Is there a single genre left on console that isn't better played on a PC?

I'm leaving specific games out of this as we already know the PC dominates in exclusives, by number of or by rating, be they AAA, AA, A titles etc. It has better graphics, better performance (including hugely improved load times, consoles love to leave you waiting) as well as mods and increased frequency of game improving patches.

What i'm getting at is actual genres of games. In the past there were a few that belonged to consoles because of controls i.e. a typically more ergonomic gamepad for fighters, platformers etc, but now that this advantage is lost what still exists for them?

Lets say that all games from all systems are suddenly available on PC as multiplats, which games would still be better played on console? Obviously we can discount RTS, Strategy, 4X, Simulation and MMO's as they practically don't exist on consoles anyway.

Consider in your reply that the PC can already use the 360 pad, the PS3 pad and the Wii-mote as well as M&Kb and the best selection of racing wheels.

Women.Blabadon

lol

Women.Blabadon

That's just a myth.

I don't know and I don't care.

Fighters?PannicAtack

Women.Blabadon

but now that this advantage is lost what still exists for them?1080pOnly

[QUOTE="PannicAtack"]Fighters?Rocker6

Women.Blabadon

1440p women > 720p women

Better yet, 7680x1600p women > 720p women

Fighters?PannicAtack

[QUOTE="PannicAtack"]Fighters?princeofshapeir

As far as control goes, most genres are played just fine with controllers. KB/M is really only better in the case of shooters, RTS and certain RPG's.

[QUOTE="Rocker6"]

[QUOTE="PannicAtack"]This, all I can think of...

[QUOTE="Blabadon"]Women.Riadon2

1440p women > 720p women

Better yet, 7680x1600p women > 720p women

All of which are only available on PC! ;)

Women.Blabadon

inb4 defensive neckbeards claim they slay women daily

As far as control goes, most genres are played just fine with controllers. KB/M is really only better in the case of shooters, RTS and certain RPG's.

turtlethetaffer

I enjoy every game and every genre on consoles... and I deeply dislike mouse and keyboard for games. just me.

[QUOTE="1080pOnly"] but now that this advantage is lost what still exists for them?Sali217

I didn't realise up-front cash investment was a genre of computer games :roll:.

I enjoy every game and every genre on consoles... and I deeply dislike mouse and keyboard for games. just me.

TheEroica

This doesn't answer the question at all, it's mearly a side-step and a poor one at that.

[QUOTE="Sali217"][QUOTE="1080pOnly"] but now that this advantage is lost what still exists for them?1080pOnly

I didn't realise up-front cash investment was a genre of computer games :roll:.

Sport games...04dcarraher

Apart from the increased availability of sports games on console how is it a genre best played on them? I mean in terms of control and performance.

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[QUOTE="Sali217"] They cost about 300 bucks.Sali217

I didn't realise up-front cash investment was a genre of computer games :roll:.

No, I asked which genres are better played on console. I fail to see how an up-front cost has anything what-so-ever to do with that.

Exclusives?

Fighters?PannicAtack

Eh? Are we still forgetting the pc can use ps3 controller and fight sticks?

Exclusives?

the_bi99man

Did you actually read and understand the OP? I thought not...

As far as control goes, most genres are played just fine with controllers. KB/M is really only better in the case of shooters, RTS and certain RPG's.

turtlethetaffer

1.Action Adventure

2.Fighting

3. Racing

4. Platformers

5. Sports

Thanks try again!

Fighters, JRPGs, platformers, minigames, action adventure, everything with local multiplayer.locopatho

Why? PC has the capability for local split screen...in fact it has a higher capacity for it than any console. As i said, but people seem to be ignoring, we are not talking about what is available to each platform but rather which platform would do them best if ALL GAMES were available to that platform.

To reinterate, that means games like Guild Wars 2 on console and Halo 4 on PC (for example). This has nothing to do with what exclusives are available to what system, it is a hypothetical situation.

PC is only good for RTS and FPS games (even though I prefer controller for FPS over M/K). Consoles are better for everything else.

Women.Blabadon

:lol:

Possibly fighters but to be honest it's so long since I played one I couldn't say for sure. Sports games are a bit lacking but we do get Football Manager, FIFA etc every year, not so good if you're an American sports fan.

Mouse and keyboard doesn't come into it. XBOX 360, Dual shock and a plethora of third party controllers are available, along with Steering wheels + pedals for driving and more flight options than you can shake a stick at.

[QUOTE="turtlethetaffer"]

As far as control goes, most genres are played just fine with controllers. KB/M is really only better in the case of shooters, RTS and certain RPG's.

Mr_BillGates

Wrong! It is perfect for many types of game where you want to both control movement and type to other users or any game that requires many, many different buttons to play at the top level (Starcraft 1 or 2).

Just because you like all things done with 'one giant button' doesn't mean others are quite as simple as you.

See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BnLbv6QYcA&gl=GB&hl=en-GB for more info.

PC is only good for RTS and FPS games (even though I prefer controller for FPS over M/K). Consoles are better for everything else.

ShadowMoses900

Stop being stupid and actually read the OP if you intend to add anything to this thread.

[QUOTE="TheEroica"]

I enjoy every game and every genre on consoles... and I deeply dislike mouse and keyboard for games. just me.

1080pOnly

This doesn't answer the question at all, it's mearly a side-step and a poor one at that.

Assuming every game is avaible on the PC with the same features including local mp and gimmicks like tablet controller etc.? None. Everything is better on PC, especiallyy with the free choice of input- and output devices. But it kinda IS the point, that consoles do offer experiences like Nintendo Land or exclusives that you can't find on PC, that's what they're here for (at least for those who can afford a gaming PC)

No, now that gamepads on pc are ubiquitous (as all the console gamepads are just usb devices, not custom crap), consoles don't really offer any basic control advantage in any genre.

The only thing consoles have on PC is they're still more likely to support local multiplayer, though there are some PC games with it.

What i'm getting so far is that the real answer is; everything would be better on PC.

I'd be willing to change my mind on that if one single decent argument could be presented and won but all I see so far are a bunch of jelly consolites saying "bu bu but exclusives or something you didn't ask about".

The only reason fighters aren't done better on PC are because they majority aren't on it. If more games came to the PC, it would deffinitely be the better option. CPUs have less inherent input lag.

PC is only good for RTS and FPS games (even though I prefer controller for FPS over M/K). Consoles are better for everything else.

ShadowMoses900

PC is only good for RTS and FPS games (even though I prefer controller for FPS over M/K). Consoles are better for everything else.

ShadowMoses900

Assuming every game is avaible on the PC with the same features including local mp and gimmicks like tablet controller etc.? None. Everything is better on PC, especiallyy with the free choice of input- and output devices. But it kinda IS the point, that consoles do offer experiences like Nintendo Land or exclusives that you can't find on PC, that's what they're here for (at least for those who can afford a gaming PC)

ArchoNils2

Oh I get that, it's why I own the consoles as well. I just wanted to make the point that without the consoles we wouldn't miss much as all games could be made to work and work better on the PC.

The only reason fighters aren't done better on PC are because they majority aren't on it. If more games came to the PC, it would deffinitely be the better option. CPUs have less inherent input lag.

OneSanitarium

Exactly. Thanks for actually understanding what the OP was about.

Fighters and sport games.

But if they come with controller support, PC will automatically be superior.

What i'm getting so far is that the real answer is; everything would be better on PC.

I'd be willing to change my mind on that if one single decent argument could be presented and won but all I see so far are a bunch of jelly consolites saying "bu bu but exclusives or something you didn't ask about".

1080pOnly

What i'm getting so far is that the real answer is; everything would be better on PC.

I'd be willing to change my mind on that if one single decent argument could be presented and won but all I see so far are a bunch of jelly consolites saying "bu bu but exclusives or something you didn't ask about".

1080pOnly