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

Paying close to $1000 to play the latest games in 1080p is......... :lol:that's why.

Tikeio

Do you have a HDTV?

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

[QUOTE="loosingENDS"]

Indeed, maybe some PS3 games do it, but is definatly a lot less painfull than on PC

harshv82

Hitting next is hard? lol my god people really stretch this thing out.

No kidding right? Now we might probably need to make PhD's mandatory to use PC.

My 6 year old cousin installs game easily on PC, makes me wonder about these radical claims from some consolites on SW.

I never really thought installs on PC's were terrible or difficult, but they can be time consuming and more than once I wouldn't be able to play because of some error or issue with my computer/operating system/video card/who knows what else.

I didn't know some PS3 games required installs, but I do enjoy putting a game into the 360 and playing it within a few seconds.

Paying close to $1000 to play the latest games in 1080p is......... :lol:that's why.

Tikeio

I never really thought installs on PC's were terrible or difficult, but they can be time consuming and more than once I wouldn't be able to play because of some error or issue with my computer/operating system/video card/who knows what else.

I didn't know some PS3 games required installs, but I do enjoy putting a game into the 360 and playing it within a few seconds.

Blueresident87

I actually understand the appeal in consoles, it's just some of the things people are coming up with is mind blowing to say the least.

I prefer console gaming so I don't ever have to wonder: "Will I be playing this game as the devs intended or do I need to buy a new graphics card to do that?"Bread_or_Decide

Or you could look at the min spec? Takes about 5 seconds.

[QUOTE="harshv82"]

[QUOTE="loosingENDS"]

In order of importance

1. The games, for the price of a gaming PC i get xbox 360+PS3+Wii and all games from PC i want are on xbox 360, like Witcher 2 etc and 3x more games than i would play if i only had a PC, plus the best games i want like Dark Souls, Fable, Zelda series, JRPGs etc that are not on PC

2. Gameplay, i love pad analog controls and hate to play with keyboard and mouse

3. Ease of use, no installs, no new windows needed, no driver problems, settings configuration, native pad controls for all games, fit perfectly in the living room and i dont have to use a mouse/keyboard in my sofa and huge HDTV

4. Price and rents, i only buy the games i want for my collection and rent everything else, while on PC i would have to buy everything and spend infinitly more cash on games, for 90% of games i pay only 2 euros, than 50 euro it would cost me on PC, the difference is vast, i save thousands of euros every year with consoles

loosingENDS

First of all, LOL @ Fable being one of the best game. Handshake is really groundbreaking gameplay mechanics.

The fact that you brought up saving thousands of euros with consoles makes me believe you are either trolling or being ignorant to PC games. I've never seen PC games upwards of 50 euros while the console counterparts are 60. PC games are mostly in 35 - 45 range.

Since when 8.9/10 games are not great ? Fable is one of my favourite series, even though it does have a decline, like all series anyway

Where i live, PC games at launch cost 50 euro, renting them is only 2 euros on consoles

Do the math, i save 48 euro on every game and still get to play them at launch

I usually play more than 30 games per year by rent, which means i save at the very least 30x48 = 1440 euros, which could be far more in a busy year

Uhhhh uhmmmm you can rent pc games

[QUOTE="Blueresident87"]

I never really thought installs on PC's were terrible or difficult, but they can be time consuming and more than once I wouldn't be able to play because of some error or issue with my computer/operating system/video card/who knows what else.

I didn't know some PS3 games required installs, but I do enjoy putting a game into the 360 and playing it within a few seconds.

GD1551

I actually understand the appeal in consoles, it's just some of the things people are coming up with is mind blowing to say the least.

I agree with that too...some of the things people are saying are interesting.

[QUOTE="Tikeio"]

Paying close to $1000 to play the latest games in 1080p is......... :lol:that's why.

GD1551

Do you have a HDTV?

Yes, and 1920x1080 is the native resolution.

I would love to play PC counterparts of multi-plats in 1080p, 60fps, and with 8x MSSA. But my PC would blow up trying to run the latest games, so I stick to consoles.

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

[QUOTE="Tikeio"]

Paying close to $1000 to play the latest games in 1080p is......... :lol:that's why.

Tikeio

Do you have a HDTV?

Yes, and 1920x1080 is the native resolution.

I would love to play PC counterparts of multi-plats in 1080p, 60fps, and with 8x MSSA. But my PC would blow up trying to run the latest games, so I stick to consoles.

Well I was just saying, didn't you pay more to play the games in HD? Don't worry though I fully understand what you mean, was just pointing that out. Personally I think I should have taken a weaker PC and bought a 360 instead of going this high end, but that's just me.

I prefer console gaming so I don't ever have to wonder: "Will I be playing this game as the devs intended or do I need to buy a new graphics card to do that?"Bread_or_Decide

The games

[QUOTE="Tikeio"]

Paying close to $1000 to play the latest games in 1080p is......... :lol:that's why.

harshv82

I've seen you defending the PC in this topic like an overprotective soccer mom. Your sarcasm isn't needed.

Until I can get a GTX 580, i7 2600k, and 6GB of ram for $300, your statement is invalid.

[QUOTE="harshv82"]

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

Hitting next is hard? lol my god people really stretch this thing out.

Blueresident87

No kidding right? Now we might probably need to make PhD's mandatory to use PC.

My 6 year old cousin installs game easily on PC, makes me wonder about these radical claims from some consolites on SW.

I never really thought installs on PC's were terrible or difficult, but they can be time consuming and more than once I wouldn't be able to play because of some error or issue with my computer/operating system/video card/who knows what else.

I didn't know some PS3 games required installs, but I do enjoy putting a game into the 360 and playing it within a few seconds.

[QUOTE="harshv82"][QUOTE="Tikeio"]

Paying close to $1000 to play the latest games in 1080p is......... :lol:that's why.

Tikeio

I've seen you defending the PC in this topic like an overprotective soccer mom. Your sarcasm isn't needed.

Until I can get a GTX 580, i7 2600k, and 6GB of ram for $300, your statement is invalid.

[QUOTE="harshv82"][QUOTE="Tikeio"]

Paying close to $1000 to play the latest games in 1080p is......... :lol:that's why.

Tikeio

I've seen you defending the PC in this topic like an overprotective soccer mom. Your sarcasm isn't needed.

Until I can get a GTX 580, i7 2600k, and 6GB of ram for $300, your argument is invalid.

[QUOTE="Tikeio"]

[QUOTE="harshv82"] Right, I almost forgot I have to buy a $1000 PC this year to continue playing in 1080p. Thanks for the remindercain006

I've seen you defending the PC in this topic like an overprotective soccer mom. Your sarcasm isn't needed.

Until I can get a GTX 580, i7 2600k, and 6GB of ram for $300, your statement is invalid.

I don't know, I have played several games on decent PCs that didn't look or perform as good as they did on the 360. On the reverse side, however, there are indeed games that run better on a decent PC than they do on the 360.

I don't know, I have played several games on decent PCs that didn't look or perform as good as they did on the 360. On the reverse side, however, there are indeed games that run better on a decent PC than they do on the 360.

Blueresident87

[QUOTE="Tikeio"]

[QUOTE="harshv82"] Right, I almost forgot I have to buy a $1000 PC this year to continue playing in 1080p. Thanks for the remindercain006

I've seen you defending the PC in this topic like an overprotective soccer mom. Your sarcasm isn't needed.

Until I can get a GTX 580, i7 2600k, and 6GB of ram for $300, your statement is invalid.

If I go PC, I'm going BIG. :P

I want to be able to play games on ultra settings for at least 2 years. But today's games are so demanding, and it kinda makes pc gaming seem like it's not worth getting into, ya know?.

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[QUOTE="brennanhuff"]

My main reason for not playing much on the PC? I write code all day, don't really want to get back in front of a PC at the end of the day.

lol. Got this forum on the right one and VS 2010 on the left. Yup, .NET dev.

[QUOTE="Blueresident87"]

[QUOTE="harshv82"]

No kidding right? Now we might probably need to make PhD's mandatory to use PC.

My 6 year old cousin installs game easily on PC, makes me wonder about these radical claims from some consolites on SW.

harshv82

I never really thought installs on PC's were terrible or difficult, but they can be time consuming and more than once I wouldn't be able to play because of some error or issue with my computer/operating system/video card/who knows what else.

I didn't know some PS3 games required installs, but I do enjoy putting a game into the 360 and playing it within a few seconds.

What? You kidding me? I'll say that installs on PC take way longer than on consoles. Waiting for Steam games to download (which can take hours depending on the size of the game) or even retail PC games can take longer than the console installs.

[QUOTE="ianuilliam"]

[QUOTE="NoodleFighter"]

:P this about double of $200-250 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afKIBJ3zC7M&feature=related

NoodleFighter

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 would also add, the abundent addition of local multiplayer in the experience..

I fall under a few of those options. I don't like configuring graphics settings. I don't like it when there are hardware driver issues. I don't like having to install...and it bugs me that console games do this now pretty much standard. I have never had an issue with a console game freezing, crashing, or if I had it is so rare I can't recall, but I've had numerous problems with PC crashing. I'm on a PC all day at work and usually don't want to spend more time on a PC after work. I don't like that I meet the requirements to run a PC game, but still only have medium to low settings and need MUCH more hardware power to max the game out and see it as developers inteded it to be seen. No such problem exists on console as pretty much every has HDTVs now and console games have set hardware.

I also find games that I usually play, action adventure games, just work and play better on consoles.

I don't HATE PC gaming, but with my limited gaming time and finances, I vastly prefer playing console games and would be better of spending money on console games. When it comes to PC gaming, I like the smaller, cheaper games like much of what comes out in the Humble INdie Bundles. I like games like civilization but doubt my computer will be able to run the latest insallment. And I love me some Starcraft 2, which I play on the lowest settings and still have some issues at times.

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"]I prefer console gaming so I don't ever have to wonder: "Will I be playing this game as the devs intended or do I need to buy a new graphics card to do that?"GD1551

Or you could look at the min spec? Takes about 5 seconds.

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"]I prefer console gaming so I don't ever have to wonder: "Will I be playing this game as the devs intended or do I need to buy a new graphics card to do that?"Bread_or_Decide

Or you could look at the min spec? Takes about 5 seconds.

Its the ease of use and how far console gaming has improved in the last 10 years. There are games and experiences on consoles with no equal on PC. I can relax, sit on my couch in front of a 42" LED, and play a game without being locked into a keyboard and mouse. PC graphics are still better if you spend the money, but console graphics have in general caught up. I will PC game still, but it just isnt the same thrill anymore. Especially when you have long time PC series like Battlefield selling out to consolization. BF3 may look better on a new PC with 64 players, but its not so good over the console version that I feel the need to buy a new PC for it (which is exactly what I would have to do).-ArchAngeL-777-

BF3 isn't consolized and you can game on the couch with a controller with a PC, before you talk about controller support being scarce care for me to name a "few" games with controller support.

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"]I prefer console gaming so I don't ever have to wonder: "Will I be playing this game as the devs intended or do I need to buy a new graphics card to do that?"GD1551

Or you could look at the min spec? Takes about 5 seconds.

why do you do this? even if you have a pc from 2006 you already know that it will play any game better than consoles.

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"]I prefer console gaming so I don't ever have to wonder: "Will I be playing this game as the devs intended or do I need to buy a new graphics card to do that?"MK-Professor

Or you could look at the min spec? Takes about 5 seconds.

why do you do this? even if you have a pc from 2006 you already know that it will play any game better than consoles.

[QUOTE="MK-Professor"]

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

Or you could look at the min spec? Takes about 5 seconds.

ianuilliam

why do you do this? even if you have a pc from 2006 you already know that it will play any game better than consoles.

here we go again...

A 8800GTX (from 2006 that is older than ps3) or equivalent card that cost $50 now, play any game better than consoles.

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"]I prefer console gaming so I don't ever have to wonder: "Will I be playing this game as the devs intended or do I need to buy a new graphics card to do that?"Bread_or_Decide

Or you could look at the min spec? Takes about 5 seconds.

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"][QUOTE="GD1551"]

Or you could look at the min spec? Takes about 5 seconds.

mitu123

Oh really? How much research is done when buying games for a console to verify it is going to work. I will give you a hint, starts with N and ends in ONE.

Mainly because of Mario, Zelda, Halo, Metal Gear Solid and a bunch of other console only franchises.

After reading the poll, my God, the arrogance of some PC gamers. Maybe i'm just not into PC games.

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"][QUOTE="GD1551"]

Or you could look at the min spec? Takes about 5 seconds.

mitu123

Can I just point out he said "How the devs intended". Being able to play on minimum spec is not how they intended. It's just the bare minium you need to know that the game will run on your machine.

I have a simiar feeling. I just don't want to be able to run the games, I want to be able to run them at least on medium and up.

[QUOTE="lawlessx"][QUOTE="lowe0"]Two reasons: 1. No matter how good a job I do of configuring and maintaining my PC, I don't have any confidence that games will work out of the box. There are too many unknowns, whereas with my consoles, I open each game with absolute certainty that I can put the disc in and play. Software should work the first time, right out of the box - that's the standard I hold myself to when I write code. Secondly, I just don't find the PC community to be enjoyable to play with. They're judgmental in a way that I never have to deal with on consoles. Even though I keep my mouth shut unless I have something game-relevant to say, joining a PC server is an altogether unpleasant experience.lowe0

So you haven't ever joined a pc server and played a pc game is what you're telling us. Pc server [QUOTE="lowe0"][QUOTE="lawlessx"] Sounds like you're joining the wrong types of servers if you're running into that type of problem.streetridaz

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[QUOTE="MK-Professor"]

why do you do this? even if you have a pc from 2006 you already know that it will play any game better than consoles.

MK-Professor

here we go again...

A 8800GTX (from 2006 that is older than ps3) or equivalent card that cost $50 now, play any game better than consoles.