For those of you that don't play PC...

I didn't used to play PC....and boy I regret it.

I think what kept me from playing PC was the hefty initial price tag to build a PC. Then I paid 600 for a PS3 and figured "Hey...I can built a freaking bomb with that kind of money." And I did and I am glad I did.

I didn't used to play PC....and boy I regret it.

I think what kept me from playing PC was the hefty initial price tag to build a PC. Then I paid 600 for a PS3 and figured "Hey...I can built a freaking bomb with that kind of money." And I did and I am glad I did.

rogerjak

You built a bomb with the 600 dollars?

may I ask, what is it that keeps you from playing PC exactly?

AdmiralRJW

Because the majority of my friends have Xbox 360's and play on live with them. I would rather play with my friends than play by myself.

Honestly, if all of my friends suddenly moved to PC, that would be awesome. IMO, its totally worth the cost.

Waiting for Diablo III.

Miyomatic

may I ask, what is it that keeps you from playing PC exactly?

AdmiralRJW

[QUOTE="Kynigh"]

I'd need to spend a hell lot of cash to buy a PC capable of doing the same things the PS3 does and with the same quality... plus, the PS3 doesn't give so much headaches with virus, spam, etc. I assume we have two options: Buy the PS3 (a complete package) or buy part by part for the PC (graphic board, sound board and surround sound system, processor, HD and RAMmemory, plus screen, keyboard and mouse if you want complete experience - like those made by Logitech, etc.) While the PS3 comes with Cell Processor (I guess it runs @3.12GHz aprox.), Blu-ray player, built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, +-160GB HD (can be upgraded), etc. all in that medium/small-size, 3Kg black thing.

Alright, a PC does more things then the PS3, but I think that if you have a PC that at least works without many problems, the PS3 is the best option. That's what I did... instead of upgrading the PC and spending more then 1500 bucks, I've spent only 1000 with the PS3. PS3 for games, PC for everything else :D

Note: I ain't against PC gamers... that's just my way of thinking.

04dcarraher

The PS3's Cell Processor has 8 cores @ 3.12GHz, 7 for games, 1 for OS."only a Geforce 7800 GPU"? No way, it uses a RSX.

[QUOTE="04dcarraher"][QUOTE="Kynigh"]

The PS3's Cell Processor has 8 cores @ 3.12GHz, 7 for games, 1 for OS."only a Geforce 7800 GPU"? No way, it uses a RSX.

Kynigh

[QUOTE="rogerjak"]

I didn't used to play PC....and boy I regret it.

I think what kept me from playing PC was the hefty initial price tag to build a PC. Then I paid 600 for a PS3 and figured "Hey...I can built a freaking bomb with that kind of money." And I did and I am glad I did.

ColdP1zza

You built a bomb with the 600 dollars?

Because I barely have time to play my 360/PS3. Besides, I have to pay this thing called bills.

[QUOTE="Kynigh"]

[QUOTE="04dcarraher"] the rsx uses nvida 7800 architecture.... [QUOTE="ColdP1zza"]

[QUOTE="rogerjak"]

I didn't used to play PC....and boy I regret it.

I think what kept me from playing PC was the hefty initial price tag to build a PC. Then I paid 600 for a PS3 and figured "Hey...I can built a freaking bomb with that kind of money." And I did and I am glad I did.

ferret-gamer

You built a bomb with the 600 dollars?

Not only that, its a gimped 7800 chipsetwith the memory bandwidth of a 7600GT.

[QUOTE="04dcarraher"][QUOTE="Kynigh"]

I'd need to spend a hell lot of cash to buy a PC capable of doing the same things the PS3 does and with the same quality... plus, the PS3 doesn't give so much headaches with virus, spam, etc. I assume we have two options: Buy the PS3 (a complete package) or buy part by part for the PC (graphic board, sound board and surround sound system, processor, HD and RAMmemory, plus screen, keyboard and mouse if you want complete experience - like those made by Logitech, etc.) While the PS3 comes with Cell Processor (I guess it runs @3.12GHz aprox.), Blu-ray player, built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, +-160GB HD (can be upgraded), etc. all in that medium/small-size, 3Kg black thing.

Alright, a PC does more things then the PS3, but I think that if you have a PC that at least works without many problems, the PS3 is the best option. That's what I did... instead of upgrading the PC and spending more then 1500 bucks, I've spent only 1000 with the PS3. PS3 for games, PC for everything else :D

Note: I ain't against PC gamers... that's just my way of thinking.

Kynigh

The PS3's Cell Processor has 8 cores @ 3.12GHz, 7 for games, 1 for OS."only a Geforce 7800 GPU"? No way, it uses a RSX.

STI's CELL(PS3 version) has 1X PPE (PowerPC/POWER ISA) and 7X SPE . One of the 7 SPEs are reserve for OS functions. RSX has ROP count similar to Geforce 7600/ 7700, while it has vertex/pixel shader pipeline count and design similar to G70/"Geforce 7800 GPU".

RSX doesn't use G80/Geforce 8800 xxx architecture. As for stream processing....

[QUOTE="ferret-gamer"][QUOTE="Kynigh"]

You built a bomb with the 600 dollars?

Not only that, its a gimped 7800 chipsetwith the memory bandwidth of a 7600GT.

may I ask, what is it that keeps you from playing PC exactly?

AdmiralRJW

I have a PS2 that still runs great, but I'm an avid PC gamer.

I didn't buy a PS3, because the graphics chip was the same as the one in my PC at the time, a GeForce 7800 GTX. My current PC has a GT 230, and I couldn't see plugging-in a 7800 GTX - I would lose DX 10 & 11, Cuda, Phys-X recognition, and so on.

The 360 uses the foundation for the Radeon HD 2000 series, so I don't see a need to buy that either, as ATI isn't far away from developing the 6000 cards.

cause i'm unable to name 5 games that i'm interested in

cause i'm unable to name 5 games that i'm interested in

da_illest101

Mine is like that but instead it's directed towards consoles and instead of 5 games I can't name 1.

cause i'm unable to name 5 games that i'm interested in

da_illest101

I play some games on PC: sam and Max, plants vs zombies, TF2, a few others

But I prefer the hastle free console environment (No installations or PC specs to worry about) I prefer gaming on a joypad, and just very few PC exclusives really interest me ( I generally don't like RTS, and most of the PC exclusive shooter don't interest me either).

may I ask, what is it that keeps you from playing PC exactly?

AdmiralRJW

The more important question is, why do you even care why other people do or don't play on PC?

[QUOTE="AdmiralRJW"]

may I ask, what is it that keeps you from playing PC exactly?

AdobeArtist

The more important question is, why do you even care why other people do or don't play on PC?

I've always been a console gamer. I don't want to pay a whole heap of money to get a top PC and also have to upgrade it every couple of years, so I can continue to play the most recent games. Also I don't want to pay that much just to get a slight improvement in graphics. And I don't like using keyboard and mouse. There are some games I want to play on it but like I said I'm not spending the money. I love console gaming.

Plus I find PC gamers annoying how they constantly attack consoles, I wish they would just enjoy their PC while console gamers enjoy their consoles. So that has put me off of playing on PC.

I've always been a console gamer. I don't want to pay a whole heap of money to get a top PC and also have to upgrade it every couple of years, so I can continue to play the most recent games. Also I don't want to pay that much just to get a slight improvement in graphics. And I don't like using keyboard and mouse. There are some games I want to play on it but like I said I'm not spending the money. I love console gaming.

Plus I find PC gamers annoying how they constantly attack consoles, so that has put me off of playing on PC.

natenation87

Slight improvement in graphics? That's a laugh.

This...

vs this..

[QUOTE="natenation87"]

I've always been a console gamer. I don't want to pay a whole heap of money to get a top PC and also have to upgrade it every couple of years, so I can continue to play the most recent games. Also I don't want to pay that much just to get a slight improvement in graphics. And I don't like using keyboard and mouse. There are some games I want to play on it but like I said I'm not spending the money. I love console gaming.

Plus I find PC gamers annoying how they constantly attack consoles, so that has put me off of playing on PC.

DragonfireXZ95

I'm no expert but seeing the comparisons I've seen there's not that big of a difference and I'm more than happy with the graphics of the consoles. Like I said I don't think it's worth it. Plus PC gamers seem to look down on console gamers and I don't like that, it's completely unnecessary.

[QUOTE="DragonfireXZ95"][QUOTE="natenation87"]

I've always been a console gamer. I don't want to pay a whole heap of money to get a top PC and also have to upgrade it every couple of years, so I can continue to play the most recent games. Also I don't want to pay that much just to get a slight improvement in graphics. And I don't like using keyboard and mouse. There are some games I want to play on it but like I said I'm not spending the money. I love console gaming.

Plus I find PC gamers annoying how they constantly attack consoles, so that has put me off of playing on PC.

natenation87

I'm no expert but seeing the comparisons I've seen there's not that big of a difference and I'm more than happy with the graphics of the consoles. Like I said I don't think it's worth it. Plus PC gamers seem to look down on console gamers and I don't like that, it's completely unnecessary.

[QUOTE="natenation87"]

I've always been a console gamer. I don't want to pay a whole heap of money to get a top PC and also have to upgrade it every couple of years, so I can continue to play the most recent games. Also I don't want to pay that much just to get a slight improvement in graphics. And I don't like using keyboard and mouse. There are some games I want to play on it but like I said I'm not spending the money. I love console gaming.

Plus I find PC gamers annoying how they constantly attack consoles, so that has put me off of playing on PC.

Slight improvement in graphics? That's a laugh.

[QUOTE="natenation87"]

[QUOTE="DragonfireXZ95"] Slight improvement in graphics? That's a laugh.DragonfireXZ95

I'm no expert but seeing the comparisons I've seen there's not that big of a difference and I'm more than happy with the graphics of the consoles. Like I said I don't think it's worth it. Plus PC gamers seem to look down on console gamers and I don't like that, it's completely unnecessary.

Who cares what games they like. Alot of PC gamers attack the consoles over their graphics but to me they look great. Why do they need to do this? if people like PC gaming better, fine...If people like console gaming better, fine. We're all gamers.

Waiting for Diablo III.

Miyomatic

Starcraft 2 should tide you over till then!

[QUOTE="natenation87"]

I've always been a console gamer. I don't want to pay a whole heap of money to get a top PC and also have to upgrade it every couple of years, so I can continue to play the most recent games. Also I don't want to pay that much just to get a slight improvement in graphics. And I don't like using keyboard and mouse. There are some games I want to play on it but like I said I'm not spending the money. I love console gaming.

Plus I find PC gamers annoying how they constantly attack consoles, so that has put me off of playing on PC.

Slight improvement in graphics? That's a laugh.

My Main machine is a Mac (dont hurt me) however i do play Red alert 3 on it, i also have a windows 7 machine for storage and um blu-ray keeping.

But my main reasons are,

1) My missus doesnt like any extra boxes, she complains already about the 360/Ps3 (funny she seems to say nothing about the Wii because she bought it) so i cant play it on the Big screen

2) I like picking up my controller pressing a button and booting into my game.

3) Online is one system (not everyone uses steam)

Although when Steam comes out on Mac i may give PC gaming more of a shot

[QUOTE="_Cadbury_"][QUOTE="DragonfireXZ95"]

Slight improvement in graphics? That's a laugh.

P>DragonfireXZ95

[QUOTE="DragonfireXZ95"][QUOTE="_Cadbury_"] I honestly cant see the difference between those two screens..._Cadbury_

Agreed. That's what I thought aswell. And yeah you can see jaggard branches in both

[QUOTE="DragonfireXZ95"]

[QUOTE="natenation87"]

I've always been a console gamer. I don't want to pay a whole heap of money to get a top PC and also have to upgrade it every couple of years, so I can continue to play the most recent games. Also I don't want to pay that much just to get a slight improvement in graphics. And I don't like using keyboard and mouse. There are some games I want to play on it but like I said I'm not spending the money. I love console gaming.

Plus I find PC gamers annoying how they constantly attack consoles, so that has put me off of playing on PC.

natenation87

Slight improvement in graphics? That's a laugh.

This...

vs this..

They both look good to me, I can't really tell the difference.I'm more than happy with both of them. It would be easier to compare two of the same screenshots though.

metro 2033 is a better examplehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGPrSKG0iUA

lack of excellent blockbuster games

[QUOTE="DragonfireXZ95"][QUOTE="natenation87"]

I've always been a console gamer. I don't want to pay a whole heap of money to get a top PC and also have to upgrade it every couple of years, so I can continue to play the most recent games. Also I don't want to pay that much just to get a slight improvement in graphics. And I don't like using keyboard and mouse. There are some games I want to play on it but like I said I'm not spending the money. I love console gaming.

Plus I find PC gamers annoying how they constantly attack consoles, so that has put me off of playing on PC.

natenation87

I'm no expert but seeing the comparisons I've seen there's not that big of a difference and I'm more than happy with the graphics of the consoles. Like I said I don't think it's worth it. Plus PC gamers seem to look down on console gamers and I don't like that, it's completely unnecessary.

[QUOTE="natenation87"]

[QUOTE="DragonfireXZ95"] Slight improvement in graphics? That's a laugh.anshul89

I'm no expert but seeing the comparisons I've seen there's not that big of a difference and I'm more than happy with the graphics of the consoles. Like I said I don't think it's worth it. Plus PC gamers seem to look down on console gamers and I don't like that, it's completely unnecessary.

[QUOTE="natenation87"]

[QUOTE="DragonfireXZ95"]

Slight improvement in graphics? That's a laugh.

This...

vs this..

ferret-gamer

They both look good to me, I can't really tell the difference.I'm more than happy with both of them. It would be easier to compare two of the same screenshots though.

metro 2033 is a better examplehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGPrSKG0iUA

The PC version does look better. Though to me it only looks slightly so. The 360 version looks really good aswell, I would rather stick with my 360 than pay for a top PC just for that difference.

[QUOTE="ferret-gamer"]

[QUOTE="natenation87"]

They both look good to me, I can't really tell the difference.I'm more than happy with both of them. It would be easier to compare two of the same screenshots though.

natenation87

metro 2033 is a better examplehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGPrSKG0iUA

The PC version does look better. Though to me it only looks slightly so. The 360 version looks really good aswell, I would rather stick with my 360 than pay for a top PC just for that difference.

[QUOTE="natenation87"]

[QUOTE="DragonfireXZ95"] Slight improvement in graphics? That's a laugh.anshul89

I'm no expert but seeing the comparisons I've seen there's not that big of a difference and I'm more than happy with the graphics of the consoles. Like I said I don't think it's worth it. Plus PC gamers seem to look down on console gamers and I don't like that, it's completely unnecessary.

Why not? I'm just saying PC gamers make out like the consoles are crap and don't come anywhere near to producing games as good as the PC but the consoles have plenty of awesome lookinggames and I'm happy (as I'm sure all the other console gamers are) with what the consoles are producing. The PC versions may look better but come on the console ones look exellent aswell.

Also to be able to run newgames on a PC, I assume you would need quite an expensive one and I'm not going to put all that money out when I'm completely happy with my consoles and Idon't have to worry about if my PC is capable of handling the game.

The PC versions may look better but come on the console ones look exellent aswell.

natenation87

PC dosen't have Kingdom Hearts, or The World Ends With You or any Kingdom Hearts game or any The World Ends With You type games, also it dosen't have any Kingdom Hearts type games.

[QUOTE="natenation87"] The PC versions may look better but come on the console ones look exellent aswell.

[QUOTE="anshul89"]

[QUOTE="natenation87"] The PC versions may look better but come on the console ones look exellent aswell.

_Cadbury_

[QUOTE="natenation87"]

[QUOTE="ferret-gamer"]

metro 2033 is a better examplehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGPrSKG0iUA

ferret-gamer

The PC version does look better. Though to me it only looks slightly so. The 360 version looks really good aswell, I would rather stick with my 360 than pay for a top PC just for that difference.

But the initial cost is alot more and then what about the graphics card? I mean if you want to run it at thehigh end you would need to upgrade every couple years wouldn't you?

I was looking up the requirements for some PC games like Napoleon: Total War and it would require me to buy a pretty expensive PC to be able to play it. If I did buy a PC for gaming it would be only for the exclusives like Napoleon (I really want to play that) I would still play everything else on my consoles.

[QUOTE="_Cadbury_"][QUOTE="anshul89"]Nope, sorry. 30 fps for a multiplayer shooter is garbage and the jaggies make it look terrible.

[QUOTE="_Cadbury_"][QUOTE="anshul89"]Nope, sorry. 30 fps for a multiplayer shooter is garbage and the jaggies make it look terrible.

anshul89

I have no problem with it. I still love playing the games on the consoles. I don't care what people play their games on and if you think the console versions are crap then fine (though I disagree). It's still no reason for PC gamers to constantly put down consoles. I mean just play it on whatever you want and enjoy it.