RTS Games: PC vs. Console

I have been able to pick up an older game for the PC, Starcraft, and I am enjoying it very much. I owned it before but I lost the game. I also own LOTR:BFME II for the X360 and although they are similar, I prefer the controls on the console. Mouse and keyboard does have it's advantages, but I think the controller on X360 does me more justice and it's easier for me to make units and move around the map. The only thing I don't like on the console is the fact that you can't select your units and click on the legend to send them to a certain area on the map. I think that's about the only missing element on console RTS's.

I know many PC enthusiasts would like to put me on a stake and burn me to hell for making such a claim, but it's what I feel comfortable with. I also don't know by how much RTS's have evolved on the PC, as far as controls are concerned, since I don't have a graphics accelerator and I'm playing on a laptop. I can only imagine what it's like to play on the PC these days, but the consoles do me justice and I enjoy it on my big screen as well.

Like FPS games, RTS games are better on the PC for one reason: the mouse.

Pcs RTS games own console RTS games. Simple as that buddy.Golden_surfer

The only thing I don't like on the console is the fact that you can't select your units and click on the legend to send them to a certain area on the map. I think that's about the only missing element on console RTS's.

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den4sir

there are almost no rts games on consolesdeadmeat59

[QUOTE="deadmeat59"]there are almost no rts games on consolesF-Minus

PC got the only AAA racing game last year. I dont think any PC gamer is so presumptious to claim that racing is dead on consoles. So why the hell do console gamers think because of a handful of mediocre titles that RTS will be dominant on a console? You guys said the same thing about FPS games on the first Xbox and Halo 2 is only average in the amount of users compared to PC online FPS games.

[QUOTE="F-Minus"][QUOTE="deadmeat59"]there are almost no rts games on consolesXaosII

PC got the only AAA racing game last year. I dont think any PC gamer is so presumptious to claim that racing is dead on consoles. So why the hell do console gamers think because of a handful of mediocre titles that RTS will be dominant on a console? You guys said the same thing about FPS games on the first Xbox and Halo 2 is only average in the amount of users compared to PC online FPS games.

[QUOTE="den4sir"]

The only thing I don't like on the console is the fact that you can't select your units and click on the legend to send them to a certain area on the map. I think that's about the only missing element on console RTS's.

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gamer620

A console RTS allows for little tactical advancement, and with analog, little tactical control.

There is a reason why you cant use a controller on any of the RTS games on the PC.

Because it is a HORRIBLE control scheme for RTS games.

Since you have a console and only played starcraft your gonna think your some RTS genius just cause you like LOTR BFME more than starcraft. LOTR was made for a console and trust me you can not put Company of Heroes on any system and it be playable with a controler.peacebringer

By any means did I note that "I'm a genius of RTS games." C'mon, I know you could do better than that.  Besides,  first imprssions are usually the lasting ones. If you would've read the entire post you would've seen that I don't make claims  of being a genius at RTS games. It's a comparison, and between the two games and their interpretations I think it's a fair and just one as well. I think you could've made your point by not makeing personal attacks, but then again, it is you who is dropping down to that social level. Wait a minute, you must be Urkles' cousin, right?

I have been able to pick up an older game for the PC, Starcraft, and I am enjoying it very much. I owned it before but I lost the game. I also own LOTR:BFME II for the X360 and although they are similar, I prefer the controls on the console. Mouse and keyboard does have it's advantages, but I think the controller on X360 does me more justice and it's easier for me to make units and move around the map. The only thing I don't like on the console is the fact that you can't select your units and click on the legend to send them to a certain area on the map. I think that's about the only missing element on console RTS's.

I know many PC enthusiasts would like to put me on a stake and burn me to hell for making such a claim, but it's what I feel comfortable with. I also don't know by how much RTS's have evolved on the PC, as far as controls are concerned, since I don't have a graphics accelerator and I'm playing on a laptop. I can only imagine what it's like to play on the PC these days, but the consoles do me justice and I enjoy it on my big screen as well.

den4sir

Was starcraft 64 any good Ive never played it

[QUOTE="deadmeat59"]there are almost no rts games on consolesF-Minus

Can you do a RTS on console, sure. Can you run with 10 pound weights tied to your feet, sure. In neither case is it the best. Console have several things against them, lousy accuracy, lousy resolution (somewhat better this time out so this one is nearly dealt with), and very limited number of controls. Accuracy is very necessary for control and speed of that control, and the number of controls is also very necessary for speed, while resolution is better for getting a wider view of the situation without losing detail. Thanks to HDTV, the last is almost dealt with now, although it will probably chock on higher end games, but the the control issues are still a major killer of making console RTS's more than simply dumbed down cousins of their PC counterparts.DerekLoffin