PC Gaming is Cool And All... But...
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I honestly just prefer the consoles. Call me crazy, but I prefer the controllers. It just feels better in my hands, and I feel like I can do more stuff faster with controllers.
Plus, the modding scene is kind of a con for me for PC gaming. Sometimes I just want to play the game the way it was made, but all these mods and whatnot make that very hard to accomplish.
Plus, the modding scene is kind of a con for me for PC gaming. Sometimes I just want to play the game the way it was made, but all these mods and whatnot make that very hard to accomplish.
You do realize of course that if you don't need to upgrade your console to play that latest game at top graphics, neither does a PC for the same game? Your console does not actually upgrade its own parts magically. If you didn't have to upgrade neither do the PC players. Just saying.Eggsnham said:
My pc must be a console.....right?[/quote]Waaghpowa said:
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That's WITHOUT spending an extra $100+ on software I don't have.scott91575 said:
EDIT: I meant hardware, sorry.
I wasn't aware Windows could cause speakers to spontaneously materialize behind me.Waaghpowa said:
So you're argument is either A) You think you need software to use surround or B) You need to buy special speakers to do surround on a PC. You are wrong on both. Mother boards have audio connections for a plethora of audio outputs, the ones you use on your TV, will work on a PC.Buchholz101 said:
I'd get into PC Gaming, but I can't get a big desktop computer, for reasons of price, convenience, what I need the computer itself for, and space. Now when they can create a laptop that can
A: Play current gen games without either risking overheating or the fans being louder than the game.
B: Does not cost so much I can afford a desktop PC AND and console at that price
C: Is able to not just have to be dedicated to gaming so I can keep my class assignments on it and all my notes on it.
D: Is still not a pain in the ass to lug around or take up too much space and
E: Not require me to open up and mod my laptop, thus voiding the warranty
THEN I'll probably end up being a PC Gamer, at least I'll be willing to put up with all the bullshit that comes with it. Until then, I'll be more than happy doing most of my gaming on my PS3 and using my laptop for a couple games, putting up with the occasional lag for TF2 and Minecraft. (Seriously, as much PC Gamers loooooove getting on their high horse and depicting themselves as God's Gift to Gaming, the Pure, Chosen Eilte of our medium, there are just as many gripes for being a PC Gamer as there are for being a Console Gamer. Lord knows the community is one of the biggest gripes...)
I live in a college dorm, and if I do get an apartment, I'll need to share it like the dorm. Between my TV, my mini-fridge, the drawers for my clothes, the microwave, all my books and backpack and a bed, I don't have ROOM for a dedicated desktop gaming PC, high-def monitor, quality speakers, and that's even assuming I just get a cheap piece-o-crap keyboard, mouse and headset. I can at least fit a PS3 in my room right next to the TV, put the controller and games on the floor next to it and not have to worry about it. Plus, most of the games I like are more suited for a gamepad rather than the M&K set-up. Just because M&K is better for the most popular genre in gaming doesn't mean it's inherently superior. Playing on a mouse and keyboard doesn't make you "the shit".
A: Play current gen games without either risking overheating or the fans being louder than the game.
B: Does not cost so much I can afford a desktop PC AND and console at that price
C: Is able to not just have to be dedicated to gaming so I can keep my class assignments on it and all my notes on it.
D: Is still not a pain in the ass to lug around or take up too much space and
E: Not require me to open up and mod my laptop, thus voiding the warranty
THEN I'll probably end up being a PC Gamer, at least I'll be willing to put up with all the bullshit that comes with it. Until then, I'll be more than happy doing most of my gaming on my PS3 and using my laptop for a couple games, putting up with the occasional lag for TF2 and Minecraft. (Seriously, as much PC Gamers loooooove getting on their high horse and depicting themselves as God's Gift to Gaming, the Pure, Chosen Eilte of our medium, there are just as many gripes for being a PC Gamer as there are for being a Console Gamer. Lord knows the community is one of the biggest gripes...)
I live in a college dorm, and if I do get an apartment, I'll need to share it like the dorm. Between my TV, my mini-fridge, the drawers for my clothes, the microwave, all my books and backpack and a bed, I don't have ROOM for a dedicated desktop gaming PC, high-def monitor, quality speakers, and that's even assuming I just get a cheap piece-o-crap keyboard, mouse and headset. I can at least fit a PS3 in my room right next to the TV, put the controller and games on the floor next to it and not have to worry about it. Plus, most of the games I like are more suited for a gamepad rather than the M&K set-up. Just because M&K is better for the most popular genre in gaming doesn't mean it's inherently superior. Playing on a mouse and keyboard doesn't make you "the shit".
Inside every console or PC elitist is a poor person who can't afford to have all the toys other people can.
Gaming is gaming, play it how you can when you can and have a blast!
Gaming is gaming, play it how you can when you can and have a blast!
PC's are better. The controller argument is almost completely moot because, both PS3 and Xbox 360 controllers have USB ports. So you can play over half of today's PC games with controller support. I don't know how many for sure, but surely any console to PC port.
That being said, computers take allot of time, thought, money, wisdom, and effort in order to successfully do well with them. There are also certain games that should be played on the couch with a controller (HDMI to laptop, anyone?) And there are tons of JRPG's and console exclusives that I keep my consoles hooked up for. They're both awesome gaming platforms, but PC is superior in the technical department, and in the freedom. Whether or not you prefer one over the other is one thing, but you can't ignore the facts.
That being said, computers take allot of time, thought, money, wisdom, and effort in order to successfully do well with them. There are also certain games that should be played on the couch with a controller (HDMI to laptop, anyone?) And there are tons of JRPG's and console exclusives that I keep my consoles hooked up for. They're both awesome gaming platforms, but PC is superior in the technical department, and in the freedom. Whether or not you prefer one over the other is one thing, but you can't ignore the facts.
*Sigh* I can tell no matter what I say you're going to disagree with me because I prefer console over PC, but if only for the sake of making this as clear as possible...Waaghpowa said:
The only television with surround sound is in the basement. And it would be a darn shame to have to remove the speakers that are mounted onto the walls.
And I have no intention of moving my PC away from my comfortable desk upstairs any time soon.
So, is it possible? Yes. Is it convenient, or even what I would prefer to do? No.
I game on the PC because I need a decent PC anyway. If I bought a good computer just for the games it would cost more than a console but I use it for allot so it saves me money personally. The Pc also has the benefit of being private. My computer is mine. Only I use it. I live with other people and we have only one TV so it?s more covenant (and I have a thing about people watching me game). I also prefer allot of games on the PC anyway. IMO RTS?s and most RPGS (especially party based ones like dragon age) are much much better on the PC even if you don?t take into account mods. I also prefer shooters on the PC and I don?t like aiming with the console controls.
You said:Buchholz101 said:
Where was there mention of any of that? All your first post did was make you look like an idiot. If you had mentioned any of what you just did in that first post, then we wouldn't be having this discussion.Buchholz101 said:
I didn't ask half of the Escapist to flame my inbox for having a preference either, but they didn't seem to have any trouble inciting anger where it didn't already exist.Waaghpowa said: