Poll: The Console War...Do you care?

[Honkymagoo]

I think being a fanboy means that you can't accept that another console is outshining yours at any time. For instance, I'd say it's common knowledge that the PS3 was the best console of 2009 by a long shot. 2010 looks like a great year for all consoles even though I still think the games coming out on PS3 look better overall. That's the point where it becomes preference. The FACT is that there were virtually no 360 exclusives worth a shit in '09.

 

[That's Funny]

No.

PS3 is my favorite system and if you don't agree, fuck you, its my goddamn opinion I don't want a system that's gonna die every month.

And so you won't be angry at me for dissing your system, here's a cute picture:

[spoiler/][img/]http://very-bored.com/pics2/cuteanimals/cute-animals-1.JPG[/img][/spoiler]

Yeah keep that thing away from me, I hate things cute and fluffy.

 

[bladeleaper]

No, I'm an actual dedicated gamer, which means i like games in general, not the thing you play them on. I do love my PS3 however,and am considering getting a 360.

 

[ArcWinter]

I have a 360, with no problems whatsoever.

But that's only because most of my friends have one, if they had a PS3 I'd get that, and if they had a Wii then I'd use my PC.

 

[BloodyThoughts]

Nope, I am an Xbox gamer, have been ever since the original Xbox came out. No I am not those Frat boys, I am not those ass hole people that only solely care about getting ranked up/being better than everyone else. Just a peaceful Xbox gamer.

FLAME RETARDANT ARMOR- ON!

 

[TheDoctor455]

I'm a PC gamer and so I obviously don't care that much about the console wars because I'm pretty much already in the position of whoever finally loses those bloody pointless "battles".
I.E. So few retail titles that even if your local electronics retailer does have PC games in stock (unless its something like CompUSA or some other PC dovoted shop), they will invariably have the least amount of space in the store, and will all be shoved in the darkest corner of the room because only super nerds like me play PC games anymore... apparently... if that total jackass at my local Gamestop is to be believed whenever I overhear him talking to a whooping Halo frat-boy. Anyway, at this point the only thing that is even coming close to making the PC a viable platform for developers and publishers alike is Steam. This is partly because this means smaller developers can publish their games without having to buy expensive disc-imprinting machines (or whatever the hell the big game companies use to mass produce game discs), but mostly because Steam is a far more effective piracy-prevention option than anything those idiots at EA tried to pull off with SecuROM. Now a few things I need to set straight: no, I'm not a PC gaming elitist, I know full well that which console you get at this point depends on your personal tastes (mine lean toward PC and possibly the PS3); secondly, I do not pirate games, I've just read in several articles (including a few here at the Escapist) that have led me to my conclusions about Steam; and third, I know that Halo is a popular series, and yes I have played at least 2 hours out of each game (played through the original Halo's single-player campaign, and a bit of multiplayer on one of my friend's console for the other 2 installments... no I don't think ODST counts as a new entry into the series, and as for Halo Wars... shut up, its not a good RTS by any stretch of the imagination)... and anyway the point is, I understand that a lot of people do like the Halo series, I just don't really understand its appeal.

 

[Assassin Xaero]

Out of the newer gen stuff, I have a PS3 and a Wii, but still mostly play on my PC. I don't care at all for 360's because there is only one game I would get on there that isn't on PC or PS3. Don't care about all the hate for whatever either. I enjoy all of they systems I have, and that is what matters, not what some dumbass fanboys say.

 

[Kiju]

I do not really care about the console wars, to be honest.

I suppose you could say I do, in that I hate them; why should some awesome-supreme-o game come out for the console that I don't have? Shouldn't there just be the one console that every company comes together to make? Then have them split the profits?

 

[pcload1etter]

I would like to say stop the console wars by not being poor lame bastards and just do what I do. Buy a nice 50" plasma, a PS3 a 360 and a good gaming PC. Then you can just laugh at the people who are "fanboys" because they can't just play all the games that come out.

At this point though I would like to mention if a game is available for all platforms I buy it for the PC because games are generally cheaper (Steam has lots of sales), I have a wide range of control devices (controller, joystick, wheel, keyboard/mouse, your mom), and more access to DLC that may not be available for other consoles (I.e. modding communities).

I like the fact that there are multiple consoles with their own little gimmicks because they lead to competition which provides me a wider range of products that I can enjoy. There's no need to "hate" other consoles just because you can't buy one. Unless you're a moron.

 

[ssgt splatter]

We are all gamers here. There is no point in fighting over which console is better.

 

[DaMan1500]

It's the same reason people fight over their favorite sports teams, bands, movies, cars, whatever. People like feeling like they're part of a family of like-minded individuals, even if the only part they play is fighting with other families of like-minded individuals. Frankly, it would be wierd if no one argued about this.

 

[Honkymagoo]

It's the same reason people fight over their favorite sports teams, bands, movies, cars, whatever. People like feeling like they're part of a family of like-minded individuals, even if the only part they play is fighting with other families of like-minded individuals. Frankly, it would be wierd if no one argued about this.

But there's always a point where people take it too far and rabid fanboys are absolutely ridiculous. Any self-respecting fan has the ability to take a step back and see the flaws of something they like; rabid fanboys say their system / team / etc is THE BEST no matter what.

 

[TheGreatGonzo26]

Not really; each console has its up and downs and there will always be rabid fans backing them up.

 

[rynocerator]

No.

PS3 is my favorite system and if you don't agree, fuck you, its my goddamn opinion I don't want a system that's gonna die every month.

And so you won't be angry at me for dissing your system, here's a cute picture:

[spoiler/][img/]http://very-bored.com/pics2/cuteanimals/cute-animals-1.JPG[/img][/spoiler]

WHAT AN ADORABLE KITTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[HotPocket]

PC Gaming Master Race!

 

[Chaos Theory]

Ive got Wii Ps3 xbox and Pc and i say either get a Ps3 or Pc if you havent allready got something

but whatever works 4 u really

 

[chozoone19]

Nope, not a dang bit. The console wars just seem to be a dumb excuse for people to flaunt their "superiority", which I just dislike. You like your system fine, let me like mine. If I had the income and any real incentive Id get all 3, PC not so much since the difficulty in making a proper gaming rig is just a bit beyond me. So yeah, console wars, utterly pointless.

 

[TraumaHound]

I don't feel I'm "at war" by playing any console games. I play games, I have fun; no warring necessary. Let the megacorps duke it out, if I have to I can still drag out my NES from the garage and play Bionic Commando until they settle their collective bullshit.

That said, I do find console-gimmick-exclusivity (i.e. PS3's Joker content in Batman: Arkham Asylum) more than annoyingly disappointing to deal with (not so much so that I'd buy a PS3 just to play as the Joker) but that's probably a different battle on another thread around here somewhere.

 

[bob-2000]

I stopped caring about the console war when I got my PC.