pc gaming doesnt look much better than console gaming

From what videos I see on pc games,they dont look much better than console games. I think pc gaming graphics look better when a new generation of consoles come out. What do you think?

Don't fool yourself.

There's definitely a gap. It's less than it was in 2004, but it's a lot more than it was in 2005. The difference in graphics between consoles and PCs isn't enough to influence my choice of platform, but I can't deny that it exists.

dont listen to fanboys, its all about you setup, it can make any game console/PC look good/bad

I think a group of games(such as Crysis,Warhead,Shattered Horizon,STALKER,ARMA 2,among a few others do look better than anything on consoles.

Then you have multiplat games that generaly look better on the PC(sometimes by a large margin,such as Metro 2033).

It´s only natural that the videos you saw don´t seem that impressive,but those are compressed and with low resolutions(some) so they don´t really make the games justice.

For example,I have Uncharted 2 and the game looks great,but I saw some videos of it on youtube that clearly aren´t representative of that game´s visual quality.

Even Crysis looks underwelming in some videos,but the game itself is a beauty.

From what videos I see on pc games,they dont look much better than console games. I think pc gaming graphics look better when a new generation of consoles come out. What do you think?

slipknot0129

I agree considering most of the games us PC fans are getting are just console ports anyway.

It seems like a waste of money for a gaming computer to only look likeslightly better graphics.

It seems like a waste of money for a gaming computer to only look likeslightly better graphics.

slipknot0129

It seems like a waste of money for a gaming computer to only look likeslightly better graphics.

slipknot0129

Not necessarily. There are a FEW pc exclusive games that cannot run on consoles, but it seems developers just want to go multiplatform now for more money, and just make every version looks the same. I do like it when a very demanding game comes out to test the system like Crysis. There really needs to be more PC only games like those.

It seems like a waste of money for a gaming computer to only look likeslightly better graphics.

slipknot0129

Play your 360/PS3 on an SDTV. Now play it on an HDTV.

Congrats, now you know the difference between consoles(SDTV) and PC (HDTV).

I'd like to see some comparisons between PC and Console of the same game, just out of interest.Ravensmash

Sure thing, the absolute best example is metro 2033

The 360 literally runs metro barely above low setitngs.

PC LOW SETTINGS

360

Their is a large difference...playing a game at 1080P at 60FPS(PC), or 720P(or lower) at 30FPS(console). Looking at videos or screenshots isn't going to do it justice...

Does it always have to be console gamers trying to bring down the PC?

Seriously, these threads never have a foundation.

It's just "PC Gaming isn't as good as PC gamers say it is because.......because.......well I've never experienced it myself, but it just isn't good"

I see TC doesnt have a gaming pc.

Their is a large difference...playing a game at 1080P at 60FPS(PC), or 720P(or lower) at 30FPS(console). Looking at videos or screenshots isn't going to do it justice...

JangoWuzHere

[QUOTE="JangoWuzHere"]

Their is a large difference...playing a game at 1080P at 60FPS(PC), or 720P(or lower) at 30FPS(console). Looking at videos or screenshots isn't going to do it justice...

stiggy321

[QUOTE="JangoWuzHere"]

Their is a large difference...playing a game at 1080P at 60FPS(PC), or 720P(or lower) at 30FPS(console). Looking at videos or screenshots isn't going to do it justice...

stiggy321

The videos you saw are probably sized down and full of compression artifact. Although the difference isn't as generation leap as many hermits have exaggerated, even Wii games can look impressive because of art style.mystervj

I dare some of you to try pc gaming, and actually figure out how much extra it would cost compared to the pc you already would buy. You might even slowly start to realize alot of console versions just feel like money grabs compared to the pc version, like almost every wrpg and half the shooters.

I can't remember the word, but they can add more and more but theres already so much it matter less and less.savagetwinkie

I dare some of you to try pc gaming, and actually figure out how much extra it would cost compared to the pc you already would buy.

TerrorRizzing

[QUOTE="savagetwinkie"] I can't remember the word, but they can add more and more but theres already so much it matter less and less.lowe0

I dare some of you to try pc gaming, and actually figure out how much extra it would cost compared to the pc you already would buy.

TerrorRizzing

Their is a large difference...playing a game at 1080P at 60FPS(PC), or 720P(or lower) at 30FPS(console). Looking at videos or screenshots isn't going to do it justice...

I dare some of you to try pc gaming, and actually figure out how much extra it would cost compared to the pc you already would buy.

TerrorRizzing

[QUOTE="savagetwinkie"] I can't remember the word, but they can add more and more but theres already so much it matter less and less.lowe0

I dare some of you to try pc gaming, and actually figure out how much extra it would cost compared to the pc you already would buy.

Their is a large difference...playing a game at 1080P at 60FPS(PC), or 720P(or lower) at 30FPS(console). Looking at videos or screenshots isn't going to do it justice...

[QUOTE="Danm_999"][QUOTE="stiggy321"] But you pay triple the cost in order to get that 1080P at 60FPS(PC). Some argue it's not worth it, especially when there have been a lot of good games on consoles that aren't available on PC's this generation.stiggy321

[QUOTE="clyde46"][QUOTE="stiggy321"] But you pay triple the cost in order to get that 1080P at 60FPS(PC). Some argue it's not worth it, especially when there have been a lot of good games on consoles that aren't available on PC's this generation.stiggy321

He's right PC gaming look like crap ;) .

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You should try to play some PC games then. Quite a few look better than console games, however whether they appeal to you as a game is somewhat different.

I dare consoles to run BFBC2 1920 x 1200 / 120 fps on max settings. The graphical difference between consoles and PC is HUGE. Nonstop-Madness

I even want to see that computer that can run at those settings...

exactly, and with those specs you must be blind to not notice the huge difference in atleast the framerates.TerrorRizzing

I don't think he was challenging your console focused beliefs.General_X

[QUOTE="stiggy321"][QUOTE="clyde46"] Thats why you have all 3. PC, 360 and PS3.TerrorRizzing

PC games not only look better usually, but due to the fact that PC's have more power available, they usually have more advanced physics, particle effects, larger draw distances and fields of view, sharper textures, anti-aliasing, AA, and a slew of other things. people have to understand that PC doesn't just offer a better resolution, it allows for a better and more detailed game. also it does all this while providing a framerate of 30 to ridiculously high framerates if you have a great rig.

PC games not only look better usually, but due to the fact that PC's have more power available, they usually have more advanced physics, particle effects, larger draw distances and fields of view, sharper textures, anti-aliasing, AA, and a slew of other things. people have to understand that PC doesn't just offer a better resolution, it allows for a better and more detailed game. also it does all this while providing a framerate of 30 to ridiculously high framerates if you have a great rig.

ironman388

[QUOTE="TerrorRizzing"]

[QUOTE="stiggy321"] But then you pay 9x the cost for better frame rates Halo 3 and Uncharted 2. I dunnooo...stiggy321

Load MW2 multiplayer on console first then load it on PC

Load BFBC 2 multiplayer on console then load it on PC

The difference is like night and day.... all the low res textures and jaggies due to console weak hardware doesn't happen in the PC version. MW is the most hilarious though, the PS3 framerate goes to like 5FPS if you drop an airstrike in 4 player co-op.. it's awesome :lol:

[QUOTE="TerrorRizzing"]

[QUOTE="stiggy321"] But then you pay 9x the cost for better frame rates Halo 3 and Uncharted 2. I dunnooo...stiggy321