If you had the choice would you get a PS4 or a low end $600-$750 dollar PC?

Keep the fanboyism to a minimum please, I'm actually teetering between these two. On one end I have the simplicity of a console, exclusives, unified online system, with my input device of choice a controller integrated into every game. On the PC there's cheaper games, better graphics, customizability, freedom of choice to what kind of input device I want to use, no limitations, and a major major thing for me mods.  

Things I request for you not to say/suggest: Xbox next, Wii U, getting both. I don't have the time or money to have two platforms, I'm not interested in xbox next because it has no games, Wii U definitely not.

A high-end PC.

Wait until the price point is announced.  See how the xbox 720 compares.  And see what the actual capabilites of the system are once it launches. then decide

Well a lot of users are saying they would take PS4 because they already HAVE a PC, If that's the case then it's PS4 for me because i already have a PC.

PS4. Not because its going to flex its muscle in graphics lol

It'll have more Japanese support and I prefer games out of Japan.

Wait until the price point is announced.  See how the xbox 720 compares.  And see what the actual capabilites of the system are once it launches. then decide

lostrib

PS4. Not because its going to flex its muscle in graphics lol

It'll have more Japanese support and I prefer games out of Japan.

ActicEdge

ps4 i actually wanna have fun playing game with my friends

PS4, not because of specs but because of Sony exclusives that are better than most PC games imo

Now that The Witcher and Diablo are multiplat, I dont see a reason why to chose a PC over the PS4

my opinion, dont butthurt on me please

PS4 for longevity

[QUOTE="lostrib"]

Wait until the price point is announced.  See how the xbox 720 compares.  And see what the actual capabilites of the system are once it launches. then decide

blackgamer1213

They can always announce new games, who knows. better to wait.  Plus many of the best games are multiplat anyways

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PS4. Not because its going to flex its muscle in graphics lol

It'll have more Japanese support and I prefer games out of Japan.

blackgamer1213

Good thing I was talking about me then lol.

[QUOTE="ActicEdge"]

PS4. Not because its going to flex its muscle in graphics lol

It'll have more Japanese support and I prefer games out of Japan.

blackgamer1213

Thats the thing, PS4 will probably have both western and japanese games. Best of two worlds

PS4

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...because I already own a $1500 PC.

[QUOTE="blackgamer1213"][QUOTE="ActicEdge"]

PS4. Not because its going to flex its muscle in graphics lol

It'll have more Japanese support and I prefer games out of Japan.

Vatusus

Thats the thing, PS4 will probably have both western and japanese games. Best of two worlds

The Japanese support will undoubtebly suck for the PS4 for a while similar to the PS3 though. Its gonna be a western dominated system. 

PS4, not because of specs but because of Sony exclusives that are better than most PC games imo

Now that The Witcher and Diablo are multiplat, I dont see a reason why to chose a PC over the PS4

my opinion, dont butthurt on me please

Vatusus

Xbux-360.

[QUOTE="blackgamer1213"][QUOTE="lostrib"]

Wait until the price point is announced.  See how the xbox 720 compares.  And see what the actual capabilites of the system are once it launches. then decide

lostrib

They can always announce new games, who knows. better to wait.  Plus many of the best games are multiplat anyways

PS4 for longevity

whiskeystrike

[QUOTE="whiskeystrike"]

PS4 for longevity

blackgamer1213

Depends on what hardware is in that pc and whether it uses windows 8.

My $600 PC from 2009 is still runs 99% of games at max. A $750 PC now would be amazing as far as I'm concerned.

But regardless of hardware price it's still much cheaper to game on a PC unless you have the mindset that you always need to have the latest hardware. If you're like me, and are ok with playing everything at high-max, and don't care that maybe a game will be on medium settings (maybe 5 games this gen on my PC) then you'll be ok with a $600-$750 PC for quite a few years. That coupled with the fact that the PC gets 10x as many releases as consoles it's an easy choice as a gamer.

PC is always the main priority for me. If for any reason I find myself with a lack of PC games to play then maybe I'll choose to buy a console/handheld (most likely a 3DS), but until then I'm pretty much PC exclusive.

Low-end PC.

So I can upgrade and enjoy cheaper games.

PS4..since i already own a gaming rig.

A PC can do more than just play games so the choice is obvious.

Depends on what hardware is in that pc and whether it uses windows 8.

topgunmv

My $600 PC from 2009 is still runs 99% of games at max. A $750 PC now would be amazing as far as I'm concerned.

 

But regardless of hardware price it's still much cheaper to game on a PC unless you have the mindset that you always need to have the latest hardware. If you're like me, and are ok with playing everything at high-max, and don't care that maybe a game will be on medium settings (maybe 5 games this gen on my PC) then you'll be ok with a $600-$750 PC for quite a few years. That coupled with the fact that the PC gets 10x as many releases as consoles it's an easy choice as a gamer.

PC is always the main priority for me. If for any reason I find myself with a lack of PC games to play then maybe I'll choose to buy a console/handheld (most likely a 3DS), but until then I'm pretty much PC exclusive.

Ly_the_Fairy

OK guys if you didn't own NEITHER which would you choose?

[QUOTE="blackgamer1213"][QUOTE="whiskeystrike"]

PS4 for longevity

whiskeystrike

PS4, it's both, a Playstation and powerful PC.

OK guys if you didn't own NEITHER which would you choose?

blackgamer1213

PS4, not because of specs but because of Sony exclusives that are better than most PC games imo

Now that The Witcher and Diablo are multiplat, I dont see a reason why to chose a PC over the PS4

my opinion, dont butthurt on me please

Vatusus

Diablo III really isnt that good a game, its funny you console gamers want it all of a sudden now its been officially announced. Strange how PC games become good when they go multi plat but any other time its "Ill stick to my consoles because PC doesnt have any games that I am interested in".

Then obviously PC, Because i can upgrade it later.faizan_faizan

upgrade...to the ps4?:P

OK guys if you didn't own NEITHER which would you choose?

blackgamer1213

If I didnt had a PC off course I would buy a PC but for reasons other than gaming. I need one to work and web surfing

[QUOTE="Vatusus"]

PS4, not because of specs but because of Sony exclusives that are better than most PC games imo

Now that The Witcher and Diablo are multiplat, I dont see a reason why to chose a PC over the PS4

my opinion, dont butthurt on me please

pelvist

Diablo III really isnt that good a game, its funny you console gamers want it all of a sudden now its been officially announced. Strange how PC games become good when they go multi plat but any other time its "Ill stick to my consoles because PC doesnt have any games that I am interested in".

i bet many console fanboys prasing it now have no clue what Diablo III even is.  I mean they hear about it and maybe saw a poster of it at gamestop but have no clue what kind of game it is.

[QUOTE="faizan_faizan"]Then obviously PC, Because i can upgrade it later.lawlessx

upgrade...to the ps4?:P

[QUOTE="Ly_the_Fairy"]

My $600 PC from 2009 is still runs 99% of games at max. A $750 PC now would be amazing as far as I'm concerned.

 

But regardless of hardware price it's still much cheaper to game on a PC unless you have the mindset that you always need to have the latest hardware. If you're like me, and are ok with playing everything at high-max, and don't care that maybe a game will be on medium settings (maybe 5 games this gen on my PC) then you'll be ok with a $600-$750 PC for quite a few years. That coupled with the fact that the PC gets 10x as many releases as consoles it's an easy choice as a gamer.

PC is always the main priority for me. If for any reason I find myself with a lack of PC games to play then maybe I'll choose to buy a console/handheld (most likely a 3DS), but until then I'm pretty much PC exclusive.

blackgamer1213

Well, I mean for me at least, I played Crysis at around mostly high on my PC at something like 1366×768, but the thing is that the game didn't really capture me all that much, so I played it once, and never again. I wouldn't think twice about upgrading for a game I don't care about which is why I still have my 2009 PC.

Personally I recommend not getting your head wrapped up around maxing out graphics. I know people who are like that, and they are more worried about maxing a game than enjoying it.

But you can do whatever you want with your PC. The best thing to keep in mind is that I guarantee you need a PC anyways, and adding a couple hundred dollars to a PC purchase makes it a gaming PC. That same cost could go to a budget PC + consoles, but it's not really an exaggeration just how many more PC games there are than console games, and how much cheaper they are. You have a 30 year backlog to choose from, and games release literally every single day.

It's a worthwhile investment if you like gaming. It's good that you aren't thinking of going into it with the mindset that you need a $1500 PC. That's the quickest road to buyer's remorse. It's definitely a good idea to buy a cheap PC, and if you like it THAT's when you look into maybe pursuing the hobby at a more enthusiast level.

Or you end up like me who is perfectly content with a $600 PC from three years ago, and will probably remain content with it for the next year or two :P

ps4 would last longer and will be cheaper to buy.

If you really like modding then go with the PC. PS4 will have no customability and will not be backwards comaptable. Think of Steam upgrading and not allowing you to play any of the games you already purchased.