Leave me alone PC gamers!

[Starik20X6]

Sorry PC elitists, but every argument you have is drowned out by the sounds of Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Pokemon, Kirby, StarFox, Donkey Kong, F-Zero, Animal Crossing, Pikmin, Kid Icarus, LittleBigPlanet, Chrono Trigger, Dragon Quest, InFamous, Banjo-Kazooie, Mega-Man, ICO, Shadow of the Colossus, Metal Gear and the countless other games that have brought me so much joy. Even if they are on 'underpowered' machines.

 

[Arina Love]

just don't go in to /r/gaming and you will be alright, that place is full of douchebags and elitists.

 

[ebalosus]

Sorry PC elitists, but every argument you have is drowned out by the sounds of Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Pokemon, Kirby, StarFox, Donkey Kong, F-Zero, Animal Crossing, Pikmin, Kid Icarus, LittleBigPlanet, Chrono Trigger, Dragon Quest, InFamous, Banjo-Kazooie, Mega-Man, ICO, Shadow of the Colossus, Metal Gear and the countless other games that have brought me so much joy. Even if they are on 'underpowered' machines.

One thing I am tired of though, is Nintendo elitism when compared to the other consoles. Maybe "elitism" is too stronger word, but I never grew up with a nintendo like most americans, thus don't really understand the degree of worship it's given by its fans. Yes, they make fun games, and yes, their latest consoles are quite innovative... but there is nothing there for me personally. There are only two games that I ever remember enjoying on a nintendo system: Mario 64, and Perfect Dark. Other than that, not much else appeals to me.

 

[Ed Classified]

Yeah I get that a lot too. It's annoying because I know PC games are better, my friend has an awesome PC and I play it every chance I get.
I can't afford a decent PC, I'm glad it lets me watch youtube videos without catching fire.
So I bought an Xbox and I love it.

Yes PC is the superior platform that's great, but I don't see why some people have to be such snobs about it.
It's like I'm cycling to work and some guy in a flashy car pulls up to call me a moron for buying a bike.

 

[Studsmack]

Oh, how I longed for a gaming PC yesterday when I was having an all-out Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Tournament with a bunch of friends, sitting on the couch, playing in teams of four.
We genuinely believed that we had fun, until we realized that we were playing on a console, which made us throw down our controllers in disgust. How could we have thought that offline-4-player could actually be "fun" or "engaging"...

This is what I think every time the console experience is talked down upon, as if there is no point to its existence.

After updating my PC and scooping up some games on Steam's Summer Sale, I realized the IRL social aspect was missing from the equation.

I wasn't having fun with the experiences with strangers online, and though I could play with friends it was always better to have them within yelling and punching distance from me if they were trolling. The social aspect is what consoles really have going for them. Split-screen Minecraft, a plethora of fighting games, Halo deathmatch, dancing games for the kids (and me!)...

What began to bug me was the technical issues surrounding me playing on PC. Chat would bug out where I'd need to restart the game, Xpadder wouldn't properly configure my 360 gamepad to work with most games, scouring the internet to find a fix for some really inconvenient problem. The utter simplicity and plug-and-play nature of the console environment saves time for other things I have to do in life, professionally and socially.

PC is a fantastic gaming platform. The graphics are stellar and the game performance is top-notch, it's just not for me in most cases.

Really, it's just different strokes for different folks.

 

[Khazoth]

I subscribe to TotalHalibut's words for this issue. PC's are no doubt better then consoles, that's just fact.

Buuuut.. You have to ask yourself, do you wanna drive a Volkswagon? Or can you justify the price for a Ferrari, or a Lamburgini? It's all about price, not everyone wants to upgrade their PC's every four or five years, dropping serious cash to do so. Keeping a PC up to date is without doubt far more expensive then console gaming.

So in short? Yeah, PC is undoubtedly superior that is fact, but another fact is its not for everyone. In the end the only inferior person is the person who has the nerve to chide or belittle you for whichever you pick to spend your time and money playing on.

 

[the7ofswords]

I like good games--wherever I can find them.

Sure, I game mostly on the PC--and I've generally built my own for the past decade or so. I also own a Wii and an Xbox 360, and even game on a Mac and iPhone. (I've also owned and gamed on various other consoles and computers over the years ... Atari 7800, Sega Genesis, Commodore 64, Macintosh Performa 6400/200, Sega Saturn, N64, various iMacs, GameCube ... you get the idea.)

There are certain advantages that make a computer superior in some ways for some games, and for most games I prefer the keyboard and mouse. Plus, I like being able to upgrade and tinker with my machine.

But to claim (or even think) that playing on a different machine makes someone less of a gamer is just childish nonsense. A gamer plays on what's available. If you can't afford to keep up with computer hardware or just don't want to get that technically involved in your gaming, then who cares? A "real" gamer plays games. Period.

Anyone running around acting like a PC is the only correct way to play games is likely just an immature, unsophisticated tool with loads of self-esteem issues--or else just a plain old-fashioned jerk. Maybe a troll.

My advice is not to listen to 'em.

Just enjoy your games.

 

[SextusMaximus]

As a previous console gamer now mainly PC, it's undoubtable PC is better, HOWEVER, it's not like there's anything wrong if you wanna play consoles.

 

[1337mokro]

I really can't think of a PC gamer who doesn't own at least one other console.

*raises hand

Also are you seriously saying Bioware should be cut some slack?

Not after Dragon Age 2, the laziest game ever made.

Really? There are games out there that last about two hours in legnth, and DA2 is the laziest game ever made? Maybe the laziest BioWare game ever made, but of all time? That's a mighty claim to make, and about 2 hours of AVGN videos outta change that mentality pretty quickly.

If I've ever seen a game people overreacted about to an absurd degree, it's DA2 and ME3. Sure, I didn't care for them, but they weren't the most horrible games ever made. Grow up.

Poor PC gaming peasant.

A true member of the master race is not tied down to a single platform. We are all encompassing

But no.

Dragon Age 2 really is an incredibly lazy game.

Within a few minutes you will run into several dozen copy pasted rooms. About 90% of the buildings are 100% symmetrical for a reason. The simple fact that they can just open and close doors to create specific levels that they want.

It was hyperbole to claim it was the Laziest game ever. Desert Bus wins that prize, but it was the Laziest Game I have ever willingly payed money for.

 

[ecoho]

I really can't think of a PC gamer who doesn't own at least one other console.

*raises hand

Also are you seriously saying Bioware should be cut some slack?

Not after Dragon Age 2, the laziest game ever made.

Really? There are games out there that last about two hours in legnth, and DA2 is the laziest game ever made? Maybe the laziest BioWare game ever made, but of all time? That's a mighty claim to make, and about 2 hours of AVGN videos outta change that mentality pretty quickly.

If I've ever seen a game people overreacted about to an absurd degree, it's DA2 and ME3. Sure, I didn't care for them, but they weren't the most horrible games ever made. Grow up.

Poor PC gaming peasant.

A true member of the master race is not tied down to a single platform. We are all encompassing

But no.

Dragon Age 2 really is an incredibly lazy game.

Within a few minutes you will run into several dozen copy pasted rooms. About 90% of the buildings are 100% symmetrical for a reason. The simple fact that they can just open and close doors to create specific levels that they want.

It was hyperbole to claim it was the Laziest game ever. Desert Bus wins that prize, but it was the Laziest Game I have ever willingly payed money for.

um just want to point out that the copy paste rooms were in DA:O as well there were just more types of them.
OT: i own every platform so i can play the games i like the way i like them. For instance id never play a dam RTS on a console nor would i play a platformer on a PC. Why you mays ask? because thats the way i want to play.

So for you op heres a bit of advice; stop careing what other people think,report/ignore the idiots who threaten you or just wont leave you alone and for gods sake dont lump everyone who plays PC or consoles into one lump group.

 

[Mycroft Holmes]

Wow...now you're just being an ass. Neo-Amish? Maybe I don't need my computer for anything else?

You're saying you don't care about computing getting better because you're happy with things now. That's basically the logic the Amish use to argue why technology shouldn't have moved passed horseless carriages and homespun cloth. Just because you don't care, doesn't make it any less important.

I talk to my family through skype and I write stories?

This is a statement, there shouldn't be a question mark at the end unless you're confused about whether or not that's what you do with your computer.

That's all I really need it for? You want to.. ..dismiss my points, that's your decision.

You make it really easy by using the same defunct point over and over. 'console is cheaper because I already bought it.' That's not a point that's an acknowledgement of a bad decision.

I'm glad you enjoy your PC and I'm glad your proud of it.

I'm no more proud of being primarily a PC user than I am of being able to spell my own name. Which is to say not at all. Because points of pride are reserved for being able to do something that requires actual skill or talent.

I'm proud of my console and yes I'll probably get the next generation of consoles. Why?

Because you take pride in paying more money for less product?

Because I'm a console gamer who doesn't have time to figure out why her computer isn't running atm.

Because you either don't know how to not download viruses, or you have let your fan accumulate a ridiculous amount of dust. Buy compressed air, shoot it all over the inside of your computer every two weeks to a month. Or if the former problem, stay away from porn sites, stop downloading toolbars, or buy an antivirus program like norton.

And if that is not the problem then it should have a statistically equivalent ratio of breaking down to a console. The only difference would be that you could replace a single part(likely for less than 20$ if your computer is a year+ old) rather than rebuying a whole new console system.

I've watched one of my friends (who is far more tech savvy than I am, though you likely have a snarky remark for that too) struggle with the computer her built. Bad parts sent by companies, parts failing, and problem after problem.

I have assembled or helped assemble at least 8 computers. I have only had one such circumstance where a part that was new did not work. We returned it got a new one and everything worked fine thereafter. Your friend is either not nearly as tech savvy as you think she is or she is extremely unlucky. Assuming the latter, I've heard people complain about their console systems constantly breaking so being unlucky isn't magically something that only 'PC gamers' have to deal with.

Combine.. ..with your attitude and I'm pretty much off buying gaming computers.

lol spite: the temper tantrum of 'adults.'

 

[Godhead]

I'll leave you alone. *starts eating chips* You want some? DAMMIT!

 

[Rastrelly]

Is that the plan? Beat down console gamers until they can't take it and buy PC?

Damn! How'd he guess?

PC gamers are so pissed for just one reason, and you stated it: PC is a better gaming platform. It can do everything consoles can and more. But it never gets none of these. Consoles get the exclusives, consoles get all attention, consoles get all PR, and it makes PC gamers mad. Clearly more advanced and more flexible platform is nearly on outsiders position. "Piracy", you see? Why the heck then anyone on PC would bother buying anything on GOG.com (which seems to prosper) when all their games are DRM-free? "Controllers" you say? But there ARE gamepads and stuff alike for PC. Just develop what you need! "Expensive" you say, while a good enough gaming PC will cost you 500 bucks at most* (Windows included). There is no reasons for market superiority and priority of consoles but greed of console owners and lazyness of console buyers combined!

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*Yes, yes, really good rig will take up to $1000, but WTF? My ~$400 PC works quite fine with nearly any good game on middle graphic settings in worst case.

 

[baconmaster]

The original Mass Effect was the only good one! The sequels are for CODfags!" Ok, we could improve the clunky gameplay and cut-and-paste sidequests, but the people want more inventory management and numbers that increase! Everyone who thinks we should improve the actual gameplay is an idiot!

The gameplay did "improve" but they didn't need to add ammo, remove gun customization, remove inventory management, remove healing and simplify the level up system so half your levels don't do anything.

Completely true. The leveling system was fine for me in the first game, ammo was totally unnecessary, and gun customization and inventory management should've been improved, rather than removed entirely. But I, along with many other people, still enjoyed ME2 quite a bit, and anyone who suggests that I'm an idiot for that is an ass.

 

[Reece Borgars]

im primarily a pc gamer, though the switch was recent and i still play older games on console. While i think gaming on pc is way better, theres nothing wrong with console and nobody should give you any shit for it.
although, im gonna have to disagree with anyone who said the pc community is much worse. Ive been on both ends and, while people are right in saying pc are all pretty pompous, and the extreme elitists definitely exist, i prefer them to the twelve year old twats on console who are forever calling eachother faggots, gays, and insulting one anothers mums

 

[chinangel]

Wow...now you're just being an ass. Neo-Amish? Maybe I don't need my computer for anything else?

You're saying you don't care about computing getting better because you're happy with things now. That's basically the logic the Amish use to argue why technology shouldn't have moved passed horseless carriages and homespun cloth. Just because you don't care, doesn't make it any less important.

I talk to my family through skype and I write stories?

This is a statement, there shouldn't be a question mark at the end unless you're confused about whether or not that's what you do with your computer.

That's all I really need it for? You want to.. ..dismiss my points, that's your decision.

You make it really easy by using the same defunct point over and over. 'console is cheaper because I already bought it.' That's not a point that's an acknowledgement of a bad decision.

I'm glad you enjoy your PC and I'm glad your proud of it.

I'm no more proud of being primarily a PC user than I am of being able to spell my own name. Which is to say not at all. Because points of pride are reserved for being able to do something that requires actual skill or talent.

I'm proud of my console and yes I'll probably get the next generation of consoles. Why?

Because you take pride in paying more money for less product?

Because I'm a console gamer who doesn't have time to figure out why her computer isn't running atm.

Because you either don't know how to not download viruses, or you have let your fan accumulate a ridiculous amount of dust. Buy compressed air, shoot it all over the inside of your computer every two weeks to a month. Or if the former problem, stay away from porn sites, stop downloading toolbars, or buy an antivirus program like norton.

And if that is not the problem then it should have a statistically equivalent ratio of breaking down to a console. The only difference would be that you could replace a single part(likely for less than 20$ if your computer is a year+ old) rather than rebuying a whole new console system.

I've watched one of my friends (who is far more tech savvy than I am, though you likely have a snarky remark for that too) struggle with the computer her built. Bad parts sent by companies, parts failing, and problem after problem.

I have assembled or helped assemble at least 8 computers. I have only had one such circumstance where a part that was new did not work. We returned it got a new one and everything worked fine thereafter. Your friend is either not nearly as tech savvy as you think she is or she is extremely unlucky. Assuming the latter, I've heard people complain about their console systems constantly breaking so being unlucky isn't magically something that only 'PC gamers' have to deal with.

Combine.. ..with your attitude and I'm pretty much off buying gaming computers.

lol spite: the temper tantrum of 'adults.'

Eh...i let myself get into an argument with a troll. Fair enough, my bad. Enjoy your day ^^