For a given game, PC or console?

[DiMono]

If a game is available for both PC and a console (your choice which one), are you more likely to buy it for PC or for the console system? Why?

I don't own any consoles, so I think my answer should be obvious, but I'm curious what the other Escapists here think.

 

[likalaruku]

PC. I will take the comfort of a keyboard & mouse kept midrif high by a table over holding an uncomfortable gamepad or waving a stick any day. Game pads always game me finger cramps, especially the ones that had hard plastic buttons instead of soft rubber ones.

On a PC, I can stop mid-game, hit alt-esc or start, & surf the net for a walkthrough for a few minutes & then get back to the game. I understand consoles can get internet now? But I haven;t played one one since the late 90s.

I also don't need to get a new rig every few years; just upgrade the graphics card for about $100 & you're set for like the next 6 years.

 

[superbleeder12]

It depends on a few factors:

Do a majority of my friends play the game? If so, what system?
Almost invariably this ends up being console.

Does it have a lot of mods or exclusive content for one system?
I have never bought a bethesda game on console, primarily because of the huge # of mods for their games that you just can't get on console.

Price?
Is it cheaper by far on one system or another

 

[Nieroshai]

Completely dependent on the game for me. Mass Effect and any RTS, PC for sure. Assassin's Creed, console.

 

[SL33TBL1ND]

I try and buy PC, the games are cheaper, multiplayer and controls are usually better. Plus most of my friends are on PC.

 

[Azellus]

i suppose console for me because more of my friends play on the console and also im too used to the controllers it might end up being a bit fidgety to move straight to a keyboard and mouse

 

[Godhead]

PC, as I have no console.

 

[jamradar]

It depends on the game.

Example:

For RTS's pc.
For third person action games console.

 

[Korten12]

Depends really on which platform I would rather play the game on.

I have the tedency to play RPGs more on consoles then I do on PC, same with shooters, I even out which games I get for PC and PS3.

 

[teqrevisited]

PC. I follow my three C's; Customization, Community and Controllers.

You can mod pc games unlike console games. The community is usually better and a keyboard & mouse will always be the superior method of control (Except with racing games).

 

[allansianadventurer]

Console, for the controller and achievements.

 

[chriseb0529]

Usually console, then i don't have to download updates on my PC... updates tend to kill my computers >.<

 

[Idocreating]

I spent a fair chunk on my PC so i'm damn well going to get some use out of it.

And some games just work better on certain platforms, I prefer Mass Effect 2 on PC as it's easier to mess with save files to get squadmates I like earlier.

 

[God's Clown]

PC for all. PC is just best gaming system ever.

 

[WOPR]

If a game is available for both PC and a console (your choice which one), are you more likely to buy it for PC or for the console system? Why?

I don't own any consoles, so I think my answer should be obvious, but I'm curious what the other Escapists here think.

PC all the way!
**Hard drive is full**
Crap looks like I'm stuck with the 360...

 

[WOPR]

Console, for the controller and achievements.

Steam has achievements, many flash sites have achievements, and if you want a controller get a Game-pad with choices of PS2 style, 360 style, Arcade style, NES style and so on.

Your argument is invalid.

 

[Saboten]

Console, I own a laptop that definitely wasn't made for gaming, it has a decent graphics card but it's not good enough to handle almost any of the newer games. Even if I had a good gaming comp, I would probably still take the console, I don't do much online play and I like he feel of the controller in my hands instead of a mouse.

 

[gmaverick019_v1legacy]

really depends for me personally

if its an rpg with lots of moddability, probably for pc

if its a good game that deserves one playthrough however, i'll probably just get it for console, as im a person who generally hates holding onto games, so ill sell it back after i beat the piss out of it.

i do use the controller on just about any pc game i can though, the keyboard and mouse is extremely uncomfortable for me to use but i do use it for the games that i need to

i do buy probably about..70% of my games for pc (partially thanks to steams deals of course)

but i have a 360 and ps3 so i get exclusives and shooters for console generally.