$60 on consoles today, $40 on Steam tomorrow

Batman: Arkham City was released recently and only to consoles to many peoples dismay. However, Steam has acknologed this it seems and everyone who pre-purchases the game can get it for $40.

Thats 30% cheaper than the console counterpart.

Just when you think PC gaming is more expensive...

software is usually cheaper - hardware is usually more expensive

its usually that way for PC gaming

usually

Only $40 if you already own Arkham Asylum and Lego Batman.

software is usually cheaper - hardware is usually more expensive

its usually that way for PC gaming

usually

R3FURBISHED

Only $40 if you already own Arkham Asylum and Lego Batman.

Da_lil_PimP

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software is usually cheaper - hardware is usually more expensive

its usually that way for PC gaming

usually

-ArchAngeL-777-

Lol. No you don't. You can build a decent PC that will run BF3 smoothly for around 750. And that certainly isn't the cost of 5 PS3's.

software is usually cheaper - hardware is usually more expensive

its usually that way for PC gaming

usually

R3FURBISHED

Batman: Arkham City was released recently and only to consoles to many peoples dismay. However, Steam has acknologed this it seems and everyone who pre-purchases the game can get it for $40.

Thats 30% cheaper than the console counterpart.

Just when you think PC gaming is more expensive...

Kokuro_Kun

Actually it cost me only a 2 euros rent to play it on my xbox 360

I saved 58 euro over the console version and 38 euro over the PC one

BTW do you get a DVD and pack, printed manual when buying from Steam ?

In the long run, PC is extremely cheap compared to consoles. At least for avid gamers.

[QUOTE="R3FURBISHED"]

software is usually cheaper - hardware is usually more expensive

its usually that way for PC gaming

usually

Spellingiscool

Anyways GMG has deals like this on every single pre order game.

Why does a tv count for a console's price?:?

Anyways GMG has deals like this on every single pre order game.

cain006

Same reason that many people often include a monitor in a PC's price...

Arkham City is $45 on D2D without any ownership of any other games.

In the long run, PC is extremely cheap compared to consoles. At least for avid gamers.

LORD_BLACKGULT

at the same time consoles can be equally cheap if one is patient and thrifty.

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In the long run, PC is extremely cheap compared to consoles. At least for avid gamers.

razgriz_101

at the same time consoles can be equally cheap if one is patient and thrifty.

[QUOTE="razgriz_101"]

[QUOTE="LORD_BLACKGULT"]

In the long run, PC is extremely cheap compared to consoles. At least for avid gamers.

Mystic-G

at the same time consoles can be equally cheap if one is patient and thrifty.

Really depends but still end of console gaming can still be done cheaply if one desires.Gaming is a hobby where you can make it as expensive or as cheap as you want.

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Only $40 if you already own Arkham Asylum and Lego Batman.

heretrix

PC games are less expensive?

I did not know this at all.

at the same time consoles can be equally cheap if one is patient and thrifty.

razgriz_101

That is indeed the case. However, with the current state of the industry (trying to kill the used market), it may very well change. On the other hand, if console games move to non-physical mediums in the future, the PC and consoles should be on nearly equal ground, more or less, in terms of price.

[QUOTE="R3FURBISHED"]

software is usually cheaper - hardware is usually more expensive

its usually that way for PC gaming

usually

-ArchAngeL-777-

I went and played it for an hour on my friends PS3 today (I couldn't resist) I can't wait until the PC version :)

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software is usually cheaper - hardware is usually more expensive

its usually that way for PC gaming

usually

-ArchAngeL-777-

No you can't.:?

You can easily buy a good PC that will chew through most games, including BF3 and Crysis (though not maxed) for about $600. Hell, I only paid around $900 for mine and it maxes Crysis at at 30 - 40 fps at 1080p.

Sonic Generations PS3/360 - $50, 3DS = $40, PC = $20 right now off GMG.

[QUOTE="razgriz_101"]

at the same time consoles can be equally cheap if one is patient and thrifty.

LORD_BLACKGULT

That is indeed the case. However, with the current state of the industry (trying to kill the used market), it may very well change. On the other hand, if console games move to non-physical mediums in the future, the PC and consoles should be on nearly equal ground, more or less, in terms of price.

even scoping around Amazon is good i scooped up a brand new copy of Dead or Alive 4 for a mere £5 and Forza 3 last december for £10 both factory sealed :P

Best deal ever?

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software is usually cheaper - hardware is usually more expensive

its usually that way for PC gaming

usually

Spellingiscool

Uh, who the hell doesn't have a tv already? its like counting the price of an office chair for pc gaming.

On the flipside you can get console Deus Ex cheaper on Amazon than on Steam (If you are thinking about getting it, awesome deal)

even scoping around Amazon is good i scooped up a brand new copy of Dead or Alive 4 for a mere £5 and Forza 3 last december for £10 both factory sealed :P

razgriz_101

Ahh yes, Amazon is the go-to place for cheap games. But how often do such steals come around? (I never really look)

Either way, PC games are inherently cheap (with even better deal if you look), while with consoles you have to search, andsometimesgo out of your way, to get the best price. Reality is, neither consoles or PC's are that expensive. The difference always gets overblown, especially in system wars.

Well that's the way with PC gaming, but don't forget that decent gaming rigs(that are practical) then to cost upwards of $800/£1000. So its in cost wise console gaming still wins overall(unless you decide to buy 100's of games).

I still need a PC for everyday life. PC Gaming is much cheaper for me.

$800 Gaming Desktop >>>> $500 Medicore Desktop + $250 Ancient PS3 + Overpriced Games + Medicore Experience Compared to PC

Best deal ever?

Da_lil_PimP

or just buy a new graphic card and get batman for free ;)

Batman: Arkham City was released recently and only to consoles to many peoples dismay. However, Steam has acknologed this it seems and everyone who pre-purchases the game can get it for $40.

Thats 30% cheaper than the console counterpart.

Just when you think PC gaming is more expensive...

Kokuro_Kun

33% cheaper but whatever.

I honestly dont care how cheap it is. I want it in box form. Its just the way I like buying my games so PC has no argum.....wait a minute..I can get a physical copy also 20 bucks cheaper on PC? Never mind then

On the flipside you can get console Deus Ex cheaper on Amazon than on Steam (If you are thinking about getting it, awesome deal)

Lief_Ericson

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software is usually cheaper - hardware is usually more expensive

its usually that way for PC gaming

usually

The_Game21x

No you can't.:?

You can easily buy a good PC that will chew through most games, including BF3 and Crysis (though not maxed) for about $600. Hell, I only paid around $900 for mine and it maxes Crysis at at 30 - 40 fps at 1080p.

but its digital you dont own anything

This is why I love PC gaming.

[QUOTE="R3FURBISHED"]

software is usually cheaper - hardware is usually more expensive

its usually that way for PC gaming

usually

Spellingiscool

That never ceases to amaze me. That people spend 2000€ on a huge 55'' TV and then say PC gaming is too expensive! LOL

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Batman: Arkham City was released recently and only to consoles to many peoples dismay. However, Steam has acknologed this it seems and everyone who pre-purchases the game can get it for $40.

Thats 30% cheaper than the console counterpart.

Just when you think PC gaming is more expensive...

loosingENDS

Actually it cost me only a 2 euros rent to play it on my xbox 360

I saved 58 euro over the console version and 38 euro over the PC one

BTW do you get a DVD and pack, printed manual when buying from Steam ?

God no, why would I want that?! To clutter my desk?!

but its digital you dont own anything

dontshackzmii

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[QUOTE="-ArchAngeL-777-"] Yeah you'll have to buy a whole lot of games at that price to make up the hundreds that your out on the extra HW. You can buy at least 5 PS3s for the cost of a gaming PC that is good enough to run the latest games smoothly like BF3.-ArchAngeL-777-

No you can't.:?

You can easily buy a good PC that will chew through most games, including BF3 and Crysis (though not maxed) for about $600. Hell, I only paid around $900 for mine and it maxes Crysis at at 30 - 40 fps at 1080p.

[QUOTE="loosingENDS"]

[QUOTE="Kokuro_Kun"]

Batman: Arkham City was released recently and only to consoles to many peoples dismay. However, Steam has acknologed this it seems and everyone who pre-purchases the game can get it for $40.

Thats 30% cheaper than the console counterpart.

Just when you think PC gaming is more expensive...

nunovlopes

Actually it cost me only a 2 euros rent to play it on my xbox 360

I saved 58 euro over the console version and 38 euro over the PC one

BTW do you get a DVD and pack, printed manual when buying from Steam ?

God no, why would I want that?! To clutter my desk?!

some times i want to jump on these deals but then i remember i will have to game on windows then i dont want to download games anymore.