Console gaming is no cheaper than PC gaming

From my experience you need at least a 32" TV for console to be really enjoyable, they cost about $400, the cheapest ones. But for PC gaming a 19" $100 monitor is enough.

Another thing to consider are prices of games, here preorders of PC games cost about $40 and console games are about $80 bucks. Also PC has a lot sales, while consoles have none.

From my experience you need at least a 32" TV for console to be really enjoyable, they cost about $400, the cheapest ones. But for PC gaming a 19" $100 monitor is enough.

Another thing to consider are prices of games, here preorders of PC games cost about $40 and console games are about $80 bucks. Also PC has a lot sales, while consoles have none.

Pokemaster1337

Why would you need a bigger screen for lower res games?AmazingGaming

Because they look really bad when view from short distance.

[QUOTE="AmazingGaming"]Why would you need a bigger screen for lower res games?Pokemaster1337

Because they look really bad when view from short distance.

[QUOTE="Pokemaster1337"]

From my experience you need at least a 32" TV for console to be really enjoyable, they cost about $400, the cheapest ones. But for PC gaming a 19" $100 monitor is enough.

Another thing to consider are prices of games, here preorders of PC games cost about $40 and console games are about $80 bucks. Also PC has a lot sales, while consoles have none.

i5750at4Ghz

[QUOTE="AmazingGaming"]Why would you need a bigger screen for lower res games?Pokemaster1337

Because they look really bad when view from short distance.

you need at least a 32" TV for console

Pokemaster1337

No you don't :? Me and a buddy were playing on a 15" TV while splitscreen. Worked fun. The only problem was that we always considered the other person to be screen peeking all the time :lol:

excuse me

how much is a nintendo wii (170 going to be 150 soon) if it isnt already

360=200 -4 gig ,

ps3-300 or less if used

how much would it take for me to upgrade my pc i already spent 400 on ,huh thats already more then my ps3 360 and wii , and 3ds ds psp no less

ya slap a 200 graphics chip---

slap more ram on --i dont even have a price on that ,

then we have to buy games ---40-60

then we gotta pay for a antivirus

then we gotta pay for internet (ya i know i already am but still i wouldnt need internet for consoles-multiplaye aside)

then you got other upgrades -powerpack ,coolingsystems etc

and the fact you have to upgrade every 6 -mos to a yr to remain on top of the game world

ya thats more expensive then you think

\and the fact windows it selfcost 200

you say console gaming is not cheaper now?

excuse me

how much is a nintendo wii (170 going to be 150 soon) if it isnt already

360=200 -4 gig ,

ps3-300 or less if used

how much would it take for me to upgrade my pc i already spent 400 on ,huh thats already more then my ps3 360 and wii , and 3ds ds psp no less

ya slap a 200 graphics chip---

slap more ram on --i dont even have a price on that ,

then we have to buy games ---40-60

then we gotta pay for a antivirus

then we gotta pay for internet (ya i know i already am but still i wouldnt need internet for consoles-multiplaye aside)

then you got other upgrades -powerpack ,coolingsystems etc

and the fact you have to upgrade every 6 -mos to a yr to remain on top of the game world

ya thats more expensive then you think

\and the fact windows it selfcost 200

you say console gaming is not cheaper now?

mariokart64fan

It's like you want to make a point, but you don't want to work for it. You're either stretching the truth or over-exaggerating it, but you probably know that.

It doesn't matter whether you like PC or not, don't lie to yourself.

excuse me

how much is a nintendo wii (170 going to be 150 soon) if it isnt already

360=200 -4 gig ,

ps3-300 or less if used

how much would it take for me to upgrade my pc i already spent 400 on ,huh thats already more then my ps3 360 and wii , and 3ds ds psp no less

ya slap a 200 graphics chip---

slap more ram on --i dont even have a price on that ,

then we have to buy games ---40-60

then we gotta pay for a antivirus

then we gotta pay for internet (ya i know i already am but still i wouldnt need internet for consoles-multiplaye aside)

then you got other upgrades -powerpack ,coolingsystems etc

and the fact you have to upgrade every 6 -mos to a yr to remain on top of the game world

ya thats more expensive then you think

\and the fact windows it selfcost 200

you say console gaming is not cheaper now?

mariokart64fan

-you need internet, regardless. the majority of console games were given online because thats what seems to be the console trend nowadays. your games also need to be patched continuously, and half of your game is actually on the marketplace ready to milk you blind (1st day DLC, LOL)

-i went 3 years without upgrading, and it cost me 150 dollars for a HUGE upgrade.

-you're getting nickle and dimed by companies on your awesome little online markets

-4gb xbox 360? 4 GIGABYTE HARD DRIVE? now that your 'convenient' games require installs, 4gb would be dumb. buy an overpriced hard drive, then compare prices. gg

-50 dollar controllers

-planned obsoletion (why doesnt my 360 have an hdmi port? oh yeah. they want me to pay even more money for a newer model. no thanks)

-ever heard of Steam, D2D, or GFWL sales? 90% of my steam library was bought for 20 dollars or under. -even if your pc costs more than your console, the value point is ridiculously higher. i mean, it wins by a landslide and a half.

-as for power supplies (powerpack lol), you dont need to upgrade those unless there is a significant increase in power requirements by your system.

-lol cooling systems?

excuse me

how much is a nintendo wii (170 going to be 150 soon) if it isnt already

360=200 -4 gig ,

ps3-300 or less if used

how much would it take for me to upgrade my pc i already spent 400 on ,huh thats already more then my ps3 360 and wii , and 3ds ds psp no less

ya slap a 200 graphics chip---

slap more ram on --i dont even have a price on that ,

then we have to buy games ---40-60

then we gotta pay for a antivirus

then we gotta pay for internet (ya i know i already am but still i wouldnt need internet for consoles-multiplaye aside)

then you got other upgrades -powerpack ,coolingsystems etc

and the fact you have to upgrade every 6 -mos to a yr to remain on top of the game world

ya thats more expensive then you think

\and the fact windows it selfcost 200

you say console gaming is not cheaper now?

mariokart64fan

excuse me

how much is a nintendo wii (170 going to be 150 soon) if it isnt already

360=200 -4 gig ,

ps3-300 or less if used

how much would it take for me to upgrade my pc i already spent 400 on ,huh thats already more then my ps3 360 and wii , and 3ds ds psp no less

ya slap a 200 graphics chip---

slap more ram on --i dont even have a price on that ,

then we have to buy games ---40-60

then we gotta pay for a antivirus

then we gotta pay for internet (ya i know i already am but still i wouldnt need internet for consoles-multiplaye aside)

then you got other upgrades -powerpack ,coolingsystems etc

and the fact you have to upgrade every 6 -mos to a yr to remain on top of the game world

ya thats more expensive then you think

\and the fact windows it selfcost 200

you say console gaming is not cheaper now?

mariokart64fan

I havent spent a dime on cooling or antivirus.

[QUOTE="Pokemaster1337"]

you need at least a 32" TV for console

VensInferno

No you don't :? Me and a buddy were playing on a 15" TV while splitscreen. Worked fun. The only problem was that we always considered the other person to be screen peeking all the time :lol:

[QUOTE="VensInferno"]

[QUOTE="Pokemaster1337"]

you need at least a 32" TV for console

Nintendo_Ownes7

No you don't :? Me and a buddy were playing on a 15" TV while splitscreen. Worked fun. The only problem was that we always considered the other person to be screen peeking all the time :lol:

From my experience you need at least a 32" TV for console to be really enjoyable, they cost about $400, the cheapest ones. But for PC gaming a 19" $100 monitor is enough.

Another thing to consider are prices of games, here preorders of PC games cost about $40 and console games are about $80 bucks. Also PC has a lot sales, while consoles have none.

Pokemaster1337

You probably could get that TV for free so console gaming can be a lot cheaper :P

btw jk

[QUOTE="Pokemaster1337"]

you need at least a 32" TV for console

VensInferno

No you don't :? Me and a buddy were playing on a 15" TV while splitscreen. Worked fun. The only problem was that we always considered the other person to be screen peeking all the time :lol:

15......really? They make those?

Initial cost is cheaper for consoles. Heil68

Good way of putting it. I think PC is better and not much more expensive in the long run, depending how you do it. Could be cheaper or much more expensive.

From my experience you need at least a 32" TV for console to be really enjoyable, they cost about $400, the cheapest ones. But for PC gaming a 19" $100 monitor is enough.

Another thing to consider are prices of games, here preorders of PC games cost about $40 and console games are about $80 bucks. Also PC has a lot sales, while consoles have none.

Pokemaster1337

Consoles are cheaper no matter how you look at it. No upgrades. Games become relatively cheap pretty fast. The tv point is total bs--most people already have a tv. Honestly, I just bought a laptop that cost more than my ps3 and games combined. Not only that, but since a lot of games are consolized, a controller is necessary for a pc these days. So, add that to a comfy keyboard and a nice mouse, and............................yeah, pc is more expensive.

pc is more expensive hardware wise and always will be. Pc gaming can so expensive you have to the machine your self. You can save a bit on software witch is really the only price advantage pc has.

And I dont care.

also no second hand gaming market can help consoles with price. My friends and i trade games with eatch other and that would not work well for pc . resale on console games and hardware can make up some of the cost.

From my experience you need at least a 32" TV for console to be really enjoyable, they cost about $400, the cheapest ones. But for PC gaming a 19" $100 monitor is enough.

Another thing to consider are prices of games, here preorders of PC games cost about $40 and console games are about $80 bucks. Also PC has a lot sales, while consoles have none.

Pokemaster1337

And dont forget, you need a car to go buy the console, thats another 10,000 right there at least.

Really? That's your argument? Sorry, Console gaming is less expensive. Always has been and always will be. This is fact. I mean, really, sales? Gamestop had a huge sale of PS3/360/Wii games not 3 weeks ago. The Power savers sale or whatever, games were selling for dirt cheap.

Really? That's your argument? Sorry, Console gaming is less expensive. Always has been and always will be. This is fact. I mean, really, sales? Gamestop had a huge sale of PS3/360/Wii games not 3 weeks ago. The Power savers sale or whatever, games were selling for dirt cheap.

Puckhog04

So if I said I built a pc right after the release of the ps3, upgraded it and it still cost less then the ps3... what would you say? I'm asking since your speaking in absolute (always has been and always will be). Very confused how your speaking in so called "facts" right now. There is soo many variables to just throw out such lavish statement like that...

[QUOTE="Puckhog04"]

Really? That's your argument? Sorry, Console gaming is less expensive. Always has been and always will be. This is fact. I mean, really, sales? Gamestop had a huge sale of PS3/360/Wii games not 3 weeks ago. The Power savers sale or whatever, games were selling for dirt cheap.

jedikevin2

So if I said I built a pc right after the release of the ps3, upgraded it and it still cost less then the ps3... what would you say? I'm asking since your speaking in absolute (always has been and always will be). Very confused how your speaking in so called "facts" right now. There is soo many variables to just throw out such lavish statement like that...

A REAL gaming PC that is built for games by a PC gamer will always be more expensive than a console. I also find that very hard to believe. Unless youbuilt a terrible gaming PC back then. I'm assuming you mean the PS3's original $600 price tag. If you're talking the $300 price tag then I call BS right off the bat.

If you want a PC that can run on high it'll be $600 to $800 I'm guessing (including OS?), console is $300. Leaving monitors aside. HDTV's shouldn't be considered since everyone has one for TV and movies, while a monitor is for PC only.Deathtransit

[QUOTE="jedikevin2"]

[QUOTE="Puckhog04"]

Really? That's your argument? Sorry, Console gaming is less expensive. Always has been and always will be. This is fact. I mean, really, sales? Gamestop had a huge sale of PS3/360/Wii games not 3 weeks ago. The Power savers sale or whatever, games were selling for dirt cheap.

Puckhog04

So if I said I built a pc right after the release of the ps3, upgraded it and it still cost less then the ps3... what would you say? I'm asking since your speaking in absolute (always has been and always will be). Very confused how your speaking in so called "facts" right now. There is soo many variables to just throw out such lavish statement like that...

A REAL gaming PC that is built for games by a PC gamer will always be more expensive than a console. I also find that very hard to believe. Unless youbuilt a terrible gaming PC back then. I'm assuming you mean the PS3's original $600 price tag. If you're talking the $300 price tag then I call BS right off the bat.

Maybe you should first read the thread (i spoke about my rig on the first page), and next should actually read my post when I specially said "right after the release of the ps3". Oh well, some people on SW get so full of zeal that they ignore whats actually being stated. Can I ask what is a "real gaming pc".. That statement makes no sense.

If you want a PC that can run on high it'll be $600 to $800 I'm guessing (including OS?), console is $300. Leaving monitors aside. HDTV's shouldn't be considered since everyone has one for TV and movies, while a monitor is for PC only.Deathtransit

Well, considering most people already have computers, people can just reuse the stuff they already have, most notably the monitor, OS, and tower and just upgrade for there.

Also, I think software costs are a hell of a lot lower my Steam account is worth nearly 900 dollars with 64 games. Actual price of those games is more in the 4-600 range. Comparitvely, I have ten PS3 games, spread out of over 40-60 dollars, taking the average of that, $500 for ten games.

[QUOTE="Pokemaster1337"]

From my experience you need at least a 32" TV for console to be really enjoyable, they cost about $400, the cheapest ones. But for PC gaming a 19" $100 monitor is enough.

Another thing to consider are prices of games, here preorders of PC games cost about $40 and console games are about $80 bucks. Also PC has a lot sales, while consoles have none.

i5750at4Ghz

[QUOTE="Deathtransit"]If you want a PC that can run on high it'll be $600 to $800 I'm guessing (including OS?), console is $300. Leaving monitors aside. HDTV's shouldn't be considered since everyone has one for TV and movies, while a monitor is for PC only.DragonfireXZ95

excuse me

how much is a nintendo wii (170 going to be 150 soon) if it isnt already

360=200 -4 gig ,

ps3-300 or less if used

how much would it take for me to upgrade my pc i already spent 400 on ,huh thats already more then my ps3 360 and wii , and 3ds ds psp no less

ya slap a 200 graphics chip---

slap more ram on --i dont even have a price on that ,

then we have to buy games ---40-60

then we gotta pay for a antivirus

then we gotta pay for internet (ya i know i already am but still i wouldnt need internet for consoles-multiplaye aside)

then you got other upgrades -powerpack ,coolingsystems etc

and the fact you have to upgrade every 6 -mos to a yr to remain on top of the game world

ya thats more expensive then you think

\and the fact windows it selfcost 200

you say console gaming is not cheaper now?

mariokart64fan

[QUOTE="DragonfireXZ95"][QUOTE="Deathtransit"]If you want a PC that can run on high it'll be $600 to $800 I'm guessing (including OS?), console is $300. Leaving monitors aside. HDTV's shouldn't be considered since everyone has one for TV and movies, while a monitor is for PC only.Deathtransit

I´ve done several builds around that price.

[QUOTE="Puckhog04"]

[QUOTE="jedikevin2"]

So if I said I built a pc right after the release of the ps3, upgraded it and it still cost less then the ps3... what would you say? I'm asking since your speaking in absolute (always has been and always will be). Very confused how your speaking in so called "facts" right now. There is soo many variables to just throw out such lavish statement like that...

jedikevin2

A REAL gaming PC that is built for games by a PC gamer will always be more expensive than a console. I also find that very hard to believe. Unless youbuilt a terrible gaming PC back then. I'm assuming you mean the PS3's original $600 price tag. If you're talking the $300 price tag then I call BS right off the bat.

Maybe you should first read the thread (i spoke about my rig on the first page), and next should actually read my post when I specially said "right after the release of the ps3". Oh well, some people on SW get so full of zeal that they ignore whats actually being stated. Can I ask what is a "real gaming pc".. That statement makes no sense.

I assumed you meant the $600 price tag of the original PS3 if you actually read what I typed. Maybe you should take your own advice and, before commenting on my response, read all of it. And No, I didn't read your original post or whatever earlier on in the thread because I have better things to do than read pages and pages of responses just so I'm "caught up" with your little antics. But, hey, whatever you want to think is fine.

[QUOTE="Pokemaster1337"]

From my experience you need at least a 32" TV for console to be really enjoyable, they cost about $400, the cheapest ones. But for PC gaming a 19" $100 monitor is enough.

Another thing to consider are prices of games, here preorders of PC games cost about $40 and console games are about $80 bucks. Also PC has a lot sales, while consoles have none.

i5750at4Ghz

[QUOTE="Deathtransit"]If you want a PC that can run on high it'll be $600 to $800 I'm guessing (including OS?), console is $300. Leaving monitors aside. HDTV's shouldn't be considered since everyone has one for TV and movies, while a monitor is for PC only.gandaf007

Well, considering most people already have computers, people can just reuse the stuff they already have, most notably the monitor, OS, and tower and just upgrade for there.

Also, I think software costs are a hell of a lot lower my Steam account is worth nearly 900 dollars with 64 games. Actual price of those games is more in the 4-600 range. Comparitvely, I have ten PS3 games, spread out of over 40-60 dollars, taking the average of that, $500 for ten games.

[QUOTE="jedikevin2"]

[QUOTE="Puckhog04"]

A REAL gaming PC that is built for games by a PC gamer will always be more expensive than a console. I also find that very hard to believe. Unless youbuilt a terrible gaming PC back then. I'm assuming you mean the PS3's original $600 price tag. If you're talking the $300 price tag then I call BS right off the bat.

Puckhog04

Maybe you should first read the thread (i spoke about my rig on the first page), and next should actually read my post when I specially said "right after the release of the ps3". Oh well, some people on SW get so full of zeal that they ignore whats actually being stated. Can I ask what is a "real gaming pc".. That statement makes no sense.

I assumed you meant the $600 price tag of the original PS3 if you actually read what I typed. Maybe you should take your own advice and, before commenting on my response, read all of it. And No, I didn't read your original post or whatever earlier on in the thread because I have better things to do than read pages and pages of responses just so I'm "caught up" with your little antics. But, hey, whatever you want to think is fine.

Seems someone is upset that speaking in "absolute" is just a horrible approach to have expecially with something like this.. Price is jsut very subjective as some members have stated. If you want to add into the thread and attempt to debunk what people are saying then don't you think you should read what everyone is saying? Not like this is a 9 page of Sw lol... Oh well, some people just like to trash talk without actually debating a issue. In the end, it has been possible to have pc's right in line with consoles since release while still offering a great game experience with a "real gaming pc".

[QUOTE="Deathtransit"][QUOTE="DragonfireXZ95"] Everyone has an HDTV for TV and movies? Wut?Arach666

I´ve done several builds around that price.

[QUOTE="Arach666"]

[QUOTE="Deathtransit"] Most people I know buy HDTV's for non gaming uses... but it doesn't matter, bottom line is you're not getting a gaming PC for $300.Deathtransit

I´ve done several builds around that price.

Not really, i have consoles because i like easy going gaming, i have my PC to do some more serious gaming and my PC has a IPS monitor and cost quite a bit, my PC cost quite a bit and to be honest i don't care, my PS3 cost £250 and i got 2 free games with it but i already owned a TV so does this mean console gaming is cheaper? because it is?

From my experience you need at least a 32" TV for console to be really enjoyable, they cost about $400, the cheapest ones. But for PC gaming a 19" $100 monitor is enough.

Another thing to consider are prices of games, here preorders of PC games cost about $40 and console games are about $80 bucks. Also PC has a lot sales, while consoles have none.

Pokemaster1337

Wow so much wrong with the OP...

pc sales are insane, you end up saving more with a better system (best gfx, best online, most aaa/aa, aaae/aae, mods, etc)