A full and final comparasion of the cost of PC gaming vs console gaming.

Ok lets start everything from scracth assuming you have absolutely nothing and we are going to make NO compromises in the cost of anything.We are also gonna make a high end PC this time with good periperals as well.And the same for the PS3 as everything that needs to be bought to fully make use of it gaming wise will be bought.

THE PC SETUP:

Samsung DVD burner

Mid-Tower good looking computer case

250GB 7200RPM HDD

Samsung 22" LCD monitor

Corsair VX 450W PSU This PSU will EASILY power this PC.If you dont believe then just make a topic in the hardware forum.It is a high quality power supply

5.1 surround speakers

Logitech multimedia keyboard

Logitech gaming mouse

Logitech wireless gamepad with rumble

Corsair 4GB DDR2 800Mhz RAM (it is 2GB but buying two of these will give you 4GB)

Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L motherboard

Intel Quad Core processor

Windows Vista home premium 64-bit

8800GTS 512MB with a free copy of witcher

TOTAL COST=$1300

THE PS3 SETUP:

80GB PS3

Samsung 22" 720p HDTV

Sony HDMI cable

3xDual shock 3 controller (4 player split screen anyone?)

5.1 surround speakers

Logitech USB gaming mouse

Logitech USB keyboard

TOTAL COST=$1400

So there we have it.The PC setup literally destorys the PS3 setup for less money and will provide a MUCH SUPERIOR experience.It is 2 generarions ahead in terms of gaming performance and will last a very very long time.It has all the goodies to make your gaming experience a dream.

In order to fully utilize the PS3 you have to buy a HDTV as with a monitor you will be playing in an upscaled res.You also need all those controllers for the highly touted split screen abilities of a console.The PS3 has support for keyboard and mouse so that is also to be bought to have the option of playing games with a keyboardmouse which have support for them.

I guess all those people who say that PC gaming is expensive are royally OWNED.This is a HIGH END PC with high end periperals as well and it costs less than the requirement of HD console gaming which isnt all that HD anyways.

This thread is NOT about which system has better games so please dont post any garbage if you dont have anything useful to say.

We cannot use the monitor with the PS3 cuz it will give an upscaled image all the time.Who the hell want to do that.You have to buy that HDTV in order to play in native resolution.Please dont even try to arguethis.

After this thread,PC GAMING SHOULD NEVER EVER BE CALLED MORE EXPENSIVE AGAIN.PERIOD.

WTF are the TV, Sony HDMI cable, gaming mouse, gaming keyboard, and 5.1 surround sound doing under the ps3?Couth_

Didn't know the PS3 came with a tv.

[QUOTE="Couth_"]WTF are the TV, Sony HDMI cable, gaming mouse, gaming keyboard, and 5.1 surround sound doing under the ps3?bladeeagle

Didn't know the PS3 came with a tv.

whats wrong with the tv speakers?

how about comparing the prices of pcs stuff when they first came out not on year+ old machines.. sheshh LOL

what about the wii then what do you have for that?

whats wrong with the tv speakers?

how about comparing the prices of pcs stuff when they first came out not on year+ old machines.. sheshh LOL

what about the wii then what do you have for that?

o0squishy0o

Not only that, you're assuming the gamer wants the PS3 and not the 360. And the 80gb PS3 isn't around anymore unless you really want to do some searching.TimeToPartyHard

And ok the 80GB PS3 is unavailable?Ok add $100 for a bigger HDD then for all the game installs which are the future of many PS3 games.

[QUOTE="o0squishy0o"]

whats wrong with the tv speakers?

how about comparing the prices of pcs stuff when they first came out not on year+ old machines.. sheshh LOL

what about the wii then what do you have for that?

Spybot_9

o rly?

what about the wii? the 360 that you can get for about £160 with a game....

[QUOTE="Spybot_9"][QUOTE="o0squishy0o"]

whats wrong with the tv speakers?

how about comparing the prices of pcs stuff when they first came out not on year+ old machines.. sheshh LOL

what about the wii then what do you have for that?

o0squishy0o

o rly?

what about the wii? the 360 that you can get for about £160 with a game....

When the 360 started Next-Gen, lets choose a popular game, say Oblivion. And now being well into the 'next-gen' lets choose another big game, CoD4.

Now just between gamers and PC fans, how many times where upgrades needed just to play? For gamers, they only needed to buy a console, but for the PC fans, the number upgrades through this period needs at least 2 hands to count on. This isn't good for PC fans considering these 2 games as well as any others that weren't Sims2 titles sold, reviewed, and generally played better on the console.

PWNT

When the 360 started Next-Gen, lets choose a popular game, say Oblivion. And now being well into the 'next-gen' lets choose another big game, CoD4.

Now just between gamers and PC fans, how many times where upgrades needed just to play? For gamers, they only needed to buy a console, but for the PC fans, the number upgrades through this period needs at least 2 hands to count on. This isn't good for PC fans considering these 2 games as well as any others that weren't Sims2 titles sold, reviewed, and generally played better on the console.

PWNT

wok7

4 DS3 controller ? Your also factoring a keyboard & mouse as well ? :lol: what a joke of a thread man

Plus suround sound wow.

dude im sorry but it is. Chances are you have a TV and if u wanted one exclusive to your Ps3 then u could easily get the same monitor that u chose for the PC (since it is half the price of the tv u chose for the ps3) And while 4 player split screen is awesome, who needs it? the pc certainly doesnt do it, so why is that considered in the comparison? and why does the Ps3 really need a gaming mouse or keyboard? Really u have a controller, u dont need a mouse and keyboard. And u hardly ever use it to type messages (if u do u only need a cheap keyboard.)

Also what if i wanted to play my Pc games on a big monitor? That could easily get costly. Thats y for large screens go for TV and for small screens like the 22in for a monitor. Sry but i dont like sitting close to see my game, i like big screens.

PCs are more expensive, but theres a reason, they do more than gaming. So stop trying to make the argument that they arnt more expensive becasue your really just making a futile attempt.

However thankyou for the list of things for the Pc. Im thinking about building myself a new one sometime soon so i can play the 360 "exclusive" Bioshock. so thank you. I like newegg.com they have pretty good prices. Altho i think ima skip on the monitor and use my 40in bravia instead.

I would buy a $3000 HDTV before I buy a gaming rig, that's the difference theref50p90

4 DS3 controller ? Your also factoring a keyboard & mouse as well ? :lol: what a joke of a thread man

Plus suround sound wow.

Gh0st_Of_0nyx

YES you NEED a keyboard mouse to fully enjoy the system as some games support it.And ya you need all those controllers for your mighty spilt screen gaming,What happened now?Dont like your split screen anymore?:(

There is a cost of split screen and that has to be born.

Even if you drop 2 controllers the cost is the same so doesnt matter.You are just grasping for straws.

[QUOTE="f50p90"]I would buy a $3000 HDTV before I buy a gaming rig, that's the difference thereVandalvideo

the pc certainly doesnt do it, so why is that considered in the comparison? PCs are more expensive, but theres a reason, they do more than gaming.beinss

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="f50p90"]I would buy a $3000 HDTV before I buy a gaming rig, that's the difference theref50p90

[QUOTE="TimeToPartyHard"]add $100 for a bigger HDD then for all the game installs which are the future of many PS3 games.

Spybot_9

No.

Btw I thought I already pwned you in your last little topic. Back for more?

40 gb ps3 is perfectly fine. The 3 extra controllers under the "required items" is a bit rediculous, as are the 5.1 speakers. KB+M under ps3 required list? LOL I'll let you have the tv on the list, and AT LEAST you put a comparable tv to the computer monitor, but I didnt check the price so w/e.

Sony hdmi cable? Come on now. I can find HDMI cables for under $5.

Just give it up. PC gaming is more expensive than console gaming and it always will be. I really dont see the point in arguing about this, just be happy you can actually afford PC gaming and shut up, crawl back in your corner, and play Crysis.

[QUOTE="Gh0st_Of_0nyx"]

4 DS3 controller ? Your also factoring a keyboard & mouse as well ? :lol: what a joke of a thread man

Plus suround sound wow.

Spybot_9

YES you NEED a keyboard mouse to fully enjoy the system as some games support it.And ya you need all those controllers for your mighty spilt screen gaming,What happened now?Dont like your split screen anymore?:(

There is a cost of split screen and that has to be born.

Even if you drop 2 controllers the cost is the same so doesnt matter.You are just grasping for straws.

4ds3 for splitscreen gameing? list the games in which people play 4 player split screen because I can only name one (cod4)

Im grasping at straw's ? are you serious ? your adding controllers an features that no normal ps3 owners needs or uses to jump the price up so It looks like it cost more then a PC :lol:

The damage control is INSAME HERE.:lol:Spybot_9

This whole topic was based on damage control. Hermits trying to damage control the fact that console gaming is cheaper than pc gaming.

Just get over it hermits.

its a fair comparison overall TC but theres a few little thigns i would change.

1) id get a stronger powersupply...around 600W. uve got a quad core CPU and an 8800GTS to deal with..something beefier would be prefable.

2) i wouldnt bother with 4GB of ram, 2 GB should be fine.

3) the 3 controllers for the PS3 is a little unfair since that hasnt been factored into the PCs cost. for online on both systems, only one controller is needed. if u want split screen on the PC then ull need to factor in the cost of 3 more controllers also.

4) i would also take the cost of the witcher off the price of the PC since were comparing hardware to hardware. either that or add a PS3 game.

...but yeah...even at that its amazing how much the cost of a good PC has come down. that kind of horse power would have set u back nearly twice as much a year ago.

Just give it up. PC gaming is more expensive than console gaming and it always will be. I really dont see the point in arguing about this, just be happy you can actually afford PC gaming and shut up, crawl back in your corner, and play Crysis.wagexslave

And what's worse is that the PS3 will have so many more games worth buying than the PC just for this year : (wok7

dude im sorry but it is. Chances are you have a TV and if u wanted one exclusive to your Ps3 then u could easily get the same monitor that u chose for the PC (since it is half the price of the tv u chose for the ps3) And while 4 player split screen is awesome, who needs it? the pc certainly doesnt do it, so why is that considered in the comparison? and why does the Ps3 really need a gaming mouse or keyboard? Really u have a controller, u dont need a mouse and keyboard. And u hardly ever use it to type messages (if u do u only need a cheap keyboard.)

Also what if i wanted to play my Pc games on a big monitor? That could easily get costly. Thats y for large screens go for TV and for small screens like the 22in for a monitor. Sry but i dont like sitting close to see my game, i like big screens.

PCs are more expensive, but theres a reason, they do more than gaming. So stop trying to make the argument that they arnt more expensive becasue your really just making a futile attempt.

However thankyou for the list of things for the Pc. Im thinking about building myself a new one sometime soon so i can play the 360 "exclusive" Bioshock. so thank you. I like newegg.com they have pretty good prices. Altho i think ima skip on the monitor and use my 40in bravia instead.

beinss

Yes the PC cannot do 4-player split screen but the PC can do many things gaming wise that a PS3 cant so how should we deal with that?

This thread is about costs and someone who can afford to buy a large massive HDTV,well I dont think this thread is intented for those people dont you think?This thread is for those who are looking for some high quality gaming within a reasonable budget.

[QUOTE="wagexslave"]Just give it up. PC gaming is more expensive than console gaming and it always will be. I really dont see the point in arguing about this, just be happy you can actually afford PC gaming and shut up, crawl back in your corner, and play Crysis.Vandalvideo

Funny that the things you listed can easily be negated as well. Dont buy games when they first come out or use a coupon, most PS3 games have free DLC, PS3 has free online, and there is no ETC.

Lots of PC games milk too like MMORPGS(WoW anyone?) and Steam games.

Anything you hermits say will be negated so just GIVE UP ALREADY.

its a fair comparison overall TC but theres a few little thigns i would change.

1) id get a stronger powersupply...around 600W. uve got a quad core CPU and an 8800GTS to deal with..something beefier would be prefable.

2) i wouldnt bother with 4GB of ram, 2 GB should be fine.

3) the 3 controllers for the PS3 is a little unfair since that hasnt been factored into the PCs cost. for online on both systems, only one controller is needed. if u want split screen on the PC then ull need to factor in the cost of 3 more controllers also.

4) i would also take the cost of the witcher off the price of the PC since were comparing hardware to hardware. either that or add a PS3 game.

...but yeah...even at that its amazing how much the cost of a good PC has come down. that kind of horse power would have set u back nearly twice as much a year ago.

osan0

Maybe i misunderstood, but i thought the witcher was thrown in free when you bought said part?

To add to your list, he has a cheaper monitor on the PC side vs a more pricey(couple hundred more) TV on the PS3 side. Both can be hooked up to either a monitor or TV, so pick one and use it for both comparisons. Or, better yet, remove it completely. Why be redundant?

Either way, i completely agree that PC gaming is not nearly as expensive as alot of people make it out to be.

EDIT: Spybot, does a ps3 really look that much worse on a monitor then a tv? i couldnt' really see it(though i don't own a ps3 or a great tv, so it was based on a brief comparison i saw from somebody else).

Funny that the things you listed can easily be negated as well. Dont buy games when they first come out or use a coupon, most PS3 games have free DLC, PS3 has free online, and there is no ETC.Lots of PC games milk too like MMORPGS(WoW anyone?) and Steam games. Anything you hermits say will be negated so just GIVE UP ALREADY.wagexslave

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="f50p90"]I would buy a $3000 HDTV before I buy a gaming rig, that's the difference theref50p90

i use my computer for more than just gameing...

[QUOTE="wagexslave"]Funny that the things you listed can easily be negated as well. Dont buy games when they first come out or use a coupon, most PS3 games have free DLC, PS3 has free online, and there is no ETC.Lots of PC games milk too like MMORPGS(WoW anyone?) and Steam games. Anything you hermits say will be negated so just GIVE UP ALREADY.Vandalvideo

Stopped reading there.

[QUOTE="f50p90"][QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="f50p90"]I would buy a $3000 HDTV before I buy a gaming rig, that's the difference thereredbaron3

i use my computer for more than just gameing...

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="wagexslave"]Funny that the things you listed can easily be negated as well. Dont buy games when they first come out or use a coupon, most PS3 games have free DLC, PS3 has free online, and there is no ETC.Lots of PC games milk too like MMORPGS(WoW anyone?) and Steam games. Anything you hermits say will be negated so just GIVE UP ALREADY.wagexslave

Stopped reading there.

So there we have it.The PC setup literally destorys the PS3 setup for less money and will provide a MUCH SUPERIOR experience.It is 2 generarions ahead in terms of gaming performance and will last a very very long time.It has all the goodies to make your gaming experience a dream.

Spybot_9

[QUOTE="Spybot_9"]

So there we have it.The PC setup literally destorys the PS3 setup for less money and will provide a MUCH SUPERIOR experience.It is 2 generarions ahead in terms of gaming performance and will last a very very long time.It has all the goodies to make your gaming experience a dream.

lowe0

The damage control is INSAME HERE.:lol:Spybot_9

Whats insane is the fact that you put a 720p TV on the PS3 side, when it could just as easily use the 22" monitor instead. The TV is more than twice the cost, give me a break. Also, the HDMI cables are just silly, you can get perfectly good non-Sony cables for about $10. And what the heck was the point in including the cables to begin with if you are using a
720p TV? At that resolution the difference between that and VGA or Component is completely negligable.

Not to mention that your supposedly "high end" system is a joke. 7200RPM and no Crossfire or SLI? Gimme a break.

Now I'm no fan of the PS3, but if you are going to attempt a comparison like this at least do it reasonably.

If you want to see serious owned, do the same but instead of putting a PC that has double the power of the PS3, put one with some crappy 7800GT and just a plain old quad core.

That won't come to anywhere near as much as that top of the line rig.

Just play multiplayer splitscreen. PES and Gears are the two leading titles in splitscreen.Vandalvideo

I didn't read the original post.

But I know that this won't be "A full and final comparison" :)

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"]Just play multiplayer splitscreen. PES and Gears are the two leading titles in splitscreen.lowe0

What about having a Blu-ray-capable drive in the PC? That would drive the cost of the PC over what he claims that setup would ccost for a PS3 owne, and put on more equal footing with the PS3 as far as capabilities of the system.