Is the PC really the ultimate gaming machine? Should I get a console instead?

It has all the games you could ever need, but it will cost you a little more money than the consoles, unless of course you need to buy an HDTV or something. Than the PC would probably be cheaper.

But it depends on what kind of games you like, if you don't like racers and fighters all that much. Get a PC definitely because it pretty much rules in almost every other department.

There is no "Ultimate" gaming machine. For any machine to be ultimate it would have to be able to play every single new release. It's just one of the options available.

Pick the system that has the games you want to play. It's that easy.

If the PC had more support from non-Indie Japanese developers and had support from Nintendo while being able to be small enough to carry around with you (since then it could be a handheld) then yes it would be.

That saying it statiscally is the best.

And no offense but if you want graphics, sheer power, and online the PC makes consoles look more like a joke in that arena.

Dont ask us. Which system has more games you want to play? Then get that system.XaosII

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does it have good enough games that make consoles "obsolete" (not saying that it does_AquaX_

Here is the list of future big PC exclusives: Dragon Age, Starcraft 2. End of list

[QUOTE="_AquaX_"]does it have good enough games that make consoles "obsolete" (not saying that it doesgoddamn_

Here is the list of future big PC exclusives: Dragon Age, Starcraft 2. End of list

[QUOTE="_AquaX_"]does it have good enough games that make consoles "obsolete" (not saying that it doesgoddamn_

Here is the list of future big PC exclusives: Dragon Age, Starcraft 2. End of list

Did World of Warhammer get cancelled when I wasn't looking?

Heres the problem, the vast majority of high quality PC games come out of the blue and don't have a lot of media behind them. Why? Because they mainly come from indie developers. There are great looking games that are coming from indie developers.Vandalvideo

High quality PC games? Are you talking about 90-th?

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"]Heres the problem, the vast majority of high quality PC games come out of the blue and don't have a lot of media behind them. Why? Because they mainly come from indie developers. There are great looking games that are coming from indie developers.goddamn_

High quality PC games? Are you talking about 90-th?

Ignor the pc dude. Really.Videodogg

Ignor the pc dude. Really.Videodogg

I like how the hermits are telling him that the PC is a great choice but he should really go with his preference, and then consolites come in here and just tell him to not get the PC at all.

[QUOTE="DragonfireXZ95"][QUOTE="Videodogg"]

Ignor the pc dude. Really.Videodogg

I like how the hermits are telling him that the PC is a great choice but he should really go with his preference, and then consolites come in here and just tell him to not get the PC at all.

No, he can have a pc, its great for internet and stuff....just dont bother gaming on it.

Nice way to avoid the topic, you realize we are talking about games right? And you're still telling the TC what to do. You consolites are so nice.

EDIT: Ah, you deleted your post. Nevermind, it's below mine. You deleted it again, make up your mind. :P

Here is the list of future big PC exclusives: Dragon Age, Starcraft 2. End of list

goddamn_

Games coming up for PC in 2008

Indeed I am, I'm even including AA games. Most great PC games come out without us ever really knowing about them. WiC was a complete total suprise. Out of the air an AAA game just materialized for the PC and everyone was like, "wuh?". Thats how the PC works.Vandalvideo

I don't play RTS and MO. This means gaming PC for me is totally useless now in the middle of 2000-th

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"]Indeed I am, I'm even including AA games. Most great PC games come out without us ever really knowing about them. WiC was a complete total suprise. Out of the air an AAA game just materialized for the PC and everyone was like, "wuh?". Thats how the PC works.goddamn_

I don't play RTS and MO. This means gaming PC for me is totally useless now in the middle of 2000-th

[QUOTE="goddamn_"]

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"]Indeed I am, I'm even including AA games. Most great PC games come out without us ever really knowing about them. WiC was a complete total suprise. Out of the air an AAA game just materialized for the PC and everyone was like, "wuh?". Thats how the PC works.Vandalvideo

I don't play RTS and MO. This means gaming PC for me is totally useless now in the middle of 2000-th

Exactly, it's up to what the TC likes to play, since he is asking whether he should get a PC or consoles. He hasn't responded though.. Which makes me believe that this thread was started just to start a debate or argument.

Well I don't play fighters and action adventure games, so consoles are completely useless to me. Vandalvideo

I'm mostly fan of shooters/racing/RPG. Action adventures are also fine, Ninja Gaiden is one of the best games ever made.

Also I like turn based tactics, but none PC or consoles have such games for the last 4-5 years

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"]Well I don't play fighters and action adventure games, so consoles are completely useless to me. goddamn_

I'm mostly fan of shooters/racing/RPG. Action adventures are also fine, Ninja Gaiden is one of the best games ever made.

Also I like turn based tactics, but none PC or consoles have such games for the last 4-5 years

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"]Well I don't play fighters and action adventure games, so consoles are completely useless to me. goddamn_

I'm mostly fan of shooters/racing/RPG. Action adventures are also fine, Ninja Gaiden is one of the best games ever made.

Also I like turn based tactics, but none PC or consoles have such games for the last 4-5 years

turn based tactics? You mean something like Heroes III and Fire Emblem? Perhaps you should give King Bounty's Legend a try when it's out.

Actually, the PC is ahead in shooters and RPGs, and tied in Racers. As a matter of fact, the PC had the only next gen AAA racing title well into half of the current generation.Vandalvideo

OK, shooters that I bought since the end of 2005 - COD 2, PDZ, Halo 2, GRAW, Black, COD 3, Gears, R6 Vegas, Crackdown, GRAW 2, Bioshock, Halo 3. 3 multiplats with PC. Good PC exclusive shooters during this time - STALKER and Crysis. Consoles ahead.

Racing - Burnout Revenge, Burnout Paradise, PGR 3, PGR 4, Forza 2. PC - another couple of games from Sim Bin with 35 cars per game. Consoles ahead.

RPG - Oblivion, Mass Effect. PC has same Oblivion and Witcher which obviously not same level as Mass Effect. Consoles ahead.

turn based tactics? You mean something like Heroes III and Fire Emblem? Perhaps you should give King Bounty's Legend a try when it's out. _Pedro_

So my favorite strategy games are UFO 1/2, Jagged Aliance 1/2, Myth 1/2, Commandos 1/2, Close Combat (till 5). HoMM 1-3

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"]Actually, the PC is ahead in shooters and RPGs, and tied in Racers. As a matter of fact, the PC had the only next gen AAA racing title well into half of the current generation.goddamn_

OK, shooters that I bought since the end of 2005 - COD 2, PDZ, Halo 2, GRAW, Black, COD 3, Gears, R6 Vegas, Crackdown, GRAW 2, Bioshock, Halo 3. 3 multiplats with PC. Good PC exclusive shooters during this time - STALKER and Crysis. Consoles ahead.

Racing - Burnout Revenge, Burnout Paradise, PGR 3, PGR 4, Forza 2. PC - another couple of games from Sim Bin with 35 cars per game. Consoles ahead.

RPG - Oblivion, Mass Effect. PC has same Oblivion and Witcher which obviously not same level as Mass Effect. Consoles ahead.

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"]Actually, the PC is ahead in shooters and RPGs, and tied in Racers. As a matter of fact, the PC had the only next gen AAA racing title well into half of the current generation.goddamn_

OK, shooters that I bought since the end of 2005 - COD 2, PDZ, Halo 2, GRAW, Black, COD 3, Gears, R6 Vegas, Crackdown, GRAW 2, Bioshock, Halo 3. 3 multiplats with PC. Good PC exclusive shooters during this time - STALKER and Crysis. Consoles ahead.

Racing - Burnout Revenge, Burnout Paradise, PGR 3, PGR 4, Forza 2. PC - another couple of games from Sim Bin with 35 cars per game. Consoles ahead.

RPG - Oblivion, Mass Effect. PC has same Oblivion and Witcher which obviously not same level as Mass Effect. Consoles ahead.

Get a console if you dont wanna spend too much money, pc if you have enough, but if you love racing games, consoles are by far the best... Strategy games: pc by far... First person shouthers:Great on both, will be pretier on pc but still descent on console, sports games: I think more variety on console...

Enjoy and don't listen to someone who's clearly for a specific format, he just trying to belong to a clan LOL

Get a console if you dont wanna spend too much money, pc if you have enough, but if you love racing games, consoles are by far the best... Strategy games: pc by far... First person shouthers:Great on both, will be pretier on pc but still descent on console, sports games: I think more variety on console...

Enjoy and don't listen to someone who's clearly for a specific format, he just trying to belong to a clan LOL

usule

[QUOTE="usule"]

Get a console if you dont wanna spend too much money, pc if you have enough, but if you love racing games, consoles are by far the best... Strategy games: pc by far... First person shouthers:Great on both, will be pretier on pc but still descent on console, sports games: I think more variety on console...

Enjoy and don't listen to someone who's clearly for a specific format, he just trying to belong to a clan LOL

Vandalvideo

I'd disagree, i own the games, trackmania being the cooles, but forza2, pgr4 and gt5 are better, pretty sure everyone would agree, by the way i miss the midtown madness series on pc they were cool...

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="usule"]

Get a console if you dont wanna spend too much money, pc if you have enough, but if you love racing games, consoles are by far the best... Strategy games: pc by far... First person shouthers:Great on both, will be pretier on pc but still descent on console, sports games: I think more variety on console...

Enjoy and don't listen to someone who's clearly for a specific format, he just trying to belong to a clan LOL

usule

I'd disagree, i own the games, trackmania being the cooles, but forza2, pgr4 and gt5 are better, pretty sure everyone would agree, by the way i miss the midtown madness series on pc they were cool...

[QUOTE="usule"][QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="usule"]

Get a console if you dont wanna spend too much money, pc if you have enough, but if you love racing games, consoles are by far the best... Strategy games: pc by far... First person shouthers:Great on both, will be pretier on pc but still descent on console, sports games: I think more variety on console...

Enjoy and don't listen to someone who's clearly for a specific format, he just trying to belong to a clan LOL

Vandalvideo

I'd disagree, i own the games, trackmania being the cooles, but forza2, pgr4 and gt5 are better, pretty sure everyone would agree, by the way i miss the midtown madness series on pc they were cool...

You just said it "isn't far behind"

Racing is debateable, with games like GTR 2, GT Legends, the Trackmania series, etc.Vandalvideo

SimBin games are good, I especially like GT Legends cause old wild cars, not this modern FIA GT cars that are much easier to control

It really depends. If you're a big fan of FPS, MMO, and RTS games, you'll choose the PC as your gaming medium of choice. Basically, if you're more into online games, PC gaming is for you.

But if you get a gaming PC, you probably should get a secondary console like a Wii/360 to get the best of both ends.

You just said it "isn't far behind"usule

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"]Racing is debateable, with games like GTR 2, GT Legends, the Trackmania series, etc.goddamn_

SimBin games are good, I especially like GT Legends cause old wild cars, not this modern FIA GT cars that are much easier to control

[QUOTE="Videodogg"]Ignor the pc dude. Really.DragonfireXZ95

I like how the hermits are telling him that the PC is a great choice but he should really go with his preference, and then consolites come in here and just tell him to not get the PC at all.

Hey, don't forget that "the elitist bastard" title is reserved for us, ya know

Only go PC if you want to play 3-4 exclusives every 5 or so years.wok7

Did you see my O RLY owl just now?

Only go PC if you want to play 3-4 exclusives every 5 or so years.wok7

Playing them in HD might be a special bonus, but we all know that PC lacks that kind of surreal technological feature, which only consoles are able to provide.