Consoles vs. Computer

[quote name='Warrior522' post='3346128' date='Dec 23 2010, 06:11 PM']Consoles. Don't wanna debate, don't care about pc gamers opinions. Computer =/= console, end of.[/quote]

Well of course Computer =/= Console. Computer > Console.

EDIT: WTF my post was empty.

I guess I'm more of a PC gamer. I barely use my DS nowadays...

...And my 360 committed suicide. No RROD THIS time, but instead permanently fried the GPU.

Helloooo Steam, I remember why I love you....

my computer kinda sucks so i play everything on xbox, but when the next gen consoles come out costing 500-600 dollars i might consider just buying a good pc.

If I had an Alienware or another gaming computer I would probably load up Steam and use that most of the time. But I don't right now so my DSi, PSP Go, and Wii rule the house.

As my primary genre is JRPG, I prefer consoles. PC is better for things like simulation, strategy, and FPS, but I don't play those genres all that often.

[quote name='c_house' post='3346150' date='Dec 23 2010, 06:21 PM']If I had an Alienware or another gaming computer I would probably load up Steam and use that most of the time. But I don't right now so my DSi, PSP Go, and Wii rule the house.[/quote]
You know uh, Alienware is mostly overpriced stuff, like Bose or Skullcandy. Building one yourself is significantly cheaper, and it really isn't all that hard. Still, it will cost more than a standard console.


[quote name='PeregrinFig' post='3346154' date='Dec 23 2010, 06:23 PM']As my primary genre is JRPG, I prefer consoles. PC is better for things like simulation, strategy, and FPS, but I don't play those genres all that often.[/quote]
Perfectly fine reason. I play nothing but JRPGs, and fighting games on consoles, and PC lacks that.

[quote name='monkat' post='3345937' date='Dec 23 2010, 06:54 PM'][quote name='ojsinnerz.' post='3345914' date='Dec 23 2010, 08:42 PM']fucking snip.[/quote]

So all of what you are saying is that....you don't like the 360's subscription fee (yes, you do have online fees *cough* WoW *cough*), that arguably illegal emulators exist (take a long time to perfect, and rely on the hard work of others with nothing in return), and that it's better for meta-game things like mods and such that have no purpose other than the novelty factor...

That about right?

Don't be a fanboy (that goes to everyone in this thread). PCs and consoles are, for all serious purposes, the same. You can use many USB controllers on a PC, and consoles (at least the 360) can use keyboards / mice for some games (pacman CE DX for example). The only real differences are the fact that most large-budget produces tend to favor consoles due to the large install base, and pricing tends to be a bit different --- at least, it tends to be in a different format (you may have to upgrade your computer multiple times over the next 5 years, where you only get a new console once every 5 years - no difference).
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Like I said, it's all down to the end user. Computers can do anything, practically anywhere. Consoles are limited to TVs, fixed outlets, cables, etc. I enjoy consoles infinitely better than computers when it comes to gaming. Consoles can do everything out of the box. No internet required. Computers require software, internet and many other things to be fully enjoyed. Very few people in today's world can get quality internet where they live. Right off the bat for them to have computers with illegal emulators, and an ample supply of roms and such you need internet. Seriously I wouldn't game on the computer if I didn't have internet, it's a simple fact.

Plz ignore this. My mistake to leave the com and go to the toilet.

The gaming experience of the console is good. Cant argue with that but the pc has its own experience especially rts and fps games.
The 'original feeling' thing is just meh. Cant argue with that too but the pc has originality too.
The price is also meh coz a console is design for gaming but a pc is the jack. Quantity is better than quality.
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You high or somethin?

[quote name='unnkown95' post='3346068' date='Dec 23 2010, 05:54 PM']oh my god shadowsoldier, like i said there will always be one retard out of the 100 that picks the ps3 over the pc, there is no point in arguing with the one retard...[/quote]

Excuse me? Who the hell made you boss and automatically knows what's the best thing ever for everybody? Because I prefer a home console over a PC any day of the week that makes me a retard? You're a fucking dick dude. You can't argue with someone's opinion and preference. No matter how hard you try. I prefer a PC and would gladly take the console over a computer.

Why? Like I said, I think a computer should only be used for email, messaging, not have my whole life revolve around it. So before you start throwing out names, maybe you should get your head out of your ass and realize that what you think is the best, isn't for someone else.

FLAMEWAR INBOUND! TAKE COVER! >.<

Seriously, STOP! This was started to see what you game with the most, not which is better than what!

[quote name='chrisman01' post='3346195' date='Dec 23 2010, 08:44 PM']FLAMEWAR INBOUND! TAKE COVER! >.<

Seriously, STOP! This was started to see what you game with the most, not which is better than what![/quote]
HOLD ON LEMME READY THE RETURN FIRE NAPALM AND THE FLAME RETARDANT!!!

Title says other wise. Keyword is VS. We all know how many people just read the title and then post. Also, the OP specifically stated which one he thought was better.

You high or somethin?
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dude i seriously did not post that. It was my brother. Will edit that now.

[quote name='chrisman01' post='3346195' date='Dec 24 2010, 03:44 AM']FLAMEWAR INBOUND! TAKE COVER! >.<

Seriously, STOP! This was started to see what you game with the most, not which is better than what![/quote]

This. Debate all you want, but lets try and keep personal insults out of it or I'll start trashing posts and dishing out warns as Christmas presents.

[quote name='TrolleyDave' post='3346213' date='Dec 24 2010, 01:52 PM'][quote name='chrisman01' post='3346195' date='Dec 24 2010, 03:44 AM']FLAMEWAR INBOUND! TAKE COVER! >.<

Seriously, STOP! This was started to see what you game with the most, not which is better than what![/quote]

This. Debate all you want, but lets try and keep personal insults out of it or I'll start trashing posts and dishing out warns as Christmas presents.
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who said you can't play pc games on your couch?

Just rebutting some ideas some people seem to have

"omg i can't afford a $10000 gaming computer" Cheapest console is $200 right? Grab a $150 graphics card and a $50 PSU, put that into your PC, bam gaming PC.

"consoles have better graphics" nope. average console game is low res textures, low poly models, shit shadows, draw distance, no anti aliasing at 1024x600 (pretty much no console games are HD anymore) with the $150 graphics card I mentioned above, you could easily play with maxed textures, models, shadows, 32x anti aliasing etc on most games at 1920x1200. i have a graphics card you can get for $50 now and it has about 3x the power of the graphics card in consoles

"well the ps3 has 67 processors at 3.2mhz each!" doesn't mean anything.

"but i need a controller" no you dont. you have just gotten used to the auto aim that consoles give you. even on multiplayer. keyboard and mouse will always be more accurate and even comfortable. i played cod with my friends on console, sore thumb for hours using that damn controller. even if for some reason you want a controller (if you say anything other than racing game, rpg, or platform, you are wrong) you can use one on pc.

"but i feel the need to pay $60 a year to play online. and i also like paying money and getting servers shut down, host migrations, paid dlc, no mods etc" lolwut? pc has free online, servers instead of p2p games, and mods.

"i want a couch" wait whats that on the back of your big screen tv? a DVI, HDMI, or VGA port? whats that you say PC outputs those cords? really, its true!

"consoles have [exclusive]" so do pcs.
tl;dr PC is a better value than consoles, has better graphics, better controls

also. props to the bulit for linking linus tech tips's eyefinity videos. i'd like to see a console render at 5760x2160. (thats 3x2 hd monitors)

no you dont. you have just gotten used to the auto aim that consoles give you. even on multiplayer. keyboard and mouse will always be more accurate and even comfortable.

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This I disagree with, I don't know what auto aim you're talking about, but comfort and better accuracy for me comes in the form of a controller. And while I could get it for PC, what's the point of paying extra for it when it comes free with the console, which I already prefer.

[quote name='ShadowSoldier' post='3346270' date='Dec 23 2010, 07:14 PM']

no you dont. you have just gotten used to the auto aim that consoles give you. even on multiplayer. keyboard and mouse will always be more accurate and even comfortable.

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This I disagree with, I don't know what auto aim you're talking about, but comfort and better accuracy for me comes in the form of a controller. And while I could get it for PC, what's the point of paying extra for it when it comes free with the console, which I already prefer.
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he's talking about the aim-assist in first person shooters such as the call of duty series.

Okay you're going to have to tell me what Aim Assist is because I don't play CoD...