Battlefield 3 PS3 vs. PC

I would hate to play this game on the consoles. I guess it will have to do for those who aren't capable of gaming on a PC though. millerlight89

What's the difference between the versions? Just graphics? Not sure I'd spend a couple grand just for better graphics, over the convenience of plug n play that I play everything else on.ZombieKiller7

[QUOTE="millerlight89"]I would hate to play this game on the consoles. I guess it will have to do for those who aren't capable of gaming on a PC though. Monkey_N1nga

[QUOTE="millerlight89"]I would hate to play this game on the consoles. I guess it will have to do for those who aren't capable of gaming on a PC though. Monkey_N1nga

Miller has a fairly nice PC and for him, downgrading the quality (lower pop, graphics, effects, probably k/m, inability to use flight sticks, inability to immerse thru screens etc etc) would feel a huge impact to going to consoles for this game. That's alteast how I feel if I wanted to get this game and had to decide between the ps3 and pc. I also would hate to play the game on a console when I have the ability and want to play it on another platform that gives me more.

[QUOTE="ZombieKiller7"]What's the difference between the versions? Just graphics? Not sure I'd spend a couple grand just for better graphics, over the convenience of plug n play that I play everything else on.mitu123

[QUOTE="mitu123"]

[QUOTE="ZombieKiller7"]What's the difference between the versions? Just graphics? Not sure I'd spend a couple grand just for better graphics, over the convenience of plug n play that I play everything else on.ZombieKiller7

Major misconception in original quote was "couple grand".... I've never spent over 600 dollars total on a rig with the one I have now only costing 300 after selling old computer.

[QUOTE="millerlight89"]I would hate to play this game on the consoles. I guess it will have to do for those who aren't capable of gaming on a PC though. Monkey_N1nga

PC of course.

Major misconception in original quote was "couple grand".... I've never spent over 600 dollars total on a rig with the one I have now only costing 300 after selling old computer.jedikevin2

[QUOTE="razgriz_101"]

[QUOTE="Kinthalis"]

PC of course.

Consoles are for people willing to settle for second best.

I'm prety sure it was said you could use a controller for vehicle controls. So you'd get the best of both worlds. Mouse and Keyboard for main FPs action, controller for when you're on a Jet.

Kinthalis

or there are folks who cant afford a rig or have the space.....like myself.

Yeah. Again, it's called settling.

[QUOTE="jedikevin2"]Major misconception in original quote was "couple grand".... I've never spent over 600 dollars total on a rig with the one I have now only costing 300 after selling old computer.ZombieKiller7

Bare Minimum LOL... Nothing wrong with not wanting a Pc but don't state misinformation of couple grand. That type of rhetoric is incorrect. Again, only stating your misconception on "couple grand" and even now on "bare minimum".

Depends on your PC. For most Americans PS3 would be best, outside of America PC.i5750at4Ghz

[QUOTE="mitu123"]

[QUOTE="ZombieKiller7"]What's the difference between the versions? Just graphics? Not sure I'd spend a couple grand just for better graphics, over the convenience of plug n play that I play everything else on.ZombieKiller7

Bare Minimum LOL... Nothing wrong with not wanting a Pc but don't state misinformation of couple grand. That type of rhetoric is incorrect. Again, only stating your misconception on "couple grand" and even now on "bare minimum".jedikevin2

[QUOTE="jedikevin2"]Bare Minimum LOL... Nothing wrong with not wanting a Pc but don't state misinformation of couple grand. That type of rhetoric is incorrect. Again, only stating your misconception on "couple grand" and even now on "bare minimum".ZombieKiller7

A high end rig that someone competent puts together easily costs at least half of that.

What's the difference between the versions? Just graphics? Not sure I'd spend a couple grand just for better graphics, over the convenience of plug n play that I play everything else on.ZombieKiller7

Really? Option to have as many as 64 players vs only 24. As you said better graphics, higher frame rate, support for M/KB, gamepad, flight sticks, etc..., if compared to the 360 versio there is no need to pay for online play, faster loading, and a few other minor reasons.

Also, thanks for bringing up that age old myth that you have to spend $2,000 on your PC. Also, my PC is 'plug n play'. I walk into my room, click on the game in my Steam library, Origin library, etc, and it boots up. No need to swap out discs when playing a new game. I can always see when my friends are on (since we are on computers, we are connected more often than people are for consoles) and if they are in a game, I just right click and click on join game. Then it boots up extra fast on my SSD. So I think my way seems to be more convenient. If I were on a laptop, I wouldn't even need to connect to a TV/monitor or power supply. Let's see you play your 'more convenient plug n play' console on a plane or in your classroom. Yea, I thought so.

[QUOTE="ZombieKiller7"][QUOTE="mitu123"] 64 players on PC vs 24 on consoles.

BrunoBRS

[QUOTE="jedikevin2"]Bare Minimum LOL... Nothing wrong with not wanting a Pc but don't state misinformation of couple grand. That type of rhetoric is incorrect. Again, only stating your misconception on "couple grand" and even now on "bare minimum".ZombieKiller7

What one are you guys gonna pick up? I was thinking of getting it for PC but then I thought that I like flying helicopters and jets on PS3 more, plus I have more friends on there. What do you guys think? Do you think the PC version will let you use an Xbox 360 Controller?socomusnavy

looking at your rig, you should defintely get for PC.

[QUOTE="ZombieKiller7"][QUOTE="jedikevin2"]Bare Minimum LOL... Nothing wrong with not wanting a Pc but don't state misinformation of couple grand. That type of rhetoric is incorrect. Again, only stating your misconception on "couple grand" and even now on "bare minimum".Arach666

A high end rig that someone competent puts together easily costs at least half of that.

[QUOTE="ZombieKiller7"]What's the difference between the versions? Just graphics? Not sure I'd spend a couple grand just for better graphics, over the convenience of plug n play that I play everything else on.arto1223

Really? Option to have as many as 64 players vs only 24. As you said better graphics, higher frame rate, support for M/KB, gamepad, flight sticks, etc..., if compared to the 360 versio there is no need to pay for online play, faster loading, and a few other minor reasons.

Also, thanks for bringing up that age old myth that you have to spend $2,000 on your PC. Also, my PC is 'plug n play'. I walk into my room, click on the game in my Steam library, Origin library, etc, and it boots up. No need to swap out discs when playing a new game. I can always see when my friends are on (since we are on computers, we are connected more often than people are for consoles) and if they are in a game, I just right click and click on join game. Then it boots up extra fast on my SSD. So I think my way seems to be more convenient. If I were on a laptop, I wouldn't even need to connect to a TV/monitor or power supply. Let's see you play your 'more convenient plug n play' console on a plane or in your classroom. Yea, I thought so.

I voted PS3, but uhh...where is the 360 version? I don't understand why it would be left out :?

[QUOTE="arto1223"]

[QUOTE="ZombieKiller7"]What's the difference between the versions? Just graphics? Not sure I'd spend a couple grand just for better graphics, over the convenience of plug n play that I play everything else on.ZombieKiller7

Really? Option to have as many as 64 players vs only 24. As you said better graphics, higher frame rate, support for M/KB, gamepad, flight sticks, etc..., if compared to the 360 versio there is no need to pay for online play, faster loading, and a few other minor reasons.

Also, thanks for bringing up that age old myth that you have to spend $2,000 on your PC. Also, my PC is 'plug n play'. I walk into my room, click on the game in my Steam library, Origin library, etc, and it boots up. No need to swap out discs when playing a new game. I can always see when my friends are on (since we are on computers, we are connected more often than people are for consoles) and if they are in a game, I just right click and click on join game. Then it boots up extra fast on my SSD. So I think my way seems to be more convenient. If I were on a laptop, I wouldn't even need to connect to a TV/monitor or power supply. Let's see you play your 'more convenient plug n play' console on a plane or in your classroom. Yea, I thought so.

A- Yes it is one game. There are many other multiplats on the PC too, and guess what, 99% are supperior for similar and other reasons than the one I listed for BF3.

B- Your console wasn't 'plug n play' before you bought it... So I'm not sure what you ment by that. 'You cannot use your product before you have purchased it'... really, news to me. And as for battery life of my laptop, why can I only get one hour of use from it? Do I have to be playing Crysis on max settings with my fan speed cranked to the max too? Oh wait, no I don't. The fact of the matter still remains. I can take my gaming laptop (with my two backup batteries) onto a plain flight and play my games on it, or while in class/work I can play my Steam/any and all other games while in that class room/office.

PC for the JetsLed_poison

360

I vote PS3 because the visual will be close but the controller wins every time as far as ease of use and ALREADY configured for perfection. Would rather use XBOX controller but hey, no biggie. Keyboard is just outdated, cumbersome,and too many buttons to mess with.

in before..."OMG yea thats a down side, too many buttons"

[QUOTE="Arach666"]

[QUOTE="ZombieKiller7"] A high end gaming rig will easily cost a couple grand.ZombieKiller7

A high end rig that someone competent puts together easily costs at least half of that.

What is High end to you? Playing on a 720p hdtv at full out graphics? Playing on 3 screens at some resolution.. The word "High end" changes ever 2 months. I can tell you this though my so called "bare minimum pc" can play anything I want at very high graphical content. If you want someone to price you out some rig, head to the pc hardware forum and please explain everything you want (members set you up with builds base on price and country). A basic I5 2500K with something like a gtx 560ti or amd 6950 is around 800 dollars on newegg and if you really want to give more specifics head to the correct forum. There is already a few threads there on this subject.

the 2 arguments that PCgamers are always shouting about are 2 things I dont want...Jets=more easy worthless kills, less time playing.....and 64 players over 24 is just more people running around and less time staying alive, too much going on all the time.

I like 12 vs 12 better and could care less about jets,choppers,tanks,or trucks..

[QUOTE="BrunoBRS"][QUOTE="ZombieKiller7"] Meh. Just play MAG till Resistance 3 comes out. If they can't be bothered to give me a decent version then I can't be bothered to buy it.mitu123

the 2 arguments that PCgamers are always shouting about are 2 things I dont want...Jets=more easy worthless kills, less time playing.....and 64 players over 24 is just more people running around and less time staying alive, too much going on all the time.

I like 12 vs 12 better and could care less about jets,choppers,tanks,or trucks..

VanDammFan

[QUOTE="VanDammFan"]

the 2 arguments that PCgamers are always shouting about are 2 things I dont want...Jets=more easy worthless kills, less time playing.....and 64 players over 24 is just more people running around and less time staying alive, too much going on all the time.

I like 12 vs 12 better and could care less about jets,choppers,tanks,or trucks..

BrunoBRS

nah...just have to play the right platform..:D

[QUOTE="VanDammFan"]

the 2 arguments that PCgamers are always shouting about are 2 things I dont want...Jets=more easy worthless kills, less time playing.....and 64 players over 24 is just more people running around and less time staying alive, too much going on all the time.

I like 12 vs 12 better and could care less about jets,choppers,tanks,or trucks..

BrunoBRS

[QUOTE="mitu123"]

[QUOTE="BrunoBRS"] BF3 also has jets. and the larger maps. and jets.BrunoBRS

THAT'S MY FAVORITE PART

I love jets. And other fast flying things. But mostly jets.

Every game I'm just running for the nearest jet. No matter the type of match.

PS3

Why get it on the PC when I can play on the PS3? The controller is much more responsive than keyboard and mouse. Also, I can sit in a nice comfy chair and play instead of being sat bolt upright leaning over the monitor until my eyes bleed. Another reason is the cell; it transforms my gaming experience and elevates it to a level even higher than the best gaming rig.

I vote PS3 because the visual will be close but the controller wins every time as far as ease of use and ALREADY configured for perfection. Would rather use XBOX controller but hey, no biggie. Keyboard is just outdated, cumbersome,and too many buttons to mess with.

in before..."OMG yea thats a down side, too many buttons"

VanDammFan

Plug a PS3 controller into PC with Motioninjoy.

Bam, instant 360 controls.

People! People! I don't want any in-fighting over the next great fps. BF3 is gonna be awesome regardless of which system its on just in different ways, so ok its gonna rule on PC but all games should since they're made on it right? As long as we live by the simple equation BF3>MW3 we all know we're playing the right game. Add me on PSN if u tryna play BC2 in the mean time.

[QUOTE="mitu123"]

[QUOTE="ZombieKiller7"]What's the difference between the versions? Just graphics? Not sure I'd spend a couple grand just for better graphics, over the convenience of plug n play that I play everything else on.ZombieKiller7

the 2 arguments that PCgamers are always shouting about are 2 things I dont want...Jets=more easy worthless kills, less time playing.....and 64 players over 24 is just more people running around and less time staying alive, too much going on all the time.

I like 12 vs 12 better and could care less about jets,choppers,tanks,or trucks..

VanDammFan

could care less mean you do care

nah...just have to play the right platform..:D

VanDammFan

THAT'S MY FAVORITE PART

I love jets. And other fast flying things. But mostly jets.

Every game I'm just running for the nearest jet. No matter the type of match.

UCF_Knight

the 2 arguments that PCgamers are always shouting about are 2 things I dont want...Jets=more easy worthless kills, less time playing.....and 64 players over 24 is just more people running around and less time staying alive, too much going on all the time.

I like 12 vs 12 better and could care less about jets,choppers,tanks,or trucks..

VanDammFan

You can play on 24 player servers on PC, even BC2 had this.

Jets might be balanced.

I don't see an advantage of what consoles have other PC version on a gameplay and tech front.

[QUOTE="UCF_Knight"]

THAT'S MY FAVORITE PART

I love jets. And other fast flying things. But mostly jets.

Every game I'm just running for the nearest jet. No matter the type of match.

BrunoBRS

Damn it, you're too clever. >.>

[QUOTE="Kinthalis"]

PC of course.

Consoles are for people willing to settle for second best.

I'm prety sure it was said you could use a controller for vehicle controls. So you'd get the best of both worlds. Mouse and Keyboard for main FPs action, controller for when you're on a Jet.

razgriz_101

or there are folks who cant afford a rig or have the space.....like myself.