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#1 KingOfAsia
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http://www.gamespot.com/news/pc-sales-suffering-report-6411326

 

Good thing I have my PS4 and xbox one JUST SAYING~

 

will the hermits leave their pcs now and join PS4 and xbox one and wii U the growing industy. I mean noone really knows how to build a pc that stuff is hard why spend $2000 grand when you can spend $400

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Those are shitty overpriced prebuilts. Majority of PC gamers build their own desktops

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I like that gif lol

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#5 kitty  Moderator
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Those are shitty overpriced prebuilts. Majority of PC gamers build their own desktops

BPoole96
only spent about $500 for my rig. So I guess I saved $1500 according to the TC?
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#6 Basinboy
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Not hard to see why.  MS is pushing a tablet OS onto traditional PC setups.  The tablet is MS' new carrott and they will chase it haphazardly.

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#7 gamebreakerz__
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Such an old repost. Overall PC sales are going down because people are using tablets and smartphones. GAMING PC sales are up.
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#8 argetlam00
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Meanwhile, Valve doubles their profits every year.

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#9 Mr-Kutaragi
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Those are shitty overpriced prebuilts. Majority of PC gamers build their own desktops

BPoole96
Majority if high end pc gamer. Most pc gamer play on prebuilt, maybe do minor upgrade.
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#10 The_Stand_In
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Look mom! I can re-post news articles and give them misleading thread titles to rustle up the fanboys!

If you want to compare sales that way: PCs > all consoles ever made combined. Sorry, you lose.

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#11 Mr_BillGates
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Will software developers adjust to niche cavemen here, or the majority of users that's leaving outdated PCs behind... Answer is pretty obvious: Windows 8.

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#12 CaseyWegner
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did you not already make a thread like this that has nothing to do with gaming pcs?

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#13 AdrianWerner
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[QUOTE="BPoole96"]

Those are shitty overpriced prebuilts. Majority of PC gamers build their own desktops

Mr-Kutaragi

Majority if high end pc gamer. Most pc gamer play on prebuilt, maybe do minor upgrade.

They might be playing on prebuilt, but it's one that was built in smaller shops, so it's still not included into the OP's data. 

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#14 AdrianWerner
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Will software developers adjust to niche cavemen here, or the majority of users that's leaving outdated PCs behind... Answer is pretty obvious: Windows 8.

Mr_BillGates

Sales of pre-built PCs were dropping long before Windows 8. But don't let little things like logic and facts stop you from spreading more of your nonsense :D

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#15 Mr-Kutaragi
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[QUOTE="Mr-Kutaragi"][QUOTE="BPoole96"]

Those are shitty overpriced prebuilts. Majority of PC gamers build their own desktops

AdrianWerner

Majority if high end pc gamer. Most pc gamer play on prebuilt, maybe do minor upgrade.

They might be playing on prebuilt, but it's one that was built in smaller shops, so it's still not included into the OP's data. 

I think most pc sale are still from bigger retailer. Average consumer do not trust smaller online shop or specialty shop because big retailer have strong guarantee and return policy.
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#16 CaseyWegner
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[QUOTE="AdrianWerner"]

[QUOTE="Mr-Kutaragi"] Majority if high end pc gamer. Most pc gamer play on prebuilt, maybe do minor upgrade.Mr-Kutaragi

They might be playing on prebuilt, but it's one that was built in smaller shops, so it's still not included into the OP's data. 

I think most pc sale are still from bigger retailer. Average consumer do not trust smaller online shop or specialty shop because big retailer have strong guarantee and return policy.

so i see you quoted yourself (weird thing to do, by the way) in red but you didn't fix the grammar. what's going on, dude?

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#17 gamevet77
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The main problem I have with pc games is there is not enough games I like to play.  I hate mmo's and RTS so thats a good portiion out of the window for me.

 

Then the console ports are most of the time either non existent or take a long time to arrive

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#18 AdrianWerner
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I think most pc sale are still from bigger retailer. Average consumer do not trust smaller online shop or specialty shop because big retailer have strong guarantee and return policy.Mr-Kutaragi
Nah. At least in Europe and Asia that's not how it is. You still get guarantees on custom build devices and pretty much every big chain of shops or malls have their own prebuilts. The only places where it's common to find pcs built by HP, Dell or similiar company is business. It just doesn't make any sense financially to buy towers from big OEMs. The few people who are too scared to get anything but big brand are likely to buy All in Ones, not towers.

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#19 AdrianWerner
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The main problem I have with pc games is there is not enough games I like to play.

gamevet77

I have the same problem with consoles. It takes at least 3-4 years before a console gets 6-7 games I'm interested in. Before that it's not worth buying. Especially since so many big console gamers get ported to PCs these days.

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#20 Rage010101
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Oh look, it's this thread again.  Hey moron, you need to learn the difference between prebuilt and custom built gaming pc.

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http://www.gamespot.com/news/pc-sales-suffering-report-6411326

 

Good thing I have my PS4 and xbox one JUST SAYING~

 

will the hermits leave their pcs now and join PS4 and xbox one and wii U the growing industy. I mean noone really knows how to build a pc that stuff is hard why spend $2000 grand when you can spend $400

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Zip up. Your troll is hanging out.

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#22 the_bi99man
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[QUOTE="AdrianWerner"]

[QUOTE="Mr-Kutaragi"] Majority if high end pc gamer. Most pc gamer play on prebuilt, maybe do minor upgrade.Mr-Kutaragi

They might be playing on prebuilt, but it's one that was built in smaller shops, so it's still not included into the OP's data. 

I think most pc sale are still from bigger retailer.

Mmhmm. You  think.  But you don't  know  shit.

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If you're not building your gaming PC...you're doing it wrong. 

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#24 Rocker6
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Sooo... how many times did we have this thread already?

I'd say about 10...

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#25 lundy86_4
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PC pre-builts are going the way of the Dodo. The fact is, PC gaming is a sub-market, and largely stands in contrast.

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#26 Mr-Kutaragi
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[QUOTE="Mr-Kutaragi"]I think most pc sale are still from bigger retailer. Average consumer do not trust smaller online shop or specialty shop because big retailer have strong guarantee and return policy.AdrianWerner

Nah. At least in Europe and Asia that's not how it is. You still get guarantees on custom build devices and pretty much every big chain of shops or malls have their own prebuilts. The only places where it's common to find pcs built by HP, Dell or similiar company is business. It just doesn't make any sense financially to buy towers from big OEMs. The few people who are too scared to get anything but big brand are likely to buy All in Ones, not towers.

Not few people, most people. All in one is what I am talking about.
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#27 Mr-Kutaragi
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[QUOTE="Mr-Kutaragi"][QUOTE="AdrianWerner"]They might be playing on prebuilt, but it's one that was built in smaller shops, so it's still not included into the OP's data. 

the_bi99man

I think most pc sale are still from bigger retailer.

Mmhmm. You  think.  But you don't  know  shit.

Funny how tell me don't know sht, yet does not refute. Reality is that most pc gamer are play on pc weaker than xbone. Most popular games are game such as WoW, League of Legend, etc. Not demanding game. Regular pc gamer does not care about maxing game with 16xAA and realistic setting, they only want to play game.
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Funny how tell me don't know sht, yet does not refute. Reality is that most pc gamer are play on pc weaker than xbone. Most popular games are game such as WoW, League of Legend, etc. Not demanding game. Regular pc gamer does not care about maxing game with 16xAA and realistic setting, they only want to play game. Mr-Kutaragi

TBH, you need  individual  numbers to differentiate. Many gamers play different games.

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#29 menes777
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[QUOTE="the_bi99man"]

[QUOTE="Mr-Kutaragi"] I think most pc sale are still from bigger retailer.Mr-Kutaragi

Mmhmm. You  think.  But you don't  know  shit.

Funny how tell me don't know sht, yet does not refute. Reality is that most pc gamer are play on pc weaker than xbone. Most popular games are game such as WoW, League of Legend, etc. Not demanding game. Regular pc gamer does not care about maxing game with 16xAA and realistic setting, they only want to play game.

I think you meant to say that "Casual PC gamers" don't care about those things.  

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#31 Kinthalis
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Lol.

 

PC shipments in ONE quarter (3 months): 79 million. Xbox shipments in 8 years 77 million.

Idiot Console gamer: PC is dead!!!!!!!!!!!!!ONEON!

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#32 The_Lipscomb
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If you're not building your gaming PC...you're doing it wrong. 

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Subjective.
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#33 Mr-Kutaragi
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[QUOTE="Mr-Kutaragi"][QUOTE="AdrianWerner"]They might be playing on prebuilt, but it's one that was built in smaller shops, so it's still not included into the OP's data. 

CaseyWegner

I think most pc sale are still from bigger retailer. Average consumer do not trust smaller online shop or specialty shop because big retailer have strong guarantee and return policy.

so i see you quoted yourself (weird thing to do, by the way) in red but you didn't fix the grammar. what's going on, dude?

That is quote directly from xbox team. Maybe you do not see so well. You do not help me with color, how do you expect to become mod if do not help forum people? Other gamer help by message me, very good person. Maybe he should be reward with modding power.
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#34 lostrib
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[QUOTE="UnknownSniper65"]

If you're not building your gaming PC...you're doing it wrong. 

The_Lipscomb

Subjective.

well you're definitely not going the smart route

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#35 Chris_Williams
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lol PC gamers don't support their own platform

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Reality is that most pc gamer are play on pc weaker than xbone.  Mr-Kutaragi

Reality is you're not playing with an XB1 either. You're stuck with a 360. All these talk about current gaming PCs being weaker than the XB1 or PS4 is pointless because no console gamer have next-gen consoles unless you count the WiiU. As of right now, it's still the 360 and PS3 as the standard bearer for MS and Sony. 

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#37 -Unreal-
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"We are seeing the PC market reduction directly tied to the shrinking installed base of PCs, as inexpensive tablets displace the low-end machines used primarily for consumption in mature and developed markets,"

Yeah that's the reason. Everyone's playing Crysis 3 and Metro LL on their tablet now.

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#38 lostrib
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lol PC gamers don't support their own platform

Chris_Williams

why would I buy a pre-built desktop when I already built one

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Lol.

 

PC shipments in ONE quarter (3 months): 79 million. Xbox shipments in 8 years 77 million.

Idiot Console gamer: PC is dead!!!!!!!!!!!!!ONEON!

Kinthalis
Comparing general PC sales to consoles :lol:
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#40 Chris_Williams
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[QUOTE="Chris_Williams"]

lol PC gamers don't support their own platform

lostrib

why would I buy a pre-built desktop when I already built one

"pc sales suffering", lol, consoles domination
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#41 clyde46
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lol PC gamers don't support their own platform

Chris_Williams
PC sales =/= PC software.
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#42 Rocker6
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[QUOTE="Mr-Kutaragi"]Reality is that most pc gamer are play on pc weaker than xbone.  jun_aka_pekto

Reality is you're not playing with an XB1 either. You're stuck with a 360. All these talk about current gaming PCs being weaker than the XB1 or PS4 is pointless because no console gamer have next-gen consoles unless you count the WiiU. As of right now, it's still the 360 and PS3 as the standard bearer for MS and Sony. 

This... by the time PS4 and X1 arrive, chances are, the specs of your average gaming PC will rise...

Right now, saying next gen consoles are more powerful than an averaga gaming PC is a moot point.

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#44 Chris_Williams
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[QUOTE="Chris_Williams"]

lol PC gamers don't support their own platform

clyde46
PC sales =/= PC software.

wrong
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#45 lostrib
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[QUOTE="lostrib"]

[QUOTE="Chris_Williams"]

lol PC gamers don't support their own platform

Chris_Williams

why would I buy a pre-built desktop when I already built one

"pc sales suffering", lol, consoles domination

yes with their 21% drop in sales in 2012 in the US

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#46 Chris_Williams
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[QUOTE="Chris_Williams"][QUOTE="lostrib"]

why would I buy a pre-built desktop when I already built one

lostrib

"pc sales suffering", lol, consoles domination

yes with their 21% drop in sales in 2012 in the US

you're a drop in sale
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#47 lostrib
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[QUOTE="lostrib"]

[QUOTE="Chris_Williams"] "pc sales suffering", lol, consoles dominationChris_Williams

yes with their 21% drop in sales in 2012 in the US

you're a drop in sale

awww yeah, talk dirty to me

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People have no incentive to upgrade a computer to Windows 8.
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#49 Mr-Kutaragi
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[QUOTE="jun_aka_pekto"]

[QUOTE="Mr-Kutaragi"]Reality is that most pc gamer are play on pc weaker than xbone.  Rocker6

Reality is you're not playing with an XB1 either. You're stuck with a 360. All these talk about current gaming PCs being weaker than the XB1 or PS4 is pointless because no console gamer have next-gen consoles unless you count the WiiU. As of right now, it's still the 360 and PS3 as the standard bearer for MS and Sony. 

This... by the time PS4 and X1 arrive, chances are, the specs of your average gaming PC will rise...

Right now, saying next gen consoles are more powerful than an averaga gaming PC is a moot point.

Is not moot point, considering next gen come in few months. Average pc gamer does not care of upgrading hardware, or buying new pc to play at higher spec. If they can get online to play with friend, then they are happy. Also, as we know, you need pc good deal stronger than xboxone to play similar game due to console optimize and tool support. Maybe cannot tell from titanfall visuals, but forza equivalent you cannot run on pc with same hardwares. As to other poster, I do not own 360s. Only own pc and playstation and wii.
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#50 clyde46
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[QUOTE="clyde46"][QUOTE="Chris_Williams"]

lol PC gamers don't support their own platform

Chris_Williams
PC sales =/= PC software.

wrong

Right.