point of consoles if you have to install data to the hdd?

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#1 imprezawrx500
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what's the point in getting a console over a pc if you have to install games before you can play them, have to update games before you can go online and have gready os robbing ram away which consoles really lack?

with all these new ps3 games requiring 4gb+ install size that tiny 40gb hdd isn't going to last long and its all the big ps3 games that are requring the installs.

why buy ps3 when you can get a = pc for the same price or a much faster one for not much more?

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one word simplicity
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Standards. I have a different PC than you and so on and so forth, but everybody has the same Wii/360/PS3, it insures the exact same experience across the board.

Also, console games have a different feel to them... not quite sure what it is, but a PC game feels like a PC game and console games feel like console games

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what's the point in getting a console over a pc if you have to install games before you can play them, have to update games before you can go online and have gready os robbing ram away which consoles really lack?

with all these new ps3 games requiring 4gb+ install size that tiny 40gb hdd isn't going to last long and its all the big ps3 games that are requring the installs.

why buy ps3 when you can get a = pc for the same price or a much faster one for not much more?

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so how much is a GOOD PC with a 8800gtx? also which games require a 4+gb install?
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what's the point in getting a console over a pc if you have to install games before you can play them, have to update games before you can go online and have gready os robbing ram away which consoles really lack?

with all these new ps3 games requiring 4gb+ install size that tiny 40gb hdd isn't going to last long and its all the big ps3 games that are requring the installs.

why buy ps3 when you can get a = pc for the same price or a much faster one for not much more?

bizzy420

so how much is a GOOD PC with a 8800gtx? also which games require a 4+gb install?

why get the gtx when the gys (g92) is just as good for HALF THE PRICE?

pc hdds are dirt cheap, 500gb is the price of one or 2 ps3 games. 40gb is from like 2002 :lol:

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[QUOTE="bizzy420"][QUOTE="imprezawrx500"]

what's the point in getting a console over a pc if you have to install games before you can play them, have to update games before you can go online and have gready os robbing ram away which consoles really lack?

with all these new ps3 games requiring 4gb+ install size that tiny 40gb hdd isn't going to last long and its all the big ps3 games that are requring the installs.

why buy ps3 when you can get a = pc for the same price or a much faster one for not much more?

imprezawrx500

so how much is a GOOD PC with a 8800gtx? also which games require a 4+gb install?

why get the gtx when the gys (g92) is just as good for HALF THE PRICE?

pc hdds are dirt cheap, 500gb is the price of one or 2 ps3 games. 40gb is from like 2002 :lol:

But you can upgrade your HDD with the PS3, so you are not forever stuck with the 40GB.
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what PS3 games need an install besides DMC4? and what 360 games need an install besides FFXI?
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[QUOTE="bizzy420"][QUOTE="imprezawrx500"]

what's the point in getting a console over a pc if you have to install games before you can play them, have to update games before you can go online and have gready os robbing ram away which consoles really lack?

with all these new ps3 games requiring 4gb+ install size that tiny 40gb hdd isn't going to last long and its all the big ps3 games that are requring the installs.

why buy ps3 when you can get a = pc for the same price or a much faster one for not much more?

imprezawrx500

so how much is a GOOD PC with a 8800gtx? also which games require a 4+gb install?

why get the gtx when the gys (g92) is just as good for HALF THE PRICE?

pc hdds are dirt cheap, 500gb is the price of one or 2 ps3 games. 40gb is from like 2002 :lol:

umm yea i know 40gb hdd are pretty small in size compared to a desktop that does more than play games, so it needs a bigger hdd, but i was just asking how much does a good pc cost that will run all current games.

i've been thinking about building a new pc soon, but theres so many deals out there for pre-configured/built systems i dont know if i should get one already made, or build one myself. dell has a deal with a Q66, 8800, 2-3gb ram, and a bluray drive for like $975.

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[QUOTE="imprezawrx500"][QUOTE="bizzy420"][QUOTE="imprezawrx500"]

what's the point in getting a console over a pc if you have to install games before you can play them, have to update games before you can go online and have gready os robbing ram away which consoles really lack?

with all these new ps3 games requiring 4gb+ install size that tiny 40gb hdd isn't going to last long and its all the big ps3 games that are requring the installs.

why buy ps3 when you can get a = pc for the same price or a much faster one for not much more?

adastos

so how much is a GOOD PC with a 8800gtx? also which games require a 4+gb install?

why get the gtx when the gys (g92) is just as good for HALF THE PRICE?

pc hdds are dirt cheap, 500gb is the price of one or 2 ps3 games. 40gb is from like 2002 :lol:

But you can upgrade your HDD with the PS3, so you are not forever stuck with the 40GB.

Very true. In fact, last week I upgraded my PS3 to 120gbs from 60gbs. also, I love your sig Animation. Makes me laugh everytime. I so love that show.

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[QUOTE="imprezawrx500"][QUOTE="bizzy420"][QUOTE="imprezawrx500"]

what's the point in getting a console over a pc if you have to install games before you can play them, have to update games before you can go online and have gready os robbing ram away which consoles really lack?

with all these new ps3 games requiring 4gb+ install size that tiny 40gb hdd isn't going to last long and its all the big ps3 games that are requring the installs.

why buy ps3 when you can get a = pc for the same price or a much faster one for not much more?

adastos

so how much is a GOOD PC with a 8800gtx? also which games require a 4+gb install?

why get the gtx when the gys (g92) is just as good for HALF THE PRICE?

pc hdds are dirt cheap, 500gb is the price of one or 2 ps3 games. 40gb is from like 2002 :lol:

But you can upgrade your HDD with the PS3, so you are not forever stuck with the 40GB.

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what PS3 games need an install besides DMC4? and what 360 games need an install besides FFXI?krunkfu2
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[QUOTE="imprezawrx500"][QUOTE="bizzy420"][QUOTE="imprezawrx500"]

what's the point in getting a console over a pc if you have to install games before you can play them, have to update games before you can go online and have gready os robbing ram away which consoles really lack?

with all these new ps3 games requiring 4gb+ install size that tiny 40gb hdd isn't going to last long and its all the big ps3 games that are requring the installs.

why buy ps3 when you can get a = pc for the same price or a much faster one for not much more?

bizzy420

so how much is a GOOD PC with a 8800gtx? also which games require a 4+gb install?

why get the gtx when the gys (g92) is just as good for HALF THE PRICE?

pc hdds are dirt cheap, 500gb is the price of one or 2 ps3 games. 40gb is from like 2002 :lol:

umm yea i know 40gb hdd are pretty small in size compared to a desktop that does more than play games, so it needs a bigger hdd, but i was just asking how much does a good pc cost that will run all current games.

i've been thinking about building a new pc soon, but theres so many deals out there for pre-configured/built systems i dont know if i should get one already made, or build one myself. dell has a deal with a Q66, 8800, 2-3gb ram, and a bluray drive for like $975.

ok then here in nz ps3 = $800 athlon x2 4000 $80, 2gb ram $50 8600gt $150 (just as good as any console), mob $100, case $30, power supply $60 for decent one, dvd $50, hdd, $110 for 320gb

so $630 + $140 for windows and you will be able to run every game maxed in 720p except crysis

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[QUOTE="adastos"][QUOTE="imprezawrx500"][QUOTE="bizzy420"][QUOTE="imprezawrx500"]

what's the point in getting a console over a pc if you have to install games before you can play them, have to update games before you can go online and have gready os robbing ram away which consoles really lack?

with all these new ps3 games requiring 4gb+ install size that tiny 40gb hdd isn't going to last long and its all the big ps3 games that are requring the installs.

why buy ps3 when you can get a = pc for the same price or a much faster one for not much more?

black_awpN1

so how much is a GOOD PC with a 8800gtx? also which games require a 4+gb install?

why get the gtx when the gys (g92) is just as good for HALF THE PRICE?

pc hdds are dirt cheap, 500gb is the price of one or 2 ps3 games. 40gb is from like 2002 :lol:

But you can upgrade your HDD with the PS3, so you are not forever stuck with the 40GB.

Very true. In fact, last week I upgraded my PS3 to 120gbs from 60gbs. also, I love your sig Animation. Makes me laugh everytime. I so love that show.

A whole 120gb, welcome to 2004. wont take many videos or demos to fill that up

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[QUOTE="imprezawrx500"][QUOTE="bizzy420"][QUOTE="imprezawrx500"]

what's the point in getting a console over a pc if you have to install games before you can play them, have to update games before you can go online and have gready os robbing ram away which consoles really lack?

with all these new ps3 games requiring 4gb+ install size that tiny 40gb hdd isn't going to last long and its all the big ps3 games that are requring the installs.

why buy ps3 when you can get a = pc for the same price or a much faster one for not much more?

adastos

so how much is a GOOD PC with a 8800gtx? also which games require a 4+gb install?

why get the gtx when the gys (g92) is just as good for HALF THE PRICE?

pc hdds are dirt cheap, 500gb is the price of one or 2 ps3 games. 40gb is from like 2002 :lol:

But you can upgrade your HDD with the PS3, so you are not forever stuck with the 40GB.

i though people who preferred consoles did so because they wouldn't have to upgrade besides not having to install any games

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[QUOTE="bizzy420"][QUOTE="imprezawrx500"][QUOTE="bizzy420"][QUOTE="imprezawrx500"]

what's the point in getting a console over a pc if you have to install games before you can play them, have to update games before you can go online and have gready os robbing ram away which consoles really lack?

with all these new ps3 games requiring 4gb+ install size that tiny 40gb hdd isn't going to last long and its all the big ps3 games that are requring the installs.

why buy ps3 when you can get a = pc for the same price or a much faster one for not much more?

imprezawrx500

so how much is a GOOD PC with a 8800gtx? also which games require a 4+gb install?

why get the gtx when the gys (g92) is just as good for HALF THE PRICE?

pc hdds are dirt cheap, 500gb is the price of one or 2 ps3 games. 40gb is from like 2002 :lol:

umm yea i know 40gb hdd are pretty small in size compared to a desktop that does more than play games, so it needs a bigger hdd, but i was just asking how much does a good pc cost that will run all current games.

i've been thinking about building a new pc soon, but theres so many deals out there for pre-configured/built systems i dont know if i should get one already made, or build one myself. dell has a deal with a Q66, 8800, 2-3gb ram, and a bluray drive for like $975.

ok then here in nz ps3 = $800 athlon x2 4000 $80, 2gb ram $50 8600gt $150 (just as good as any console), mob $100, case $30, power supply $60 for decent one, dvd $50, hdd, $110 for 320gb

so $630 + $140 for windows and you will be able to run every game maxed in 720p except crysis

the main reason why i want to build a pc, is for crysis. from what i hear even 8800's cant run crysis on highest settings with playable frames.

anyways what do you think of that deal i listed??

its a q6600

3gb ram

8800 512mb

bluray drive

& most likely a crappy mobo,

for $975.

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one word simplicityunreal48

I think that's the point of his post. Looks like the more detailed games may need an install but that takes away from the simplicity factor.

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#17 philhilluk
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Standards. I have a different PC than you and so on and so forth, but everybody has the same Wii/360/PS3, it insures the exact same experience across the board.

Also, console games have a different feel to them... not quite sure what it is, but a PC game feels like a PC game and console games feel like console games

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what's the point in getting a console over a pc if you have to install games before you can play them, have to update games before you can go online and have gready os robbing ram away which consoles really lack?

with all these new ps3 games requiring 4gb+ install size that tiny 40gb hdd isn't going to last long and its all the big ps3 games that are requring the installs.

why buy ps3 when you can get a = pc for the same price or a much faster one for not much more?

imprezawrx500

what's the point in getting a console over a pc if you have to install games before you can play them, have to update games before you can go online and have gready os robbing ram away which consoles really lack?

with all these new ps3 games requiring 4gb+ install size that tiny 40gb hdd isn't going to last long and its all the big ps3 games that are requring the installs.

why buy ps3 when you can get a = pc for the same price or a much faster one for not much more?

imprezawrx500
You do know its optional you don't have to if you don't want to just look at devil may cry it has the same load times as the 360 version but if you CHOOSE to install some of the game you get zero load times