Dead Space PC vs. 360?

I wanted to get your opinions on the 360 version of Dead Space vs the PC one. I want to get this game, but am unsure which to get.

PC will have better graphics, but from what I've read there are mousing issues (even if you deactivate Vsync). I think the controls are always better for FPS on the PC, but with 3rd person it hasn't always impacted me as much on the console. Also, for the 360 version, I will get to play it on my big screen with surround sound speakers which will add to the mood I would think.

What do ya think?

Got it for PC and I love it. The controls aren't as bad as many says. The 360 controller probably feels more natural for the game, though. But why do you care? Just use your 360 controller for the PC version, if you wish.

Your big screen and sound setup really makes me think you should go for the 360 version, though. The sound in the game is awesome (and so is playing the game on a big screen). The graphics doesn't differ much.

This hedgehog can't imagine playing it on any platform besides PC. It looks great, it runs flawlessly, loads and saves super fast and plays extremely well with a keyboard and mouse.

I don't know what the mouse problem is people seem to be having. I wonder if it's that they try and turn while in aim mode, which is certainly not how you are meant to play. Whatever the problem is, I didn't experience it.

The PC version is excellent.

Xbox360 i think is better.

This is definitely better on the PC and benefits greatly from the PC controls, as does any shooting game. As for sound, a good headset is more immersive than any surround sound system could ever be.DGFreak

i disagree with your comment a good headset can be better than any surround sound system could ever be..

first of all its opinion... which in my opinion, i say i have had some times with headphones that were emersive, and times with 5.1 surround that were emersive, i guess it depends on if you want stereo or suround, (cause surround sound headphones dont really sound all that great to me)... but for stereo, headphones all the way.

now thats my opinion.

[QUOTE="DGFreak"]This is definitely better on the PC and benefits greatly from the PC controls, as does any shooting game. As for sound, a good headset is more immersive than any surround sound system could ever be.Lach0121

i disagree with your comment a good headset can be better than any surround sound system could ever be..

first of all its opinion... which in my opinion, i say i have had some times with headphones that were emersive, and times with 5.1 surround that were emersive, i guess it depends on if you want stereo or suround, (cause surround sound headphones dont really sound all that great to me)... but for stereo, headphones all the way.

now thats my opinion.

Yeah, I think true surround sound is great, but 'faked' headset surround is very good considering its low price. I live with a headset because I can't afford a surround system (I also don't have space).

The mouse is floaty, with or without Vsync/triple buffering. It was definitely built with console functionality in mind.Elann2008

I don't have this problem at all. No other hedgehogs I know personally have the problem, either, and I know four other hedgehogs who own the game. Do you have a problem with camera movement all the time, or is it just when aiming. If it's just when aiming, is it all the time when aiming, or just when doing turns (180 spin, or whatever)? Because you aren't meant to turn in aim mode. You drop aim mode, spin your camera around (very fluidly for me and my fellow hedgehogs) then pop back into aim mode. Et voià!

The menus corresponded with each key is out of whack. Like you press I to open up the inventory but you press tab to close it or exit it.[Elann2008

Tab opens and closes your rig, which defaults open to the inventory screen. Don't bother with I.

As far as I know, there is no hotkey for first aid kits to use during battles if needed be. So you're nearly dead and running away from monsters, trying to pull up your inventory to heal.. mind you.. the game doesn't pause. It keeps going. So while you're trying to navigate the menus, you're getting chomped off by aliens.Elann2008

There is a hotkey for healing. I believe the default is Q. There's even a tutorial tooltip for it during Chapter 1. Did you not read them?

I bought the 360 version. Which says alot considering that I typically give preference to pc versions of games. But after doing the easy research, it was clear that the PC version is inferior to the 360. Qixote

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The mouse is floaty, with or without Vsync/triple buffering. It was definitely built with console functionality in mind. The menus corresponded with each key is out of whack. Like you press I to open up the inventory but you press tab to close it or exit it. Why not just press I again to close it. As far as I know, there is no hotkey for first aid kits to use during battles if needed be. So you're nearly dead and running away from monsters, trying to pull up your inventory to heal.. mind you.. the game doesn't pause. It keeps going. So while you're trying to navigate the menus, you're getting chomped off by aliens. The controls were my biggest disappointment. I also have to note that there are weird flickering/lighting in this game. It's not normal. It makes the game look like it's screen-tearing. I played Dead Space on max settings, and the graphics looks good, but not THAT good. I've seen better, and I expected better. It seems like they didn't really push it in terms of the PC version.. and focused more on the consoles..seeing as how that has the bigger market of gamers. Money talks I guess...Elann2008

Umm Q is auto heal buddy. They do have hot keys for the game...

is it true that you can't bind the arrow keys for movement? i have read this somewhere.GamerMike1979

Why on earth would you want to do that?

As far as I'm concerned once I resolved the Vsync issue I had no problems with the game. The graphics look fine; plus you get the PC benefit of higher resolutions and frame rate than the console versions (depending on system). In my case I play at my native res and usually get a frame rate in the mid 50s.

Like with most well optimised cross platform games I find the PC version is the superior one to play.

it's all about preference, FPS's normally are best played on a pc but the third person factor does have an impact on gameplay for some. but this isn't your typical third person shooter, say like the gears of war series or the GRAW series. there is a lot of close quarter action and that's when things get finicky. another example, CoD 4 i would soooo not be able to play on the 360 for the simple reason that my reaction time wouldn't be fast enough using a controller, and neither would be my ability to take headshots for example, and you know in that game sh*t goes down like no tomorrow so i've stuck to the pc on that one.

what is very crucial for this game to enjoy IS the sound, so don't cheap out on it otherwise you won't be experiencing the game to its fullest potential. it'll make hell of a difference that's for sure. i pretty much plan on hooking up my laptop to my tv with an hdmi cable so i'll be playing on the same tv i play my 360 on, except with a mouse and keyboard. that's how i played crysis and i pretty much died due to the sheer awesomeness. i would highly recommend anyone try that set up if they can. it takes a bit to get used to but once you get going it's totally worth it in the end.