Best console to own with PC

What do you think is the best console to own if you already have a gaming PC?

I voted PS3 but I'd say either the PS3 or the WII. Depends which exclusives you like more.

Wii if you like Nintendo games.

PS3 if you like well other games.

obviously ps3 because most games on the 360 are already on pc.

obviously ps3 because most games on the 360 are already on pc.

PcGamingRig

Hard to say. Depends on what games you like most I guess. If you want newer Halo games, I guess the choice is obvious. Same if you want newer Mario and other Nintendo games. PS3 if you want Demon's Souls and its other unique games. Of course, it might also depend on which controller you prefer. I think a PC and a DS make a nice pairing.

It's always these threads that people use as evidence this site should be dubbed 'Cowspot'. *******, there's just plenty of people here capable of making a logical call - even though it is SW.

It's always these threads that people use as evidence this site should be dubbed 'Cowspot'. *******, there's just plenty of people here capable of making a logical call - even though it is SW.

Kan0nF0dder

I chose PS3.... because most games I was interested in on the 360 I could already get in a better form on the PC.

I'm sure a mame cabinet would be considered illegal, and I don't think we're supposed to talk about such things here.

I would have to say PS3 or Wii, but I voted PS3 because of the preference in games I like to play.

360 and Ps3, Wii is to bad for us PC elitists ;)

[QUOTE="Kan0nF0dder"]

It's always these threads that people use as evidence this site should be dubbed 'Cowspot'. *******, there's just plenty of people here capable of making a logical call - even though it is SW.

tagyhag

But New Super Mario Bros. Wii is so much fun! And there's not much motion-controlling in that game at all. And Donkey Kong Country Returns looks like it's going to be a great platformer, and possibly not have much motion controling in it either.

best combo is obviously:

PC + Wii

second best:

PC + PS3

third best:

DS + PC

Wii. You cant get Mario or Zelda on any other console.

Anyone of them are pretty good, but it depends on the exclusives you want off each.

Myself for example. Excluding the Wii, which I already have, if I was to buy a new system it'd be the 360 given that I have an eye for those Rare titles like Banjo Kazooie, Kameo, Viva Piñata, etc, a few choice XBLA titles like Shadow Complex or Geometry Wars, and a few shmups the system gets like DeathSmiles.

Just depends. I guarantee 99% of people on System Wars will tell you the 360 only has games the PC has better versions of though.

360 and Ps3, Wii is to bad for us PC elitists ;)

Robbazking

I see what you're saying, and agree somewhat. But, at the end of the day the Wii's exclusives, great as they are, don't look that impressive graphic wise and many round these parts never got over 'the waggle'. This is enough to write the wii off for many.Kan0nF0dder

Ah I understand, but when playing the PC, the console games don't look impressive graphic wise as well (Especially since in the back of your mind you're always thinking: "1280×720") So to me, it will always be about the gameplay instead of the graphics when trying to find a combo for the Wii. :P

[QUOTE="PcGamingRig"]

obviously ps3 because most games on the 360 are already on pc.

tagyhag

dunno if you were being sarcastic tho..my sarcasm meter tends to be busted.

you look at the PS3 and Wii exclusives and NONE of them can be played on PC. I'd go with PS3 or Wii

I'd say PS3 and PC or Wii and PC work best. The 360 just shares so many of the same games and doesn't have much to distinguish itself from the PCs (cheaper) gaming library.

PS3 I'd go with especially after the Move came out but if the Wii have more titles for you, then you can't go wrong with that either

I went with PS3. But truth to be told any of them would be sufficient for a secondary system, even the 360 has plenty of games not on PC. Halo, Gears, Forza, RDR, Bayonetta, sports games, music games, fighting games etc. How many games can one person actually play.ManicAce

halo 1 + 2 + gears 1 can be played on PC. RDR, bayonetta, sports games, music games, and fighting games can all be played on PS3.

I think it's Wii and it's not that close. You get by far the least overlap between the libraries of the PC and Wii.

[QUOTE="tagyhag"] That is a myth. I say the Wii, it has the most exclusives when coupled with the PC.Some-Mist

dunno if you were being sarcastic tho..my sarcasm meter tends to be busted.

you look at the PS3 and Wii exclusives and NONE of them can be played on PC. I'd go with PS3 or Wii

Well actually you can play the Wii exclusives through some, "other" means :P

And I agree, a lot of good 360 games are already on the PC, which is why I would place it last on the "Combine with the PC" chart.

BUT even if we take out the games it shares with the PC, it would still have more exclusives than the PS3. So the whole "All of the 360 games are on the PC" thing is false.

if you can spend hundreds of dollars every few years to upgrade your pc,

i don't see how you just don't get all three.

I think it's Wii and it's not that close. You get by far the least overlap between the libraries of the PC and Wii.

DarthBilf

what overlaps do you find on PC + PS3?

just to list some exclusives
[spoiler]
demon's souls
yakuza 3
valkyria chronicles
white knight chronicles
Ratchet and Clank: a crack in time, quest for booty, tools of destruction
3D Dot Game Heroes
Heavenly Sword
Littlebigplanet
Mag
Resistance 2
Killzone 2
Uncharted
Uncharted 2
Infamous
Heavy Rain
Disgaea 3
God of War III
GT5: Prologue
[/spoiler]

[QUOTE="DarthBilf"]

I think it's Wii and it's not that close. You get by far the least overlap between the libraries of the PC and Wii.

Some-Mist

what overlaps do you find on PC + PS3?

just to list some exclusives

Multiplats of course, just like on the 360.

It's literally IMPOSSIBLE to legally play a PS3, Wii, or 360 exclusive on the PC.

[QUOTE="ManicAce"]I went with PS3. But truth to be told any of them would be sufficient for a secondary system, even the 360 has plenty of games not on PC. Halo, Gears, Forza, RDR, Bayonetta, sports games, music games, fighting games etc. How many games can one person actually play.Some-Mist

halo 1 + 2 + gears 1 can be played on PC. RDR, bayonetta, sports games, music games, and fighting games can all be played on PS3.

Out of the three, it all depends on the exclusives you like, since the PC dominates with the multiplats. I'd say the PS2 is pretty much the best console to have with a PC, since it offers far more games than any current gen console, is still available at retail, and offers many experiences that have yet to be matched by modern, current-gen games.

Multiplats of course, just like on the 360.

It's literally IMPOSSIBLE to legally play a PS3, Wii, or 360 exclusive on the PC.

tagyhag

true but then there's even more overlap with the 360 games I listed in addition to the multiplats on both the 360 + PS3 - games that if they weren't on the PC..would otherwise be considered exclusive to the 360 console. PS3 has none of those types of PS3 + PC multiplats. the only multiplats that can be played on PC + PS3 are those titles which are on the 360 as well (the true multiplats).

Halo 3, ODST, Reach, Gears 2 and Gears 3 aren't on PC though. And while PS3 plays console multiplats too it doesn't really have any advantage over the 360 in that regard, in fact the 360 often has the better versions.

ManicAce

there we go! feel free to include that in your original post next time. with a broad statement like halo and gears can't be found on PC - you couldn't be more wrong - 2 halo titles and 1 gears title CAN be found on PC. As for the others you listed, you're right. they are exclusive. elaborating will not only help you with your statement, but will help the readers on here as well.

Multiplats of course, just like on the 360.

It's literally IMPOSSIBLE to legally play a PS3, Wii, or 360 exclusive on the PC.

tagyhag

Through emulation, if you dump the bios off a console you own, then its not illegal. It is completely legal to the extent of my knowledge to play your own game discs on your pc with an emulator as long as you obtain the bios from your console. Don't quote me on that however, because Im not 100% sure.

[QUOTE="PcGamingRig"]

obviously ps3 because most games on the 360 are already on pc.

tagyhag

true but then there's even more overlap with the 360 games I listed in addition to the multiplats on both the 360 + PS3 - games that if they weren't on the PC..would otherwise be considered exclusive to the 360 console. PS3 has none of those types of PS3 + PC multiplats. the only multiplats that can be played on PC + PS3 are those titles which are on the 360 as well (the true multiplats).

Some-Mist

Yeah there's only like 4-5 games that are just on the PS3 + PC that I personally know of.

Through emulation, if you dump the bios off a console you own, then its not illegal. It is completely legal to the extent of my knowledge to play your own game discs on your pc with an emulator as long as you obtain the bios from your console. Don't quote me on that however, because Im not 100% sure.

Urworstnhtmare

Yeah I understand what you're saying but I also don't fully know if it's legal. :P

Yeah there's only like 4-5 games that are just on the PS3 + PC that I personally know of.

tagyhag

well don't hold back! feel free to list em.

[QUOTE="tagyhag"][QUOTE="PcGamingRig"]

obviously ps3 because most games on the 360 are already on pc.

hd5870corei7

[QUOTE="tagyhag"]

Yeah there's only like 4-5 games that are just on the PS3 + PC that I personally know of.

Some-Mist

well don't hold back! feel free to list em.

Well there's FF 14, DC Universe Online, Warriors Orochi Z (My mistake I only know those 3 :P )

There might be more but that's all I know.

ps3 shares to many games with pc wii is the best option . who would pick the 360?