming- not a fan of MMOs, and not a huge fan of FPS, but I like the really good ones, and they do exist on consoles.

That's going to depend on your computer and other factors. Metal Gear Solid 4's installs are insane no matter what, though the large one in games like Devil May Cry 4 are worse compared to that. Installing a game on the computer should hardly be as time consuming as your 5 hour claim. Sure, having multiple disks packed with data can be a hassle, but 5 hours is an extreme that I've never faced (though bullshit like having to install numerous The Sims game expansions is certainly up there).



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Solid said:
Khuutra said:

The point being that consoles will have more experiences catering to that particular controller: it's why I find the standardization of hardware changing this generation to be so delightful. The DS and the Wii are largely fonts of experience that are not found on the PC at all.

You can use the Wiimote on a PC and for the DS, theres lots of touch surfaces that can be used on a PC.

My point is that experiencs on the Wii and DS are built around that hardware. Typically on the PC that isn't the case.



vlad321 said:
Kantor said:
vlad321 said:
yo_john117 said:

RPGs and hack and slash? Have you played Neverwinter Nights? Or Diablo II? No way does it go to consoles.Also Uncharted tombraider have platformer elements, which I already said.

Also let's face it. JRPGs are basically Turn Based Games with a linear story. And the PC shines in TBS games.

 

Edit: Also TPS are FPS games for pussies or just TPS instead of FPS so they can add in a "novel" idea (cover in GoW = crouch in a normal FPS). It also depends on the rythm games. Audiosurf would be quite difficult to handle with analog sticks I think.

You could probably get away with the d-pad since you can already use arrow keys as an alternative to the mouse in Audiosurf.

As for third person shooters (with a behind the shoulder camera like Gears of War), I don't see how that's any different than controlling an FPS. It's also not that big of a deal to play third person games with a revolving camera as I had a fine time playing the PC demo of Arkham Asylum. Then there's Mass Effect which is a hybrid of the two :P



"Consoles you can sit back in your bed and play in comfort."
You also can do this with PCs. You can use an HDMI Tv as a monitor, better than most monitors.

And a 360/logitech controller is enough to garantee you can play like a console also.

Now with wirelles bluttoth mouse and keyboard, you can use as a PC in your couch too.

PC is better



IllegalPaladin said:
vlad321 said:
Kantor said:
vlad321 said:
yo_john117 said:

RPGs and hack and slash? Have you played Neverwinter Nights? Or Diablo II? No way does it go to consoles.Also Uncharted tombraider have platformer elements, which I already said.

Also let's face it. JRPGs are basically Turn Based Games with a linear story. And the PC shines in TBS games.

 

Edit: Also TPS are FPS games for pussies or just TPS instead of FPS so they can add in a "novel" idea (cover in GoW = crouch in a normal FPS). It also depends on the rythm games. Audiosurf would be quite difficult to handle with analog sticks I think.

You could probably get away with the d-pad since you can already use arrow keys as an alternative to the mouse in Audiosurf.

As for third person shooters (with a behind the shoulder camera like Gears of War), I don't see how that's any different than controlling an FPS. It's also not that big of a deal to play third person games with a revolving camera as I had a fine time playing the PC demo of Arkham Asylum. Then there's Mass Effect which is a hybrid of the two :P

I was thinking of the mose controls more so than the arrows, but yes it can be done.



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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

 

I know they're better, but I was just saying as an alternative.