Benefits of pc gaming?

I'm just curious because I am interested in playing more games for the pc. I bought a pretty descent pc that will run any new game yet I have only bought ME2 just today. Can someone give me some reasons to stay optimistic about pc gaming. Some people say it is dead and I just want to hear from regular pc gamers.

dedicated servers on most multiplayer games, which give a better gaming experience than the usual P2P stuff on consoles.

Usually (not always) a more mature community than people on consoles

The ability to modify most games. Good examples would be games that Valve and bethesda make.

Keyboard and mouse are better than a controller for almost all genres (imo)

Better gfx than consoles

Some really good exclusives (usually RTS)

Cheaper than consoles

Games have far greater longevity on the PC than on consoles.

Just look at this sale and you'll realise the benefit of pc gaming

http://store.steampowered.com/

Can someone give me some reasons to stay optimistic about pc gaming. Some people say it is dead and I just want to hear from regular pc gamers.

0diN_7

dedicated servers on most multiplayer games, which give a better gaming experience than the usual P2P stuff on consoles.

Usually (not always) a more mature community than people on consoles

The ability to modify most games. Good examples would be games that Valve and bethesda make.

Keyboard and mouse are better than a controller for almost all genres (imo)

Better gfx than consoles

Some really good exclusives (usually RTS)

Cheaper than consoles

Games have far greater longevity on the PC than on consoles.

bonafidetk

I agree with everything except that. PC gaming can be done on the cheap, but you can't expect to get decent performance on a cheap rig with games 2 years from now, while the graphics on console games will keep improving over the years even though you'll be using one piece of hardware that you only have to upgrade every 5 years or so.

Steam sales.

That is all.

Just look at this sale and you'll realise the benefit of pc gaming

http://store.steampowered.com/

DigiTM73

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Can someone give me some reasons to stay optimistic about pc gaming. Some people say it is dead and I just want to hear from regular pc gamers.

ChiliDragon

I prefer PC gaming, the only thing PC gaming lacks is comfort and social interaction. If only someone creates a chair that feels like your on the couch/sofa. And when friends come over for a game session, then PC gets tricky.
PC gaming is not dying, it's only because Sony and Microsoft spend megabucks advertising the consoles. Developers can make more money from PC gaming now. On console you buy a new game, play it and trade it in. Then someone else buys your tradein copy. The dev does not see any money from that tradein sale. This is one reason new release console games are so expensive.

One word: SteamGeneral_X

nuff said!

- Indie gamespilouuuu2004

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dedicated servers on most multiplayer games, which give a better gaming experience than the usual P2P stuff on consoles.

Usually (not always) a more mature community than people on consoles

The ability to modify most games. Good examples would be games that Valve and bethesda make.

Keyboard and mouse are better than a controller for almost all genres (imo)

Better gfx than consoles

Some really good exclusives (usually RTS)

Cheaper than consoles

Games have far greater longevity on the PC than on consoles.

Xeros606

I agree with everything except that. PC gaming can be done on the cheap, but you can't expect to get decent performance on a cheap rig with games 2 years from now, while the graphics on console games will keep improving over the years even though you'll be using one piece of hardware that you only have to upgrade every 5 years or so.

I think the great prices is one of the best benfits, if you wait awhile you can get ridiculous deals on games.

4. It's easier to pirate games. If you buy a console game and find out that it's horrible then you're out 60 benjamins. Pirating allows PC gamers to try out a game before buying it.

da_bomb123

Contributing to the thread: PCs are the easiest way to setup a 3D gaming rig. Coupled with an NVidia card, you only need 3D Vision ($175) and a good 120Hz monitor ($300).

Also backwards compatability!

Upgradeablity. Plain and simple.

dedicated servers on most multiplayer games, which give a better gaming experience than the usual P2P stuff on consoles.

Usually (not always) a more mature community than people on consoles

The ability to modify most games. Good examples would be games that Valve and bethesda make.

Keyboard and mouse are better than a controller for almost all genres (imo)

Better gfx than consoles

Some really good exclusives (usually RTS)

Cheaper than consoles

Games have far greater longevity on the PC than on consoles.

bonafidetk