Do you prefer PC games or platform games?

I was thinking about this the other day and was wondering if everyone liked platform games better. I do, because you dont have to constantly update a console, worry about it being hacked*, or pay $650.00 for it in the first place.

I prefer game consoles. I like playing things other than MMORPGs, FPSs, RTSs and WRPGs. And honestly I prefer game pads. Give me the mouse superiority lecture all day, I don't care. And I don't know how to build and upgrade computers. And most of my friends play on consoles... Soo...

I prefer console gaming. my pc is kinda old and there is no game which would make me upgrade my pc.

I prefer game consoles. I like playing things other than MMOS, FPS, RTS and WRPGs.vashkey

I was thinking about this the other day and was wondering if everyone liked platform games better. I do, because you dont have to constantly update a console, worry about it being hacked*, or pay $650.00 for it in the first place.

Cjtodd5

You sure about that one? Last time i check theres updates for all 3 consoles all the time :)

platform games on a PC? best of both worlds

Pc. Mods,Rts games,M+KB, cheaper games, better graphics ( yes yes i know gameplay is more important but still graphics are a plus)

I was thinking about this the other day and was wondering if everyone liked platform games better. I do, because you dont have to constantly update a console, worry about it being hacked*, or pay $650.00 for it in the first place.

Cjtodd5

These are pretty terrible reasons.

1. You don't have to constantly update a PC software or hardware wise. All you need is about 600 dollars and you got yourself a PC that would last about 2-3 years. Even then you can probably run future games on medium. Software wise are drivers but those aren't mandatory. On the other hand, software updates for consoles are present all the time.

2. Don't go to bad sites. There are literally thousands of free antivirus software and not getting viruses is easier than people believe.

3. Right, 650 dollars would give you a 2-3 year PC. Besides, there are always cheaper games on PC so you save a lot if you buy a ton of games.

4. You can use controllers on PC too.

PC, for the obvious reason of it being a PC.

I like them both for different reasons TBH.

I like the superior hardware and the tweaking included with owning a gaming PC.

then again.

I like the Minimalist, more relaxing experience of using a console.

It's more fun to play games with friends and the controller adds a lot of excitement to games. Not saying you can't play Pc games with friends but in most cases it's not that easy and requires you to install all sorts of programs.Jamex1987

Consoles because that's where a majority of my favorite RPGs are on.siLVURcross

It's more fun to play games with friends and the controller adds a lot of excitement to games. Not saying you can't play Pc games with friends but in most cases it's not that easy and requires you to install all sorts of programs.Jamex1987

I can use a 360 controler fine on my PC.

All you need for easy game organizing on PC is Steam and of course, a game.

PC.

PC, followed closely by the DS.

[QUOTE="Jamex1987"]It's more fun to play games with friends and the controller adds a lot of excitement to games. Not saying you can't play Pc games with friends but in most cases it's not that easy and requires you to install all sorts of programs.Vandalvideo

[QUOTE="siLVURcross"]Consoles because that's where a majority of my favorite RPGs are on.Ontain

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="Jamex1987"]It's more fun to play games with friends and the controller adds a lot of excitement to games. Not saying you can't play Pc games with friends but in most cases it's not that easy and requires you to install all sorts of programs.Jamex1987

Err, you have to make sure all your friends have the same game with console online play.

Maybe you should try PC gaming before you talk about it?
you clearly have no idea.

Then you have to make sure all your friends install the same program. Too much of a chore if you ask me. All I do is just turn on the 360then create a party and we are good to go. You can hardly make new friends in the majority of Pc games since they are so alienated. A patch for a 360 game takes a few seconds in case you didn't know.Jamex1987

If Blizzard developed for consoles, I would never buy a gaming PC again.

[QUOTE="Jamex1987"] Then you have to make sure all your friends install the same program. Too much of a chore if you ask me. All I do is just turn on the 360then create a party and we are good to go. You can hardly make new friends in the majority of Pc games since they are so alienated. A patch for a 360 game takes a few seconds in case you didn't know.Vandalvideo

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="Jamex1987"] Then you have to make sure all your friends install the same program. Too much of a chore if you ask me. All I do is just turn on the 360then create a party and we are good to go. You can hardly make new friends in the majority of Pc games since they are so alienated. A patch for a 360 game takes a few seconds in case you didn't know.Jamex1987

The only requirements for COD4 online play are COD4 and an internet connection.

You don't even need something like X-fire, you can just talk to your friends in real life *gasp*, and COD4 is on steam, as are most major PC games.

It's really not all that different than a console, it's just better.

Before we continue, I think you need to define what a platform game is :D

Regardless, for me, PC gaming beats everything. Consoles have crapy multiplats and dumbed-down versions of great PC games.

[QUOTE="Jamex1987"][QUOTE="Vandalvideo"] Which, like I said, takes the sum total of three minutes to do. You don't all have to use the programs either. It merely makes the experience all the more enjoyable. You don't have to use ventrillo or x-fire, but the codecs they offer are thousands of times better than anything on XBL or PSN. You spend 3 minutes getting astronomically better quality. Sounds like a fair trade to me. It is relatively easy to make PC gaming friends too. I have an x-fire list with about 300 people from a wide assortment of video games. It sure is a lot less awkward than meeting people on XBL.swazidoughman

The only requirements for COD4 online play are COD4 and an internet connection.

You don't even need something like X-fire, you can just talk to your friends in real life *gasp*

It's really not all that different than a console, it's just better.

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="Jamex1987"] Then you have to make sure all your friends install the same program. Too much of a chore if you ask me. All I do is just turn on the 360then create a party and we are good to go. You can hardly make new friends in the majority of Pc games since they are so alienated. A patch for a 360 game takes a few seconds in case you didn't know.Jamex1987

Which, like I said, takes the sum total of three minutes to do. You don't all have to use the programs either. It merely makes the experience all the more enjoyable. You don't have to use ventrillo or x-fire, but the codecs they offer are thousands of times better than anything on XBL or PSN. You spend 3 minutes getting astronomically better quality. Sounds like a fair trade to me. It is relatively easy to make PC gaming friends too. I have an x-fire list with about 300 people from a wide assortment of video games. It sure is a lot less awkward than meeting people on XBL.Vandalvideo

How do you play COD4 with friends if you don't use a program? Maybe call them up and tell them to join a specific server.Eaiser to make PC gaming friends? Do you type an in-game message asking others for their xfire username? Not all games have steam built-in you know. With Live i can just look at my recent player list or easily speak to anyone on the team without having to ask them to join some sort of VOIP server.Jamex1987

[QUOTE="chadwardennn"][QUOTE="Jamex1987"] How do you play COD4 with friends if you don't use a program? Maybe call them up and tell them to join a specific server.Eaiser to make PC gaming friends? Do you type an in-game message asking others for their xfire username? Not all games have steam built-in you know. With Live i can just look at my recent player list or easily speak to anyone on the team without having to ask them to join some sort of VOIP server.

Jamex1987

Why is it that almost every time someone prefers a console over a PC they're so damn ignorant about technology?

Why is it that almost every time someone prefers a console over a PC they're so damn ignorant about technology?

Nokanhav

They're only ignorant, when they state invalid reasons as to why consoles are "better" than PC's. An opinion can't be argued with, but saying something that is completely false or inaccurate, can be.

Why is it that almost every time someone prefers a console over a PC they're so damn ignorant about technology?

Nokanhav

I'm not ignorant of PC and network technology and I prefer console games over PC, with the caveat of Blizzard studios because everything they make is so unbelievably polished and addicting.

PC doesn't really excel in the genres I play.

PC doesn't really excel in the genres I play.Catpee

[QUOTE="Catpee"]PC doesn't really excel in the genres I play.Vandalvideo

LOL, god no. Those are actually a couple of my least favorite.

Fighting and sports games.

i'm in the middle, i use both my pc and my 360 and ps3 for different games. 360 for multiplatform and multiplayer games, ps3 for it's exclusive games and the PC for RPGs, Strategy and some FPSs (battlefield and when it comes out AvP as i played the previous ones on PC). though i've never understood why consoles don't have keyboards and mice and if they do have the support why is it not advertised.

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="Catpee"]PC doesn't really excel in the genres I play.Catpee

LOL, god no. Those are actually a couple of my least favorite.

Fighting and sports games.

Ummmmmmmmm .... Just plug your 360 controller into your PC and play the same games with 5x better graphics and frame rate.

Fighting and sports games.Catpee

[QUOTE="Catpee"]

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"] JRPGs and action adventure games?Nokanhav

LOL, god no. Those are actually a couple of my least favorite.

Fighting and sports games.

Ummmmmmmmm .... Just plug your 360 controller into your PC and play the same games with 5x better graphics and frame rate.