chinangel said:
Actually, if you really had read through most of the posts, you'd have noticed that a vast majority of the self-proclaimed PC gamers on here have been the most well-mannered and open of the posters.
In fact, most of the confrontational posts, like the one quoted from you, have been from the console players. Kind of telling about this whole discussion.
(though, sad to say, there have been one or two rather obnoxious PC commentors)
I have to ask: Do you not see the issue of lambasting PC gamers for be "prejudiced" towards consoles and console gamers, simply on principle, when you yourself are "prejudiced" towards PCs and PC gamers for the very same reason? How does that not make you just as guilty as the "PC elitists" you revile so much?
You can make all the claims you want about PC gamers being "mean" to you for your choice of gaming platform, but don't expect any sympathies when you do the same to them.
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On a side note, however, I have to add a few things.
Firstly, you can build a decent PC today for between $300 and $400 that is vastly more powerful and vastly more capable than any of the current-gen consoles. So your "$700" is quite an exaggeration.
Secondly, I'm not sure what kind of computers your familiar with, but I don't need dozens of different programs to "help it run". All I need is an operating system and a few drivers, same as a console requires. Likewise, any superfluous programs I might use
(not require) don't require monthly fees. The only case I can think of a software package, used for gaming, requiring a monthly fee is, ironically, Xbox Live.
Now, no one will argue that buying a PC is, initially, a little more expensive than buying a console. However, over the course of owning either system, you will end up saving a hell of a lot more money with a PC than you ever will with a console.
The increased costs of games, services, peripherals, etc you find on consoles add up quite quickly. Given both the lower costs of ownership and increased number of services available on PC, PCs end up being cheaper for gaming than consoles.
As for being "hacked" or acquiring viruses, well...that's on the user. If you practice safe internet surfing then you'll be fine.
Your comment on the "general unpleasantness of the PC community" is not only an inflammatory generalization, it's just rude. There's no call for that. Not if we all want a have a conversation and not an argument.
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All that said, I don't care what platform someone games on. What ever platform suits your needs or proves to be more fun should be the one you use. Regardless of it's "pros" and "cons".
You prefer one of the consoles? Great! Good for you. It's no skin off my bones. Hell, if it's an Xbox360 or a Wii perhaps we can play something together. God knows I wouldn't mind an excuse to start using my Xbox again.
Still, though you seem dead-fast in your hatred of PC gaming, I wouldn't mind introducing you to the wonders held within. There are a lot of great games to be enjoyed on the PC.
If you ever change your mind, I know of a few really great TF2 servers.
Mycroft Holmes said:
Being a dick isn't the same as trolling.
Perhaps, but that's still no excuse to act that way. Especially if we, the PC gamers, are going to rid ourselves of the "elitist" image.
Come on man. We can do better!
