What's the big deal about PC games?
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In my cade its because I own a PC capable of playing modern games im not sure I could switch to a console, because its a laptop and the portability is a big thing with me
most people get into the controller vs mouse/keyboard when it comes to FPS, I think gamepad is fine if your used to it but its completley retarded for anyone not used to it or who prefers keyboard/mouse its waaayy more acurate
most people get into the controller vs mouse/keyboard when it comes to FPS, I think gamepad is fine if your used to it but its completley retarded for anyone not used to it or who prefers keyboard/mouse its waaayy more acurate
Well, a PC is very good at all sorts of things other than gaming. If you're not that hard core a gamer, I don't see why you need to invest in a console, really.
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being able to customize the game to my liking, having more control over it then console games give, and I just like a keyboard and mouse
hell I preffer my keyboard for super meat boy, that should tell you something
hell I preffer my keyboard for super meat boy, that should tell you something
console games are like 10-20 dollars more than pc games in my area.
Keyboard and mouse is more versitile
I dont have a hd tv
Mods
Steam is awesome
Firefox/internet browsing
1650x1050 resolution
games like Assassin creed(third person) i play on ps3 cause the controller allow me to move in 360 degrees
Games like Cod i prefer on PC cause the mouse just seems more accurate than the joystick on ps3
Keyboard and mouse is more versitile
I dont have a hd tv
Mods
Steam is awesome
Firefox/internet browsing
1650x1050 resolution
games like Assassin creed(third person) i play on ps3 cause the controller allow me to move in 360 degrees
Games like Cod i prefer on PC cause the mouse just seems more accurate than the joystick on ps3
The only reason that I've started gaming on my PC as well as my PS3 is for Steam sales. Other than that I don't really have much of a preference. My friends mostly play on consoles but I'm fine not playing with them since I mostly own single player games anyway.
Open platform. All the good games get there, and then run with better graphics.
Choice of user inputs. Does this game run better with a control pad? Why yes it does. I'll just plug one in then. Do I want to use a gamepad in my left hand, a mouse in my right, and racing wheels for my feet? Yeah, I can do that too.
Also, my PC can do way more than a console. I can watch Netflix and play games at the same time. I can edit video, make music, make art. Hell I can make games.
For me, spending money on a one-trick-poney device and then shelling out through the nose for 60 dollar games is a waste. That cash should go towards my much more useful and much more entertaining PC.
Choice of user inputs. Does this game run better with a control pad? Why yes it does. I'll just plug one in then. Do I want to use a gamepad in my left hand, a mouse in my right, and racing wheels for my feet? Yeah, I can do that too.
Also, my PC can do way more than a console. I can watch Netflix and play games at the same time. I can edit video, make music, make art. Hell I can make games.
For me, spending money on a one-trick-poney device and then shelling out through the nose for 60 dollar games is a waste. That cash should go towards my much more useful and much more entertaining PC.
I have just gotten into PC gaming, but I can't really say it is superior to Console gaming. Everyone I know says it is more accurate for shooters(which I play mostly), but I can't really tell the differce. The addition of mods is a huge plus for some games though.
Mods. It consistently amazes me how talented modding communities can be. From simple gameplay tweaks to graphical overhauls and total conversions, mods can extend the longevity of a game considerably.
Longer history
Tighter controls
all round technical upgrade (Image quality, FPS, load times)
In game video recording and screenshots
Mods
User made level
Emulators
Flash and java browser based games
pratically the entire mmo and rts genre to ourselves
Tighter controls
all round technical upgrade (Image quality, FPS, load times)
In game video recording and screenshots
Mods
User made level
Emulators
Flash and java browser based games
pratically the entire mmo and rts genre to ourselves
maybe my ps3 controller is just old and broken but when i played cod on ps3 i would aim to the left of someone, tap the joystick the smallest amount and it jumps to the the right of him. so to aim i would have to move my actual character to the left or right cause movement seemed more precise than aimingtheonlyblaze2 said:
on pc i can aim at the enimies head arm leg ball sack right eye or left eye. its just thatmuch more precise.
While I still prefer console to pc, I play on both and I can understand why people like pc better. Pc has better rts games, mods, more people for shooters, mods, steam makes games cheaper, mods. I think you get the picture
However, consoles have better flight sims and ace combat.
However, consoles have better flight sims and ace combat.
Yeah, I think that is your controller. I have played on all platforms, and I can aim with the best of 'em.Merkavar said:
- Mouse and keyboard. (Just my preference, please nobody panic.)
- Steam. Can you download the full version of Bulletstorm onto your 360?
- The indie market. Somewhat abated by XBLA and PSN, but not much. To get your indie game on console, you need the approval of the console maker. Not so with PC. (I feel genuinely sorry for all those people who can't play Amnesia.)
- Dedicated servers. (Although I'm not sure why consoles don't have them too.)
- Graphics. If you care about that sort of stuff.
- RTSs and MMOs. If you care about that sort of stuff. (I don't.)
- Mods. Once again, if you care for that stuff.
- Cheaper games. I have no idea why this is the case. Here in Australia the difference is about $30.
- No XBL fees.
- Less loadmouthed 12-year-olds with headsets. Note I said "less", not "none".
So there. Now I'm outa here before the inevitable flame war gets going.
PS. Yes, there are downsides as well. Compatibility, cost, DRM etc. I know. Do I ever know.
- Steam. Can you download the full version of Bulletstorm onto your 360?
- The indie market. Somewhat abated by XBLA and PSN, but not much. To get your indie game on console, you need the approval of the console maker. Not so with PC. (I feel genuinely sorry for all those people who can't play Amnesia.)
- Dedicated servers. (Although I'm not sure why consoles don't have them too.)
- Graphics. If you care about that sort of stuff.
- RTSs and MMOs. If you care about that sort of stuff. (I don't.)
- Mods. Once again, if you care for that stuff.
- Cheaper games. I have no idea why this is the case. Here in Australia the difference is about $30.
- No XBL fees.
- Less loadmouthed 12-year-olds with headsets. Note I said "less", not "none".
So there. Now I'm outa here before the inevitable flame war gets going.
PS. Yes, there are downsides as well. Compatibility, cost, DRM etc. I know. Do I ever know.