Fallout 3 (PC version)

[ElArabDeMagnifico]

You may want to look up online and digital sales bud. I've seen those sales figures and they are retail only.

BUT LIKE OMG PC GAMING SUCKS cuz cuddly_tomato thinks that 360 version is superior because it doesn't have an install time!

No. I think it's superior because it plays.

It plays on my computer, so what's your point?

You're a troll because you're trying hard to downplay the PC version of the game for some reason, and then advocate that "the 360 is superior! hurr hurr!"

No. I am not a troll because I am a PC gamer.

PC gamers can be trolls too. I'm calling bullshit on this because you're whining about installation and clicking "I agree" too.

I just think that as a PC gamer I am entitled to the same level of respect as console gamers from developers. Releasing shoddy and broken products for one platform while making them work for the rest is unacceptable.

but if it works on others computers, maybe it's...ya know...YOUR fault? Believe it or not, not every single thing that happens to you is the developers fault.

Why should we give a shit what you think cuddly_tomato? If you enjoy the 360 version more than the PC one, why should we care? More importantly, why beat a dead horse? Does it really matter if we agree with you or not?

You don't understand "forums" obviously. They are for people to post, not for people to post as long as they agree with you.

I know what we're "discussing" here, but you're thread is aimless and has been, that's my point Forum Guru.

Also, the Wii sold the most units, therefore it's the best system ever.

The Wii is not an Xbox, nor is it a PC or a PS3. Fallout 3 is Fallout 3 whatever it is on.

So what?! The PC is not an Xbox or a PS3 - and if "Fallout 3 is Fallout 3 whatever it is on" then why advocate that the 360 version is better because the PC version didn't work on your computer?

My responses in Bold. I shall also quote Richard just to reinforce this:

Releasing shoddy and broken products for one platform while making them work for the rest is unacceptable.

Fallout 3 is Fallout 3 whatever it is on.

Oh what's this? Contradiction launch detected!

You still don't get it do you? Fallout 3 is exactly the same product on the Xbox and on the PC. The PC however can further enhance the graphics, the gameplay, mods, controls and whatnot, but with that it brings bugs because of hardware freedom.
However if the Xbox version encounters a bug you can't go past around it, while on the PC version YOU CAN. That's why there's so many replies on that forum.

Also, the Wii sold the most units, therefore it's the best system ever.

Also, Titanic was #1 in the US Box Office for 15 weeks straight, therefore it's the best movie ever.

Oh but that's "last" gen, this Gen, it's dark knight!

 

[GenHellspawn]

Also, the Wii sold the most units, therefore it's the best system ever.

Also, Titanic was #1 in the US Box Office for 15 weeks straight, therefore it's the best movie ever.

Oh but that's "last" gen, this Gen, it's dark knight!

Well, as much as DK is a great movie, calling it great just because it sold very well would be just as stupid.

 

[ElArabDeMagnifico]

Also, the Wii sold the most units, therefore it's the best system ever.

Also, Titanic was #1 in the US Box Office for 15 weeks straight, therefore it's the best movie ever.

Oh but that's "last" gen, this Gen, it's dark knight!

Well, as much as DK is a great movie, calling it great just because it sold very well would be just as stupid.

So...you got my sarcastic point. Right?

 

[Slayer_2]

Do you have Xbox live installed? Mine wouldn't start at first, just crashed on startup, then I downloaded Xbox Live and now it works fine. It's crashed twice so far, both times in-game, but I've already played for 20+ hours. About 5 hours each day on the weekends, I don't have time for gaming most weekdays. I think I'm addicted. I blame the crashes on Xbox Live, as thats what my error reports says. Down with Xbox, PC FTW

P.S. Also, Service Pack 3 may be whats causing trouble.

 

[ElArabDeMagnifico]

Do you have Xbox live installed? Mine wouldn't start at first, just crashed on startup, then I downloaded Xbox Live and now it works fine. It's crashed twice so far, both times in-game, but I've already played for 20+ hours. About 5 hours each day on the weekends, I don't have time for gaming most weekdays. I think I'm addicted. I blame the crashes on Xbox Live, as thats what my error reports says. Down with Xbox, PC FTW

P.S. Also, Service Pack 3 may be whats causing trouble.

Actually, with every GFWL game, I've had more problems with LIVE than the game.

 

[Slayer_2]

I kinda understand it as well, adding pointless features is asking for more issues. Why add some crappy conponent of a mass-produced console into a single-player only game? They coulda coded their own profile system if thats what they wanted, but noooo we have to put up with this Live BS.

 

[ProfessorLayton]

Oho! I see what you did there! Tried your hand at dry humor while also telling us that your computer sucks ass! Congratulations!

 

[Anton P. Nym]

Defensive PC bigots are defensive.

If Tomato had posted this about a console version, those most p[eev]ed off here would be laughing their arses off instead; if you're one of them, be honest with yourself and admit it. Me? I just chuckled and moved on... no big thing.

-- Steve

 

[milomalo]

i have a nice pc at home but i have the ps3 version of fallout because i didnt want to "fight" whit my computer to play a game... in the console i just put the blue ray on and thats all!! besides bigger tv, better sound, and the couch is fine too XD

 

[asinann]

Basically, Fallout 3 is the best selling [http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/fallout-3-tops-us-october-pc-chart] PC game around right now, but is performing woefully compared to it's console variants [http://www.product-reviews.net/2008/11/17/fallout-3-sells-most-in-series-xbox-360-has-55-of-sales/].

Having tried it, I am not at all suprised. It's certainly going to be my last foray into PC gaming with games that also appear on consoles, and likely my last PC game purchase made by a company that isn't Egosoft or Infinity Ward.

You just need a computer that at least meets the required specs on it, and they are a bit steep. From what is being described it sounds like what would happen if you tried to play fallout 3 on a ps2 or xbox (if the game could be loaded on them.)

 

[asinann]

Um, next time propose a topic for discussion.
From what I have seen Fallout 3 requires a pretty good computer, although you might have gotten a bad disk.

This is a topic for discussion. Perhaps it is time PC gamers stopped letting software developers pull this crap on us. If we purchase a product we expect it to work. It used to be like this in the gaming industry, then more and more glitches started appearing, and we accepted it more and more. And now we are at the stage were we actually expect to purchase products that are unfinished and are likely to fail. This is lunacy, and our blind banner waving, fanboyism is what has created the situation.

We need to stop buying products that don't work, and we can't get refunds for. Although with piracy so rampant nowdays I think most people have already decided not to buy.

My PC is running windows XP SERVICE PACK 3, with a 8800 GTS graphics card, an E6600 duo core processor, and has 2GB of RAM. It should run this game or any reasonable game out there right now, Those are common bits of kit.

The area in caps highlights your problem.
I'm running an 8800 GTS 512, an E6750 duo core and 3.5 gigs of ram (since xp doesn't SEE the other 512) and have ZERO issues.

 

[Laughing Man]

I run a wait for it

E6600
8800GTS
2 Gig of Ram
Windows XP SP3

Fallout 3 runs flawlessly on it, the OP is pissed off because his PCs a mess and instead of blaming himself and trying to get a resolution he's gone off on a rant about why his 360 is so much better than his PC.

It's common and I've seen it a hundred times before. OPs whining on about why the game doesn't work and it all comes down to their computer being a complete mess. Mind you most of those other OPs were usually looking for a resolution to their issues, not many of them used it as a launch pad to attack PC gaming as a whole.

 

[clarinetJWD]

The area in caps highlights your problem.
I'm running an 8800 GTS 512, an E6750 duo core and 3.5 gigs of ram (since xp doesn't SEE the other 512) and have ZERO issues.

You're suggesting that SP3 is causing the crash? Seriously?

And to all of you saying his computer just isn't good enough, it seems your reading comprehension skills aren't good enough. It's not top of the line, but it's more than enough for Fallout 3.

Edit: Sorry if that came out harsh, but really...

 

[asinann]

The area in caps highlights your problem.
I'm running an 8800 GTS 512, an E6750 duo core and 3.5 gigs of ram (since xp doesn't SEE the other 512) and have ZERO issues.

You're suggesting that SP3 is causing the crash? Seriously?

And to all of you saying his computer just isn't good enough, it seems your reading comprehension skills aren't good enough. It's not top of the line, but it's more than enough for Fallout 3.

Edit: Sorry if that came out harsh, but really...

My system is BARELY better than his, the only stated difference is service pack 2 vs service pack 3.

So that's where I'm going with it.
Then again he could be a moron that clicks "yes" to every porn download link he sees too, I was giving the benefit of the doubt.

 

[clarinetJWD]

The area in caps highlights your problem.
I'm running an 8800 GTS 512, an E6750 duo core and 3.5 gigs of ram (since xp doesn't SEE the other 512) and have ZERO issues.

You're suggesting that SP3 is causing the crash? Seriously?

And to all of you saying his computer just isn't good enough, it seems your reading comprehension skills aren't good enough. It's not top of the line, but it's more than enough for Fallout 3.

Edit: Sorry if that came out harsh, but really...

My system is BARELY better than his, the only stated difference is service pack 2 vs service pack 3.

So that's where I'm going with it.
Then again he could be a moron that clicks "yes" to every porn download link he sees too, I was giving the benefit of the doubt.

Fair enough.

Like I said before, Bethesda has a history of buggy releases. It's probably a driver issue or unknown hardware conflict as far as the game sees.

Edit: Sorry...I hate trying to convey tone online, and I in no way mean to sound patronizing or trollish.

 

[godcomplex23]

Fallout 3 crashes all the time. but thats ok cuz most times I was getting bored anyway and just procrastinating shutting it off because yes I am that lazy. so its a good thing the game crashes or I might actually accomplish something in the game.

like I dont know... maybe shoot the other guy trying to start my dad's machine with the good ending because I don't like his friends or something.

 

[pompom8volt]

Don't worry, my computer can't even play Bioshock.

I can run oblivion, Fallout 3, Farcry 2, Call of Juarez and other games and i have more than twice the min requirements (actually i am way over max requirements on ram and a little over on my CPU) but i still can't play bioshock in over 6 fps.

 

[iggyus]

I'll just ask again before the lock, what's the purpose of this thread?

If someone is wondering what version of Fallout 3 to get - avoid the PC version obviously. That is the assessment of someone who has played, or at least tried to play, both versions. That is what forums are for. If you don't like it nobody is forcing you to read or post here. At least I don't think so, it is a possibility as you have more posts in this thread than anyone except for the Op.

Well I tried all 3 versions of Fallout 3 and I must say that the PC version so far is the most superior to them all. And my computer is weaker than the OPs and yet it ran Fallout 3 on high settings around 60 FPS so it doesnt require that much of a monster machine. In fact my friends 3 year old machine was able to run it quite well. So OP before you start bashing the PC games, why dont you do a disk defragmentation and some general computer maintenance and then see again?

 

[Amarok]

Holy crap, talk about a necro!