General Publics minds on PC Games

Most people would rather get the Xbox 360 version, because it's not only cheaper, but looks almost as good as the PC version. Even if the game looks 10% better, that huge price margin makes the difference.Stevo_the_gamer

? Vista owns XP so yeaPainballz

It's not Vista that's crazy. it's that it's x64 AND with SP1! You'll obviously need a supercomputer like that to get playable framerates! And don't a lot of applications/games have issues with 64-bit? It's for graphics designers, not games.

Most people would rather get the Xbox 360 version, because it's not only cheaper, but looks almost as good as the PC version. Even if the game looks 10% better, that huge price margin makes the difference.Stevo_the_gamer

Why count consoles or PC price?

Besides, Cod4 is so much better on the PC anyway.

[QUOTE="Painballz"]? Vista owns XP so yeafoxhound_fox

Bloatware? What bull.

Seriously, the lack of information people have is stunning.

Of course, every single new OS is treated like this, so it is to be expected.

At my school, everyone talks about COD4 which is the most overrated trash I've ever played. They all have a 360 and when I said I got it for PC they were like why? The graphics suck, i lol'd.

These graphics suck? (Not my PC in the pic)

Looks so much better than the console versions.

Says alot about the general publics knowledge on PC.

Painballz

Seriously Paint, do you ever just get tired of your own babble?

AR

[QUOTE="Painballz"]? Vista owns XP so yeaDarkQuark

It's not Vista that's crazy. it's that it's x64 AND with SP1! You'll obviously need a supercomputer like that to get playable framerates! And don't a lot of applications/games have issues with 64-bit? It's for graphics designers, not games.

There aren't as many problems with 64 bit things now a days. I hope you were being sarcastic with the supercomputer part lol.

[QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"]Most people would rather get the Xbox 360 version, because it's not only cheaper, but looks almost as good as the PC version. Even if the game looks 10% better, that huge price margin makes the difference.lettuceman44

Why count consoles or PC price?

Besides, Cod4 is so much better on the PC anyway.

[QUOTE="Painballz"]? Vista owns XP so yeafoxhound_fox

Bloatware? What bull.

Seriously, the lack of information people have is stunning.

Of course, every single new OS is treated like this, so it is to be expected.

yea, Vista is excellent, the only ones who hate it ares the people who never tried it.

[QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"]Most people would rather get the Xbox 360 version, because it's not only cheaper, but looks almost as good as the PC version. Even if the game looks 10% better, that huge price margin makes the difference.lettuceman44

Why count consoles or PC price?

Besides, Cod4 is so much better on the PC anyway.

[QUOTE="Painballz"]? Vista owns XP so yeafoxhound_fox

Bloatware? What bull.

Seriously, the lack of information people have is stunning.

Of course, every single new OS is treated like this, so it is to be expected.

not leopard.

yea, Vista is excellent, the only ones who hate it ares the people who never tried it.Painballz

people still buy pc games?? i havent bought a pc game for about 5 years, guess where they all come from now? same place everyone else gets them. pc gaming is a joke anymore, and overall costs more than console gaming, since you have to upgrade every single year to keep up.mtradr43

[QUOTE="Painballz"]yea, Vista is excellent, the only ones who hate it ares the people who never tried it.foxhound_fox

Thats why you turn of UAC, wow it thought you knew a lil something about PC's. Oh well i was wrong

Thats why you turn of UAC, wow it thought you knew a lil something about PC's. Oh well i was wrongPainballz

[QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"]Most people would rather get the Xbox 360 version, because it's not only cheaper, but looks almost as good as the PC version. Even if the game looks 10% better, that huge price margin makes the difference.foxhound_fox

[QUOTE="mtradr43"]people still buy pc games?? i havent bought a pc game for about 5 years, guess where they all come from now? same place everyone else gets them. pc gaming is a joke anymore, and overall costs more than console gaming, since you have to upgrade every single year to keep up.foxhound_fox

i cant believe youd actually pay for something that a 30 minute download could save you 50 bucks on. thats why most pc games dont sell very well. and last i checked, to play every game that comes out at its max you have to upgrade constantly.

[QUOTE="Painballz"]Thats why you turn of UAC, wow it thought you knew a lil something about PC's. Oh well i was wrongfoxhound_fox

Cuz its free, you like to play cheap

Bloatware? What bull.

Seriously, the lack of information people have is stunning.

Of course, every single new OS is treated like this, so it is to be expected.

lettuceman44

Vista does have bloatware, Dell and Sony give you the choice to remove it all before they ship it to you.

http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/03/sony-pay-an-ext.html
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,133297-page,1/article.html

You really think thats there to help you, as a convenience? Imagine the money that MSFT is getting from this type of advertisement.

The way I see it:

• Consoles = Convenience, Fun out of the box
• PC gaming = Inconvenience, too much hassle, more worries.

[QUOTE="foxhound_fox"][QUOTE="mtradr43"]people still buy pc games?? i havent bought a pc game for about 5 years, guess where they all come from now? same place everyone else gets them. pc gaming is a joke anymore, and overall costs more than console gaming, since you have to upgrade every single year to keep up.mtradr43

i cant believe youd actually pay for something that a 30 minute download could save you 50 bucks on. thats why most pc games dont sell very well. and last i checked, to play every game that comes out at its max you have to upgrade constantly.

It's people like you that are killing the industry.

The way I see it:

• Consoles = Convenience, Fun out of the box
• PC gaming = Inconvenience, too much hassle, more worries.

VERTIGO47

I PC game, and I have no hassles and no worries so yea try again

[QUOTE="VERTIGO47"]

The way I see it:

• Consoles = Convenience, Fun out of the box
• PC gaming = Inconvenience, too much hassle, more worries.

Painballz

I PC game, and I have no hassles and no worries so yea try again

[QUOTE="mtradr43"]

[QUOTE="foxhound_fox"][QUOTE="mtradr43"]people still buy pc games?? i havent bought a pc game for about 5 years, guess where they all come from now? same place everyone else gets them. pc gaming is a joke anymore, and overall costs more than console gaming, since you have to upgrade every single year to keep up.SSCyborg

i cant believe youd actually pay for something that a 30 minute download could save you 50 bucks on. thats why most pc games dont sell very well. and last i checked, to play every game that comes out at its max you have to upgrade constantly.

It's people like you that are killing the industry.

its just like music, theres not much you can do about it. if the temptation is there, people will be tempted.

[QUOTE="Painballz"][QUOTE="VERTIGO47"]

The way I see it:

• Consoles = Convenience, Fun out of the box
• PC gaming = Inconvenience, too much hassle, more worries.

Stevo_the_gamer

I PC game, and I have no hassles and no worries so yea try again

Download something called Driver Detective, it cost $20 and it automatically scans your PC and downloads updates for them, takes away the hassle.

i cant believe youd actually pay for something that a 30 minute download could save you 50 bucks on. thats why most pc games dont sell very well. and last i checked, to play every game that comes out at its max you have to upgrade constantly. mtradr43

Cuz its free, you like to play cheapPainballz

That looks much worse than Cod4 on my tv. It's not even comparable.dracula_16

Hahaha, typical fanboy, just like paintballz... :roll:

Download something called Driver Detective, it cost $20 and it automatically scans your PC and downloads updates for them, takes away the hassle.

Painballz

[QUOTE="mtradr43"]i cant believe youd actually pay for something that a 30 minute download could save you 50 bucks on. thats why most pc games dont sell very well. and last i checked, to play every game that comes out at its max you have to upgrade constantly. foxhound_fox

ah, no. things such as graphics cards and what not are quite expensive. Id rather save the couple hundred bucks from buying a top of the line card and spend it on the games that look basically the same on a console. or buy other stuff, for that matter. And as far as piracy goes, i dont condone it, but yet i cant resist getting something for free if it is offered to me. I dont do pc games anymore, but i have done pc apps.

[QUOTE="Painballz"]

Download something called Driver Detective, it cost $20 and it automatically scans your PC and downloads updates for them, takes away the hassle.

Stevo_the_gamer

Because it does everything for you.

[QUOTE="Painballz"]

Download something called Driver Detective, it cost $20 and it automatically scans your PC and downloads updates for them, takes away the hassle.

Stevo_the_gamer

Because it does everything for you.

[QUOTE="Painballz"][QUOTE="VERTIGO47"]

The way I see it:

• Consoles = Convenience, Fun out of the box
• PC gaming = Inconvenience, too much hassle, more worries.

Stevo_the_gamer

I PC game, and I have no hassles and no worries so yea try again

[QUOTE="Painballz"]

Download something called Driver Detective, it cost $20 and it automatically scans your PC and downloads updates for them, takes away the hassle.

Stevo_the_gamer

He already spent $100 extra on a processor that posess next to no advantages in gaming. His computer is the equivelant of those prebuilt Alienware PCs that your paying $2000 for a shiny case.

[QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"][QUOTE="Painballz"]

Download something called Driver Detective, it cost $20 and it automatically scans your PC and downloads updates for them, takes away the hassle.

Pro_wrestler

He already spent $100 extra on a processor that posess next to no advantages in gaming. His computer is the equivelant of those prebuilt Alienware PCs that your paying $2000 for a shiny case.

Says the guy, who claimed PC's couldn't do HD

Says the guy, who claimed PC's couldn't do HD

Painballz

Feelings still hurt because I'm more knowledgeable about PCs than you are? A admitted non-PC gamer:) You really are a pain in the ballz lulz.

[QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"][QUOTE="Painballz"][QUOTE="VERTIGO47"]

The way I see it:

• Consoles = Convenience, Fun out of the box
• PC gaming = Inconvenience, too much hassle, more worries.

Vandalvideo

I PC game, and I have no hassles and no worries so yea try again

Once my computer was built and ready to go, installing a lot of games was quite the hassle - well worth the effort but installing software can be time consuming. Especially if they ask you to "Restart your computer".

its just like music, theres not much you can do about it. if the temptation is there, people will be tempted.

mtradr43

Doesn't make it right.

Oh Vandal, you should know installing the OS can take some time, whether it be 15 to 20 minutes, it's still a hassle regardless. Not only that, but installing software such as computer games can take some time as well - such as, for example, installing Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms takes forever - well, not really - but you get what I mean. Once my computer was built and ready to go, installing a lot of games was quite the hassle - well worth the effort but installing software can betime consuming. Especially if they ask you to "Restart your computer".Stevo_the_gamer

[QUOTE="mtradr43"]

its just like music, theres not much you can do about it. if the temptation is there, people will be tempted.

SSCyborg

Doesn't make it right.

Installing the OS? Its funny you're just nitpicking the most minute, single time things. If you really have such a problem installing the operating system, which is just as easy as letting it run for an hour, then have a third party like a computer store asssemble and install your OS. Thats what I do with most of my rigs because I can't take the time to isntall the operating system. Casuitic at best. Unless you have an extremely old CD drive, most installations take about 3-4 minutes. But again, since you're nitpicking two can play at that game. On average I play atleast two-three different games a day. Whenever I'm switching discs I have to scrounge around for it. It usually takes anywhere between 30 seconds to one minute to find a disc, insert, and wait for the game to load up. Thats about 3 minutes daily spent on finding and inserting discs into my console. Add that up over 364.5 days and you're looking at a HUGE number. PC games cap out once you install them and (if necessary) spend a minute looking for a no cd crack. Time consumption increases exponentially on consoles because of this clear fact.Vandalvideo

Haha. Of course not, why would I do such a thing? Such stating the steps one would have to take once their computer is assembled. Or if you have games like Half-Life 2, Doom 3, and Sims 2 whichyou have four CDs to install. (Thank God for DVDs - even though still, some developers use the cheaper CD method). Either way, it's a hassle for me Vandal. I just wish you could play the game, from the disk, WHILE IT's installing. Halo 2 Vista anyone? Now that's a start in the right direction. :P

Haha. Of course not, why would I do such a thing? Such stating the steps one would have to take once their computer is assembled. Or if you have games like Half-Life 2, Doom 3, and Sims 2 whichyou have four CDs to install. (Thank God for DVDs - even though still, some developers use the cheaper CD method). Either way, it's a hassle for me Vandal. I just wish you could play the game, from the disk, WHILE IT's installing. Halo 2 Vista anyone? Now that's a start in the right direction. :PStevo_the_gamer

You're netpicking. Plain and simple. These aren't your grandaddy twenty minute long installations like you find on console. These are simple, two to three minute installations. We're talking about modern gaming rigs are we not? The average gaming rig should have ATLEAST a 16X drive. Any less and you're just not modern. With something like that it won't take very long at all for a game to install. If you have the gaul to complain about a short three minute installation you should check your pergoatives. As I've shown, consoles can be extremely time consuming as well if you nitpick. I spend far more time switching discs on consoles than I do worrying about OMG the installations. You're not taking into considerating the BENEFIT of installations. The lack of having to worry about cds. I leave my computer on, like you're supposed to, and If I want to switch from WoW to COD4 its as easy as double clicking an icon. If I want to switch from GTA4 to Crackdown I have to open the drive, find the case for crackdown, switch the disc, and wait for the bios to load up for the system. Over al onger period of time it is just as time consuming as "installations". People who complain about installations are merely digging. Can't stand 3 minutes? Go make a bloody sandwhich.Vandalvideo

Guess it's a pet-peeve of mine then - I for one absolutely loath downloading and then installing updates, demos and games on my Blu-Ray player(PS3). Xbox 360 isn't plagued with such issue, and as for the Wii - I am unaware of how downloading is. Again, I personally think it's a hassle - with my Xbox 360, I can just open the box and throw in the game and it'll start playing. (Hopefully, I guess one could say the inevitable RRoD may come). And, as long as you're organized, your games should be easy to find and easy to get. Unless you count the time from getting out of your bed, out of your chair/couch ect to change out the disk, I guess it could be time consuming. But hey, if that bothered you that much - devise a plan to make an automatic disk changer. :roll:

For the record, I love PC gaming and very much prefer it over the consoles in which I own.

Guess it's a pet-peeve of mine then - I for one absolutely loath downloading and then installing updates, demos and games on my Blu-Ray player(PS3). Xbox 360 isn't plagued with such issue, and as for the Wii - I am unaware of how downloading is. Again, I personally think it's a hassle - with my Xbox 360, I can just open the box and throw in the game and it'll start playing. (Hopefully, I guess one could say the inevitable RRoD may come). And, as long as you're organized, your games should be easy to find and easy to get. Unless you count the time from getting out of your bed, out of your chair/couch ect to change out the disk, I guess it could be time consuming. But hey, if that bothered you that much - devise a plan to make an automatic disk changer. :roll:For the record, I love PC gaming and very much prefer it over the consoles in which I own.Stevo_the_gamer

Put it into perspective before you bash something so mundane. A three minute installation is NOTHING., not to mention updates are both infrequent, mostly automatically, and HARDLY REQUIRED.Vandalvideo

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"]Put it into perspective before you bash something so mundane. A three minute installation is NOTHING., not to mention updates are both infrequent, mostly automatically, and HARDLY REQUIRED.Stevo_the_gamer

[QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"][QUOTE="Vandalvideo"]Put it into perspective before you bash something so mundane. A three minute installation is NOTHING., not to mention updates are both infrequent, mostly automatically, and HARDLY REQUIRED.Vandalvideo

Oh, so one's view upon whether or not something is a nuisance or not is not subjective? Interesting idea. Sure they can buy the game, they don't have to install it - they could just let it sit there on their desk for looks, eh? Oh well. Even if they do install it; let's say BF2, for example, let's see them try to play online - nope, can't. Need that dere' update. Again, could be considered a nuisance to some, may not be for YOU, but for some - it may. Again, subjectivity.