If Mass Effect and Halo 3 go to PC would there be a reason to own a 360?

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[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="PS3_3DO"]Not very good to do that. Playing PC games on TV doesn't look right. Vandalvideo

Do you have your PC next to your big screen TV?

You got one of those shuttle cases? :D

If you don't want to buy a high end PC that will end up costing you much more than a 360, which is alot of console owners, then 360 is a good choice.

You got one of those shuttle cases? :D PS3_3DO

If you don't want to buy a high end PC that will end up costing you much more than a 360, which is alot of console owners, then 360 is a good choice.

manningbowl135

These threads fail, who gets a pc to play one or two year-old xbox 360 games? In the case of Halo 3, we are talking three years later. PC gaming and xbox 360 gaming is different, although sometimes games like Bioshock come out for both platforms. PC still has awesome games like Starcraft 2 & Crysis coming out as well.kevy619

Glad someone gets it. No Halo fanboy is waiting for Halo 3 to come to the PC in 2010.

[QUOTE="nmaharg"][QUOTE="SeanBond"][QUOTE="taikthebate"]

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="fighttothedeath"]ike to play sitting on my couch not infront of my computer which can't run those as good as my 360 anyways, so they PC versions are worthless to meSeanBond

It's physically impossible, just like you absolutely can not hook a controller up to a PC.

Honestly, if you're going to go through all the trouble of hooking up your PC to your TV, and using one of the 360 USB controllers for the computer, you're essentially playing a console. The only difference is that you traded a less expensive, easier to use console for a more expensive, more complex one.

Which one's better? That's a value judgement. As someone already pointed out, you buy a PS3/360 game, you know it'll work on your system. You buy a PC game, you can have conflicts (Vista incompatibilty, DX versions, graphics card, processor, etc.). This isn't to say that either one is a better way to play games, but some people like knowing that what they buy will always work on the system they have. Others like to tinker with their system and improve it, so that it will play the games they have better, and be able to potentially play games they haven't bought yet.

But really, even if the PC and 360 shared all games, there'd still be an argument for owning each one.

No there isn't the pc is better flat out. Looks better, plays better, controls better and is completely customizable. No reason to game on a console over a PC if all the games were the same.

*sighs* Really? So you're telling me that all gaming PCs run Bioshock better than the 360? You're telling me that all people who play videogames prefer kb/m to a controller (this is where the "controls better" comes from, I'm assuming?). You're telling me everyone who plays videogames would rather keep their PC streamlined and running quickly (weekly maintenance, defragging, deleting unused files, etc.) than just let their PC go to hell, and pop in a 360 disc?

Be serious. Just because you prefer it, doesn't mean everyone does. Some people don't have any interest in "customizing" their system; they just want to play games. As I said earlier, just because you have enough knowledge of computers, time, desire, etc.,doesn't mean everyone does.

No thats not what I am saying. I am saying with proper hardware these things are possible. And just because people are too lazy maintain there PCs doesn't mean it isn't better. And by controls I ment whatever you want. There are people using the Wii controller on the PC, although the thing is stupid and sucks.

And if you had a great gaming PC next to a 360 with the same exact games running, then yes most would choose the PC.

These threads fail, who gets a pc to play one or two year-old xbox 360 games? In the case of Halo 3, we are talking three years later. PC gaming and xbox 360 gaming is different, although sometimes games like Bioshock come out for both platforms. PC still has awesome games like Starcraft 2 & Crysis coming out as well.kevy619

People still play Halo 2 online. Face it, Xbox and exclusive don't mix

No there isn't the pc is No thats not what I am saying. I am saying with proper hardware these things are possible. And just because people are too lazy maintain there PCs doesn't mean it isn't better. And by controls I ment whatever you want. There are people using the Wii controller on the PC, although the thing is stupid and sucks.

And if you had a great gaming PC next to a 360 with the same exact games running, then yes most would choose the PC.

nmaharg

If people are too lazy to maintain their PCs, console gaming is probablybetter to them. I'm not saying the PC isn't superior when it comes to running games (obviously it will be until they update console tech as quickly as PC tech), but there are people who would still choose a console. I'm one of them. I probably won't be buying a PC game until Diablo III comes out, because there's nothing coming to the PC that I'm interested in enough to play it on the PC.

I probably won't be buying a PC game until Diablo III comes out, because there's nothing coming to the PC that I'm interested in enough to play it on the PCSeanBond

How bout instead of saying PC gaming isn't better you just admit you can't afford it. Or you just don't know crap about it.nmaharg

Hermits are an angry bunch. And no, if I could afford my 360, PS3, Wii, and my 42" 1080p Panasonic plasma, I can afford a gaming PC. I don't know why people are so obsessed with this topic. Different people like different things. There's no reason to get arrogant about the superiority of your hobbies.

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No there isn't the pc is No thats not what I am saying. I am saying with proper hardware these things are possible. And just because people are too lazy maintain there PCs doesn't mean it isn't better. And by controls I ment whatever you want. There are people using the Wii controller on the PC, although the thing is stupid and sucks.

And if you had a great gaming PC next to a 360 with the same exact games running, then yes most would choose the PC.

SeanBond

If people are too lazy to maintain their PCs, console gaming is probablybetter to them. I'm not saying the PC isn't superior when it comes to running games (obviously it will be until they update console tech as quickly as PC tech), but there are people who would still choose a console. I'm one of them. I probably won't be buying a PC game until Diablo III comes out, because there's nothing coming to the PC that I'm interested in enough to play it on the PC.

Well say you're too lazy, not that the PC isn't better. Because it in fact is better.

[QUOTE="nmaharg"]How bout instead of saying PC gaming isn't better you just admit you can't afford it. Or you just don't know crap about it.SeanBond

Hermits are an angry bunch. And no, if I could afford my 360, PS3, Wii, and my 42" 1080p Panasonic plasma, I can afford a gaming PC. I don't know why people are so obsessed with this topic. Different people like different things. There's no reason to get arrogant about the superiority of your hobbies.

I didn't start this post, just correcting it.

[QUOTE="SeanBond"] I probably won't be buying a PC game until Diablo III comes out, because there's nothing coming to the PC that I'm interested in enough to play it on the PCVandalvideo

Did I say that? No, I said there's "nothing that I'm interested in ENOUGH TO PLAY ON THE PC". I don't enjoy playing on my PC, so for me to do it, there'd have to be something I'm really interested in. There's plenty of great games available on the PC, I simply don't like playing on my computer. Diablo III would be an exception, since the original Diablo was one of my all-time favorite games when I was a kid.

You mean when Halo 3 and Mass Effect go to PC right?

Did I say that? No, I said there's "nothing that I'm interested in ENOUGH TO PLAY ON THE PC". I don't enjoy playing on my PC, so for me to do it, there'd have to be something I'm really interested in. There's plenty of great games available on the PC, I simply don't like playing on my computer. Diablo III would be an exception, since the original Diablo was one of my all-time favorite games when I was a kid.SeanBond

[QUOTE="SeanBond"]Did I say that? No, I said there's "nothing that I'm interested in ENOUGH TO PLAY ON THE PC". I don't enjoy playing on my PC, so for me to do it, there'd have to be something I'm really interested in. There's plenty of great games available on the PC, I simply don't like playing on my computer. Diablo III would be an exception, since the original Diablo was one of my all-time favorite games when I was a kid.Vandalvideo

Probably a combination of many things. I've always been a Nintendo guy at heart, and the PC never had any Zelda or Metroid (or Mario, of course) games, so I didn't have a big reason to play games on the PC. I'm not a huge fan of FPS, so that didn't quite draw me in the same as many (although I did play Quake III and Unreal Tournament for a while), and I'm not a big fan of RTS games. Back in the day I was a huge fan of JRPGs and Final Fantasy in specific, so again, I was playing on the SNES and PS1. And nowadays, I'm just never really inclined to upgrade my PC, and I don't enjoy using the kb/m combo. It's more accurate and effective,yes, but I've never been a huge fan of it, even in my Quake III days. Basically the reason I don't play on my PC, is because I'm simply not as comfortable doing it. I have no problem with playing games on the PC, I just generally choose not to.

Besides, so far this gen, my favorites games have probably been Gears of War and Dead Rising, neither of which are currently on the PC. Metroid Prime 3 is amazing so far (the original being one of my favorite games ever), and obviously the Wii is a completely different animal anyway. So there you go.

Basically the reason I don't play on my PC, is because I'm simply not as comfortable doing it. I have no problem with playing games on the PC, I just generally choose not to.Besides, so far this gen, my favorites games have probably been Gears of War and Dead Rising, neither of which are currently on the PC. Metroid Prime 3 is amazing so far (the original being one of my favorite games ever), and obviously the Wii is a completely different animal anyway. So there you go.SeanBond

Lately I've been contemplating whether or not I should buy a 360 and after listening to the recent Hotspot podcast I realised Mass effect is more than likely going to be ported to the PC as kotor was and Halo 1 and 2 are already on the Pc so there's really nothing stopping them from releasing halo 3 on the Pc too. And then I thought if all of the 360s big games (bioshock, Halo 3, Mass effect, Gears) end up going to the PC is there any point in owning a 360 or am I just better off buying a high end PC. I will probably end up getting the 360 because a good pc is expensive but do you guys think MS is making a wrong move by porting all of its big titles to another platform?MGS9150

yes.

i like splitscreen play that pc versions won't have.....

besides, i'd HATE to try to cram 4 people around my 19" monitor....:(

yes.

i like splitscreen play that pc versions won't have.....

besides, i'd HATE to try to cram 4 people around my 19" monitor....:(

tango90101

[QUOTE="SeanBond"] Basically the reason I don't play on my PC, is because I'm simply not as comfortable doing it. I have no problem with playing games on the PC, I just generally choose not to.Besides, so far this gen, my favorites games have probably been Gears of War and Dead Rising, neither of which are currently on the PC. Metroid Prime 3 is amazing so far (the original being one of my favorite games ever), and obviously the Wii is a completely different animal anyway. So there you go.Vandalvideo

Have you played Metroid Prime? It doesn't share too much in common with most other FPS games (but then again, I'm assuming you're one of those people who argues for it being an FPS, so whatever). My computer doesn't have DVI-out, so I can't hook it up via HDMI (which is whyI have a PS3 and 360), and as I said already, I'm in no hurry to upgrade the components in my computer. I use my PC for things besides gaming, so it's not really a baseless preference. It's based around the fact that I see my PC as a tool, and I don't need it for gaming if I've got consoles for that. And again, I'm a huge fan of Japanese developers, who tend to spurn the PC. I don't see how my preferring a lot of Japanese games would count as baseless, either.

[QUOTE="manningbowl135"]

If you don't want to buy a high end PC that will end up costing you much more than a 360, which is alot of console owners, then 360 is a good choice.

Vandalvideo

A 360 costs you $350. A high end PC costs upwards of $1200. I don't buy enough games so those numbers will ever catch up to each other. BTW, console gaming does have their advantages. TV (I know PC can do that, but need extra stuff for that), comfortable setting, easier gaming (no installation, troubleshooting, computer hanging issues, just insert and play). Whatever. I have a couple PC games, but I don't spend money on my computer for gaming.

In short, PC gaming is better. But consoles are cheaper, easier and can be played in your preferred setting.

Have you played Metroid Prime? It doesn't share too much in common with most other FPS games (but then again, I'm assuming you're one of those people who argues for it being an FPS, so whatever). My computer doesn't have DVI-out, so I can't hook it up via HDMI (which is whyI have a PS3 and 360), and as I said already, I'm in no hurry to upgrade the components in my computer. I use my PC for things besides gaming, so it's not really a baseless preference. It's based around the fact that I see my PC as a tool, and I don't need it for gaming if I've got consoles for that. And again, I'm a huge fan of Japanese developers, who tend to spurn the PC. I don't see how my preferring a lot of Japanese games would count as baseless, either.SeanBond

Ummmm...I can afford it. I can afford any PC. I could buy a new one every month and throw out the old one....literally. It would have virtually no impact on my standard of living. Big deal.

Games are entertainment to me. I want drop dead easy. Plug in. Insert disk. Play. I don't care if it is 10% or 20% less graphics. I don't care if I could do this or that with a PC. I don't want a PC in my living room...plain and simple. The PC goes in my home office. I associate it with work. The office is the non-entertainment room. I don't want to download a driver...ever. I don't want to change a setting....ever. I am the height of lazy and indifferent to the but it only takes 2 mins argument. 2 mins is 2 mins I don't want to waste. I want convenience and I'll pay for convenience. It is ironic that some hermits bring up money. I can afford both a PC and a console. And I can afford to NOT use my PC for gaming. See how off-base you are with the money argument?

PC gaming died for me years ago. Maybe not for you. I don't care about you. I am not trying to convince you. If you want to game with a PC have a blast. I won't. And I represent 80%+ of the console market. That's why the console market exists. The PC gaming market hasn't died. It likely won't die. It won't die because of people like you.

What works for me...works for me. What works for you...works for you. Why pretend otherwise?

The essential argument is that nobody will buy a PC because of Halo 3 or ME. It will take too long before they are ported, if ever. Don't focus on the if ever, focus on the timeframe. Its too late by then...whenever then is. Therefore, this thread fails.

A 360 costs you $350. A high end PC costs upwards of $1200. I don't buy enough games so those numbers will ever catch up to each other. BTW, console gaming does have their advantages. TV (I know PC can do that, but need extra stuff for that), comfortable setting, easier gaming (no installation, troubleshooting, computer hanging issues, just insert and play). Whatever. I have a couple PC games, but I don't spend money on my computer for gaming. In short, PC gaming is better. But consoles are cheaper, easier and can be played in your preferred setting. manningbowl135

[QUOTE="tango90101"]

yes.

i like splitscreen play that pc versions won't have.....

besides, i'd HATE to try to cram 4 people around my 19" monitor....:(

Vandalvideo

sounds like fun..

i get to disconnect all lines into my tower.

lug the tower into the next room.

hope i have the connections i need to use my hdtv.

balance a k/b and mouse on my lap while reclining in my favorite gaming chair.

somehow find more connections on my tower for 3 more controllers so my friends can play...

oooooo...that just ooozes "fun"...:roll:

i have no idea where you crawled from, but you should crawl back in...;)

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="tango90101"]

yes.

i like splitscreen play that pc versions won't have.....

besides, i'd HATE to try to cram 4 people around my 19" monitor....:(

tango90101

sounds like fun..

i get to disconnect all lines into my tower.

lug the tower into the next room.

hope i have the connections i need to use my hdtv.

balance a k/b and mouse on my lap while reclining in my favorite gaming chair.

somehow find more connections on my tower for 3 more controllers so my friends can play...

oooooo...that just ooozes "fun"...:roll:

i have no idea where you crawled from, but you should crawl back in...;)

Ummmm...I can afford it. I can afford any PC. I could buy a new one every month and throw out the old one....literally. It would have virtually no impact on my standard of living. Big deal.

SUD123456

Donate some money

[QUOTE="tango90101"][QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="tango90101"]

yes.

i like splitscreen play that pc versions won't have.....

besides, i'd HATE to try to cram 4 people around my 19" monitor....:(

Vandalvideo

sounds like fun..

i get to disconnect all lines into my tower.

lug the tower into the next room.

hope i have the connections i need to use my hdtv.

balance a k/b and mouse on my lap while reclining in my favorite gaming chair.

somehow find more connections on my tower for 3 more controllers so my friends can play...

oooooo...that just ooozes "fun"...:roll:

i have no idea where you crawled from, but you should crawl back in...;)

and an insane balancing act.... and a tower modification to add 3 more controllers....

read next time.

thanks

and an insane balancing act.... and a tower modification to add 3 more controllers....read next time.hankstango90101

[QUOTE="taikthebate"]

[QUOTE="LastSamurai14"][QUOTE="Burnout_Player0"]if i've played all PS3's AAAs on my xbox whats the reason to own ps3?tskeeve

Those were all reviewed AAA?

What about Warhawk, Resistance, Motorstorm, VF5? Oh right, sorry, I forgot that anything that doesn't get AAA isn't worth playing. Excuse me while I throw away MGS, MGS3, SMT: Digital Devil Saga, and some other "crappy" games.

...he simply specified AAA games,dont have a cow,no one said AA games were bad.

[QUOTE="tango90101"][QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="tango90101"]

yes.

i like splitscreen play that pc versions won't have.....

besides, i'd HATE to try to cram 4 people around my 19" monitor....:(

Vandalvideo

sounds like fun..

i get to disconnect all lines into my tower.

lug the tower into the next room.

hope i have the connections i need to use my hdtv.

balance a k/b and mouse on my lap while reclining in my favorite gaming chair.

somehow find more connections on my tower for 3 more controllers so my friends can play...

oooooo...that just ooozes "fun"...:roll:

i have no idea where you crawled from, but you should crawl back in...;)

Why do you keep defending the PC here?

It's the same arguements. I must do install ;( I got buy new comp ;( Need ma controlla ;(

[QUOTE="SUD123456"]

Ummmm...I can afford it. I can afford any PC. I could buy a new one every month and throw out the old one....literally. It would have virtually no impact on my standard of living. Big deal.

taikthebate

Donate some money

I do thanks. Probably more than the vast majority of people here make in a year. Charity is a good thing and I believe in it. I happen to be in a very good financial position, so I can. But it isn't the money I donate that is most important...it's the time. That is far more valuable than just the money.

Cheers

[QUOTE="taikthebate"][QUOTE="SUD123456"]

Ummmm...I can afford it. I can afford any PC. I could buy a new one every month and throw out the old one....literally. It would have virtually no impact on my standard of living. Big deal.

SUD123456

Donate some money

I do thanks. Probably more than the vast majority of people here make in a year. Charity is a good thing and I believe in it. I happen to be in a very good financial position, so I can. But it isn't the money I donate that is most important...it's the time. That is far more valuable than just the money.

Cheers

No I meant to me.

[QUOTE="SUD123456"][QUOTE="taikthebate"][QUOTE="SUD123456"]

Ummmm...I can afford it. I can afford any PC. I could buy a new one every month and throw out the old one....literally. It would have virtually no impact on my standard of living. Big deal.

taikthebate

Donate some money

I do thanks. Probably more than the vast majority of people here make in a year. Charity is a good thing and I believe in it. I happen to be in a very good financial position, so I can. But it isn't the money I donate that is most important...it's the time. That is far more valuable than just the money.

Cheers

No I meant to me.

[QUOTE="taikthebate"][QUOTE="SUD123456"][QUOTE="taikthebate"][QUOTE="SUD123456"]

Ummmm...I can afford it. I can afford any PC. I could buy a new one every month and throw out the old one....literally. It would have virtually no impact on my standard of living. Big deal.

SUD123456

Donate some money

I do thanks. Probably more than the vast majority of people here make in a year. Charity is a good thing and I believe in it. I happen to be in a very good financial position, so I can. But it isn't the money I donate that is most important...it's the time. That is far more valuable than just the money.

Cheers

No I meant to me.

lol Pretty much.

[QUOTE="tskeeve"][QUOTE="taikthebate"]

[QUOTE="LastSamurai14"][QUOTE="Burnout_Player0"]if i've played all PS3's AAAs on my xbox whats the reason to own ps3?guitboxdude25

Those were all reviewed AAA?

What about Warhawk, Resistance, Motorstorm, VF5? Oh right, sorry, I forgot that anything that doesn't get AAA isn't worth playing. Excuse me while I throw away MGS, MGS3, SMT: Digital Devil Saga, and some other "crappy" games.

...he simply specified AAA games,dont have a cow,no one said AA games were bad.

psst...i think he's paranoid

[QUOTE="taikthebate"]

[QUOTE="LastSamurai14"][QUOTE="Burnout_Player0"]if i've played all PS3's AAAs on my xbox whats the reason to own ps3?tskeeve

Those were all reviewed AAA?

What about Warhawk, Resistance, Motorstorm, VF5? Oh right, sorry, I forgot that anything that doesn't get AAA isn't worth playing. Excuse me while I throw away MGS, MGS3, SMT: Digital Devil Saga, and some other "crappy" games.

thank you! you just proved that tc's an n00b who doesnt know any good games besides mass effect and halo! :D

Xbox 360: Pop in and Play

PC: Verify system requirements, download patches for the game and video card, install the game and pray that it works, play with the video settings for an hour (minimum), and play until you hit a game crashing bug. Rinse and repeat.

Berserker_2