PC Gaming Elitism
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Jaygee02 said:
congrats on finding the one way consoles work better. Congrats. have a cookie. I think it's hte best way to game alone though and in that department beats the console in every way.
I've always been a console gamer since i first started 12+ years ago and have owned every major console since the PS1, including handhelds but excluding the PS3. However, i only recently bought a PC gaming rig (october) and i have to say that i much prefer playing games on my PC.
I think it's because they're in higher resolution and are generally more detailed with better physics (my experience so far) and i feel more immersed when i use a mouse (though this does cause me to jump out my skin alot!).
Despite this, i still think certain games belong on the console. For example, since getting my PC, i have bought Forza III and arkham asylum for my 360 and really loved them, but when i got arkham asylum for the PC (steam sale, came free with a pack) i didnt think the controls handled as well all. I also ended up with RF:guerilla for PC and 360 and preferred the 360 version as the multiplayer was handled far better, and still go back to play halo and Resi 5 for the exact same reason.
All in all, i can't see why people are so closed minded regarding consoles and PCs, i love them both! Though err slightly in favour of the PC (possibly because it's still a new experience for me!)
I think it's because they're in higher resolution and are generally more detailed with better physics (my experience so far) and i feel more immersed when i use a mouse (though this does cause me to jump out my skin alot!).
Despite this, i still think certain games belong on the console. For example, since getting my PC, i have bought Forza III and arkham asylum for my 360 and really loved them, but when i got arkham asylum for the PC (steam sale, came free with a pack) i didnt think the controls handled as well all. I also ended up with RF:guerilla for PC and 360 and preferred the 360 version as the multiplayer was handled far better, and still go back to play halo and Resi 5 for the exact same reason.
All in all, i can't see why people are so closed minded regarding consoles and PCs, i love them both! Though err slightly in favour of the PC (possibly because it's still a new experience for me!)
That really only matters in racing games. In say, FPSes, the speed of keypresses and speed and precision of a mouse are better for maneuverability than having analogue sticks, which is why feats of movement like this:randomsix said:
Or this:
Are really only possible on a PC with M&K (doubly so because the whole thing is a mod + custom made maps!)
Strangely, that person sounds much more noobish then many console gamer's i have encountered..Furburt said:
Honestly though, each platform has it's fanboys and elitest, really all it comes down too is what you pefer.
your choice of platform is down to personal taste and the amount of money you have available.
for example I prefer the PS3's controllers and think the 360's are too heavy, conversely my friend prefers the layout of a 360 controller and thinks that the PS3's controllers are way too light (although I could probably mention that he thinks he could make helium balloons from them... actually that would be awesome.)
for example I prefer the PS3's controllers and think the 360's are too heavy, conversely my friend prefers the layout of a 360 controller and thinks that the PS3's controllers are way too light (although I could probably mention that he thinks he could make helium balloons from them... actually that would be awesome.)
I'm pretty sure the reason is because games are being made for consoles first, and PCs second. This always results in a UI that isn't well designed for a player with a mouse. I'm mainly looking at Oblivion here.thatstheguy said:
I used to game on both PCs and consoles, but since this generation hit, PC games and Console games are hardly different, so the elitism is mush stronger because they can be directly compared. Not only that, but current PC games can be compared to older ones, and they are noticeably different for the worse. This forces the conclusion that console games are hurting PC gamers, so the gamers are getting pissed.
Personally, I just live and let live with the new PC games and just focus on the older, more fun games. There is no need to dis perfectly good gaming consoles, but they just aren't for me.
Spot on! When I was younger and bought my PS2, I would have defended it to the death against all the Xbox and GameCube owners. I saved long and hard to buy that Playstation so there was no waaaaay anyone was going to make me think my purchase might not have been the right one.Daystar Clarion said:
These days I have all the available consoles and a PC, and I couldn't give a shit about who thinks what is better. I have them all so I can play the games I want, in the way I want to play them.
I think the PC gamers are just getting pissed off because developers are designing games for consoles in mind and then porting them to PC as an afterthought. I think they just need to deal with it and buy what is most compatible with the system rather then getting annoyed when something doesn't work perfectly. I'm not going to buy the latest Need for Speed for my PC, just as I sure a hell would never buy an RTS game for console. Certain things are made for each system so you can't really compare or complain, so it really comes down to what works for you.
