One Major PC Advantage over Consoles

I own a WII, DS, PS3 and a gaming PC.

One thing that stands out to me is the following; Now it doesn't apply to everyone because everyone doesn't work in IT like me and I understand computers are not as easy as consoles.

However, it took about 1 month for my WII's graphics chip to Fry and about 1 1/2 months for my Ps3 to start clanking like a garbage truck on a bumpy road (tonight actually).

Now with my PC if ANYTHING breaks I can most likely fix or replace it myself. This is not the case with consoles. Luckily I was within 90 days and target just gave me a new PS3. My Wii took a couple weeks to get back.

Still we PC gamers need to be thankful for the fact that when something goes bad its generally easy to replace ourselves.

I own a WII, DS, PS3 and a gaming PC.

One thing that stands out to me is the following; Now it doesn't apply to everyone because everyone doesn't work in IT like me and I understand computers are not as easy as consoles.

However, it took about 1 month for my WII's graphics chip to Fry and about 1 1/2 months for my Ps3 to start clanking like a garbage truck on a bumpy road (tonight actually).

Now with my PC if ANYTHING breaks I can most likely fix or replace it myself. This is not the case with consoles. Luckily I was within 90 days and target just gave me a new PS3. My Wii took a couple weeks to get back.

Still we PC gamers need to be thankful for the fact that when something goes bad its generally easy to replace ourselves.

acsguitar

I will agree that eVGA is a fantastic company. Most of my PC parts are eVGA; however, I just don't bother with PC gaming any more, it's too much of a hassle.Bentham

[QUOTE="Bentham"]I will agree that eVGA is a fantastic company. Most of my PC parts are eVGA; however, I just don't bother with PC gaming any more, it's too much of a hassle.muscleserge

I'm thinking about coming back to PC gaming and just sticking with STEAM only. Bentham

[QUOTE="Bentham"] I'm thinking about coming back to PC gaming and just sticking with STEAM only. lowe0

[QUOTE="muscleserge"][QUOTE="Bentham"]I will agree that eVGA is a fantastic company. Most of my PC parts are eVGA; however, I just don't bother with PC gaming any more, it's too much of a hassle.Bentham

I own a WII, DS, PS3 and a gaming PC.

One thing that stands out to me is the following; Now it doesn't apply to everyone because everyone doesn't work in IT like me and I understand computers are not as easy as consoles.

However, it took about 1 month for my WII's graphics chip to Fry and about 1 1/2 months for my Ps3 to start clanking like a garbage truck on a bumpy road (tonight actually).

Now with my PC if ANYTHING breaks I can most likely fix or replace it myself. This is not the case with consoles. Luckily I was within 90 days and target just gave me a new PS3. My Wii took a couple weeks to get back.

Still we PC gamers need to be thankful for the fact that when something goes bad its generally easy to replace ourselves.

acsguitar

I own a WII, DS, PS3 and a gaming PC.

One thing that stands out to me is the following; Now it doesn't apply to everyone because everyone doesn't work in IT like me and I understand computers are not as easy as consoles.

However, it took about 1 month for my WII's graphics chip to Fry and about 1 1/2 months for my Ps3 to start clanking like a garbage truck on a bumpy road (tonight actually).

Now with my PC if ANYTHING breaks I can most likely fix or replace it myself. This is not the case with consoles. Luckily I was within 90 days and target just gave me a new PS3. My Wii took a couple weeks to get back.

Still we PC gamers need to be thankful for the fact that when something goes bad its generally easy to replace ourselves.

[QUOTE="acsguitar"]

I own a WII, DS, PS3 and a gaming PC.

One thing that stands out to me is the following; Now it doesn't apply to everyone because everyone doesn't work in IT like me and I understand computers are not as easy as consoles.

However, it took about 1 month for my WII's graphics chip to Fry and about 1 1/2 months for my Ps3 to start clanking like a garbage truck on a bumpy road (tonight actually).

Now with my PC if ANYTHING breaks I can most likely fix or replace it myself. This is not the case with consoles. Luckily I was within 90 days and target just gave me a new PS3. My Wii took a couple weeks to get back.

Still we PC gamers need to be thankful for the fact that when something goes bad its generally easy to replace ourselves.

campzor

Um I take care of my systems. Video Card overheating in a month and fan dying in 2 months is pretty extreme I admit. But it doesn't mean I didn't take care of it

Now it doesn't apply to everyone because everyone doesn't work in IT like m

acsguitar

Not working in IT is not a real excuse not to know about PCs. I work in a grocery store at present and I have been building PCs since 2003.

I own a WII, DS, PS3 and a gaming PC.

One thing that stands out to me is the following; Now it doesn't apply to everyone because everyone doesn't work in IT like me and I understand computers are not as easy as consoles.

However, it took about 1 month for my WII's graphics chip to Fry and about 1 1/2 months for my Ps3 to start clanking like a garbage truck on a bumpy road (tonight actually).

Now with my PC if ANYTHING breaks I can most likely fix or replace it myself. This is not the case with consoles. Luckily I was within 90 days and target just gave me a new PS3. My Wii took a couple weeks to get back.

Still we PC gamers need to be thankful for the fact that when something goes bad its generally easy to replace ourselves.

Um I take care of my systems. Video Card overheating in a month and fan dying in 2 months is pretty extreme I admit. But it doesn't mean I didn't take care of it

I own a WII, DS, PS3 and a gaming PC.

acsguitar

Funny, I own a PS2, PSP, Xbox 360, and an average PC :P

On Topic: It really depends if you're skilled in that area. Otherwise you'll have to pick up a copy of Fixing PC's for Dummies

PC has a few MAJOR advantages over consoles imo.

1.Much better graphics and sound are possible if you have a great soundcard and videocard

2. Mods - User made content for games, there is plenty.

3. More options for controls - Keyboard and mouse, older controllers, newer controllers,etc..

4. CRYSIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5. The best collection of older games.

6. Cost barely anything to replace one part of hardware (ram dies? 40$ to replace,etc..).

I will agree that eVGA is a fantastic company. Most of my PC parts are eVGA; however, I just don't bother with PC gaming any more, it's too much of a hassle.Bentham

I own a WII, DS, PS3 and a gaming PC.

One thing that stands out to me is the following; Now it doesn't apply to everyone because everyone doesn't work in IT like me and I understand computers are not as easy as consoles.

However, it took about 1 month for my WII's graphics chip to Fry and about 1 1/2 months for my Ps3 to start clanking like a garbage truck on a bumpy road (tonight actually).

Now with my PC if ANYTHING breaks I can most likely fix or replace it myself. This is not the case with consoles. Luckily I was within 90 days and target just gave me a new PS3. My Wii took a couple weeks to get back.

Still we PC gamers need to be thankful for the fact that when something goes bad its generally easy to replace ourselves.

acsguitar

[QUOTE="muscleserge"][QUOTE="Bentham"]I will agree that eVGA is a fantastic company. Most of my PC parts are eVGA; however, I just don't bother with PC gaming any more, it's too much of a hassle.Bentham

Fallout 3 was an absolute nightmare for me, but after a bit of tweaking, it now runs like a champ and its beautiful. :o

PC GAMING OWNS ALL.

BUT AMERICAN PC DEVELOPMENT IS DEAD, OTHER COUNTRY'S FIRST PERSON SHOOTER DEVELOPMENT IS FINE THOUGH.

http://www.gamespot.com/games.html?type=games&category=First-Person+Shooters&platform=5&mode=all&sort=views&dlx_type=all&sortdir=asc&official=all%20%BB

LIST OF 12 PAGES OF FPS FOR PC

http://www.gamespot.com/games.html?type=games&category=First-Person+Shooters&platform=1028&mode=all&sort=views&dlx_type=all&sortdir=asc&official=all%20%BB

LIST OF 2 PAGES OF FPS FOR PS3 LOL

http://www.gamespot.com/games.html?platform=1029&category=First-Person+Shooters&type=games&mode=all&sort=views&sortdir=asc

LIST OF 2 PAGES OF FPS FOR XBOX360.

LOL PC WINS

[QUOTE="Bentham"][QUOTE="muscleserge"] how's that? IMO it has really been streamlined, especially with STEAM and auto-patching. Driver installations are very easy, and so far not one game gave me problems.Nagidar

Fallout 3 was an absolute nightmare for me, but after a bit of tweaking, it now runs like a champ and its beautiful. :o

I expanded my FOV, tweaked the damage so that shots to a particular body part actually meant something, fixed the sound, etc...It's made the game so much better than the console versions.

I own a WII, DS, PS3 and a gaming PC.

One thing that stands out to me is the following; Now it doesn't apply to everyone because everyone doesn't work in IT like me and I understand computers are not as easy as consoles.

However, it took about 1 month for my WII's graphics chip to Fry and about 1 1/2 months for my Ps3 to start clanking like a garbage truck on a bumpy road (tonight actually).

Now with my PC if ANYTHING breaks I can most likely fix or replace it myself. This is not the case with consoles. Luckily I was within 90 days and target just gave me a new PS3. My Wii took a couple weeks to get back.

Still we PC gamers need to be thankful for the fact that when something goes bad its generally easy to replace ourselves.

acsguitar

I thought this was going to be a thread about RAM. IMO thats the only thing really separating the 360/PS3 from a PC these days (the Wii is in its own lil world). Gaming PCs are naturally RAM heavy to operate the OS and the high-end game...IF consoles were to get half of what a gaming has it would be a beast for devs to play with terms of game design and performance.

Just give me a console with a decent CPU/GPU and about 2gigs of unified RAM for a competiive price and I would be a happy camper.

Game On...

One MAJOR advantage that the PC has is its backwards compatability and how pretty much every newer PC can play 3-4 year old games.Wasdie

Unless you have Vista, in which case trying to play an older game has you jumping through all kinds of loops to get it running properly (*cough* KotOR *Cough*). But yeah, other than the minor annoyances PC gaming FTW. :)

Now it doesn't apply to everyone because everyone doesn't work in IT like me and I understand computers are not as easy as consoles.

acsguitar

[QUOTE="acsguitar"]

I own a WII, DS, PS3 and a gaming PC.

One thing that stands out to me is the following; Now it doesn't apply to everyone because everyone doesn't work in IT like me and I understand computers are not as easy as consoles.

However, it took about 1 month for my WII's graphics chip to Fry and about 1 1/2 months for my Ps3 to start clanking like a garbage truck on a bumpy road (tonight actually).

Now with my PC if ANYTHING breaks I can most likely fix or replace it myself. This is not the case with consoles. Luckily I was within 90 days and target just gave me a new PS3. My Wii took a couple weeks to get back.

Still we PC gamers need to be thankful for the fact that when something goes bad its generally easy to replace ourselves.

mwamba1

Wait wait, you're really using that old argument? Despite the countless "you need to upgrade every 6 months" threads that have been proved wrong time and time again by hermits lol. Try reading a little lol.

My current rig was built 2 years ago, barely a month and a half after my 360. Its a Q6600, 8800GTS 320MB, ASUS P5N32-SLI with 2 GB Ram. It still just about maxes every game that comes out (at 720p) except for Crysis and Stalker CS. The games coming out this year, will run beautifully on it if not maxed. Over the next 2 years it will still run every game that comes out. I bet it will still run every game that comes out over the following 2 years after that!!

So please, stop with the having to upgrade nonsense we're sick to death of explaining is wrong!

Graphics aside, the main thing that PC has over any console is: easier aiming, more keys to use(meaning faster inputs and more inputs), the ability to type faster.silentkill62696

I've never had any parts on PC or console break.

I take care of my stuff.

Many PC advantages over consoles. Upgradeability, KB/Mouse, Mods, larger community/better community (who likes 12 year olds anyway), largest library of AAA/AA exclusives every year, largest library of games, best graphics by far, 99% of the time has the superior version of any multiplat title, etc.

Many PC advantages over consoles. Upgradeability, KB/Mouse, Mods, larger community/better community (who likes 12 year olds anyway), largest library of AAA/AA exclusives every year, largest library of games, best graphics by far, 99% of the time has the superior version of any multiplat title, etc.

Puckhog04

[QUOTE="Puckhog04"]

Many PC advantages over consoles. Upgradeability, KB/Mouse, Mods, larger community/better community (who likes 12 year olds anyway), largest library of AAA/AA exclusives every year, largest library of games, best graphics by far, 99% of the time has the superior version of any multiplat title, etc.

BBQSauceMan

99% better mutliplats? No its more like 1% better multiplats, that 1% being a Valve game. 99% of the other time, the PC port is buggy and requires much stronger hardware than necessary.

Theres still plenty of other things wrong with your fanboyism. consoles get the most demanded games for instance. But anyway theres no point in tryin to change your mind.

Yep. multiplat developers should just stay away from the PC. They're just wasting their time and just concentrate on making games on the console where the money is.

[QUOTE="Puckhog04"]

Many PC advantages over consoles. Upgradeability, KB/Mouse, Mods, larger community/better community (who likes 12 year olds anyway), largest library of AAA/AA exclusives every year, largest library of games, best graphics by far, 99% of the time has the superior version of any multiplat title, etc.

BBQSauceMan

99% better mutliplats? No its more like 1% better multiplats, that 1% being a Valve game. 99% of the other time, the PC port is buggy and requires much stronger hardware than necessary.

Theres still plenty of other things wrong with your fanboyism. consoles get the most demanded games for instance. But anyway theres no point in tryin to change your mind.

GTAIV, Fallout 3, Far Cry 2, Dead Space, Gears of War (1), etc. all are superior on PC.

Fanboyism? Nope, just stating facts. You're going to claim that only 1% of all multiplats are superior on PC yet you're going to call me a fanboy? :lol: Simple fact is that these games i listed look far better on PC as well as having more players in multiplayer in alot of aspects (GTAIV 32 player online, TF2 32 online on PC, etc.). I would argue KB/Mouse but that's a matter of preference and i'm betting you prefer autoaim to KB/Mouse.

Consoles get the most demanded games? According to whom? Last i saw the most played game is World of Warcraft. Not to mention heavily hyped games like SC2, Empire Total War, Project Offset (PC exclusive), etc. By most demanded do you mean Madden games? Cause i'll give you that one. You have no gauge for any of your claims but the fact remains that most games that are multiplat look far superior on PC as well as having mod support, more players online, and better controls. You're wrong, to put it plainly. As you are obviously a console fanboy there is obviously no point in trying to change your mind as well. I own a PS3 and a 360 and while i've only owned 3 consoles since I started gaming in 1990, i do own 2 of the current gen ones. PC by far outpaces them in every category.

[QUOTE="BBQSauceMan"][QUOTE="Puckhog04"]

Many PC advantages over consoles. Upgradeability, KB/Mouse, Mods, larger community/better community (who likes 12 year olds anyway), largest library of AAA/AA exclusives every year, largest library of games, best graphics by far, 99% of the time has the superior version of any multiplat title, etc.

ocinom

99% better mutliplats? No its more like 1% better multiplats, that 1% being a Valve game. 99% of the other time, the PC port is buggy and requires much stronger hardware than necessary.

Theres still plenty of other things wrong with your fanboyism. consoles get the most demanded games for instance. But anyway theres no point in tryin to change your mind.

Yep. multiplat developers should just stay away from the PC. They're just wasting their time and just concentrate on making games on the console where the money is.

Yet they don't because *gasp* they make money off of selling games on PC. Now isn't that ironic? The same multiplat developers you're trying to give your little advice to keep making PC games because the PC is profitable. Case in point: Battlefield Bad Company sold terribly on console and it was console exclusive. It didn't even sell as much as Battlefield 2 did as a PC exclusive (upping around 3 million). Hence, Bad Company 2 is going to be on PC. Now isn't that ironic? :lol:

Honestly, money is in every platform. You're ignorant to think otherwise.

GTAIV, Fallout 3, Far Cry 2, Dead Space, Gears of War (1), etc. all are superior on PC.

In bizarro world. However The Orange Box and L4D are still better on the computer.

Simple fact is that these games i listed look far better on PC

Graphics are nice, but lets not be shallow gamer here, they play signifacantly worse.

as well as having more players in multiplayer in alot of aspects (GTAIV 32 player online, TF2 32 online on PC, etc.).

I would argue KB/Mouse but that's a matter of preference and i'm betting you prefer autoaim to KB/Mouse.

Consoles get the most demanded games? According to whom? Last i saw the most played game is World of Warcraft. Not to mention heavily hyped games like SC2, Empire Total War, Project Offset (PC exclusive), etc. By most demanded do you mean Madden games? Cause i'll give you that one. You have no gauge for any of your claims but the fact remains that most games that are multiplat look far superior on PC as well as having mod support, more players online, and better controls. You're wrong, to put it plainly.

BBQSauceMan

1. http://www.gamespot.com/features/6202552/index.html Those games look far superior on PC. Bizzaro world = Real world apparently because each looks and plays better on PC.

2. Play significantly worse? It's quite clear that you have played none of those games on PC. I mean, you're honestly going to argue that Fallout 3 plays worse on PC than the other platforms? Amazing, apparently your ignorance knows no bounds. Ask anyone who has played all 3 versions (i have) and they will tell you the PC version is far superior in every way.

All you've proven here is that you have played none of those games on PC. I could also mention Bioshock which is far superior on PC but of course, you haven't played that on PC i'm certain. CoD4 and CoDWaW are also far superior on PC for all the reasons i mentioned up there. I can go on and on. Alas, i won't, as it would be pointless trying to prove that all those games i listed are superior on PC because it simply is true. I think most on these forums would agree with me as do the reviews of the games. How about Mass Effect? AAA on PC and AA on 360. :)

Sure the games look better on PC granted you have the proper hardware, but that doesnt change the fact the games were built with the consoles in mind and better optimized for them. You mention CoD4 but thats kinda funny since it looked better at release and plays better on the 360.

Anywhow you should be on the PC board, not System Wars

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_topics.php?board_id=314159267&tag=platform-forums;title;2