Poll: Console gamers why do you prefer console gaming over PC gaming?

[QUOTE="Eggimannd"]

The average age of a console gamer is 10.

Don't ask me where I got that information but it's a FACT

GD1551

it's 30 something if you want to know the real age.

He was pointing out that you guys are posting numbers with no proof whatsoever. See:

The average age of a turkey is 106. I can make up ages too.

Witcher 2 is a multiplatform game, it is also on xbox 360

And the list is fake, Crysis 1 and Witcher 2 are not in any way PC exclusives

loosingENDS

Did you not read my post? The Witcher 2 loses exclusivity when it releases on the 360. Not before then.

The list simply needs to be updated and have Crysis made multiplat. That does not nullify the rest of the spreadsheet.

[QUOTE="loosingENDS"]

Witcher 2 is a multiplatform game, it is also on xbox 360

And the list is fake, Crysis 1 and Witcher 2 are not in any way PC exclusives

lundy86_4

Did you not read my post? The Witcher 2 loses exclusivity when it releases on the 360. Not before then.

The list simply needs to be updated and have Crysis made multiplat. That does not nullify the rest of the spreadsheet.

So, a game that is not out yet but on all systems is not multiplatform ?

Sorry, but the release date has absolutly nothing to do with exclusivity, a game that is to release on more than one systems is called a multiplatform game, no matter which version comes first and is called such before it is even released

Unless you suggest Mass Effect 3 is not a multipltform game, because it has not yet been released

Maybe it is 360 exclusive, because stores get it for 360 a whole 5 seconds before PS3 version ?

I read your post, i just dont agree with it, multiplatform games are not exclusives

So, a game that is not out yet but on all systems is not multiplatform ?

Sorry, but the release date has absolutly nothing to do with exclusivity, a game that is to release on more than one systems is called a multiplatform game, no matter which version comes first

loosingENDS

The game isn't on two platforms until it is released :? IT can still only be played on one, thus it's exclusive. When it releases for the 360, it's status will be changed to "multiplat". That's the way it has and always will work.

Sorry, but you're wrong. If you don't like the way it works here Saolin, take your multiple alts and post on a different forum.

[QUOTE="loosingENDS"]

So, a game that is not out yet but on all systems is not multiplatform ?

Sorry, but the release date has absolutly nothing to do with exclusivity, a game that is to release on more than one systems is called a multiplatform game, no matter which version comes first

lundy86_4

The game isn't on two platforms until it is released :? IT can still only be played on one, thus it's exclusive. When it releases for the 360, it's status will be changed to "multiplat". That's the way it has and always will work.

Sorry, but you're wrong. If you don't like the way it works here Saolin, take your multiple alts and post on a different forum.

Actually the game is on two platforms, PC and 360

As i said, multiplatform games are not exclusives

Actually the game is on two platforms, PC and 360

As i said, multiplatform games are not exlusives

loosingENDS

Actually, the game is currently only on one platform, as it has yet to be released for the 360. Again, this is the way it works. It will be changed to a multiplat upon release of the 360 version.

Thanks for the obvious that multiplats are not exclusives, unfortunately, it doesn't relate to this point.

Witcher 2 is a multiplatform game, it is also on xbox 360

And the list is fake, Crysis 1 and Witcher 2 are not in any way PC exclusives

loosingENDS

is the witcher 2 definatley coming to 360?:D

is the witcher 2 definatley coming to 360?:D

skilfulgary

Yep. Early 2012 release date, I believe.

[QUOTE="loosingENDS"]

Witcher 2 is a multiplatform game, it is also on xbox 360

And the list is fake, Crysis 1 and Witcher 2 are not in any way PC exclusives

cain006

Well, if the list is wrong, it should not be used until it is updated

If it is never updated, it is a useless list too

Well, if the list is wrong, it should not be used until it is updated

If it is never updated, it is a useless list too

loosingENDS

Here's what you do. Imagine that Crysis isn't highlighted as an exclusive. Boom! One updated list.

is the witcher 2 definatley coming to 360?:D

skilfulgary

Of course

http://www.amazon.com/Witcher-2-Assassins-Kings-Xbox-360/dp/B0050SYT0E

I have pre-ordered it

Strange that i can pre-order a "PC exclusive" game for my xbox 360

Strange that i can pre-order a "PC exclusive" game for my xbox 360

loosingENDS

Strange how you cannot play a "PC exclusive" game on your Xbox 360 yet.

[QUOTE="loosingENDS"]

Strange that i can pre-order a "PC exclusive" game for my xbox 360

lundy86_4

Strange how you cannot play a "PC exclusive" game on your Xbox 360 yet.

I cant play Mass Effect 3 on PC or PS3 yet, does that make it a 360 exclusive ?

[QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

[QUOTE="loosingENDS"]

Strange that i can pre-order a "PC exclusive" game for my xbox 360

loosingENDS

Strange how you cannot play a "PC exclusive" game on your Xbox 360 yet.

I cant play Mass Effect 3 on PC or PS3 yet, does that make it a 360 exclusive ?

It's not released on one platform right now, so your analogy doesn't work. Seriously, did that make sense when you typed it?

This refers to games that were exclusive to a platform, and had a multiplat release revealed afterwards. The exclusivity is changed upon release of the title on another system. That's simply the way it works.

[QUOTE="loosingENDS"]

Strange that i can pre-order a "PC exclusive" game for my xbox 360

lundy86_4

Strange how you cannot play a "PC exclusive" game on your Xbox 360 yet.

why be so awkward?skilfulgary

Nobody's being awkward. Why quote my post and add nothing to the discussion?

[QUOTE="loosingENDS"]

[QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

Strange how you cannot play a "PC exclusive" game on your Xbox 360 yet.

lundy86_4

I cant play Mass Effect 3 on PC or PS3 yet, does that make it a 360 exclusive ?

It's not released on one platform right now, so your analogy doesn't work. Seriously, did that make sense when you typed it?

Of course, it proves that a game is called multiplatform because is on multiple systems and has no relation to its release date

Witcher 2 is timed exclusive on PC, not exclusive

Exclusivity is not defined by the title's release date, it is defined by the official announcement

When a game is announced for more than one system it is called multipltform, that is all

Of course, it proves that a game is called multiplatform because is on multiple systems and has no relation to its release date

Witcher 2 is timed exclusive on PC, not exclusive

loosingENDS

You are misunderstanding. I can't tell if it's on purpose or you just don't understand. That game has always been a planned multiplat.

Thank you for ending this discussion with your next sentence. A timed-exclusive is still exclusive. You even used the word you are trying to undermine :lol:

When the 360 port was announced, it became a timed-exclusive, however, that does not remove its exclusive status.

Exclusivity is not defined by the title's release date, it is defined by the official announcement

When a game is announced for more than one system it is called multipltform, that is all

loosingENDS

It's not defined by the official announcement. Mass Effect 3 is always known to be multiplat. The Witcher 2 has not, and thus became a timed-exclusive (still exclusive) when announced for the 360.

[QUOTE="skilfulgary"]why be so awkward?lundy86_4

Nobody's being awkward. Why quote my post and add nothing to the discussion?

you know the game is coming to 360 why are you in denial mode?skilfulgary

I've denied the game is coming to the 360? I have not.

If you don't know how it works here, just read mine and Saolin's back and forth instead of making me repeat myself.

[QUOTE="loosingENDS"]

Of course, it proves that a game is called multiplatform because is on multiple systems and has no relation to its release date

Witcher 2 is timed exclusive on PC, not exclusive

lundy86_4

You are misunderstanding. I can't tell if it's on purpose or you just don't understand. That game has always been a planned multiplat.

Thank you for ending this discussion with your next sentence. A timed-exclusive is still exclusive. You even used the word you are trying to undermine :lol:

When the 360 port was announced, it became a timed-exclusive, however, that does not remove its exclusive status.

Exclusivity is not defined by the title's release date, it is defined by the official announcement

When a game is announced for more than one system it is called multipltform, that is all

loosingENDS

It's not defined by the official announcement. Mass Effect 3 is always known to be multiplat. The Witcher 2 has not, and thus became a timed-exclusive (still exclusive) when announced for the 360.

The status is timed exclusive and not exclusive

Exclusive means i would probably never play it on xbox 360

Timed exlusive means i will be playing it on xbox 360 in a few months and is a xbox 360 game

There is a bit of a difference there

The status is timed exclusive and not exclusive

Exclusive means i would probably never play it on xbox 360

Timed exlusive means i will be playing it on xbox 360 in a few months and is a xbox 360 game

There is a bit of a difference there

loosingENDS

A timed-exclusive is still an exclusive. For the time being it is exclusive to the system. Seriously, you destroyed your whole argument when you admitted to its exclusivity.

[QUOTE="skilfulgary"]you know the game is coming to 360 why are you in denial mode?lundy86_4

I've denied the game is coming to the 360? I have not.

If you don't know how it works here, just read mine and Saolin's back and forth instead of making me repeat myself.

I use both, but I enjoy console gaming for:

1. The games
2. Ease of use

Those are probably my only reasons, however I don't really prefer one over the other.

lundy86_4

i have read what you said,you think the witcher 2 is still a pc exclusive,you are in denial.skilfulgary

According to the rules of the MetaGame in this forum, I am correct. Wouldn't the person trying to ignore the rules be the individual in denial? (i.e. Yourself and Saolin).

It becomes multiplat when the 360 version is released. I'm not in denial, if i'm fully aware that it becomes a multiplat :? Seriously, come up with a better argument.

[QUOTE="loosingENDS"]

The status is timed exclusive and not exclusive

Exclusive means i would probably never play it on xbox 360

Timed exlusive means i will be playing it on xbox 360 in a few months and is a xbox 360 game

There is a bit of a difference there

lundy86_4

A timed-exclusive is still an exclusive. For the time being it is exclusive to the system. Seriously, you destroyed your whole argument when you admitted to its exclusivity.

A timed-exclusive is a timed-exclusive

otherwise it would be called exlcusive and the timed word would make no difference

A timed-exclusive is a timed-exclusive

otherwise it would be called exlcusive and the timed word would make no difference

loosingENDS

Seriously, this argument is done. A timed-exclusive is still only on one system for the time being. You kind of ruined the whole basis of your argument. Have a good day Saolin.

If you have an issue with the way the MetaGame works here, I suggest you PM a mod. I'm sure they'd love to hear from you.

[QUOTE="skilfulgary"]i have read what you said,you think the witcher 2 is still a pc exclusive,you are in denial.lundy86_4

According to the rules of the MetaGame in this forum, I am correct. Wouldn't the person trying to ignore the rules be the individual in denial? (i.e. Yourself and Saolin).

It becomes multiplat when the 360 version is released. I'm not in denial, if i'm fully aware that it becomes a multiplat :? Seriously, come up with a better argument.

But games are called multiplatform before their release, release date has nothing to do with exclusivity

Mass Effect 3 wont become multiplatform when it is released, it is announced for all systems and this is a multipltform right now, far before its release

Same thing for Withcer 2, the game is announced for xbox 360 and released for PC, so it is multiplatform, even before it is released on 360

But games are called multiplatform before their release, release date has nothing to do with exclusivity

Mass Effect 3 wont become multipltform when it is released, it is annoucned for all systems and this is a multipltform right now, far before its release

Same thing for Withcer 2, the game is announced for xbox 360 and released for PC, so it is multiplatform

loosingENDS

We're talking about multiplatforms again? I thought you were on the timed-exclusive train. It probably derailed.

Those titles were planned multiplats from the very beginning. There is a distinct difference. There was no announcement of it coming simultaneously (or as close to) for The Witcher 2. Thus it was exclusive, and is now a "timed-exclusive" as you, yourself, stated.

This is exactly how it worked for Mass Effect, when it was initially announced for the PC. It remained exclusive to the 360 until the release date.

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You dug a hole. Just admit it and move on. I won't think any less of your umpteenth alternate account.

1. i was gaming on consoles before pc gaming even existed (in a comparable form)

2. although i could afford a hi end pc , i dont like the idea of a non standard plattform as much for reasons such as the need to upgrade , game compatibility issues with hardware divers etc. , i rather spend the savings on games

3. console is better optimized to use with a larger TV screen which i prefer gaming on as opposed to a smaller pc monitor

4. i spend the whole day stitting in work in the pc position , i cant se myself continuing when coming home , playing with a joypad is much more confortable for my hands and back

5. local multiplayer

6. last but not least EXCLUSIVE GAMES

[QUOTE="loosingENDS"]

But games are called multiplatform before their release, release date has nothing to do with exclusivity

Mass Effect 3 wont become multipltform when it is released, it is annoucned for all systems and this is a multipltform right now, far before its release

Same thing for Withcer 2, the game is announced for xbox 360 and released for PC, so it is multiplatform

lundy86_4

We're talking about multiplatforms again? I thought you were on the timed-exclusive train. It probably derailed.

Those titles were planned multiplats from the very beginning. There is a distinct difference. There was no announcement of it coming simultaneously (or as close to) for The Witcher 2. Thus it was exclusive, and is now a "timed-exclusive" as you, yourself, stated.

This is exactly how it worked for Mass Effect, when it was initially announced for the PC. It remained exclusive to the 360 until the release date.

TBH Witcher 2 was planned multiplatform from the very beggining

There is also a distict difference between a game i can never get on 360 (a real exclusive) and a game i will be playing on 360 in a few months (timed exlusive)

So, how do you make the distiction between the two ? Not by calling them both "exclusive" for sure

TBH Witcher 2 was planned multiplatform from the very beggining

There is also a distict difference between a game i can never get on 360 (a real exclusive) and a game i will be playing on 360 in a few months (timed exlusive)

So, how do you make the distiction between the two ? Not by calling them exclusives for sure

loosingENDS

Yet, there was no announcement of such. Announcements of porting levels is not any kind of official "we're releasing on consoles". Furthermore, plans often get changed, e.g. The Witcher Rise of the White Wolf.

Distinct difference, yes. Still exclusive? Yes. Otherwise the word wouldn't be used. It's still on one system for a period of time (just like all exclusives, if they do not remain that way).

You make the distinction by calling them two different things, "exclusive" and "timed-exclusive", regardless, both are still only available for one system, which is what the MetaGame takes into account. Can you stop jumping around with your argument now and just give up.

It'll become multiplat upon release of the 360 version. Like I said, this is how it worked for Mass Effect at the beginning of this generation. Or will you just ignore that?

[QUOTE="loosingENDS"]

TBH Witcher 2 was planned multiplatform from the very beggining

There is also a distict difference between a game i can never get on 360 (a real exclusive) and a game i will be playing on 360 in a few months (timed exlusive)

So, how do you make the distiction between the two ? Not by calling them exclusives for sure

lundy86_4

Yet, there was no announcement of such. Announcements of porting levels is not any kind of official "we're releasing on consoles". Furthermore, plans often get changed, e.g. The Witcher Rise of the White Wolf.

Distinct difference, yes. Still exclusive? Yes. Otherwise the word wouldn't be used. It's still on one system for a period of time (just like all exclusives, if they do not remain that way).

You make the distinction by calling them two different things, "exclusive" and "timed-exclusive", regardless, both are still only available for one system, which is what the MetaGame takes into account. Can you stop jumping around with your argument now and just give up.

It'll become multiplat upon release of the 360 version. Like I said, this is how it worked for Mass Effect at the beginning of this generation. Or will you just ignore that?

Well, whatever, i dont even know what MetaGame you are constantly talking about is TBH or its rules, so maybe by those rules it stands as exclusive

Though after a game is announced for more than one systems, i (and the whole world) call it multiplatform, so i dont agree at all with those rules, it should be clearly stated that is timed exclusive, that is all, because calling it exclusive like a real exclusive is laughable

Now, what abour Crysis ? That one is released, isnt it ?

Well, whatever, i dont even know what MetaGame you are constantly talking about is TBH or its rules, so maybe by those rules it stands as exclusive

Though after a game is announced for more than one systems, i (and the whole world) call it multiplatform, so i dont agree at all with those rules, it should be clearly stated that is timed exclusive, that is all, because calling it exclusive like a real exclusive is laughable

Now, what abour Crysis ? That one is released, isnt it ?

loosingENDS

When you use this board, those are the rules we go by. It is what it is.

Yes, Crysis is released, so if you go to the thread, you can PM the mod or posters in charge of updating the spreadsheet. Nobody has gotten around to it yet. Like I said, it just needs to be updated.

I don't see the point in paying all that money for a PC. I mean, I could buy a $2,000 TV that would probably look a whole lot better than my $500 TV, but I just don't place that much importance on it.

Until I see a 360 copy of Witcher 2, it's exclusive to PC for now.

Until I see a 360 copy of Witcher 2, it's exclusive to PC for now.

mitu123

You'd think I was making stuff up :P

Heck, it happened with Mass Effect at the beginning of this generation.

I dont have the knowledge of how to operate & maintian a PC. With consoles you just pop in the disc & it works, no hassle. The games are the same on both platforms so i have no reason to use a PC other than faster load times & slightly prettier visuals

Also i dont like having to sit up hunched over a keyboard & mouse. With a controlleri can relax, sit or lay in a comfortable position & play games. Its just more comfortable

So to sum it up: Consoles are more comfortable, easier to use & less hassle. That is why i prefer consoles over pc.

Until I see a 360 copy of Witcher 2, it's exclusive to PC for now.

mitu123

Soon there will be on shelves everywhere

I suppose Skyrim DLC is 360 exclusive too, that is huge

[QUOTE="mitu123"]

Until I see a 360 copy of Witcher 2, it's exclusive to PC for now.

loosingENDS

Soon there will be on shelves everywhere

I suppose Skyrim DLC is 360 exclusive too, that is huge

[QUOTE="ianuilliam"]

[QUOTE="MK-Professor"]

well, my first statement it doesn't refer to "ANY PC" but in "a PC". "a PC" can be interpret as only one or many but not all of them.

also with that logic i can say:"even if you have a pc from 2011, you already know it can play any game better than consoles."

and you answer: "no because there are pc's that don't even have GPU"

MK-Professor

Once again i am not referring to any pc. just because you don't have a pc capable of playing games, that doesn't mean that this statements is false, because their are others that have a pc from 2006 that can play games better than consoles.

I have read these boards for a long time and never posted. But, I will post here. I don't game on a PC because I want to sit in my lazy boy chair and play games on my 60 LED TV. I want to use a controller, not a keyboard and mouse. I think I share that sentement with a lot of current 360 games, since the average age of a 360 gamer ( last I read) was in his/her 20s; not some pre-teen regulated to his/her bedroom. StormyJoe

My expensive sweet PC chair is as or more comfortable than your lazyboy, My monitors resolution makes your tv's with console games look like garbage in comparison, why would you want to use a very inferior controller? Also, I would bet everything I have that the average age of a pc gamer is older than the average of a console gamer, and most play in there office or gaming room. Nothing you said made a logical point.

[QUOTE="StormyJoe"]I have read these boards for a long time and never posted. But, I will post here. I don't game on a PC because I want to sit in my lazy boy chair and play games on my 60 LED TV. I want to use a controller, not a keyboard and mouse. I think I share that sentement with a lot of current 360 games, since the average age of a 360 gamer ( last I read) was in his/her 20s; not some pre-teen regulated to his/her bedroom. Skreltch

My expensive sweet PC chair is as or more comfortable than your lazyboy, My monitors resolution makes your tv's with console games look like garbage in comparison, why would you want to use a very inferior controller? Also, I would bet everything I have that the average age of a pc gamer is older than the average of a console gamer, and most play in there office or gaming room. Nothing you said made a logical point.

[QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

[QUOTE="loosingENDS"]

TBH Witcher 2 was planned multiplatform from the very beggining

There is also a distict difference between a game i can never get on 360 (a real exclusive) and a game i will be playing on 360 in a few months (timed exlusive)

So, how do you make the distiction between the two ? Not by calling them exclusives for sure

loosingENDS

Yet, there was no announcement of such. Announcements of porting levels is not any kind of official "we're releasing on consoles". Furthermore, plans often get changed, e.g. The Witcher Rise of the White Wolf.

Distinct difference, yes. Still exclusive? Yes. Otherwise the word wouldn't be used. It's still on one system for a period of time (just like all exclusives, if they do not remain that way).

You make the distinction by calling them two different things, "exclusive" and "timed-exclusive", regardless, both are still only available for one system, which is what the MetaGame takes into account. Can you stop jumping around with your argument now and just give up.

It'll become multiplat upon release of the 360 version. Like I said, this is how it worked for Mass Effect at the beginning of this generation. Or will you just ignore that?

Well, whatever, i dont even know what MetaGame you are constantly talking about is TBH or its rules, so maybe by those rules it stands as exclusive

Though after a game is announced for more than one systems, i (and the whole world) call it multiplatform, so i dont agree at all with those rules, it should be clearly stated that is timed exclusive, that is all, because calling it exclusive like a real exclusive is laughable

Now, what abour Crysis ? That one is released, isnt it ?

Because I have yet to see a PC with graphics that are *+10 years better than console hardware* that can do something waaay better than this. http://uk.ign.com/videos/2011/10/06/uncharted-3-drakes-deception-desert-demoRickTophen

I can only presume you are talking about the Nvidia quote about PC being a possible 10x more powerful. 10x more powerful isn't going to lead to 10x better graphics, just so you know. PC games can be run at higher resolutions, with more AA/AF, higher resolution textures, etc, etc.