My pc is a console on steriods

And i thought it was just standard that people know a PC isnt a console.

Agreed, it is not a console.

But it is a viable platform for gaming.

I'm glad you have finally accepted that the PC is a viable gaming platform. :)

So my cousin's PS3 that only plays blu-rays isn't a console then

Oh wait, see what he did there. Your console turned into a movie player.

And exactly when have I ever said it wasn't? Either way, the PC as a gaming platform has very little to do with the fact that is it not a console.

So technically speaking, if it's not a console the Xbox 360 has a bunch of exclusives that are on the PC too? The PC isn't a gaming console so that means L4D, L4D 2, Gears of War, Mass Effect 1 and 2, Tropico 3, Prey, and numerous other games are 360 exclusives? Uh....go Xbox 360?

but game releases are based on platforms and not consoles. which is why developers say Wii Platform, PC platform, HD console platform.

Guys, I refuse to go down that road in this thread. All  Iwant to know is, do you believe the PC is a console. I think I shall start a list and add it to the OP.

So in the term "Console Exclusive" the 360 has a bunch, but "Platform Exclusive" it doesn't. Most people say "Console Exclusive" when reffering to this so basically they should consider a PC is a platform, not console.

Well of course... i dont think people disagree with you on that aspect what the fanboys like to claim is that games that go to 360 and PC are not exclusive. And sadly your argument will not change their opinions